Beaumont FawleyBELIEVER, SLEEP LOVER, COMFORT EATER
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ONLINE SCHOOL to do list THIS week:
- do 10 math homeworks that I didn't do yet (really stressed baout that one)
- write a whole notebook of polynomal math (even more stressed abou that one) (btw when will I need polynomal math in life, I want to be a writer and an actress)
- understand math in general (hahaha yeah I know, this one is impossible)
- german test on 'I forgot which day' (ups... also don't remember a thing of last years german that the test is about)
- history test friday (yayyyyy)
- sociology test on 'haven't decided the day yet' (almost don't care at this point)
- read two chapters of Animal Farm and remember every single detail and write homework on it (five pages and two essays about two chapterssss) (completely care because I am reading another book and writing my own at the moment)
- be present on Zoom meetings and take notes (I have social anxiety and therefore hate showing my home and myself on camera)
- which comes with even more homework (drowning in work...)
- have extra Zoom classes because I have dyslexia ( 6 more hours of madness and not eating)
- have Zoom classes in the kitchen/living room, because internet doesn't reach my room...
- ...not eat until the evening because my mom can't make lunch because of my Zoom classes
- challenge exercise every day that I recieved from my sports teacher (would much more love to work out if it wasn't forced)
- go out on the sun so I don't turn into a vampire forever (won't do that cause I am runing out of TIMEE)
- cry (because of social anxiety, depression and stress school causes) (this just comes naturally)
- eat pills against my everyday migraines
- sleep because I have a lot of work to do and have to be focused
- not sleep because I have a lot of work to do
- worry about math, because I really don't understand and I really don't want to fail
- die because life will end with me going through this constant cycle of working for school, working for a job, working, working, working...
this month, I am am trying to start and complete “the compendium” - a catalogue of thirty outfits for thirty different characters from original worldbuilds.
be sure to follow me on twitter @ sabattons to catch them as they go up
“Grief and rage - you need to contain that, to put a frame around it, where it can play itself out without you or your kin having to die. There is a theory that watching unbearable stories about other people lost in grief and rage is good for you - may cleanse you of your darkness.”
Anne Carson, Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides
“Give me blood and rage and / a heart for horror; teach me to be / tough enough to face this world / still standing. Make a Fury of me.”
Elizabeth Hewer, from “Finding Ariadne” in Wishing for Birds
“Why does tragedy exist? Because you are full of rage. Why are you full of rage? Because you are full of grief.”
Anne Carson, Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides
Mumford & Sons, “Lover’s Eyes”
“A wild longing for strong emotions and sensations seethes in me, a rage against this toneless, flat, normal and sterile life. I have a mad impulse to smash something, a warehouse, perhaps, or a cathedral, or myself,”
Herman Hesse, Steppenwolf
“…is it better to throw yourself head first and laughing into the holy rage calling your name?”
Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch
“There is love in me the likes of which you’ve never seen. There is rage in me the likes of which should never escape.”
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
“We, hurt by ourselves, keen / to be hurters and keen / to be hurt back deep inside. / We, like weapons laid / beside anger asleep.”
Rainer Maria Rilke, The Poetry of Rilke; “Antistrophes” (tr. Edward Snow)
“…she did not allow herself tears. When she did cry, she would explain her tears in this way: ‘I am not weeping, I am bursting with rage.’”
Gabriella Fiori, from Simone Weil: An Intellectual Biography
“Isn’t all that rage so ugly? / And isn’t it mine, still? / Good god, isn’t it mine?”
Ashe Vernon, from “Buried,” Not a Girl
Ada Limón, from “The Good Fight”
“What are we made of but hunger and rage?”
Anne Carson, excerpt of To Compostela
Practicing the Art of Letting Go
You’ll Need:
1 white tea candle
1 fallen leaf
Sea salt
An amethyst
A pen
Procedure:
Create a ring of sea salt and light the tea candle
Write the full name of the person you wish to let go of on the fallen leaf
Use the amethyst to trace the salt circle 3 times while repeating the phrase: “I will let go of those who are not meant for me.”
