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whitexwolfxx310 · 10 months

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I Love You In Every Universe

Pairing: Bucky x female reader

Summary: Trying to mend your relationship with Bucky is going so painfully slow. And then it's not.

Warnings: Spicy content! 18+ only! Cursing, oral sex MTF, penetration, praise kink, small amount of submissive kink, and I think that's all?

Word Count: 3428

A/Ns: I needed to write a total smut post. Those seem to be pretty popular haha. We have Baker Bucky! I got a few requests for that! Anyway, enjoy! I'll continue the storyline in my next post!

Previous Part

Masterlist

Finding out that your brother is not only alive, but that he is the new face of Hydra, is one of the biggest twists that fate could spit out. After the terrifying realization that occurred in your office, you’ve been thrown into countless meetings and conferences where you were probed for information on Luke that wasn’t already disclosed in his military files.

Steve and Tony had constant questions and concerns about the situation. They felt that maybe Luke would try and reach out or maybe there was some hidden information that you would somehow be privy to. But it had been two years since everyone thought that he was long dead.

The tension in The Compound rose. Your job got put into question, certain people wondering why you would even apply to intern here in the first place. Are you a double agent? Finding and leaking information to Hydra from within? Your morals had never once been questioned until now.

Bucky was the only one who didn’t make the whole situation feel like an interrogation. He remained supportive, being the person to suggest you take time to recollect yourself when it became too much. The only one who didn’t have questions but was always silently there in the corner watching and listening, taking every bit of information in.

A task force was assigned to try and track Luke, in hope of him not being too far gone. It had been done with Bucky, could it be done with your brother as well? You were also chosen for this mission, which did not go over well with Bucky. Him and Tony had argued over using yourself as bait to draw him out. In the end, it was your decision, and you would chose to go.

Even with the stress of the current situation, you used Bucky as a welcomed distraction. Leaning on one another as you both grasped onto your undeniable tethered connection. There was still a long road to recovery for both Bucky and your relationship. But he did his damndest to make you feel as though you weren’t under constant surveillance (at least from him). When the daily brainstorming sessions were over, you both avoided the topic of Luke. It was still difficult to process the concept that he was still alive. It just didn’t seem real.

Taking things slow with Bucky has always been an understatement. A part of him is apprehensive, more so now than ever. There has been close to no physical contact. You truly don't know everything that he went through overseas, but it was apparent that he was still working his way through it. You had your 'boyfriend' back. Yet in a sense, you didn't. And still, his presence still left the same, if not more, desire in it's wake.

Bucky was given his own apartment within The Compound for the time being. Although there was nothing to be 'afraid' of, everyone, except yourself, felt that it was necessary to slowly ease back into his routines and not just cannonball into the deep end.

Spending time together had always been your favorite thing. But now, it was like everything was exciting and new once again. The two of you were dealing with the 'holes' Bruce had warned you about- and the dark cloud of your brother hanging over both of your heads. These said ‘holes’ were more along the lines of not remembering how you take your coffee and other small instances. He remembers you, and most of the time that you had shared.

You filled the limited free time in your days together with simplistic dates and doing things that he really took interest in. Going to the gym together, long drives with the windows down listening to music playing, but most of all... Bucky loved being in the kitchen. It was as if he had a new found passion for cooking and baking-something simplistic to lose himself in. But he wouldn't share that pastime with anyone else, feeling like he may be judged. Although, you had no complaints. There was no shortage on baked goods and even homemade bread from scratch.

Bucky is in the kitchen, covered in flour and chocolate. The clear evidence of him indulging in his guilty pleasure.

"Mmm. These are seriously the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had." You mumble.

You didn't want to be rude by talking with your mouth full, but he eagerly watched, awaiting your reaction to his creation of the day.

"Really!?" He asks, excitedly.

Nodding your head and smiling, you go to take another bite of the cookie. Since it is still warm from recently coming out of the oven, it partially breaks- melty chocolate all over your face and hands.

There's a moment of silence- you and Bucky are looking at one another until his nose scrunches and he starts hysterically laughing. A sweet sound that I have missed for so long. It's contagious. The next thing you know, you're both laughing to the point of just wheezing. Your cheeks hurt, the place where your abs once were before he entered the baking scene, hurt. It wasn't even that funny, just one of those simplistic moments where you get to fully be yourselves. A core memory.

"You're a hot mess," Bucky says, trying to compose himself by fighting through the laughter. His cheeks are burning red. The harder he tries to subdue the laughing, the more he fails. "Come here..." He reaches for a dish towel, dampening it under the faucet of the sink before taking a few steps closer.

You abruptly stop laughing, taking in how suddenly close in proximity he is to you. Aside from the hello/goodbye awkward hugs that you look forward to just being in his arms for a moment- this is rediscovering old territory.

Your mouth opens slightly as you hold your breath, awaiting to see what he does next. Covering his thumb with the cloth, he ever so gently wipes chocolate off of your bottom lip. His eyes fasten their grip with your own, occasionally breaking contact to look down at your lips.

Kiss me. Your inner conscious is screaming, begging and pleading for him to make a move. To just be wrapped up in all that is him- to let go of the past few months and just be yourselves. You can feel your chest instinctively move closer to his- which is rising and falling deeply. Bucky's mouth opens slightly as he takes in a shuddering breath.

Yes... His eyes are now solely focused on your mouth. You impulsively bite your bottom lip, willing it into the universe for his lips to be on yours. You're met with glacier blue eyes, now looking deep within yours. You cannot help but look up at Bucky with pleading, desire filled eyes.

Please.

"I-" He starts. Time is standing still as you hang onto what he will say. "I...um-" He breaks the eye contact as he takes a step back. "I have to clean this kitchen. My OCD is getting the better of me." He nervously chuckles once.

"Oh." There is no hiding your disappointment.

Bucky grabs a nearby plate full of the cookies that he had just made.

"Here...some for you to take home." He offers, sounding hopeful that you’ll accept.

He's kicking me out. Point taken.

"Oh, okay. Well, thanks. I'll see you tomorrow?" You can only focus on the plate that he handed you, trying to hide the humiliation. Not even waiting for a response, you quickly dash out of his apartment.

Breaking into a full sprint in the hallway, your back at your own residence. Quickly shutting the door behind you and laying your back flat against it, your mind starts racing.

We will never get back to the way we were. Giving him time and space isn't enough. Maybe after all he has been through, he has moved past this relationship? Past me? But I love him. I promised I'd wait...but is he just prolonging the inevitable? Will my brother become the new thing to try and get between us? I can't just let him go... I can't. He needs to know.

In that moment you dropped the plate; The shattering muffled slightly from the softness of the cookies. You didn't care. Turning around to open the door and run back to his living quarters- professing your love and need like some girl in a romcom you would make fun of.

You swing open the door, about to dart out when you smack into something. Someone.

"Oh, sorry I-....Bucky?" Shocked is an understatement.

He's standing at your door with an anxious look on his face- still covered in flour.

"I-..." He starts. Your heart is pounding- the sound of your heartbeat swooshing in your ears.

"Fuck it." Bucky breathes as he takes a step forward. Cupping both sides of your face, hungrily pressing his lips into yours.

Immediately you liquify into the kiss. His lips taste sweet- the remanence from his all day baking. Your arms interlock behind his neck as he steps forward- pushing you backwards into your apartment without his lips leaving yours.

It doesn't matter that you clumsily stumble behind, Bucky keeps you steady by holding each side of your waist while sustaining the kiss. Once through the doorway, he uses the back of his boot to loudly kick the door closed- not caring who might see or hear.

Guiding you against the wall of the hallway, Bucky reaches behind his neck and grabs your hands to pin them on the surface above your head, his metal hand still on your hip. The assertive motion causes a chain reaction- a small whimper from your throat echoes into his mouth. Being held firmly in place, your hips hungerly try to buck up into his body, greedily needing every point of physical contact possible.

His lips break away, but only for a moment as they move down to your neck. His tongue grazes, teeth nip occasionally through the soft suction noises his mouth leaves behind. You know that you'll be marked in just a matter of time. But it is his public claim on you that you'll proudly wear.

While keeping your hands pinned against the wall, Bucky's free hand starts to explore your body; painfully gentle he traces along your side, the bottom of your stomach, between your breasts, etc. But he's being cautious. He knows how to manhandle you and this is not it. Call it selfish, but after a total of 2 months of not being with him, you want aggressive Bucky.

"Bucky..." You breathe. The sound of his name makes him stop.

His body leans more into yours- touching chest to chest, which is growing more difficult due to the heavy breathing. Pressing his forehead into yours, his vision still focused on the trail of red blotches he's left behind.

"Hmm?" He answers as he adjusts his posture slightly so that his thigh is now between your legs. If you pressed your hips down the tiniest bit against him, the evidence of just how desperate you are for him would be all over his leg.

