When will peace reign

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[wandering-vanguard]

Lost in Sunset Thoughts

[fall-spirit]

[insomniac-arrest]

The biggest reason I do not think media should be weighed predominantly on its moral basis is that from a logistical perspective media-as-the-vehicle-for-social-change is a nightmare. Don't get me wrong The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and Star Trek exist. But most things are not The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Plus, given the sheer amount of media out there, more often than not, they do not do much.

There are just way too many steps in-between:

Consume "correct" media -> Form correct thoughts -> Take correct moral actions -> Receive correct results

You can go wrong at any step of the process which will lead to the "incorrect" results. You can consume the correct media and come to the wrong conclusions about it via misinterpreting the messages. You can have all the best intentions and then take the incorrect steps toward that goal. Results can deviate wildly from your intentions.

Meaning you cannot control the outcome of how art is received. Upton Sinclar was not even trying to inspire the creation of the FDA (the Food and Drug Administration), he was trying to create sympathy for meatpacking workers. As Sinclair famously says about his own work, "I aimed at the public's heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach."

Even worse, sometimes you can take all the right steps and still end up in hell. Dr. Benjamin Spock genuinely believed babies sleeping on their stomachs would save their lives due to spit up--and his book led to thousands of sudden infant deaths as a result. He thought he was doing the right thing.

And finally, stay with me here, you can consume shit media and take away important lessons from it in the same breath. Weird-ass motivations can lead to moral actions and even Bad(tm) people can initiate positive and helpful change in the world, sometimes not even on purpose. Morality is a crapshoot.

Which is not to say you should not try to do the right thing--I am just strongly urging people to derive their moral compass from a variety of places and not hold media as the be-end, end-all. There is no binary of moral purity always leading to moral results or impurity always leading to impure corruption. Life is far too complicated for that.

The stakes of entertainment consumption are not as high as the internet makes them out to be.

[eaotheelf]

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[wandering-vanguard]

Bold what happens ♥ Italic what sometimes happens

DEFENSIVENESS.

arms crossed on chest / crossing legs / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / karate chops / stiffening of shoulders / tense posture / curling of lip / baring of teeth / tail lashing / pinned ears / intense look

REFLECTIVE.

hand to face gestures / head tilted / stroking chin / peering over glasses / taking glasses off to clean them / putting earpiece of glasses in mouth / pipe smoker gestures / putting hand to the bridge of the nose / pursed lips / knitted brows / lip chewing / hand on chin

SUSPICION.

arms crossed / sideways glance / touching or rubbing nose / rubbing eyes / hands resting on weapon / brows rising or knitting together / lips pressing into a thin line / strict unwavering eye contact / wrinkling of nose / eyes narrowing

OPENNESS + COOPERATION.

open hands / upper body in sprinters position / sitting on edge of a chair / hand to face gestures / unbuttoned coat / tilted head / slouched shoulders / relaxed posture / feet pointed outward / palms flat and facing outward

CONFIDENCE.

hands behind back / hands on lapels of coat / steeped hands / smirking / baring teeth in a grin / rolling shoulders / tipping head back but maintaining eye contact / chest puffed up / shoulders back / arms folded just above navel

INSECURITY + ANXIETY.

chewing pen or pencil / rubbing thumb over opposite thumb / biting fingernails / hands in pockets / elbow bent / closed gestures / clearing throat / “ whew ” sound / picking or pinching flesh / fidgeting in chair / hand covering mouth whilst speaking / poor eye contact / tugging pants of clothes / jingling money in pockets / tugging at ear / perspiring hands / playing with hair / swaying / playing with pointer or marker / smacking lips / sighing / rocking on balls of feet / flexing fingers sporadically / chewing on lip / pacing

FRUSTRATION.

short breaths / “ tsk ” sounds / tightly clenched hands / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / running fingers through hair / rubbing back of neck / snarling / revealing teeth / grimacing / sharp eyed glowers with brows drawn together / shoulders back, head up / clenching of jaw / grinding of teeth / nostrils flaring / heavy exhales / tail lashing / pinned ears

Tagged by taken from: @thorcat​

Tagging: Whoever wants to do it- it’s been a long time since I’ve done anything like this/posted here at all :’)

[locke-rinannis]

I—okay. Listen. Do I run around a lot in this game? Yes. Do I spend an unnatural amount of time looking for RP locations that perfectly match a scene I’m looking for? Probably. But over the course of years, I’ve found some pretty cool spots. And I’m going to share them with you!