Trace 3 circles on your forehead with the amethyst repeating “I will let go of (their full name).”
Take the fallen leaf and begin burning it in the tea candle. Feed all negative emotions associated with that person into the flame. Focus on your intent as the leaf burns completely.
Take a deep breath, then with the utmost intent say “I am free” and break the circle.
“In order to write about life, first you must live it.”
— Ernest Hemingway
It was the moment I realized what music can do to people, how it can make you hurt and feel so good all at once.
— Nina LaCour
Dear Lady Diana, I'm so grateful for your blog and for you. I just bought my first deck (Rider Waite 😍) and I'll be performing your tutorial on how to learn tarot in one day. I'm so excited but I'm a bit insecure about the keyword part. I'm not a very intuitive or visual person and I might end up choosing totally wrong keywords for the cards. 😢 Could you please give me any pointers please? Thank you so very much. 🙏
Key Meanings for All 78 Tarot Cards
Frankly, that method will never work unless you choose the keywords yourself. If you do not assign your own meanings, the exercise will be no different from memorizing random words from a book or the internet. Your mind will never retain them within a day. But here is a list to give you an idea anyway.
“Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made.”
— Tyler Kent White
Hello there! Your blog is informative. I wanted to ask, how do you get rid of jealousy and comparison you keep doing? You know, the feeling that the other person is getting so much and you aren't? Tbh, I feel a lot jealous and it's not doing any good but just harming me. ( I don't do it with everyone though but just a few who did wrong or I'm attached to) Thankyou so much, have a good day ✨
Self Love and Self Esteem
How to Be Truly Confident
On Being Proud of Yourself
On How to Be Beautiful
What I Like About You
How to Know When You Are Being Your Best
Spell for When You Are Feeling Insufficient
Hello Diana! What are ur favorite TV shows? Just wondering if u can recommend some to us 💞 Merlin was amazing
TV Series I Recommend to Friends
Except for Merlin and Game of Thrones, I have no other favorites. But here are the ones I enjoyed anyway. They are nice in different ways.
See
Humans have lost the sense of sight and have reverted to a simpler way of life. Most live in tribes. One of which is led by Khal Drogo. The existence of people who could see, has become nothing but a myth, the way the old gods are believed to be by many.
Defending Jacob
Captain America’s 14-year-old son is charged with murdering his classmate. While Cap believes him to be entirely innocent, his mom, Lady Mary Crawley, is not so certain. Anyway, the victim was a bully, so try as I may, I do not really feel any sympathy.
Servant
There is a creature that switches from being a doll to being a real baby every now and then. Like me, Ron Weasley is very confused as to why this happens. It’s like Pinocchio but creepier. Instead of Walt Disney, a cult and a witch are behind it.
The Worst Witch
Imagine if our boy Harry Potter had been stupid. No, he is not the smartest, but he did inherit a lot of talents. However, the protagonist in this story, Lyanna Mormont, had no such luck. She was more like Neville at the start. She really had to work hard.
Once Upon a Time
In this tale, the Disney Princesses got banished to our world and became the Desperate Housewives. Like The Vampire Diaries, this should have been a movie. Both would have preserved their creativity, instead of running out of it like Supernatural did.
Always a Witch
Some Colombian traditional witches should have a similar history to my family’s, as Greco-Roman paganism both came to us through the Spaniards. But alas, only one or two scenes in this series resonate with me. Still, it is a fun, lighthearted story.
Breaking Bad
Forget Joker. Walter White is the original misunderstood villain that the masses should adore. He is a Capricorn Sun and a Virgo Rising, the way I see it. This prequel to Malcolm in the Middle will go down in history as a masterpiece from our century.
Westworld
Imagine Disneyland, but you can shoot the mascots without being punished. Don’t worry. They all come back to life after the fireworks display. Minnie Mouse eventually gets tired of this job, though, and submits her resignation with bullets.