"Don't hold back." You say softly, but confidently. Bucky's eyes blaze to yours with a look of exhilaration dancing across them.

"Don't worry..." His voice is deep, husky.

The hand that he was using to pin your arms above your head lets go- letting it gradually slip down to your jawline. He hooks your chin between his thumb and pointer finger, encouraging you to turn your head. Bucky leans in, his breath hot against your cheek.

"I'll take care of you." It comes out low, from the back of his throat. The throbbing between your legs starts to become fierce. In addition, his tongue presses flat to your cheek, licking the side of your face just once.

Using one prompt motion, Bucky is now carrying you bridal style. His lips rashly press back to yours. Even with your eyes closed, you can feel the gentle sway of him walking- the sound of his footsteps pressing down into the floor.

He sits you on the edge of the bed, getting down on his knees and hooking each of his pointer fingers into the waistband of your jeans to start shimmying them down. Lifting your feet barely off the floor to get your pants the rest of the way off, Bucky discards them and encourages you to lay back on the bed.

Still on his knees, Bucky leans in and places one velvety soft kiss on the inside of your thigh. The lack of touch for months has left you on a whole new level of sensitive. A low moan in the form of a hum reverberates in your throat. The warm air resulting from a tiny snort from him already making your legs twitch.

Hitching your knees over his shoulders, the tips of his fingers gently caress the inside of your thighs. It's almost painful how good it feels. Taking his warm pointer finger he swipes once in the middle of your folds- above the panties.

"You're already so wet for me. What a good girl." Bucky purrs.

I'm about to get absolutely fucking wrecked.

Your eyes roll back and close as your back arches, gripping the bedsheets already feeling like a volcano about to erupt just from Bucky's heated breath.

*Thwap*

The slight sting in the groin takes you by surprise. Propping yourself on your elbows, you look down to Bucky with confusion. He's gazing into your eyes and a playful smile.

"I want you to look at me." His voice is still smoky and deep.

Being so hyper focused on everything he was doing, including looking up at you from between your legs, you wouldn't even need to be touched to lose control at this point. Even just the thought of his body covering yours is sending cold shudders of ice down your spine.

Without warning, he shoves the back of your thighs so that your head is between your knees. Now kneeling on the bed, he holds you in place, leaving yourself completely exposed; propped up right to his face, occupied with a content and cunning grin.

Fuck.

With locked eyes, Bucky focuses on your face as his mouth simply presses directly on you. Allowing for you to have a small moment before he starts to work his magic. You gasp at the connection; your knees going weak as you grip onto the bedsheets underneath you.

'I want you to look at me.' His voice rings in your head. It takes every molecule in your body to hold his gaze with his head between your thighs, but you do. Just like the obedient woman that you are for him. His ridged tongue sweeps over your labia as a form of slow and delicious torture. The licking over your sensitive skin causes you to whimper- Bucky looks at you through hooded eyes as he makes a few small reverberating sounds in his throat as approval.

Moaning, you can't help but grind your hips against his face. It feels incredible. He feels incredible. The leisurely, steady, sensual motions tell you that he's enjoying this as much as you are. You're practically coming off of the bed, but Bucky holds you in place as you start panting- the sounds coming from your breath are pleading, begging for that outer body, earthshattering orgasm.

"Please," You sigh, as your hand digs and grips tightly into his hair; knowing full well that it's slightly painful but don't care. Your quiet request is received as his tongue swirls around the entrance of your core. Once, twice, three times and then you come apart.

Unsure if you are screaming his name, thrashing against him, or whatever else, as you can only see stars in the moment. There is no room for any sort of coherent thought. Spent and exhausted are an understatement as Bucky lifts his head- His eyes practically glowing as he licked the lips of his sinfully wet mouth.

"I love it when you squirm," it comes out as a purr.

He carefully lays you back down before crawling over your body like a panther, his hips pressed in and down against your own. You're pleased to find that he is already naked from the waist down, raring to go.

Bucky's hand tenderly grazes your cheek as your chest still heavily rises and falls. It isn't long until your fingertips are dragging across the hot, soft skin of his chest. His hips settle between yours and you instinctively lock a leg around them. You can feel him press against your entrance, wanting, needing to be inside of you. Now you're lasered focused on him as you wait for that sharp breath as he pushes himself in and his eyes practically roll back in his head.

"I want you to look at me," You think to yourself and completely understand the fascination in that moment.

Beginning to press inch by precious, thick inch, you're grateful for the remanence of your orgasm which helps to ease his way inside. "Fuck," he breathes out as he looks downward to watch himself enter. You smirk to yourself knowing just how tight you are and can feel your walls contracting around him, a silent invitation to bring his enormous length in deeper. Once Bucky was fully inside, down to the base, his eyelids fluttered shut for a moment as he took in the sensation. Once they opened, his gaze was sealed on yours.

Taking in a deep breath in unison, he waits as you become accustomed to stretching around him. His hips wriggle the tiniest bit before he pulls back and shallowly thrusts in once; The sound escaping from his lips makes every single nerve ending in your body light up. You suck in a sharp breath as he finds his rhythm, his pubic bone teasing your clit with every push. The smallest adjustment and he is now inclined so that each ridge can brush against your g-spot with every stroke. Forward and back. Forward and back.

Bucky almost growls as you claw at his back and practically scream in pleasure. Your lips mesh against his bicep, stifling your moans ever so slightly. You come again. And again. He relentlessly keeps the same pace, your body shuddering under his to the point that your mouth is wide open but no noise is coming out. You start to feel the familiar pulsing inside you, filling you. It's warm; a few degrees hotter than his body pressed against yours. His fingers dig into your hips as he thrusts harder, coming over and over again, (which you didn't even think was possible).

He collapses on top of you like a weighted blanket as he tries to level his breathing. Bucky's body continues to tremble against yours. A moment later he shifts his weight to lay next to you. Placing a kiss against your temple, Bucky pulls you in close against him; The coolness from his metal arm almost bites at the beads of sweat across your skin. The familiarity of his body spooning into yours is so comforting that you drift to sleep.

During the night you stir, reaching for Bucky on the other side of the bed to only be met with cold sheets. He's gone. Your heart drops to your stomach as you sit up, holding the blanket up to your chest to cover yourself as you stare at the emptiness beside you.

Maybe it was too fast.

Something catches your attention out of your peripheral vision. You quickly look to the corner of your room, which is especially dark for the time of night. You squint, seeing something- But unable to make out what it is. Though, your stomach jumps in excitement.

"Bucky?" You ask, sounding almost too hopeful. As your eyes adjust to the bold darkness, you can see his silhouette in the corner. But he doesn't move. It doesn't even look like he's breathing. He sits so completely still that it's... terrifying.

"Bucky...?" Calling his name softly, you realize that this might be one of those moments you had been warned about. Your mind is racing and blank at the same time as you reach for scenarios and resolutions- but come up with nothing.

Until...

You clear your throat softly, pulling yourself into a sitting fetal position. Why of all things this came to mind, you have no idea. You're hoping, praying that you are wrong. You cringe as the word slips out.

"Soldat?"

"Ya gotov otvechet." Ready to comply.

Fuck.

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einsatzzz · 1 month

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[OC] Ninomiya Kurumi - Character Profile

🎀The charming and outgoing fashionista who's obsessed with anything cute! Ninomiya Kurumi!🎀

You can go to this link from our Oniyanagi Wiki site for her full character page!

"You see, I’ve always been a huge fan of cute things!"

Kurumi is one of the two 10th generation bosses of the Oniyanagi yakuza family (alongside her twin, Kana). She is a very energetic and friendly teenager, as well as a skilled martial artist.

Age: 14 Birthday: October 18 Zodiac Sign: ♎︎Libra Height: 158cm Weight: 46kg Gender: ? County of origin: Japan MBTI: ESFP Favorite Fruit: Peach Favorite cake: Peach/Apple/Banana-flavored cakes, Strawberry shortcake, Cheesecake

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PERSONALITY: She has a bad case of cute aggression!

Kurumi has an energetic and outgoing nature that makes it easy for her to make friends and connections. A very prominent obsession that she has is with all things that are cute, broadly ranging from fashion to adorable trinkets. Yes, even cute people are included too.

Despite her carefree demeanor, Kurumi can be surprisingly mature and reflective, often acting as a mediator when there are serious conflicts in her Family and being observant of its overall condition. When someone outside the Family starts becoming too close, she seems to start distancing herself.

SPECIALTY: She has dangerous superhuman strength, please use caution when hugging!

Kurumi inherited an extraordinary muscle constitution that grants her immense strength, enough to effortlessly handle a greatsword that's almost her size. If she is not careful in controlling her strength, she might end up breaking some bones if she gets carried away while hugging a normal person. This inherent characteristic of hers plus her martial arts are a deadly combination.

DAILY LIFE: Despite certain difficulties, she wants to become someone who can live true to herself.

