Today has seemed like a very important day for me to honor Narvi and Vali, so I decided to write about it and share with you all. UPG ahead.
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This morning, I woke up groggy and dragged myself off the couch and upstairs to grab clothes for the day, and upon arriving in my room, I was almost immediately pulled towards my altar. Something was compelling me to go over to it. So I shuffled over, still half-asleep, and asked why I’d been called over. Because I was still so asleep, all I could make out were lots of jumbled voices, not making any sense. But I felt like Loki’s whole family, as they were represented on my altar, was all there, asking me for the same thing. I went over each part of my altar, first Hela’s portion, then Sigyn’s, Angrboda’s, and Loki’s, all getting no specific calls until I realize that something’s missing.
Narvi and Vali. Their portion of the altar felt empty. It was then that I realized at least part of why I’d been called over.
In the past, there have been certain aspects of the topic of Narvi and Vali that Loki has specifically not wanted me to think or know about, but today, I got the feeling like I was very much supposed to do something for Them.
The song “Always Gold” by Radical Face has been in my Loki playlist for a long time. But the first time I tried to listen to it, I got the distinct feeling that Loki didn’t want me to. Since then, I hadn’t touched it, but on my morning commute to school, I played it. This time it felt like I was very much supposed to, and it broke my heart.
“We were tight knit boys
Brothers in more then name
You would kill for me
And knew that I’d do the same
And it cut me sharp
Hearing you’d gone awayBut everything goes away
Yeah everything goes away…”The next thing that I heard from Loki was a request. He wanted me to paint Them. He wanted something done to honor Them and make sure They were not forgotten. Since then, I’ve been planning two pieces for Them. One of Narvi on a sailboat, ready for adventure, and one of Vali in the forest, surrounded by small animals.
I felt Loki around most of the day. To say that He felt full of grief wouldn’t quite explain it. It was the sort of grief that comes with the anniversary of a death that may have happened long ago, but…the pain is still there. Still an ache in the soul where something was crudely torn from you…
And I realized the way to help that feeling was to do what was requested. To paint the boys and make sure They weren’t forgotten.
And that’s why I’m sharing this. I want to make sure that Narvi and Vali are remembered and honored. I want others to carry Them in their hearts. Sing for Them. Make art for Them. Give some time out of your day to do something for the boys that didn’t deserve Their fate.
And don’t forget our own children here. If you have your own children, hug them. Remind them they are loved. Do the same for your young siblings, if you have them. If you can, donate your time, talent, and money to charities for children who are sick and poor. Especially this holiday season. Remember Them.
Because in remembering Them, we do Them honor and make sure Their tragedy was not for nothing.
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Below are some charities to which you might donate your time, talent, and money if you are able to. I’ve especially tried to include charities that don’t require a donation of money, so that those who might not have it to give can still find ways to help.
http://freerice.com/content-group/lovers-loki
A FreeRice group set up for Lokeans. FreeRice is an educational website that donates 10 grains of rice for every quiz question answered correctly.
The Courage Lion Project donates a stuffed lion named Duffy and a storybook about him to children who are critically ill, traumatized, abused, grieving or in crisis. The stories help the children to identify, validate, and communicate their feelings.
http://www.afghansforafghans.org/
From the website:
afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.
Author: Sephira
Born and raised primarily in Northern Virginia, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2006. Married for over 20 years, my husband and I have two boys and a gaggle of cats.
For me, writing is a great stress reliever. I can let my mind wander and let my emotions run free in a way that is generally not possible in my normal everyday life. My writings run the gamut in terms of style and genre – for instance my first novel is a historical romance set in the Civil War, but some of the other things I have in the works are fantasy or thrillers, among other things.
It probably goes without saying, but my poetry is somewhat eclectic in nature, and again while some may feel the need to stick with a particular form, I tend to write just whatever comes to mind. Let the winds of inspiration lead me on…
I’m always interested in comments and feedback. So please feel free to share your thoughts with me!
This is unexpectedly not about make-up haha
reblogged before it was even finished.
SUPREME
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If someone doesn’t “seem” disabled to you, maybe it’s because they’ve been forced to develop a huge and complex system of coping mechanisms in order to try and survive in an ableist world. It’s probably that.
Stressed Out: Americans Tell Us About Stress In Their Lives
NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a poll in March and early April to find out how stress is affecting people in the U.S. Here’s what we found.
Not surprisingly, people with poor health, chronic illnesses or who are disabled have the most stress.
Seriously though, it’s interesting to look at the various breakdowns of things, and how having any sort of illness or condition affects one’s stress levels exponentially.
الدموع
Do not tell me
that crying is a
sign of weakness.If I can use water
to keep my body
free from dirt,then I can also
shed tears to
remove the burden
from my soul.
“Well I know what you were thinking
You thought you’d watch me fade away, away
When you broke me into pieces
But I gave each piece a name, a nameOne of me is wiser
One of me is stronger
One of me’s a fighter
And there’s a thousand faces of me
And we’re gonna rise up
Yeah we’re gonna rise up
For every time you wronged me
Well you’re gonna face an army, army of me”
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Stop Hurting Kids
End Restraint and Seclusionthis is very important.
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Students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and those with challenging behavior, which can include children with disabilities, should be treated with the same respect and dignity that everyone is entitled to. Yet students across the U.S. remain at risk of being subjected to traumatic, dangerous and dehumanizing procedures, referred collectively as restraint and seclusion, as a means of managing challenging behavior in school.
We encourage you to visit the resources section of this website for a deeper understanding of restraint and seclusion, and the wealth of information available on this subject. On this page we’ll provide an overview of restraint and seclusion, and why these practices should be eliminated from use in our schools…
Whenever you’re going through a bad day just remember, your track record for getting through bad days, so far, is 100%; and that’s pretty damn good.
My amazing friend (via pain-is-temporary-keep-fighting)
7 Key Insights on Self Love
1. I need to affirm and to validate myself as it’s hard to accept validation from others if, deep down inside, I don’t believe it’s true.
2. My time is valuable as anybody else’s so I need to prioritise what I need to do.
3. I can’t give to others, and help to build them up, if I’m not taking care of my own self first.
4. I need to remember that I’m worthy of love, of success, opportunities, and knowing happiness.
5. My opinions are as valuable as anybody else’s. It’s up to me to decide and to choose my own beliefs.
6. I don’t have to explain why I do what I do (unless you’re the police or have some authority!)
7. My past does not define me – I’m free to change and grow, to try on different “me”s, and to set inspiring goals.
Lauren’s Kids: Shining Light in Dark Places
Our mission: To prevent sexual abuse through awareness and education, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support. Lauren’s Kids educates adults and children about sexual abuse topics through an in school curriculum, a 24-hour Crisis Hotline and speaking engagements around the country.
Holding the Bowl 