Hello Lady Diana! In a few of your pick-a-cards I heard you say that fire and air are soulmates and water and earth are soulmates too. I wonder why some elements are meant for each other and why others dont get along as well? Thank you
How the Four Elements Interact
Prompt
A world where gravity changes on random intervals. Alternatively, the world’s denizens can change their personal gravitational direction at will.
- Mod Kat @zigzagzipwriting on Tumblr
“I’ve become what they told me I was.” His dead eyes seemed to bore directly into his visitor’s soul. “For that I was bound here.”
“You killed many people.” The child frowned.
“Many people tried to kill me.”
Hi Diana! You've probably talked about this before, but which Gods/planets get along with each other? I love your blog, thank you!
The Greco-Roman Gods
...and their rivalries and alliances
...and their domains and territories
...and their gifts to their children
Character Development Prompt
*Warning: mentions of symptoms of depression*
The MC is often hailed as brave and courageous for their heroic acts. In reality, they have no fear because they don’t care if they live or die, and throwing themself into danger is their only way to feel something. As the story progresses, they heal mentally and emotionally. Near the end, they plunge into danger once more, much to the disappointment of another character who thought the MC had gotten better. The MC reassures them that things are different now. They were terrified of the danger, but they’re not numb anymore. They’ve learned how to be truly brave.
- Lynn
Note: If you write a character with a mental illness, please do your research! Also, in this prompt I wrote that the character heals mentally and emotionally over the course of the story, but please know that it’s not as simple as that statement. Depression affects everyone differently. It’s not an illness that can be “cured” exactly, but it can be treated and managed. If anyone has more insight into depression, feel free to share it in the comments.
Hey Diana, I was wondering how familiar are you with divination through coffee remains on a cup and if you would have any tips for it? I'm not sure if you've spoken about it or your opinions on it so sorry if this is a bad question. Anyway, thank you a lot 💚
TASSEOGRAPHY 101
What is it?
Tasseography is divination by tea or coffee. Unlike tarot, which can also be used for meditation, this ancient method, also called tasseomancy, is best reserved for fortunetelling.
How does it work?
After a teacup or a coffee mug has been emptied, the remaining tea leaves or coffee grounds form images. Much like in scrying, these patterns are interpreted.
What do I need?
If you opt for tea, use loose tea. Teabags will not work, as it is the leaves that will form patterns.
If you choose coffee instead, acquire Turkish coffee. It leaves a thick sediment which can be richly interpreted. A saucer is mandatory.
How is it performed?
STEP 1: Summon your source.
The drink has no occult powers. Neither does the cup that holds it. They are merely messengers. For the message itself, invoke your higher power.
STEP 2: Ask your question.
Take a deep breath. Drink the liquid while thinking about your query. Do it in one go, but slowly, so that the question can be asked intently.
STEP 3: Seal the image.
Place the cup to your chest, close to where your heart is. Take another deep breath. This is you allowing the image to truly match your intent.
STEP 4: Look for patterns.
Seek and you shall find.
If you drank tea, search the leaves at the bottom of the cup.
If you drank coffee, first turn the cup upside down onto the saucer. Take another deep breath, then put it back up once you are finished. Search both the cup and the saucer for images.
STEP 5: Interpret the images.
If you have the gift of sight or simply a strong deductive reasoning, you should know what the images mean.
To illustrate, if you asked, “Will my wife and I stay together?” and you saw the shape of a heart broken in the middle, then “No” is your answer.
But sometimes, like in dreams, the symbols you find will be highly subjective.
If you need help, a little-known fact is that the Lenormand system evolved from tasseography. Its cards contain images that are often formed by tea leaves and coffee grounds. So if you read Lenormand, interpret the images you see using the cards’ meanings. If you are unfamiliar with it, here are sample interpretations:
RIDER
An important message is coming.
CLOVER
Luck will soon find you.
SHIP
Travel is on the horizon.