At her new school, there are always various troubles and problems brewing around (may or may not be partly caused by her or her besties), but she always tries her best to help out her friends with a smile! After everything is settled, a nice trip to the shopping district with Kyoko and Haru wipes any remaining exhaustion off. Maybe they could even visit a cafe right after!

RELATIONSHIPS: A new school comes with new friendships!

Reborn: A cute and strong baby! He can be scary sometimes, though.

Tsuna: A cute future mafia boss! My first friend in Namimori too! Don't worry, I'll help you with Kyoko-chan!

Kyoko: She's such a cute girl! I hope we can spend more time together.

Haru: Another cute girl! She even asked me to do a cosplay collaboration project together!

Lambo: Another cute baby! He's just like a little brother to me. I'll take care of you, Lambo-chan!

I-pin: Such a nice cute little baby! Even Yui is fond of her. I'll take care of you too, I-pin-chan!

Bianchi: She's cute, but more than that, she's very cool too! But...You got it wrong Nee-san, my cooking isn't supposed to be poison cooking ueee 🥲

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If you read up to this point, then thank you so much for taking the time to do so! For these character profiles, I'll try to follow the style of the Vongola 77 profiles so that I can have a format to follow and stop myself from going too overboard haha. All information above (and in the wiki right now) only captures her character around the beginning of Daily Life Arc.

Any questions about her or the story is very much appreciated! (Please, the amount of serotonin boost is insane when I get OC asks! Yuipachi-sensei will answer it for you too hehe - I'm IP with an ask rn too ^o^)

When I finish Kana's character sheet, thinking of doing a second batch of outfit sheets for the twins with their non-school uniform outfits. Maybe their "mission" outfit and one set of casual clothes for each of them.

For credits, all Oniyanagi OCs are by me and @amiahoshi! While for the intro audio, Kurumi is voiced by erushaVA and I also got the background music here from MusMus!

Note: I finally un-privated the Oniyanagi wiki. Whenever I'm inactive/on hiatus, this place is my hideout to recharge. Kind of like the "Do it for her" meme, except I'm staring at my OC's page and gallery. Anyway, you'll see me hanging around there when I'm not in socmed, unless IRL reaaalllly decides to suck A LOT lmaoo

#khr #katekyo hitman reborn #khr oc #khre #ninomiya kurumi #oc #original character #oniyanagi #einart #the full tl of the audio clip is on the wiki btw!#☢️fangirling tags ahead 🫡 stay safe 🫡#MY BBG!!!#she has a full color character sheet and a voice 🥹🥹💖#someday i'll learn how to animate too #local oc artist fights for her life to improve her art skills out of love and affection for her ocs #also ive always been eyeing eru with voicing knrm for so long so im happy i got to save up enough to comm her for this!#me personally i prob replayed this audio at least 63 times #trying to engrave krm's voice onto the frontal lobe of my brain #outfit designs after those two extra outfits highly likely won't be colored unless it's like the main outfit for a major arc but who knows #bc my brain likes being extra with the ocs a lot of the time #i do have 1 problem and that is.....idk how i'll post this on twt and ig in a format i'll like....lmao

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skippyv20 · 4 months

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Skip, Julie here. Is your blog boring No. is the variety of articles you post and comment on interesting enough to keep coming back, Yes.

However, I have pondered many times about your need to have any time to yourself and your family. You devote an enormous amount of time to us all and I am certain that it has become an expectation that you will just be there whenever we ( who appreciate and really do adore you, by the way) decide that we have the time or inclination to check in. So, it becomes a one way street and that is absolutely not right, fair or appropriate to do to you who has devoted years of your life to building up from humble beginnings and maintaining this blog.

Are your efforts appreciated absolutely. Do we miss you when you go off line for some technical reasons absolutely but is it fair to expect you to be always available, No it is not.

Your blog is not now nor was it ever boring. I for one love the variety of the articles you post and the discussion around certain subjects. Some people are very isolated and you are their lifeline however you must never feel obligated to be there constantly. I am heartened to read that you are staying but I do wish you would take time out for yourself.

I too was 100% PH and like many was flabbergasted to realise the depths of his jealousy, vindictiveness and selfishness that drives him.

I personally love this blog. You and Mr Skip devote so much time to us all that even though I come here daily, often a few times a day I believe you need to take time out as and when you can and need to just be you in your own bubble. After all, when I am busy, or go about living me life or go on holiday I just do it but you have been unable to do that for 8 years. You have been here, day in, day out, Easter, Christmas and even when you have had family visit and when Mr Skip was in hospital and then recuperating from his serious medical problems.

Your site is amazing so it’s not that anyone thinks you are boring I think it’s that we are selfish in that we come and go and expect you to just be there when or if we choose to log in. So, please don’t change your site but do take time to yourself even if that means less content or you having days off.

Julie, you are so kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much. You know I have always gotten so much more than I can say, from being here. I love you all, I appreciate the support all these years. The reason I am always around is because I am checking for prayer requests, or someone needs to chat. I usually come to check in for a moment, then I am lost and right back in. I don’t have a problem with being here, or the time I spend here. I am very fortunate that Mr. Skippy is so supportive. He has always been so very touched by all the love and support we both got during his trials over the years. He loves that being here makes me so happy. I have been out of sorts lately, as I still miss my Cathy pup…I have had many pups but Cathy for some reason is very hard on me. I wanted to get another pup in the spring, but I decided I have to be realistic. We have two left, God willing for many years, but likely anything can happen between now and the next five years. Oliver is 10. Panda is 9. I will be in my 70′s when I lose them. I hate even thinking about that…but it would be my daughter and SIL that would be left with a pup. It would be a real struggle for my daughter as her illness can have her worn out. So, I have decided no new baby pup. This decision I came to last night, and it isn’t sitting too well with me. I guess that is what led me to my posting my reevaluating myself being here. Anyways, I thank YOU Julie for staying with me all these years, and I do look forward to our furthering our journey together…..love and hugs dear Julie…🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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solarishashernoseinabook · 2 months

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Could you expand on what you said in a post about libraries about the big 5 publishers screwing over libraries in terms of digital lending rights?? I’ve not heard of that at *all* and im generally pretty caught up on publisher news, so I think theres a pretty big library-shaped hole in my sources lol

All righty, a couple disclaimers here. One, this is from a Canadian library perspective, so idk how well it applies to the US. Two, I don't work in the collections department at my library, so I'm basing this off what I remember from class years ago

(also clarifying that I'll be referring to ebooks and audiobooks collectively as digital books just to make it easier)

But in short, the Big Five publishers only very reluctantly put up with libraries having physical books, and one of the reasons they do that is because only one person can have a physical book at a time. Digital books, though? Why, if a library has a copy of one of those, hundreds of people could read it at a time! That's profits they're losing! How terrible!

But, well, selling to libraries is still a sale, so the companies sell to them but restrict it as much as possible. One, libraries pay much more for digital books than your average consumer. I don't have the exact number, but it's significantly higher. Two, unlike a physical book, which a library can have rebound if it's popular but hard to find, and which could conceivably last years if it's hardcover or paperback binding, digital books have severe limits on them. Maybe the library can only buy one "copy" of a digital book - i.e., only one patron can use it at a time. That digital copy artificially expires after 20 loans or 2 years, whichever comes first. Got a waitlist of 50 people waiting to read the latest Alexander McCall Smith book? Too bad! 30 of them are gonna have to go without! Do you have a moderately popular book by Danielle Steel, which gets borrowed every couple of months? Sorry! You've had it for two years, so it's gone now! Better buy a new copy!

Now, this is the case on digital platforms like Libby/Overdrive. Each digital book acts the same as a physical book, except that most of them go away after a certain amount of time. Certain public domain books might be a one-time buy for libraries, but for the most part, every loan, every week that goes by is chipping away at a digital book's life. Certain digital platforms - Hoopla, for example - have what's called "simultaneous use" policies - maybe you only have one ebook copy of a book by Agatha Christie, but every library patron can read it at once. The trade-off for this is that my library has to pay a certain amount for every person currently reading or listening to a book on Hoopla. We have a daily budget that can't be exceeded. Every week we field calls from people who, one afternoon, wanted to open up Hoopla, but were told they couldn't take out any books - because too many of my library's 40 000 active patrons had also decided to enjoy a book that day. And not every publisher even allows simultaneous use licenses, or they don't allow it on all of their titles

A final reminder to this very long post: please do not boycott Libby or Hoopla over this, I beg of you. Your libraries are pouring a lot of money into them because they're being used. Instead, put pressure on the big five publishers to make their digital books accessible, and vote in your municipal elections to get libraries more funding so we have more budget to put into those items. An easy way to increase your library's funding is just to spend a bit of time a week in there. Hang out with your friend for a few hours, just walk in and look at the shelves, or sit there and use their free wifi to play games on your phone. Digital books are here to stay, and libraries are important for getting those books into people's hands

#long post #libraries #if i made any errors pls lemme know #i'm remembering what we were taught in class but this was...er 2019 or 2020 or so #it might've changed since then but tbh probably not for the better #asks

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byrachshop · 1 year

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The ultimate guide to CRUSH your GOALS in 2023

2023 is coming our way faster than we thought. A few days ago it was October and we were all celebrating Halloween and then, as we blinked our eyes, Christmas was here and we were busy buying gifts and having dinner with friends and family. These last couple weeks of December always pass by so fast that we don’t even realize how close New Year’s Eve is. The next thing we know is that it is midnight and there are fireworks in the night sky.