Maybe you’ll find inspiration to start something new in these areas, or maybe it’ll help scratch an itch for a scene you’ve been wanting to do. Who knows! Just take them!

Also, these are locations found outside of major cities and aetherytes. This list is for people who want to get out into the overworld and away from crowds! (I’ve also tried to find places that are free of hostile mobs, NPCs, and FATEs.

I’ll likely make more posts for other zones, but the three starter regions are accessible for characters of all levels, and a good place to start!

Locations under the cut!

Keep reading

[chanaihimaa]

“He is a weapon, a killer. Do not forget it. You can use a spear as a walking stick, but that will not change its nature.”

— Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles (via achillles)

[everythingfox]

“If you love something, set it free..”

(Source)

[wandering-vanguard]

Which Aesthetic™ Colour Are You?

lavender 

You have a soft heart. Your home is full of little sentimental nick-nacks you've made, been given, or picked up on your travels, and anyone who enters is immediately put at ease by your comforting energy. Your friends know they can turn to you for a cup of tea and a tight hug, or, if necessary, a kick in the ass. At times, you find yourself tending to others more than you do yourself, and you often take on more than you can bear of others' sadness. Just remember-- you are worth the same kindness you show the people around you. They would want nothing less for you. 

Quiz can be found [here!] Tagging: Everyone! You see this, do it!

[wandering-vanguard]

Which Aesthetic™ Colour Are You?

oxblood

You are fearless, honest, and you stick to your guns. You pride yourself on your honesty, and on being true to your values even in difficult situations. Others admire your grit, and those who can handle it appreciate your bluntness. Your friendships are ride-or-die, and your loved ones would destroy the goddamn sun for you. To put it simply: you're lowkey punk. Just remember that softness is not the same as weakness, and that it's ok to be a little more forgiving-- toward others, but also toward yourself.

How fitting :D

Quiz can be found [here!] Stolen from: @charm-in-spades​ (sorry for the double tag, posted to the WRONG DAMN BLOG) Tagging: Everyone! You see this, do it!

[kuzu-ouji]

I am you.

[totallycorrectffxivquotes]

Ardbert: the problem with becoming the kind of hero you needed yourself, is that it can’t change the fact that nobody came for you.

[grayskymorning]

ᴍᴇɴᴅʏ

[vexredain]

Vex’s Brief Guides to Eureka :: Masterpost

As a passionate fan of Eureka, I’ve attempted to compile guides to the best of my knowledge for each of the parts of The Forbidden Land, Eureka, that are available. This post serves as a collection of each and every guide that I’ve made for each part of Eureka so far! 

I hope that these are a help to anyone who needs them, you can find the link to each guide below, underlined.

Each guide should give a newcomer to each part of Eureka an idea of what they should be doing, what they should expect, and what their goal is in the instance, as well as an overview of the loot that they can expect and some tips and tricks from someone who’s done far, far too much Eureka as of now! 

If you need any assistance with Eureka, or further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me on either Tumblr at my blog, or discord at Vex#0458 (Just remember to specify what your question is!)

>Anemos Guide<

>Pagos Guide<

>Pyros Guide<

>Hydatos Guide<

>Baldesion Arsenal< (Twin Spears to Raiden)

As always - Best of luck to all you Warriors of Light who venture into the Forbidden Land, Eureka! May you have the best of results and create many good memories. 

Most importantly, may you always walk in the light of the Crystal.

[vexredain]

I’ve completed my Brief Guides to Eureka series! This is the updated master post with all 5 parts included.

[iwishhiwasdeadl-deactivated2021]

[house-vexile]

~Kugane Castle~

[lightbryel-deactivated20250704]

“Oh my, it was you. I really do know you. I have seen you through someone else’s eyes. I am almost certain his name was… Louis. Poor thing. You were unable to save your beloved friend. How very sad. Is it too much to bear? Shall I take you to Louis? Would you like that? Then you would no longer feel all alone. Just one thing. In exchange… I want you to give me your true name.”