HOUSE
You can trust those around you.
TREE
Your health will take a downturn.
CLOUDS
Luck will soon leave you.
SNAKE
There is a traitor in your midst.
COFFIN
Someone is about to die.
BOUQUET
You shall receive a gift.
SCYTHE
Something is coming to an end.
WHIP
You will soon be attacked.
BIRDS
Gossip will destroy you.
CHILD
A new beginning awaits.
FOX
Someone is wearing a false mask.
BEAR
Your strength will prevail.
STARS
Your wish will soon be granted.
STORK
Life is about to improve.
DOG
People will side with you.
TOWER
Imprisonment is a possibility.
GARDEN
Someone is a fair-weather friend.
MOUNTAIN
Obstacles will surround you.
PATHS
You will need to make a choice.
MICE
You will suffer a loss.
HEART
Romance is about to come in.
RING
You will get married soon.
BOOK
A secret will be revealed to you.
LETTER
You will soon receive a package.
MAN
A man is about to enter your life.
WOMAN
A woman is about to enter your life.
LILY
Someone old will play an important role.
SUN
You will soon be happy again.
MOON
Fame is a possibility.
KEY
Your problems will come to an end.
FISH
Be ready for a windfall.
ANCHOR
Nothing will change.
CROSS
You will know true suffering.
STEP 6: Close the session.
Write down the patterns and note your interpretations, if you think you need help remembering them.
Thank your higher power for the message.
What you can say instead of the word beautiful:
lovely,
charming,
delightful,
appealing,
engaging,
winsome
ravishing,
gorgeous,
heavenly,
stunning,
arresting,
glamorous,
irresistible,
bewitching,
beguiling
graceful,
elegant,
exquisite,
aesthetic,
artistic,
decorative,
magnificent
one of the best pieces of writing advice i’ve ever gotten:
if a scene isn’t working, change the weather.
it sounds stupid, but seriously, it works. thank u to my screenwriting professor for this wisdom
Me: *stops writing* well that’s enough writing for now
Me: *later* Alright time to write!
Me: *staring at where I left off*
Introverts as Lines of Poetry
INTJ: “ From childhood’s hour I have not been/ As others were—I have not seen/ As others saw.” Alone, Edgar Allan Poe
INTP: “ We wear the mask that grins and lies,/ It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes.” We Wear the Mask, Paul Laurence Dunbar
INFJ: “Love is not love/ Which alters when it alteration finds,/ Or bends with the remover to remove.” Sonnet 116, William Shakespeare
INFP: “ Laugh, and the world laughs with you;/ Weep, and you weep alone.” Solitude, Ella Wheeler Wilcox
ISTJ: “Serene, I fold my hands and wait,/ Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea;/ I rave no more ‘gainst time or fate.” Waiting, John Burroughs
ISTP: “ To fight aloud, is very brave–/ But gallanter, I know/ Who charge within the bosom/ The Calvalry of Wo–” To Fight Aloud Is Very Brave, Emily Dickinson
ISFJ: “Hope is the thing with feathers/ That perches in the soul.” Hope Is The Thing With Feathers, Emily Dickinson
ISFP: “Tell me not, in mournful numbers,/ Life is but an empty dream!” A Psalm of Life, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
NPs with a crush
ENTP: *online* Eyyy the stars are beautiful but you’re lighting up my world the most tonight *cringes, throws phone, dies inside*
INTP: *muttering when alone* Apparently I’m intoxicated with chemical miracles and the overindulgence of hope, so that’s fucking fun, fucking thank you very much.
ENFP: Oh god. Do they like me?? Do they not??? Just give me a sign! Shoot, talk to them. Uhm, uh – “what’s your favorite color?” Damnit! Think, think…
INFP: *writing* …and when I am captivated by the light in your eyes I again lament how love is humanity’s greatest double-edged sword. *IRL* “Hi” *cries inside*
I didn’t want this, but unfortunately you can’t tell a heart who to beat for..
I.c.f.