Most of us like to write down some resolutions and things we want to change about ourselves to become our best version and to have the best year of our life - to be successful. However, after two or three weeks into January, we start getting lost, forget about our goals, lose motivation, and end up doing the same as the previous year, only to notice it when December comes again.

To overcome that, I’m bringing you this guide, explaining why such a thing happens, and how to crush all your goals and stick to new healthy habits this year.

Review Your 2022

It is a fact that we learn from our mistakes, so it isn’t an exception in this case.

Go back and think of who you were a year ago, on January 1st, and the goals you wanted to achieve through 2022. Reflect on your past goals and ambitions - did you accomplish all of them? If not, why?

It is important to remember that although we didn’t achieve all our goals and our year didn’t happen as planned, we still learned a lot and grew.

Resolutions for 2023

Knowing the highlights of 2022, you can wisely plan this new year. First, think about all the things you wanted to achieve last year, and write them down. Then, list other things you want to do this year - make sure they’re achievable since you want to work to get them and not do something impossible.

It’s also good to think about relationships and who doesn’t belong in our lives anymore. Don’t be afraid to cut people off when they’re not doing any good to you anymore, or when you don’t do any good to them.

SMART Goals

We don’t achieve our goals throughout the year because we don’t use smart goals. But, what are SMART goals, then?

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. What we mean by this is that you have to make sure you don’t grab a piece of paper and write "get healthier", "get good grades", or "get a lot of money", since they’re too generic.

Instead, you should take these generic goals and develop them into something like this:

To get healthier, I will walk 10k steps every day, drink 2L of water, and go to the gym twice a week; I will lose 5kg by march.

Don’t go too heavy on yourself - you can increase the intensity as the year goes by.

New Habits

Sometimes bad habits hold us back from achieving our goals (for example, procrastinating, going to bed late, or scrolling endlessly on social media). Sit back, reflect on your past days, and point out which bad habits are in your routine. You will need to get rid of them. The best way to do it is by replacing it with a new healthy habit. For example, swipe the number of hours you spend on social media reading a book, practicing an instrument, or exercising. If you want to stop drinking soda, swipe it with water.

Make a list of new habits you want to include in your routine, then check them off every day and see how long you can keep the streak! Reward yourself after a certain amount of time (after a week, a month, you name it).

With these new habits implemented in your daily life, you’ll see your routine changing through the months. If you stick to these habits, you’ll feel a huge difference by the end of the year.

Motivation

Most of the time we end up not doing things because we lack motivation. It makes us procrastinate for hours and hours, searching for inspiration and trying to find just a little bit of motivation to get up and do what has to be done. That’s right, I’ve been there.

We always ask ourselves “how are they always so motivated?” The truth is, they are not! Motivation isn’t everything, and it won’t make us reach our goals - on the contrary: if we spend our precious time awaiting motivation to come to us, we will spend another year doing nothing. That’s why we create a system to reach our goals - we need to be consistent, even when we don’t feel like doing it. We have to get up and do our work, because who else will do it for us?

Vision Board

Last but not least, create a vision board.

Don’t throw just “cute pictures” on a board to create a good vision board. Instead, pick pictures that make you feel closer to your goals, that help you visualize them, and that is always there in front of you to remind you about the purpose of your day.

You can make a physical vision board or a digital one. To the physical, search for images, words, and phrases that remind you of your goals. Then print them and put them together on a board or in a notebook - but make sure it’s somewhere visible so that you can always reach for it and take a look.

If you rather do it digitally, it’s also quite simple. Instead of printing picture by picture, make a collage. The best way is to put them together in a document that fits your computer/tablet/phone screen. This way you can set it as wallpaper, and look at it multiple times throughout the day, even without thinking of it.

Conclusion

Let’s look at what has been said: before setting goals for 2023, think about 2022 and highlight good and bad moments. Revise the goals you have achieved, and those you didn’t, and try to understand the reason behind them. After that, let’s head to the next step, which is the actual goal-setting: write down your new year resolutions, keeping in mind the definition of SMART goals, so that they’re achievable. Among the new goals, set new habits you want to stick to and find bad habits in your routine you want to get rid of. The last step is to create a vision board and keep it close to you.

Last tip: Before concluding, I’d like to remind you to check your goals and resolutions throughout the year. I recommend taking a look at them every month, and then writing a journal entry by the end of each month and reflecting on what went well, and what went wrong. Always plan and set small monthly steps to achieve your final goals.

Now that you’re ready to set your goals and get started with 2023, grab now this bundle: 2023 Notion Planner + Crush Your Goals Workbook only for 9€. For the first 15 people, get 2€ off with the code decemberplanning.

I wish you a happy new year, and hope you can reach all your goals in 2023!

Happy planning.

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Has anyone ever made fun of your taste in music? Sure, Mike does all the time lol. I do the same with him though.

What’s your favorite season of the year? Autumn.

Do you have pop-tarts in your house right now? No - all the ones I've ever tried taste really artificial and sugar.

Is anyone’s birthday coming up? Not that I can think of, no.

Does someone owe you over twenty dollars? Nope. I don't lend people money though, as a general rule. It always seems to cause problems.

Do you remember who you liked in grade eight? A boy named Jack.

When was the last time you burned any part of your body? I caught my finger a couple of weeks ago when I was straightening my hair.

Have you ever overflown a bathtub? No.

Are you dressing up for Halloween this year? No.

Have you ever called somebody dollface? Yeah, that was a super popular word when I was a teenager.

If I gave you ten dollars, what would you spend it on? I'd use it to buy coffee tomorrow when I go out with Susie.

Have you ever thrown food at a stranger in a movie theater? No.

What are you most excited about right now? I wouldn't say I was excited but I'm looking forward to going to the beach with Susie and the dogs in the morning.

Does / did either of your parents serve in the military? Nope.

Are you somewhat of a perfectionist? Yeah, most definitely, but only about certain things.

Do you like sour candy? Yeah, as long as it's not painfully sour like some of them can be.

Where would you like to go on your honeymoon? We went to Scotland.

Do you have Verizon? No, it doesn't exist here.

What do you do to stay awake when you’re tired? I drink coffee normally.

Are all nighters something you have grown used to? I haven't pulled an all-nighter for years but yeah, I was definitely used to them for a while as a teenager/student.

Do you usually wear sunglasses when you’re driving? If it’s sunny, yeah.

Do you wear your shoes around the house? Nope. I do sometimes wear slippers in winter though.

Is there ever a time that you enjoy cold showers? Yeah, when it's really hot and I've been at work outdoors.

What clothes are you most comfortable in? Leggings and tunic tops, or dresses. In autumn/winter I like skinny jeans and nice oversized tops.

Is there anybody you’re not ashamed to tell anything to? Sure, my husband.

What has changed most about you in the past year? I have no idea. I'd guess I'm more confident now.

Are you good at painting nails? Nope. I can do my own so they look acceptable but I'm rubbish at doing patterns or anything fancy.

Smoothies or slushies? It depends on my mood.

Are you good at filling silence in awkward situations? Nope but I’m really good at creating those awkward silences.

Ignoring nutrition, could you live off veggies for the rest of your life? Nope, I'd be incredibly bored incredibly quickly.

Elaborate on a way you have volunteered? I've done some dog-fostering before.

Do you use a full length mirror daily? No.

Can you walk in heels, or do you feel awkward in them? I can walk in them but they kill my back after a while.

Any TV shows you sit down weekly to watch? Nope.

Does anybody know about your sex life other than your partners? Linnet did when we were teenagers.

Even if you don’t like politics, do you still have opinions on the issues? Sure.

Are you one to sneak food into movie theaters? I don't know anyone who doesn't do that, lol.

Will you tell someone if there’s something in their teeth? If it's someone I know, sure.

Do you ever actually make your bed? Yes, every morning.

Do you make an effort to eat healthy? To an extent. I try and get a decent amount of fruit and veg in me but otherwise I could do much better.

How are things between the person you like / love / are with? They absolutely fine.

Where did you sleep last night? In my bed.

The last time you kissed someone, what color of shirt were they wearing? A blue t-shirt.

What year do / did you graduate? I graduated university in 2011.

What kind of booze did you last take shots of? Vodka or Sambuca probably.

