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  1. KARMA – YOUR PERSONAL FAnTASY

    Ask ten people what karma means and you get ten answers, none of which goes against them personally. It means whatever the person using it needs it to mean right now. The most popular version of Karma is: be good, get good. The universe is keeping score. Don't worry about the man who cheated you out of your property. He'll get his. Well, he won't. He'll get a second property if he manages the first one well. Then there's the Gita version: do your duty, don't expect results. Great idea, […]

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  2. KARMA – YOUR PERSONAL FAnTASY

    Ask ten people what karma means and you get ten answers, none of which goes against them personally. It means whatever the person using it needs it to mean right now. The most popular version of Karma is: be good, get good. The universe is keeping score. Don't worry about the man who cheated you out of your property. He'll get his. Well, he won't. He'll get a second property if he manages the first one well. Then there's the Gita version: do your duty, don't expect results. Great idea, […]

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  3. KARMA – YOUR PERSONAL FAnTASY

    Ask ten people what karma means and you get ten answers, none of which goes against them personally. It means whatever the person using it needs it to mean right now. The most popular version of Karma is: be good, get good. The universe is keeping score. Don't worry about the man who cheated you out of your property. He'll get his. Well, he won't. He'll get a second property if he manages the first one well. Then there's the Gita version: do your duty, don't expect results. Great idea, […]

    ridiculousbharath.wordpress.co

  4. KARMA – YOUR PERSONAL FAnTASY

    Ask ten people what karma means and you get ten answers, none of which goes against them personally. It means whatever the person using it needs it to mean right now. The most popular version of Karma is: be good, get good. The universe is keeping score. Don't worry about the man who cheated you out of your property. He'll get his. Well, he won't. He'll get a second property if he manages the first one well. Then there's the Gita version: do your duty, don't expect results. Great idea, […]

    ridiculousbharath.wordpress.co

  5. KARMA – YOUR PERSONAL FAnTASY

    Ask ten people what karma means and you get ten answers, none of which goes against them personally. It means whatever the person using it needs it to mean right now. The most popular version of Karma is: be good, get good. The universe is keeping score. Don't worry about the man who cheated you out of your property. He'll get his. Well, he won't. He'll get a second property if he manages the first one well. Then there's the Gita version: do your duty, don't expect results. Great idea, […]

    ridiculousbharath.wordpress.co

  6. The detachment phase isn’t about not caring.

    It’s about seeing clearly
    what no longer fits you.

    You stop forcing what doesn’t align.
    #PsychozoicEra #Detachment #TheReset #SelfGrowth

  7. The detachment phase isn’t about not caring.

    It’s about seeing clearly
    what no longer fits you.

    You stop forcing what doesn’t align.
    #PsychozoicEra #Detachment #TheReset #SelfGrowth

  8. The detachment phase isn’t about not caring.

    It’s about seeing clearly
    what no longer fits you.

    You stop forcing what doesn’t align.
    #PsychozoicEra #Detachment #TheReset #SelfGrowth

  9. The detachment phase isn’t about not caring.

    It’s about seeing clearly
    what no longer fits you.

    You stop forcing what doesn’t align.
    #PsychozoicEra #Detachment #TheReset #SelfGrowth

  10. "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to go to your heart." - Futurist Jim Carroll

    --
    Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
    --

    When you decide to pivot your career or your business, you are making an implicit agreement with your emotions that you will ride an emotional roller coaster.

    That being the case, I've learned, often the hard way, that it's critical not to become overconfident with every win. But it seems even more important that we shouldn't internalize every loss.

    In a 36-year voyage, I've learned this truth through experience: the world will try to convince you that you are a genius when you win and a failure when you lose. You need to know that both are lies and are just a part of the ongoing process of building your future. To survive, you must develop a profound sense of emotional detachment from both. You cannot afford to become overconfident with every victory, nor can you allow yourself to internalize every defeat.

    Why is that? If you internalize the win, you become arrogant and stop "putting in the work" (Lesson **#16**). You start believing your own press releases. If you internalize the loss, you become paralyzed by fear and stop "wasting time on frivolous things" (Lesson **#15**).

