Wisdom found in the Ruins

In order to understand our future, we must first understand our past. For that, we can look to the ruins to find the wisdom that we seek.

[harrypotterhousequotes]

HUFFLEPUFF: “And so, here at the end of days, you are as you’ve always been. Willing to die. Not willing to quit.” –Matthew Stover (Caine’s Law)

[nuclear-princess]

Vertebrae Bracelet: 16.00

sold individually!

[lbardugo-deactivated20210617]

Amplify

[pringlesaremydivision]

okay but you really missed an opportunity here vertebracelet

[harrypotterhousequotes]

HUFFLEPUFF: “And so, here at the end of days, you are as you’ve always been. Willing to die. Not willing to quit.” –Matthew Stover (Caine’s Law)

[wisdomofruins]

Early morning cuddles and book session with my baby boy, Sirius Black the cat.

[wisdomofruins]

If I ever truly hated you, or wanted to fuck you over, don't you think maybe I'd stop checking up on you? Keep telling everyone I'm a liar, and I never really cared, or that one used you. Go for it. My actions and behavior will speak volumes about me, while yours do the same. I never expected your friends to bail on you, I knew they would be there for you through any darkness. Even if one day I couldn't. It's how life goes. Few over many. Blessed be.

[wisdomofruins]

Not the first time I've been called some variation of a bitch, doubt it will be the last. People could actually talk about things to work through any issues, or they can be toxic and let whatever is really bothering them eat them up inside, affect their life, their friends, and their futures. I'll just keep being me. Yeah it hurts to hear those words, or see them as the case may be, but I'm happy with where my life is heading, it keeps getting better and I find my own mind being less hate filled. I'm sorry you feel that way.

[postingwhileblack]

100 years of Black Beauty in Kenya.

Black people are beautiful, no matter what the media says. Know your roots.

#BlackCulture

[wisdomofruins]

A gorgeous demonstration

[birdstump]

[demiurg3]

THEY’D BE SLAUGHTERED IMMEDIATELY

[harrypotterhousequotes]

SLYTHERIN: “Every effect that one produces gives one an enemy. To be popular, one must be a mediocrity.” -Oscar Wilde (Lord Henry Wotton: The Picture of Dorian Gray)

[thisclockworkheart]

Because why not? ;-) 

Source

[swood-dude]

I don’t think this counts as dancing.  Or even skipping really.  It’s more of an exagerated waddle

[thisclockworkheart]

So. Let me tell you about the day I took this video. It was the 1 year anniversary of my open heart surgery. It’s about a year old, and I’d say it’s pretty safe to say I’ve improved since then. In case you don’t agree, let’s take a look at some more at my exaggerated waddling.

Waddle.

Waddle waddle.

*rolls across the floor*

Clearly I am immobilized by my own mass.

Oh wait… that’s not it, is it? It sort of seems like the opposite. Almost as though the ability to dance is based on strength, effort and passion and not on being skinny. Strange concept I know, let’s see if you can wrap your tiny little mind around it. 

[yayamartin]

not to mention she wasnt waddling at all.. That was clearly a jete, chasse, and assemble.. not waddling. ballet…

[kuklarusskaya-deactivated202003]

Yo. Professional ballerina speaking here.

Clearly she is performing a saute arabesque, chasse, step-step, assemble devant with arms in fifth. 

And as a teacher too, I can’t find much technically wrong with it at all. 

Which means not only is she a gifted dancer, she has a wonderful technical foundation that she is executing properly and with lovely mannerism.

Being a ballerina isn’t about how much you weigh. Give me this girl ANY day for a student or dancer to work with. Clearly she has the knowledge and the passion, which means she will be a joy to work with. 

Also, for those of you criticizing, you clearly have NO idea how difficult it is to execute a develope ecarte derriere the way she is at the barre in one of her later photos. This takes YEARS of dedicated training, as well as extensive natural facility, such as turnout, which she clearly demonstrates here. 

So maybe before you peons thinking you’re masters of ballet judge dancers based on weight, you should actually learn about ballet and technique. Because if you had, you’d recognize that this girl clearly has technique—unlike your basic asses.

[wisdomofruins]

The amount of strength, determination, and dedication she shows is phenomenal. It makes me miss dancing too. Pointe is not easy. It isn't football. ;)

[cuchulainns-gaebulg]

[wisdomofruins]

I needed this in my life.

[whencyclopedia]

THE BATTLE AT THE ALLIA RIVER, 390 BCE: 

THE 390 BCE battle at the Allia River was fought between the city state of Rome and Gaul from northern Italy. When the Gauls laid siege to the Etruscan city of Clusium, the Romans intervened on behalf of the latter. The Gauls withdrew but returned to advance on Rome itself. Close to Rome, at the Allia River, the Roman army met the Gauls in battle but suffered a crushing defeat.

Between 1000-500 BCE, the gradual expansion of Celtic tribes from central Europe transformed most of Western Europe into a Celtic world. Enticed by the riches of the Mediterranean lands, tribes of Celts wandered into the north Italian plain where they became known as Gauls or Gallic tribes. After 400 BCE the Gauls began to take the lands they desired by force, conquering the mosaic of cultures that lived in the Po River valley.

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Article by Ludwig Heinrich Dyck on AHE

[puppiedog]

[kataracy]

[wisdomofruins]

But why are they walking the cabbages?

[cosmic-noir]

My cute game is strong 💖💪💓💞

[party0ndarth]

You look like you’re the newest sailor scout! 😻💖

[cosmic-noir]

I was totally inspired by if @asieybarbie remade Dark Lady from Sailor Moon!

Originally posted by sailor-moon-reacts

[harrypotterhousequotes]

GRYFFINDOR: “I think there should be laughs in everything. Sometimes, it’s a slammed door, a pie in the face or just a recognition of our frailties.” -Alan Rickman

[chrisriddellblog]

Dark Sonnet by Neil Gaiman.

[wisdomofruins]

Wooden creatures because what else will I do constructively with my time?