What’s something you want to purchase next time you’re at the mall? That reminds me I need to order more dog food, lol. Otherwise there isn't really anything I need to get.

Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you that you were sexy? Yes.

If you could see any musician live, front row, who would you choose? The Beatles. In their prime, obviously. If you had to choose between a million dollars or to be able to change a regret? Money please.

Are you taller than your mom? Yeah, by about five inches. My mum is short lol.

Have you ever been around someone who was high? Sure.

Do you prefer to take your showers at night or in the morning? In the morning or straight after work.

Think back to June. Were you in a relationship? Yeah.

What’s so special about what you’re wearing? Nothing, it's just a cute/comfy outfit to wear around the house.

Do you have any ‘naughty’ photos on your phone? No.

Could you handle living with a male roommate? Sure, I've lived with guys several times over the years. Generally it's much easier than living with girls, actually.

What were you doing at 10:00 this morning? Walking the dog up the woods.

Why aren’t you texting the last person you kissed? Because he's at work and I have nothing I need to say to him?

Do you think anyone has feelings for you? I know someone does.

What do you miss the most about your past? Not having any responsibilities.

When is the next time you will kiss someone? When he gets home from work, which is in about...five hours.

Has anyone taken their shirt off in front of you? Sure, loads of times.

Plan on getting drunk or high tonight? No.

In the past week, have you cried hysterically? I haven't cried at all in the last week, hysterically or otherwise.

Do you think you’ll actually live a happy life with somebody? I already do.

Are you on birth control? No.

Did you talk to someone until you fell asleep last night? No.

Last time you were really happy? I'm happy now.

Do you tend to fall for players? No.

Why aren’t you in ‘love’ with your last ex? Because he was abusive and a compulsive liar.

Have you ever asked a boy for advice? Sure.

Are you wrapped in a blanket? No, it's pretty warm in here.

Did you get a full 8 hours of sleep last night? I got about seven hours but honestly that's plenty for me.

Have you spoken to your mother today? Father? I've spoken to my mum, but not my dad.

#survey #surveys

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Hi there i was hoping to get a bnha matchup for the 200 followers event? (congrats btw! ive read some of your works and really liked them :) )

Im pansexual and i use she/her pronouns

i have wavy dark brown hair with bleached tips that is about chest length. I have icy blue eyes that sometimes look grey depending on the lighting. I wear glasses and i also am almost always wearing my daily makeup bc im quite insecure :,) and i have an hourglass/pear shaped body

My hobbies are kinda strange to alot of people but i enjoy cosplaying, cleaning, reading, doing makeup, shopping, watching crime documentaries, and spending time with family and friends.

In a date id look for someone who is charming , can take a joke, someone who is open minded and enjoys talking about philosophical stuff, and someone who doesn't mind helping me carry the conversation

id avoid someone who is to touchy on the first date, someone who is very dry conversation wise, someone who makes to many dirty jokes, and someone who is to uptight

I think my perfect date would probably include grabbing something to eat and eat that food somewhere quiet like on a rooftop or id also enjoy a date where me and the person im dating are given a certain amount of money and a time span and we go to different stores, pick out our personal favorite snacks and drinks and then we meet back up and share them almost like a potluck :)

╰┈➤ I’d match you with… Jirou Kyoka!

Jirou really adores going thrift shopping, it saves money and you can find super cool clothes and just little trinkets

She’s amazing when giving opinions on clothing and stuff, and suggesting different outfit ideas<3

Jirou likes to talk about philosophical stuff, she loves it when you two can discuss “right” and “wrong” and injustices and all that

Absolutely adores when conversations get super deep!

Kyoka’s a bit quiet but overall likes to joke around more often than not, but knows when it’s time to actually settle down

You both can gather snacks and then flip a coin to decide on which crime documentary you both watch, or trade documentaries to watch on your own time

Kyoka is a bit iffy on the “charm” factor, but she’s super loyal and funny once you get to know each other!

Makeup? Say no more, Kyoka leans towards dark looking make-up if you want her to do it, but if not, it’s amazing to just talk while doing your own thing with makeup!

“Do you think I should add a bit of red eyeliner or stick with all black?”

#[⭐️]count our lucky stars![⭐️]#bnha matchups #tysm!!<333 #{..no identity found..}

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Correlation Between Intelligence, Drug Abuse, And Psychological Problems

Behavior Of Intellectuals

Intelligence is defined as the ability to learn, understand, and retain knowledge, deal with new situations, use reasoning to solve problems, and have an above-average brain. Intelligent people are not just defined by high scores on IQ tests, but they also share certain characteristics, such as:

High adaptability

Intelligent people are very flexible and can survive in different settings. Intelligent people adapt to situations by showing what can be done despite the complications and restrictions. Intelligence depends on the ability to change the behaviors to cope with your environment and make changes to the environment we are living in.

They understand how much they don’t know

Intelligent people can admit with ease when they aren’t familiar with any concept. Intelligent people are never afraid to say: I don’t know. And if they don’t know it, they can always learn it. It validates the study that says, “the less intelligent you are, the more you overestimate your cognitive abilities”.

Inextinguishable curiosity

Intelligent people are extremely curious. Intelligent people let themselves be fascinated by things others take for granted.

Insatiable readers

As intelligent people are very curious, they are also inclined to be insatiable readers. The world’s most successful people say that they educate themselves by reading anything they can get from anywhere.

Open-minded to new ideas and opportunities

Smart people are always open to new ideas and opportunities. Intelligent people are willing to accept and consider the views of other people with broad-mindedness and they are also open to alternative options.

Enjoy their own company

Highly intelligent people are very individualistic. Intelligent people tend to derive less satisfaction from socializing with friends than most people do.

High self-control

Smart people can control impulsiveness by planning, setting clear goals, finding alternative strategies, and considering consequences beforehand. There is a clear link between self-control and intelligence. Research shows that people who have more self-control generally score higher on IQ tests.

Fun loving

Highly intelligent people are themselves funny and great fun lovers who possess a great sense of humor. Research says that intelligent people have a twisted sense of sarcasm, and they like to enjoy and understand black humor.

Sensitivity to other people’s experiences

Intelligent people almost feel what others are thinking and feeling. Emotional intelligence requires empathy, adjustment to the needs and feelings of others, and acting to those needs. Emotionally intelligent people take immense interest in talking to new people and enjoy learning about them.

Thinking outside the box

Being smart is all about thinking differently. Highly intelligent people tend to question the existing circumstances. They always question the old ways of doing things. They share unexpected, outside-the-box, and fanatical ideas.

What Is Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is also known as substance use disorder. In this disorder, a person’s brain and behavior are affected which leads to legal and illegal abuse of drugs. Drug addiction usually starts with its use as a recreational drug and then it becomes frequent. Sometimes receiving self-medication or exposure to prescribed medicines can also contribute to drug addiction such as opioid pain killers. Alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are also classified as drugs.

Drugs that affect brain activities are:

Alcohol

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Hallucinogens

Heroin

Inhalants

Marijuana

Steroids

Tobacco

Significant signs that show you are addicted are as follows:

You use drugs daily or several times a day.

Having an intense desire for drugs.

With time you demand more drugs.

You start intake of drugs in a larger amount.

You make sure you have a sufficient supply of drugs.

You spend all your money on buying drugs.

You start neglecting your friends, family, and work and avoid participating in social activities.

Driving risky, stealing, and other improper activities under the influence of drugs.

You fail in attempting to withdraw from drugs.

Doing things, you normally don’t do.

Correlation Between Intelligence And Drug Abuse

The disadvantages of drug abuse are so hazardous and obvious that one would think why intellectual people would use them, rather they should stay away from them. But the relationship found between intelligence and drugs is against this understanding. The relationship between drugs and highly intelligent people is counter-intuitive. Various studies have listed the relationship between intelligence and drug abuse. Drugs cause damage to health, costs a huge amount of money, and bear high legal consequences but surprisingly intelligence and substance abuse have a positive relationship. Intelligent individuals are more likely to use drugs rather than people with low levels of IQ.

The question that arises in our minds is “Why this positive relationship exists between intelligence and drug addiction”?

Drugs are attractive to intelligent people especially to bright and outstanding teenagers because for the following reasons:

Novelty

Intelligent people think of themselves as extraordinary and unusual. They think others are inferior to them, so they avoid them. In this way, novelty leads them to drug abuse to have a narrow escape.

Isolation

Intelligent people go through a lot of psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression and they also face problems with socialization. So, to overcome these issues they tend to isolate themselves, which works as a self-medication technique for them.

Boredom

Smart people sometimes find it hard to fit into the environment as they can easily analyze people and situations. In this way, they get bored with their surroundings and are attracted to drugs.

Need for space

Intelligent people overthink and are not able to make steady decisions or conclude situations. To bring their thoughts to the same wavelength, they use drugs.