    Both extremes are wrong. A "win" is just a signal to you that your current strategy worked for this specific moment. It is not a guarantee of future success, because it's not always the case that what worked in the past is what will work in the future. A loss? Often it's just a signal that your strategy was a bit off, your delivery a little out of alignment, or your actions a bit stifled.

    It is not a reflection of your worth.

    The highs and lows can be exhilarating or crushing. Throughout my career, I’ve had standing ovations in front of thousands, and I've had audiences that have stared at me with misunderstanding. The secret to longevity is treating both with the same degree of curiosity. When you win, ask: "What went right?" When you lose, ask: "What was the lesson?"

    When you stop letting the scoreboard of wins and losses define your identity, you gain the ultimate freedom: the freedom to pivot without stress. You aren't your last keynote, and you aren't your last failed experiment.

    You are the architect of your future.

    Keep your head level.

    The future is too volatile for anything else.

    ---

    Futurist Jim Carroll used to obsess over audience reviews until he realized he was focusing too much on the extremes of the bell curve and not enough on the middle.

    **#Balance** **#Wins** **#Losses** **#Emotions** **#Perspective** **#Resilience** **#Detachment** **#Pivot** **#Lessons** **#Freelance** **#Humility**

    Original post: jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decodin

  11. "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to go to your heart." - Futurist Jim Carroll

    --
    Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
    --

    When you decide to pivot your career or your business, you are making an implicit agreement with your emotions that you will ride an emotional roller coaster.

    That being the case, I've learned, often the hard way, that it's critical not to become overconfident with every win. But it seems even more important that we shouldn't internalize every loss.

    In a 36-year voyage, I've learned this truth through experience: the world will try to convince you that you are a genius when you win and a failure when you lose. You need to know that both are lies and are just a part of the ongoing process of building your future. To survive, you must develop a profound sense of emotional detachment from both. You cannot afford to become overconfident with every victory, nor can you allow yourself to internalize every defeat.

    Why is that? If you internalize the win, you become arrogant and stop "putting in the work" (Lesson **#16**). You start believing your own press releases. If you internalize the loss, you become paralyzed by fear and stop "wasting time on frivolous things" (Lesson **#15**).

    Both extremes are wrong. A "win" is just a signal to you that your current strategy worked for this specific moment. It is not a guarantee of future success, because it's not always the case that what worked in the past is what will work in the future. A loss? Often it's just a signal that your strategy was a bit off, your delivery a little out of alignment, or your actions a bit stifled.

    It is not a reflection of your worth.

    The highs and lows can be exhilarating or crushing. Throughout my career, I’ve had standing ovations in front of thousands, and I've had audiences that have stared at me with misunderstanding. The secret to longevity is treating both with the same degree of curiosity. When you win, ask: "What went right?" When you lose, ask: "What was the lesson?"

    When you stop letting the scoreboard of wins and losses define your identity, you gain the ultimate freedom: the freedom to pivot without stress. You aren't your last keynote, and you aren't your last failed experiment.

    You are the architect of your future.

    Keep your head level.

    The future is too volatile for anything else.

    ---

    Futurist Jim Carroll used to obsess over audience reviews until he realized he was focusing too much on the extremes of the bell curve and not enough on the middle.

    **#Balance** **#Wins** **#Losses** **#Emotions** **#Perspective** **#Resilience** **#Detachment** **#Pivot** **#Lessons** **#Freelance** **#Humility**

    Original post: jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decodin

  12. "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to go to your heart." - Futurist Jim Carroll

    --
    Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
    --

    When you decide to pivot your career or your business, you are making an implicit agreement with your emotions that you will ride an emotional roller coaster.

    That being the case, I've learned, often the hard way, that it's critical not to become overconfident with every win. But it seems even more important that we shouldn't internalize every loss.

    In a 36-year voyage, I've learned this truth through experience: the world will try to convince you that you are a genius when you win and a failure when you lose. You need to know that both are lies and are just a part of the ongoing process of building your future. To survive, you must develop a profound sense of emotional detachment from both. You cannot afford to become overconfident with every victory, nor can you allow yourself to internalize every defeat.

    Why is that? If you internalize the win, you become arrogant and stop "putting in the work" (Lesson **#16**). You start believing your own press releases. If you internalize the loss, you become paralyzed by fear and stop "wasting time on frivolous things" (Lesson **#15**).

    Both extremes are wrong. A "win" is just a signal to you that your current strategy worked for this specific moment. It is not a guarantee of future success, because it's not always the case that what worked in the past is what will work in the future. A loss? Often it's just a signal that your strategy was a bit off, your delivery a little out of alignment, or your actions a bit stifled.

    It is not a reflection of your worth.

    The highs and lows can be exhilarating or crushing. Throughout my career, I’ve had standing ovations in front of thousands, and I've had audiences that have stared at me with misunderstanding. The secret to longevity is treating both with the same degree of curiosity. When you win, ask: "What went right?" When you lose, ask: "What was the lesson?"

    When you stop letting the scoreboard of wins and losses define your identity, you gain the ultimate freedom: the freedom to pivot without stress. You aren't your last keynote, and you aren't your last failed experiment.

    You are the architect of your future.

    Keep your head level.

    The future is too volatile for anything else.

    ---

    Futurist Jim Carroll used to obsess over audience reviews until he realized he was focusing too much on the extremes of the bell curve and not enough on the middle.

    **#Balance** **#Wins** **#Losses** **#Emotions** **#Perspective** **#Resilience** **#Detachment** **#Pivot** **#Lessons** **#Freelance** **#Humility**

    Original post: jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decodin

  13. "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to go to your heart." - Futurist Jim Carroll

    --
    Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
    --

    When you decide to pivot your career or your business, you are making an implicit agreement with your emotions that you will ride an emotional roller coaster.

    That being the case, I've learned, often the hard way, that it's critical not to become overconfident with every win. But it seems even more important that we shouldn't internalize every loss.

    In a 36-year voyage, I've learned this truth through experience: the world will try to convince you that you are a genius when you win and a failure when you lose. You need to know that both are lies and are just a part of the ongoing process of building your future. To survive, you must develop a profound sense of emotional detachment from both. You cannot afford to become overconfident with every victory, nor can you allow yourself to internalize every defeat.

    Why is that? If you internalize the win, you become arrogant and stop "putting in the work" (Lesson **#16**). You start believing your own press releases. If you internalize the loss, you become paralyzed by fear and stop "wasting time on frivolous things" (Lesson **#15**).

    Both extremes are wrong. A "win" is just a signal to you that your current strategy worked for this specific moment. It is not a guarantee of future success, because it's not always the case that what worked in the past is what will work in the future. A loss? Often it's just a signal that your strategy was a bit off, your delivery a little out of alignment, or your actions a bit stifled.

    It is not a reflection of your worth.

    The highs and lows can be exhilarating or crushing. Throughout my career, I’ve had standing ovations in front of thousands, and I've had audiences that have stared at me with misunderstanding. The secret to longevity is treating both with the same degree of curiosity. When you win, ask: "What went right?" When you lose, ask: "What was the lesson?"

    When you stop letting the scoreboard of wins and losses define your identity, you gain the ultimate freedom: the freedom to pivot without stress. You aren't your last keynote, and you aren't your last failed experiment.

    You are the architect of your future.

    Keep your head level.

    The future is too volatile for anything else.

    ---

    Futurist Jim Carroll used to obsess over audience reviews until he realized he was focusing too much on the extremes of the bell curve and not enough on the middle.

    **#Balance** **#Wins** **#Losses** **#Emotions** **#Perspective** **#Resilience** **#Detachment** **#Pivot** **#Lessons** **#Freelance** **#Humility**

    Original post: jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decodin

  14. "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to go to your heart." - Futurist Jim Carroll

    --
    Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
    --

    When you decide to pivot your career or your business, you are making an implicit agreement with your emotions that you will ride an emotional roller coaster.