Impact Of Drugs On Intellectual Development

Studies based on brain imaging of humans show that consistent use of drugs can disrupt the frontal cortex of the human brain, which plays a vital role in recognizing and regulating cognitive abilities such as planning, decision making, sorting memories, and response inhibition. Drugs that cause cognitive problems are:

Psychoactive drugs, anti-depressants, and anti-convulsants cause dementia and delirium.

Non-Psychoactive drugs e.g., histamine H2 receptor antagonists, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and cardiac medications can also cause chronic cognitive dysfunction.

Drugs such as anti-depressants, anti-anxiety pills, sleeping pills, and anti-convulsants can cause mental confusion. Drugs can also affect memory because drugs lower the blood level of cholesterol which can easily impair memory and learning ability. Drugs affect learning by impairing the cognitive abilities of humans.

Psychological Problems Of Intellectuals

Intelligent people experience many psychological problems. Some of them are listed below:

The brain of intelligent people remains hyperactive so do their bodies, so working at a steady pace becomes difficult for them, which leads to many physical health problems.

They think out of the box, so their ideas and creativity are not understood by common people which causes despair and eventually results in stress and depression.

Minds of smart people work faster than others and it remains in hyperactivity form so getting relaxed becomes a challenge for them.

Since they know more than others so most of the time they feel like a misfit in the class of average people and their notion of knowing everything, sometimes, puts them into a situation where they miss smaller details or basic things.

Intelligent people are more logical and problem solvers so sometimes they find difficulty in emotional connection in their relationships.

Failure strikes smart people more badly than average people. When they fail to solve any problem or didn’t get the expected results, they take it as a challenge thus creating stress for themselves.

Their mind remains always occupied to be on top and to perform best, which leads to anxiety and sometimes inability to relax and enjoy their free mind.

Intelligent people are smarter and want perfection in their work which sometimes causes OCD.

They prefer to be alone because they have a higher level of cognitive functioning, they think on a different level, and common people cannot connect to that level, so the conversation or activity doesn’t appeal to them much and they go to their shell, but at the same time, they love to have long discussions and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

Their risk-taking and recklessness make them vulnerable to getting into drugs.

#intelligent #drug abuse #psychology #youthdevelopment #anxitey #sorry for being depressing #npd traits #bpd

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10/28/2022 DAB Chronological Transcription

Luke 16-17:10

Welcome to Daily Audio Bible Chronological. I'm Jill. Today is the 28th day of October. We are winding this month down and it's hard to believe. Maybe it's just me. I feel like we barely got out of September and here we are. It's the end of October. It'll be Christmas before we know it. It will be a brand new year before we know it. This is the time of year that all just the days get shorter with the daylight, but yet the days fly by. It's a juxtaposition of elongating and shortening at the same time, which is really bizarre. Nevertheless, we are here and present in this moment and this is what we have. So well done to you for being here and centering yourselves, taking that time, that deep breath, that long exhale, and to just allow God to speak to you, wash over you in His Word. Through His Word, we can renew our minds through His Word and just take a pause in our day or pause before we begin our day, pause at the end of our day and spend time. And so we're going to do that very thing right now. Today we're reading Luke, chapter 16, reading through chapter 17, verse ten. This week we've been reading the New Living translation. So let's jump in. Luke, chapter 16.

Commentary:

Told from this teacher, this rabbi, this man named Jesus, who is both fully man and fully God. And I loved this today about faith. I think sometimes we can just be like the disciples asking, show us how to increase our faith. We try to find the formulas of increasing our faith. We we have even been conditioned from early on that we need to do more to believe more. We need to do more to be more. If we see just a little bit louder, if we serve just a little bit more, if we pray a certain way, if we remove the doubt, if we condition our behavior a certain way and I'm not saying there's anything wrong with any of those things if that's what you do and that's your expression of worship and your expressions of faith. I think where we can go wrong is that we need faith the size of a mountain to move a mountain when Jesus made it so clear to the disciples, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to the mulberry tree, may you be uprooted and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you. Several years ago I developed a women's conference. And the last day, the last session was all about dreaming with God. And I have just been such a dreamer my entire life. And I meet so many women that have never dared to even dream with God. They feel unworthy to even ask Him for a dream. And I believe that when I started it out, I too thought that you needed crazy amounts of faith to, one, ask God, and two, to believe that he would give you what you asked. I think faith of any kind can be crazy. I think believing in what you cannot see, what you cannot feel, what you cannot touch, which you cannot hold onto, is a little bit crazy. But it is just that it is faith to believe in what you can't see, what you cannot prove, what you cannot hold. To just believe, yes, everything in me believes that this is true and I will live my life as it is. I don't know if you've ever seen how small a mustard seed is. It's a tiny little ball on the end of your finger that just sits there. And I don't think we can measure faith in an increment. But I think the point Jesus was making is even if you have a little, you have faith. And I don't care who you are, I don't care what you believe in, there will always be doubts. We will always question what we can't see. That doesn't make you a bad Christian. That doesn't make you wrong. That makes you human. And let's be honest, no one doubted Jesus more than the twelve that he chose to follow him that stayed with him, that dined with him, that slept with him, that watched him perform miracle after miracle. And what I know is that when other people will not be willing to handle the doubts that come with faith, the fear that comes with faith, because fear and faith, they can both coincide right next to each other. Jesus can handle, Jesus can handle the questions, your doubts. He handled them with the disciples. He maybe got put out with them a time or two, but their safety in the presence of Jesus, with our questions, with our insecurities, with our doubts, with our questions, even with the struggle of belief, there's a story of a man that encounters Jesus and said, lord, I believe, help my unbelief. If that's not a human admission that I don't know what is. So I hope that there's encouragement for you today. If you just feel like your faith is anemic, your faith is weak. I don't have that kind of faith. Be encouraged today because Jesus said, all you need is faith the size of a mustard seed to uproot a tree that's planted in the sea.

Prayer:

Father, we thank you for your word. Once again, we thank you for how this speaks to us. It eases our questions, it eases our insecurities, it comforts us to know that we're going to get it wrong, but we can get it wrong in your presence. You are safe with our questions, with our admissions. There's no way for us to be honest unless we can honestly expose what we're thinking, what we're feeling. And you are the best person to do that with us. You have experienced every human emotion possible, and we so often forget that so thank you for this reminder today and I pray for every person that is struggling just in a safe place, with doubts, with questions, with their insecurities. I pray that we can be people that will stop the shame, stop shaming the questions, that we would listen to one another and be willing to sit with each other in the questions, in the doubts, in the struggle of faith and hold on. Pray one another through when they're struggling and not shame them, but pray them through that you'll carry it for them until they can find their way through it. We thank you God, that you are so loving, so kind, so gracious, so safe for us. And I pray that we in return can be that to somebody in need. I pray this now. In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Amen.

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Praise God. Hallelujah. This is Velma from the Virginia side of the DMV and I just saw pictures of Ashley from Texas and that beautiful, beautiful baby Genesis. I praise God for you, too. Thank you Lord. I have been praying and praying for Ashley and I am so overjoyed. My heart almost burst to see you and that beautiful baby. Thank you Lord. I want to pray for your continued blessings Ashley and then I pray for Kingdom Seeker Daniel. My heart was lifted when I saw you and Lady of Victory and some of the others together in Florida having a wonderful time. I pray Kingdom Seeker Daniel for your son Daniel. Daniel Second I just thank God for him that he is in a place where he can get help. I had a daughter with mental illness and there was no place for her to go so I thank God he has a place and I know without a shadow of a doubt that God will meet him there and he will take him through, I am so sure of that. I have faith and trust in that. So I'm praying for you and your family and thank you Lord for the DACB family. In Jesus name, amen.

Good morning DABC family. This is Rodney from Atlanta. I want to pray for the sister. I believe she lives in Kansas City of Kansas but she has a little boy that has autism and she said he's doing very well, getting better but she also said she has a problem with her mother so she's asking prayer for her mother. I want to pray for her and her mother. My sister in the Bible says that we should live peaceably if at all possible with all men. However sometimes it's not possible because the enemy gets involved. So I want to pray this morning at this relationship we'll get in line with the word of God. Father, I thank God for your power, think of for your love that glow, for your grace and your mercy. I give you praise. Right now I lift up my sister and I lift up her family. God, we know that you are concerned about family. Before you meet a church you cause a family to be so God I pray Lord that this relationship will begin to come together. Satan, I bind you in the name of the Lord Jesus. The Lord rebuke you even now and God thank you Lord for your power, for your love that will cause this relationship to be as it needs to be. This is her mother God and I think Lord right now you can turn everything around for my sister on behalf I thank Lord right now this relationship will grow in love. The mother will begin to understand the work of a daughter and the daughter begin to understand the work of her mother and God. I think love for your grace and for your mercy on my sister right now, she goes to this time of relationship with her mom and God. You will cause all things to come together. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen. Amen. And amen. God bless you DABC family. Peace.