    That being the case, I've learned, often the hard way, that it's critical not to become overconfident with every win. But it seems even more important that we shouldn't internalize every loss.

    In a 36-year voyage, I've learned this truth through experience: the world will try to convince you that you are a genius when you win and a failure when you lose. You need to know that both are lies and are just a part of the ongoing process of building your future. To survive, you must develop a profound sense of emotional detachment from both. You cannot afford to become overconfident with every victory, nor can you allow yourself to internalize every defeat.

    Why is that? If you internalize the win, you become arrogant and stop "putting in the work" (Lesson **#16**). You start believing your own press releases. If you internalize the loss, you become paralyzed by fear and stop "wasting time on frivolous things" (Lesson **#15**).

    Both extremes are wrong. A "win" is just a signal to you that your current strategy worked for this specific moment. It is not a guarantee of future success, because it's not always the case that what worked in the past is what will work in the future. A loss? Often it's just a signal that your strategy was a bit off, your delivery a little out of alignment, or your actions a bit stifled.

    It is not a reflection of your worth.

    The highs and lows can be exhilarating or crushing. Throughout my career, I’ve had standing ovations in front of thousands, and I've had audiences that have stared at me with misunderstanding. The secret to longevity is treating both with the same degree of curiosity. When you win, ask: "What went right?" When you lose, ask: "What was the lesson?"

    When you stop letting the scoreboard of wins and losses define your identity, you gain the ultimate freedom: the freedom to pivot without stress. You aren't your last keynote, and you aren't your last failed experiment.

    You are the architect of your future.

    Keep your head level.

    The future is too volatile for anything else.

    ---

    Futurist Jim Carroll used to obsess over audience reviews until he realized he was focusing too much on the extremes of the bell curve and not enough on the middle.

    **#Balance** **#Wins** **#Losses** **#Emotions** **#Perspective** **#Resilience** **#Detachment** **#Pivot** **#Lessons** **#Freelance** **#Humility**

    Original post: jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decodin

  15. A quotation from Philip Larkin

    Perhaps being old is having lighted rooms
    Inside your head, and having people in them, acting.
    People you know, yet can’t quite name.

    Philip Larkin (1922-1985) English poet, novelist, librarian
    Poem (1974), “The Old Fools,” High Windows

    More about this quote: wist.info/larkin-philip/68051/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #philiplarkin #dementia #detachment #elderly #forgetting #gettingold #growingold #memory #oldage #senility

  16. A quotation from Philip Larkin

    Perhaps being old is having lighted rooms
    Inside your head, and having people in them, acting.
    People you know, yet can’t quite name.

    Philip Larkin (1922-1985) English poet, novelist, librarian
    Poem (1974), “The Old Fools,” High Windows

    More about this quote: wist.info/larkin-philip/68051/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #philiplarkin #dementia #detachment #elderly #forgetting #gettingold #growingold #memory #oldage #senility

  17. A quotation from Philip Larkin

    Perhaps being old is having lighted rooms
    Inside your head, and having people in them, acting.
    People you know, yet can’t quite name.

    Philip Larkin (1922-1985) English poet, novelist, librarian
    Poem (1974), “The Old Fools,” High Windows

    More about this quote: wist.info/larkin-philip/68051/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #philiplarkin #dementia #detachment #elderly #forgetting #gettingold #growingold #memory #oldage #senility

  18. A quotation from Philip Larkin

    Perhaps being old is having lighted rooms
    Inside your head, and having people in them, acting.
    People you know, yet can’t quite name.

    Philip Larkin (1922-1985) English poet, novelist, librarian
    Poem (1974), “The Old Fools,” High Windows

    More about this quote: wist.info/larkin-philip/68051/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #philiplarkin #dementia #detachment #elderly #forgetting #gettingold #growingold #memory #oldage #senility

  19. from 40 Days in the Desert, Moebius

    this guy is so amazing, I love what's happening here. You can see the direction of the wind from the blowing dust.