Hi, Daily Audio Bible C, this is Scott Campbell from Owen New York. Could you please pray for my mom and my brother as she travels to Illinois to see my nieces and also pray for me to get over my cold that I have.

Hello. I would like to ask for prayer. My husband and me, we have been friends for 14 years and haven't really moved off the friend base, despite the ability to have two children, to bring two amazing children into this world. Obviously the Lord had that purpose for us, and we also have grown up together as, thankfully, matured, just a military family. And my husband is a constant military man, and I am a little bit more emotional, I think a lot more compared to him. He's probably on the spectrum, a little undiagnosed as an adult when he was a child, so just not a very emotional, touchy-feely kind of guy. And we just I just want to be friends that we've been in marriage counseling for two years and come to find out we're just not compatible and just very confusing to me. I'm so thankful we're friends. And I have, I think, finally gotten to a point where I don't want to expect more from him than he wants to give. It's wrong for me to ask for intimacy if he doesn't feel comfortable getting it or if it's not attracted to me in that way. So you can imagine my frustration and the bitterness of not understanding why the marriage vows weren't carried out in the way I thought they would be, really, from day one, from the wedding night all the way through the honeymoon and through our marriage. It's been a very sporadic, personal relationship with him. But he found the Lord not through me, but through the Lord, I believe.

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doyouknowyoudothatoutloud · 9 months

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I just saw a post about dogwhisteling and a term about noticing patterns being used by nazis. I can sort of see it.

I don't know if it's that big a deal though.

I think policing language is worse than having some people use it harmfully.

I think try to be a good person with the bigger stuff and probably let dogwhistelling go.

I do not mean to say it does not create harm. But rather than policing the use of the words what if we use those words to educate how facts really work. That when looking at statistics there are hardly ever any patterns.

People of different religious groups can, and often do, have more in common in their daily life than people of the same one. If you make about the same amount of money your lives tend to look very similar.

I think it is a more effective use of your time to build up good things in the world than to spend it tearing down the bad ones. Sometimes you have to tear down some bad, but without having built up good to replace it with it is not nearly as effective.

So is it bad that words and phrases are being used as dogwhistelling? Yes.

But is the best way to build a good world to fight them? Probably not.

I think you can ask yourself who you are laughing at when you make a joke. That in itself is a good foundation.

Rarely you might reblog a joke you think is harmless but it is pointed out to you it has been used as a dogwhistelling phrase. Explain what you thought was funny about it and how you saw it differently.

The post was talking about how bad it is to have dogwhistelling be hidden in the middle of a bunch of other phrases and just become ordinary and sometimes that is true. But if people don't stop using the term it can also become meaningless as a dogwhistelling tactic. If the phrase is mostly used for a different purpose it no longer does the thing it was made to do or at least it does it less effectively.

I am not saying this is what you should do. I am however saying that it is not all gloom and doom. I think diversity in how it is used is far from a bad thing. When it comes to dogwhistelling phrases.

Noticing patterns is how our brain works. But the world is far too complex for something as simple as patterns accurately explaining how it works. Our brains think the world works in patterns, but our brains are wrong.

We go in with certain assumptions into topics. How you learn is to try to dissprove the assumptions you go into it with. If you believe the world is just a repeated pattern, you are wrong.

That is how litterature works because it is our imagination put on paper. But reality is made by different people's imagination, by animals, by stuff from the universe etc. Reality is far too complex to be accurately described by one thing being in control of everything or even most things. Actually think of it. What a boring and predictable world that would actually look like. There are so many things around you in your every day life that disproves that.

Take note of them, think what do I belive about them and look into it by trying to dissprove what you belive about them. Use creadible sources. Know who these sources are payed by. What are they likely to promote or avoid talking about because of who they are payed by?

The world is complex and therefor the methods and answers are probably that too. At least more complex than our brains assume they are.

#Dogwhistelling #Noticing patterns #How statistics work #Diversity in language #My own two cents

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therandomavenger · 10 months

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Great Things About Having ADHD

ADHD has many challenges. Sometimes, it can be hard to get through the day. But it’s not all bad news. I really feel that it is misnamed, as people who have adhd do not suffer from a deficit of attention. We have plenty of attention. It’s just that sometimes we don’t have a lot of control over where that attention is pointed, or how intense it is. That’s not always a terrible thing. There are some good things about having adhd, and that’s what I want to focus on here. Here are the five best things about having ADHD

1. Endless Creativity

Most of us have brains that are just bursting with ideas. I personally have more books and stories in my head than I will ever have time to write. Others are gifted artists or musicians. We tend to be people who have a large number of thoughts in a short amount of time, and these thoughts are often all over the place. This can make it hard to communicate what’s in our heads, but if we can develop strategies to slow down and show people what we are thinking, those people are usually surprised at how many different, workable ideas we have knocking around in there. Not all our ideas will be good ones, but the fact that we have so many of them means that our capacity for innovative ideas is higher than a neurotypical’s might be.

2. Good Problem Solvers

This is probably related to the last thing, but we tend to be surprisingly good in a crisis, because we’re good at solving problems. Adrenaline can sometimes trigger a deep state of focus (more on that later) and we tend to see connections between things that other people might miss. We can not only ‘think outside the box’ we are usually unaware that there even is a box. For this reason, we tend to be rather good at designing systems to help people with different tasks. (We’re awful at maintaining those systems, but that’s another subject). Also, when given a particularly intriguing problem, our Godzilla brains bring to bear all their powers at solving the mystery and coming up with a solution. We usually don’t give up until we’ve figured it out.

3. Hyperfocus

Granted, this can be a double-edged sword, but when we’re really interested in something, we can achieve a state of deep focus that’s hard to interrupt. This is usually triggered when given an engaging conundrum to figure out, or an intricate project to complete. It can be hard to tell what’s going to activate this state, and some of us can’t count on it to reliably appear. For myself, I can usually trigger a state of focus when I do my daily writing, using certain rituals and by virtue of the fact that when I am writing, I am spending time in a world that I control, which can be very motivating. Hyperfocus does feel like a super-power sometimes, and I think if we could activate it on cue, we would rule the galaxy.

4. Resilience

People with ADHD have generally been through a lot. We fight our own brains to accomplish things. We’ve put up with social ostracization, and we endure despite the fact that late-stage capitalism is not set up with our needs in mind. Like, at all. So, most of us just kind of ‘roll with the punches.’ Not that we don’t suffer from self-esteem issues and other problems, like depression. But when we’re down, it’s hard to keep us down for long. We can be emotionally volatile, but that also means our moods don’t always last as long as other people’s do. The emotional weather changes, and several low days might lead to one with a higher vibration. It’s a feature, not a bug. Once we’ve really settled on a goal, we see all the various paths that might lead to it, and will usually achieve it, even if it might not be the way we (or anyone) expected to do it.

5. High Energy

People with ADHD get genuinely excited about things. Sometimes it’s a goal or a project. Sometimes it’s a movie or TV series. It can be a sports team, or a special interest. Whatever it is, our enthusiasm carries us into a high-energy state. This is the good side of hyperactivity. And when paired with hyperfocus, this can make us unstoppable. Our enthusiasm is sometimes infectious, as well, and can serve to motivate other people (if only to get us to shut up about whatever it is). Granted, follow-through can become hard, once the initial enthusiasm has drained away, but that’s true for everyone. Our innate enthusiasm can carry us much further along in a project that a neurotypical’s can.

So, these are the best things about having adhd, at least according to me. They are not a result of empirical research, but my own fifty years as a person who’s learned to make his ‘disorder’ work for him. Your mileage may vary, of course.

#adhd #neurodivergence #blog posts

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priyashahmatchmaker · 1 year

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Priya Shah Matchmaker | The Benefits of Using a Matchmaker

People typically have a preference for how they'd like to meet a spouse when they are thinking about their dating possibilities. The most common wish is for it to happen naturally, for you to go out and meet someone at a gathering, such as a lunch with friends or a charity dinner. It is perfect to run into the person of your dreams in such an informal manner since, in some ways, we all think that finding love should be simple. For the vast majority of individuals, online dating has evolved into a reward for failing to meet their soul mates throughout the course of their daily lives. Either it happens naturally or only after a lot of pressure from friends and family.

However, there is another approach that is frequently disregarded, i.e., using an experienced matchmaker like Priya Shah Matchmaker. Some people compare utilizing a matching service to having a buddy put you up on a blind date, and we've all heard horror stories about them. In reality, matching offers far more and is a much more desirable option than internet dating.

1. Personal contact

Your chances of succeeding are usually higher if you receive a personalized service that is customized to your demands. Do you wish to spend a few hours with a matchmaker trained to get to know you personally and ask you probing questions, as opposed to 30 minutes of filling out an online questionnaire? Nowadays, we are accustomed to doing everything online, which by itself may create the impression that efficiency is being achieved. In addition to presenting you in the best and most realistic light possible, a matchmaker can screen and choose potential dates for you, saving you time and effort.