    #art #illustration #spiritual #meditation #mindfulness #will #striving #kite #wind #peace #detachment

  20. A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader, Sigmar Gabriel, has launched a scathing critique of proposals by the Green and Left parties to introduce compensa... news.osna.fm/?p=28935 | #news #detachment #gabriel #holiday #proposals

  21. They never stopped by. Second time in so many months there was such an announcement made with no follow-through whatsoever. I think it's just to frighten residents who've removed or deactivated their smoke-detectors so as to facilitate smoking meth or crack; which whatever—just don't steal my shit. 🤷/😶

    #Detachment

  22. It's kinda funny to me how I can put a lot of time and energy into making YouTube videos for months, and only get 5 subs. But then I make a Mastodon acct to shit out dumb posts, and I get 20 followers in my first 5 days lol

    #detachment

  23. Mastering Manifestation: Align Your Mind and Intentions

    The art of manifestation is fascinating because it combines several interconnected principles that bridge mindset and action.

    Resonance

    First, there’s the principle of vibration and resonance—essentially, you attract what you embody. When you genuinely align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your desire, you naturally start noticing and creating opportunities matching that frequency. It’s less about magical thinking and more about tuning your awareness to possibilities that were always there.

    Intention

    The second principle is clarity of intention. Vague wishes tend to create vague results. When you can visualize your desire with crystal clarity—down to how it feels, looks, and impacts your life—you’re essentially creating a detailed blueprint for your subconscious mind to work with.

    Inspired Action

    Then there’s the principle of inspired action. Manifestation isn’t passive; it’s an active partnership with the universe. While you hold your vision, you need to remain alert and responsive to opportunities that arise, even if they come in unexpected packages. Think of it as co-creating rather than just wishing.

    Detachment

    The principle of detachment is equally crucial. While this might sound contradictory, being too desperately attached to specific outcomes can actually block their arrival. It’s about holding your vision with passionate intention while remaining flexible about the how and when.

    Gratitude & Presence

    Perhaps most importantly, there’s the principle of gratitude and presence. When you cultivate genuine appreciation for what you already have, you create an abundance mindset that naturally attracts more to be grateful for. Living in constant scarcity consciousness sends a very different message to both your subconscious and the universe.

    Alignment

    Remember, manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about aligning yourself with what you seek while remaining open to how it unfolds. Sometimes what manifests is even better than what you initially imagined, because your higher self knows what truly serves your growth.

    Insightful Living

    The beauty of these principles is that they work whether you view them through a spiritual lens or see them as sophisticated psychological tools for programming your reticular activating system—the part of your brain that filters reality and determines what you notice and act upon. This duality allows for a rich exploration of human potential, offering insights that resonate with both the seeker of inner peace and the analytical mind. By understanding how these principles can influence your perceptions and reactions, you can harness their power to create a more intentional and fulfilling life. As you engage with these concepts, consider how they manifest in your daily experiences, guiding you toward opportunities and insights that align with your goals and desires. Embracing this holistic approach can lead to transformative changes, enhancing your ability to manifest the reality you wish to create.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vxXHVxIkbAF9I5d2Z19ah?si=yeC8fPX7R4mg1ADDm7KB2w

    Welcome to a meditation that balances mindful presence with intentional manifestation, guiding you to cultivate a deep awareness of your thoughts and feelings while aligning your aspirations with the universe. This practice invites you to focus on the present moment, allowing you to fully experience the world around you, as you set clear intentions for what you desire to bring into your life. By harmonizing these two powerful aspects, you create a space where mindfulness and manifestation work hand in hand, empowering you to transform your reality and enhance your overall well-being.

    #alignment #awareness #balance #detachment #experience #flow #goals #guidedMeditation #healing #howToManifest #howToManifet #insightfulLiving #inspiredAction #intention #intentionalLiving #lawOfAttraction #manifestYourDreams #manifestYourReality #manifestation #manifesting #meditation #mindful #mindfulness #moments #practice #presentMoment #raiseyourvibration #resonance #universeHasYourBack

  24. Mastering Manifestation: Align Your Mind and Intentions

    The art of manifestation is fascinating because it combines several interconnected principles that bridge mindset and action.

    Resonance

    First, there’s the principle of vibration and resonance—essentially, you attract what you embody. When you genuinely align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your desire, you naturally start noticing and creating opportunities matching that frequency. It’s less about magical thinking and more about tuning your awareness to possibilities that were always there.

    Intention

    The second principle is clarity of intention. Vague wishes tend to create vague results. When you can visualize your desire with crystal clarity—down to how it feels, looks, and impacts your life—you’re essentially creating a detailed blueprint for your subconscious mind to work with.

    Inspired Action

    Then there’s the principle of inspired action. Manifestation isn’t passive; it’s an active partnership with the universe. While you hold your vision, you need to remain alert and responsive to opportunities that arise, even if they come in unexpected packages. Think of it as co-creating rather than just wishing.

    Detachment

    The principle of detachment is equally crucial. While this might sound contradictory, being too desperately attached to specific outcomes can actually block their arrival. It’s about holding your vision with passionate intention while remaining flexible about the how and when.

    Gratitude & Presence

    Perhaps most importantly, there’s the principle of gratitude and presence. When you cultivate genuine appreciation for what you already have, you create an abundance mindset that naturally attracts more to be grateful for. Living in constant scarcity consciousness sends a very different message to both your subconscious and the universe.

    Alignment

    Remember, manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about aligning yourself with what you seek while remaining open to how it unfolds. Sometimes what manifests is even better than what you initially imagined, because your higher self knows what truly serves your growth.

    Insightful Living

    The beauty of these principles is that they work whether you view them through a spiritual lens or see them as sophisticated psychological tools for programming your reticular activating system—the part of your brain that filters reality and determines what you notice and act upon. This duality allows for a rich exploration of human potential, offering insights that resonate with both the seeker of inner peace and the analytical mind. By understanding how these principles can influence your perceptions and reactions, you can harness their power to create a more intentional and fulfilling life. As you engage with these concepts, consider how they manifest in your daily experiences, guiding you toward opportunities and insights that align with your goals and desires. Embracing this holistic approach can lead to transformative changes, enhancing your ability to manifest the reality you wish to create.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vxXHVxIkbAF9I5d2Z19ah?si=yeC8fPX7R4mg1ADDm7KB2w

    Welcome to a meditation that balances mindful presence with intentional manifestation, guiding you to cultivate a deep awareness of your thoughts and feelings while aligning your aspirations with the universe. This practice invites you to focus on the present moment, allowing you to fully experience the world around you, as you set clear intentions for what you desire to bring into your life. By harmonizing these two powerful aspects, you create a space where mindfulness and manifestation work hand in hand, empowering you to transform your reality and enhance your overall well-being.

    #alignment #awareness #balance #detachment #experience #flow #goals #guidedMeditation #healing #howToManifest #howToManifet #insightfulLiving #inspiredAction #intention #intentionalLiving #lawOfAttraction #manifestYourDreams #manifestYourReality #manifestation #manifesting #meditation #mindful #mindfulness #moments #practice #presentMoment #raiseyourvibration #resonance #universeHasYourBack

  25. Quote of the day, 4 May: St. Raphael Kalinowski

    ‘Do you love me? Do you love me?’ [Cf. Jn 21:15-17]. Love gives strength to do the will of God in every situation, to avoid everything that might displease Him, to work and to suffer for His glory.

    St. Teresa wanted to suffer or to die; St. Magdalen de Pazzi did not want to die, but to suffer.

    Love is strong as death [Sg 8:6]. And just as nothing can resist death, love gives strength to triumph over every challenge. Then you don’t feel pain, and if you do you welcome it. From this fire of God’s love the flame of love of neighbor arises.

    Anyone who loves God with all his heart desires that God be loved by all and this desire pervades his whole life….

    But who is able to achieve such a degree of perfect love, which will free our soul from attachment to any earthly goods and completely unite our will with God’s will?

    When the Divine Savior again asks us for our hearts, let us ask Him to take them to Himself; only He can purify them and light the fire of holy love and an ardent desire to be detached from everything and to want only His holy will.