2. You Receive Feedback

Feedback is crucial in all we do because it helps us grow and learn. There's no guarantee that you will ever understand what your date's true thoughts are, whether you utilize online dating or even traditional dating. This might be discouraging at times, but employing a matchmaker can help you break any unspoken patterns that could be preventing you from moving forward. You'll always learn if a date was successful or unsuccessful, reducing the amount of speculation.

3. A mixed effort

A matchmaker is a lot more than simply a woman in an office looking through profile cards. This sector has advanced quickly in the last two decades, and finding matches for people is just the beginning. The next step is to ensure you're entirely prepared for a date, and any matchmaker who is good at doing her job will put a team of experts at your disposal. This includes assistance from etiquette specialists, stylists, and relationship coaches. She will handle any dating difficulties you encounter honestly and tenderly.

4. Certainty

Meeting people who have different relationship goals from you online may be really disappointing. However, you can be sure that anybody you meet through a high-end matchmaking service shares your desire to discover true love. Generally, those who sign up with matchmaking services are serious about finding a meaningful relationship and are open about their demands.

5. Safety

Participants in matching services are vetted and frequently have their credit or references examined. Thus, you can be certain that both you and your matchmaker are aware of who you will be seeing for a date. Your safety should never have to be sacrificed in the pursuit of love.

6. Experience

It's essential to keep in mind that matching is often more of a passion than a profession for many people who undertake it. Passion and, most crucially, experience come with this. It is impossible to fake intuition or the confidence gained by managing relationships on a daily basis. This knowledge and intuition will always benefit you more than chance encounters or online dating algorithms. The best line of action is to call Priya Shah Matchmaker, and chat with her if you're thinking about utilizing an experienced matchmaker like Priya Shah, the matchmaker. A simple phone call might provide you with a lot.

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pornaddictionsymptoms · 1 year

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How to Spot the Signs of Porn Addiction

Most people think of addiction as something that only affects individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol. However, addiction is a very real and serious problem for many people who struggle with compulsive behaviors like gambling, shopping, and eating disorders. Porn addiction is another form of addiction that can have a major impact on an individual's life. Although it is not considered a substance abuse disorder, porn addiction can cause significant distress and problems in someone's life. Just like any other addiction, there are certain signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a problem. If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, it's important to be aware of the potential warning signs.

Check if you're spending more time watching porn than engaging in other activities.

A big sign of porn addiction symptom can be deduced from whether or not you're spending more time watching porn than engaging in activities that don't involve it. It's a good idea to be aware of your daily habits and if there seems to be too much focus spent on pornography, almost to the point where you're not sure when it became all-consuming, then this may be an indication that a problem is underway. Consider if you are shortchanging yourself in terms of finding balance with other activities compared to how much time you’re devoting towards pornography. If that appears to be the case, it could be helpful to reach out for support and talk about what’s going on and what sort of help could be most beneficial for your particular situation.

Determine if you're using porn as a way to cope with difficult emotions or situations.

If you're wondering if your porn use is causing more harm than good, you're not alone. Unhealthy porn use can be a way to cope with difficult emotions or life stressors, such as anxiety and depression. While some people may certainly use porn in a healthy manner, others may find themselves using it as a crutch to hide from their emotions. Questions that can help determine if you're using pornography as an unhealthy coping mechanism include: Are you using pornographic images as an escape from reality? Do you spend more time looking at pornographic videos or images than would be considered normal? Do you feel like your day-to-day lives are so stressful that the only comfort comes from the momentary pleasure of watching pornography? If any of these questions create uncomfortable feelings within yourself, it's possible that your pornography use is interfering with your ability to effectively cope in a healthy way.

See if your Porn use is impacting other areas of your life, such as work or relationships.

Many times, it's easy for someone who has become addicted to porn to fool themselves into believing that their addiction isn't impacting other areas of life. However, if you have found yourself prioritizing porn above work and relationships or even neglecting them altogether, it's likely indicative of a bigger issue. Keeping a keen eye on your habits can be an invaluable indicator in helping you spot the signs of what could be an unhealthy porn addiction. Even if your porn usage doesn't directly impact other aspects of the life do keep in mind how the time used watching pornography could be redirected into something far more meaningful.

Pay attention to how much time you spend thinking about porn or looking for it online.

When trying to determine if you have a porn addiction, one of the key indicators is how often you're thinking about it. This distraction can manifest in different ways; do you find yourself purposefully finding opportunities to access and view pornographic material? Do drive-by visits to various erotic sites suddenly form your primary source of recreational activity? If so, then it's time to take a step back and analyze how much time exactly is wasted this way and where you can reallocate those moments for more fruitful activities. Pay attention to the amount of time spent on each particular task and allow yourself some introspection of what can be gained from redirecting those moments somewhere else--it could make all the difference.

Be honest with yourself about whether your Porn usage is causing problems in your life.

It can be hard to recognize the signs that our everyday Porn usage has become an addiction or is causing problems in our lives. However, it’s essential to be honest with ourselves and recognize when our porn consumption is taking a toll on our physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing. We should carefully monitor any feelings of guilt or shame we have after watching Porn, as these are two of the clearest signs that the behavior is unhealthy. We should also take note of if we’re neglecting responsibilities such as school, work, and relationships to watch Porn instead. That way we can identify the signs of addiction early, address them accordingly and get back on track living a healthy lifestyle.

If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be addicted to porn, there are a few signs to look out for. See if the person is spending more time watching porn than engaging in other activities, using it as a way to cope with difficult emotions or situations, or if it's impacting areas of their life like work or relationships. Also pay attention to how much time they spend thinking about porn or looking for it online. If you're honest with yourself and these behaviors sound familiar, it may be time to seek help from a professional.

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joywalletarticle34 · 1 year

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Solitaire Cash Review

The Solitaire Cash app is a gambling game that is easy to download, play and win. It is one of the most popular apps for iPhone users, and it has the ability to earn you money in the process. However, despite its popularity, there are some drawbacks to playing this game.

Firstly, the game is not available in all states. There are some exclusions to the app, including Arkansas, Montana, and Indiana. If you are not located in these states, you can still play this game, but you may be unable to cash out any prizes. In addition, some people complain that the app is rigged against them. Therefore, you should only play this app if you are prepared to lose a little bit of your money.

On the plus side, this app has an excellent interface, and the graphics look pretty realistic. Aside from being a great way to pass the time, it also allows you to compete in tournaments to win real cash.

Some people have won thousands of dollars playing this app. Unfortunately, there is no way to know for sure if your results are valid or not. You can only win if you are able to finish the game before the timer runs out and if you are able to finish in the top three spots. Additionally, you will likely have to pay an entry fee for these events, so you will not be able to win any free gift cards.

Although it is not the easiest game to play, Solitaire Cash does have some cool features. One of them is the referral program, which lets you earn extra gems by inviting friends to play. Another is the ability to undo any mistakes you have made. This is a nice touch and one that you may not see with other games.

Solitaire Cash is a fairly simple game, but it is not for the uninitiated. For example, you may not know how to earn points for completing a task or which of the many games it is actually possible to play.

The app is a good way to spend your spare time, and it is probably more fun than taking surveys and earning gift cards from Swagbucks. However, if you have any qualms about wasting your time or money on this type of app, there are many other options to try.

While this app is not for everyone, it is certainly one of the best if you are a fan of Solitaire or other casino-style games. As long as you are prepared to lose a little bit, it is a great way to entertain yourself. Moreover, you can always cash out your winnings using PayPal or withdraw your funds at any time.

Although you may be tempted to try and make money on this app, you should think long and hard before doing so. Remember that you could be spending your time with bots or other people who don't have as much of an interest in playing as you do. Check https://joywallet.com/article/solitaire-cash-review/.

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Solitaire Cash is a gambling app that allows players to win cash prizes. There are several different ways to play this game, and you can even win real money if you win a free tournament.

In order to get started, you'll need to download the app. You'll also need to sign up for an account. If you have a PayPal account, you can use that to fund your account.

The app has a great interface with realistic graphics. This makes the games much more fun. But, like any gaming application, there are some hidden terms that can lead to users losing their hard-earned money.

If you are not a gambler, there are also other ways to earn rewards. Mistplay, Rewarded Play, and InboxDollars are just a few options.

Solitaire Cash requires players to deposit a certain amount of money to participate in paid tournaments. Once you win a tournament, you'll be able to withdraw your winnings to your PayPal account.

Players can also win a prize by playing a daily raffle. If you are a fast player, you can earn a bonus. However, keep in mind that it will be difficult to win a free gift card.

Another way to win is by referring friends. You'll earn $1 for each friend that signs up. Alternatively, you can watch ads and collect gems. These gems can be used to enter cash tournaments.

To be able to compete in paid tournaments, you'll need to have a decent deck. A good deck will help you win more often.

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