    Saint Raphael Kalinowski

    Tierney, chap. 8: Vicar Provincial for the Carmelite nuns (1901)

    Tierney, T  2016,  Saint Raphael Kalinowski: Apprenticed to Sainthood in SiberiaBalboa Press,  Bloomington, IN

    Featured image: This detailed view of The Denial of St. Peter by an anonymous follower of Gerard (Gerrit) van Honthorst (Dutch, 15921656) was painted in the 17th century and is now in the Prado Museum in Madrid. The canvas, cut on all four sides, is believed to be based on an engraving after van Honthorst’s original, dated around 1620–25 and held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Christian tradition has long seen Jesus’ threefold question to Peter in John 21 as a loving invitation to reaffirm his devotion, undoing his triple denial on the night of Christ’s Passion. Image credit: Copyright ©Museo Nacional del Prado (Public domain)

    ⬦ Reflection Question ⬦
    How is Jesus inviting me to respond more fully to His love, even in the face of weakness or failure?
    Join the conversation in the comments.

    #detachment #GodSLove #hearts #inspiration #love #perfection #StRaphaelKalinowski #strength #suffering #willOfGod

  26. A quotation from Victor Hugo

    At a certain level of wretchedness a kind of spectral indifference takes over, and you see human beings as ghostly presences. Those closest to you are often no more than vague shadowy forms, barely distinct from life’s nebulous background and easily reabsorbed by the invisible.
     
    [À un certain degré de misère, on est gagné par une sorte d’indifférence spectrale, et l’on voit les êtres comme des larves. Vos plus proches ne sont souvent pour vous que de vagues formes de l’ombre, à peine distinctes du fond nébuleux de la vie et facilement remêlées à l’invisible.]

    Victor Hugo (1802-1885) French writer
    Les Misérables, Part 4 “St. Denis,” Book 6 “Little Gavroche,” ch. 1 (4.6.1) (1862) [tr. Donougher (2013)]

    Sourcing, notes, alternate translations: wist.info/hugo-victor/76374/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #depression #detachment #ghosts #isolation #misery #poverty #shadows #unreality #withdrawal #wretchedness

  27. Detachment or disconnection ruminations-

    #disconnection says: “This pain is not mine. I don’t have to feel it.”

    #detachment says: “This pain is not only mine. I can feel it with care, not be consumed by it.”

    Disconnection numbs us from the field.

    Detachment frees us to stay in the field without drowning.

    Disconnection can be a trauma reflex.

    Detachment can be a trauma integration.

  28. Detachment or disconnection ruminations-

    #disconnection says: “This pain is not mine. I don’t have to feel it.”

    #detachment says: “This pain is not only mine. I can feel it with care, not be consumed by it.”

    Disconnection numbs us from the field.

    Detachment frees us to stay in the field without drowning.

    Disconnection can be a trauma reflex.

    Detachment can be a trauma integration.

  29. Detachment or disconnection ruminations-

    #disconnection says: “This pain is not mine. I don’t have to feel it.”

    #detachment says: “This pain is not only mine. I can feel it with care, not be consumed by it.”

    Disconnection numbs us from the field.

    Detachment frees us to stay in the field without drowning.

    Disconnection can be a trauma reflex.

    Detachment can be a trauma integration.

  30. Detachment or disconnection ruminations-

    #disconnection says: “This pain is not mine. I don’t have to feel it.”

    #detachment says: “This pain is not only mine. I can feel it with care, not be consumed by it.”

    Disconnection numbs us from the field.

    Detachment frees us to stay in the field without drowning.

    Disconnection can be a trauma reflex.

    Detachment can be a trauma integration.

  31. CW: Why do I always end up a solo act? (Spiderwoman Quote + Systematic Detachment / Uncaring System)

    #FreeSchool Wisdom from #Spiderman / #Spiderwoman

    🖼️ Picture Credits: Added text from similar scene in:

    Spider Man - Across The Spider Verse [2023]
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-M

    "In this line of work, you always windup a solo act"

    #Systematic #Detachment
    #Circular #Extractive #System
    #Uncaring #Unemotional