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Busting Illusions: Bravery Redefined
Picture this: when the word "bravery" crosses your mind, do you envision a figure standing tall, exuding strength like Superman? That imagery isn't just random; it's ingrained in us by our culture. But let's shatter that illusion. Society has misled us. Bravery and strength are not one and the same. Strength can exist without bravery, and bravery can thrive without traditional strength. True bravery isn't about avoiding adversity or masking emotions; it's about facing them head-on. A brave soul isn't afraid to reveal vulnerability, to shed tears in the face of pain, or to confront challenges with courage. Conversely, cowardice lurks in the shadows, hiding from discomfort, conforming to the crowd, and evading confrontation. Cowards cloak their pain, while brave hearts wear their emotions on their sleeves. Why then, you may ask, do some choose the path of cowardice? Because it's simpler to feign indifference, to bury one's feelings, and to retreat into a shell. But let's challenge that notion. In today's world, true bravery isn't found in stoicism; it's found in authenticity and vulnerability. It's time to redefine what it means to be brave.
Trapped in a narcissist’s web
In the quiet corners of your mind, where the shadows linger and the echoes of your thoughts dance in hushed whispers, you find refuge in the world of "you." For you, the word "I" feels heavy, burdened with the weight of truths you're not ready to confront.
You walk through life with a mask of resilience, concealing the cracks in your heart with smiles borrowed from the faces of strangers. Yet beneath the façade, lies a woman whose dreams are tangled in the threads of a love she cannot name.
He entered your life like a storm, his charisma igniting sparks of possibility in the darkest corners of your soul. His words were like honey, dripping from lips that promised a world of grandeur and adventure. You fell, not for him, but for the mirage of potential he held in his hands.
In the beginning, his charm was a siren song, luring you into the depths of his world. You believed in the magic of his illusions, ignoring the warning signs that flickered like distant beacons in the night. His ego cast a shadow over your existence, and yet, you found comfort in the warmth of his embrace.
But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, the cracks in his façade began to widen, revealing the darkness that lurked beneath. His love was a labyrinth of mirrors, reflecting only his own desires and needs. In his eyes, you were but a pawn in the game of his ego, a vessel to feed his insatiable hunger for admiration.
You struggled to find your voice in the midst of his thunderous presence, the word "I" caught in the tangled web of his manipulation. You yearned to break free from the chains of his control, to reclaim the pieces of yourself that had been lost in the illusion of his love.
And yet, despite the storm raging within your heart, a flicker of hope remains—a whisper of the woman you once were, before "you" became the shield that guarded your fragile spirit. Deep within the recesses of your soul, you know that happiness lies not in the shadows of his ego, but in the light of your own truth. And one day, you will find the courage to reclaim the word "I," and rewrite the story of your life in the bold strokes of self-love and acceptance.
Free Will vs Determinism
In the grand theater of philosophical discourse, the debate between free will and determinism has persisted through the ages, each side presenting compelling arguments in defense of its position. Yet, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the notion of free will withstands scrutiny, even in the face of formidable counterarguments.
Detractors of free will often assert that our actions are governed by a complex interplay of genetic predispositions, environmental influences, and neurological processes—a deterministic framework that seemingly leaves no room for genuine autonomy. They point to studies in neuroscience that suggest our decisions are prefigured by neural activity milliseconds before we consciously perceive them, implying that our sense of agency is illusory.
However, this deterministic perspective fails to account for the multifaceted nature of human consciousness. While it is true that our biology and environment shape our perceptions and predispositions, it does not follow that they entirely determine our choices. Rather, they provide the context within which our capacity for free will operates—a canvas upon which we paint the strokes of our decisions.
Furthermore, the very act of deliberation, of weighing options and considering consequences, speaks to the reality of our agency. While our subconscious may influence our thoughts and behaviors, it is our conscious awareness that ultimately guides our actions. In this sense, free will emerges not as a force divorced from causality but as a dynamic interplay between our internal desires and external constraints.
Moreover, the existence of moral responsibility presupposes the existence of free will. If our actions were wholly determined by external factors, then notions of praise, blame, and accountability would lose their meaning. Yet, in our everyday interactions, we hold individuals accountable for their choices, recognizing the fundamental freedom inherent in moral agency.
In conclusion, while determinism presents a compelling framework for understanding the mechanics of causality, it falls short in capturing the full breadth of human experience. Free will, far from being an illusion, serves as the cornerstone of our moral and existential significance—a beacon of autonomy in the vast expanse of existence. Thus, in the eternal quest for truth and understanding, let us embrace the profound reality of our capacity to choose, to shape our destinies, and to navigate our own paths through the currents of time.
“𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐬” 🔊
By: @amir_foo
-𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥-
"I was meant to walk into that path, then I was there, I saw it, I find myself and all the lies! I was, only a product of others influence, not mine. I use to believe I have a free will, a choice. It was too late, blood has been spilt, cities have been ruined, the Great War were sold to us"!
By:@amir_foo
ateez - wave (yunho, seonghwa and hongjoong)
lockscreens for iphone xr
(my original lockscreens!!! pls like and/or reblog if you save them)
ILLUSION Written & Composed by Michael Woodhead Copyright © 1972, 2021
You can find peace of mind In this controversial illusion You can be constantly In this undefined illusion Of a world that will never be Of a world you can always see In your fanciful dreams of the night
[Musical Verse]
In your time, you can climb Through this esoteric illusion In your room, in your womb You can see this clear illusion Of a land that's caressed by Time Of a land that is in its prime In your fanciful dreams of the night
idle Jaskier-related notion:
Joey Batey is really approximately the same size and shape as Henry Cavill, and there are a number of clever techniques in pretty much all Jaskier's costumes to hide this fact and make him look about three or four inches narrower than he actually is. The costumers work really really hard to make him look that twinky, often with cleverly cut shoulder decorations that pretend he's trying to look bigger than he is and have the actual effect of making him look a lot lighter.
On a Doylistic level this makes sense, because it's hard to make Geralt look Huge and Imposing next to your non-combatant harmless sidekick if said sidekick is a jacked six foot burly man.
On a Watsonian level, however, the notion of Jaskier as this big meaty dude aggressively arguing with all his tailors to ensure that he looks as non threatening and foppish and entertaining as possible while also looking as sexy as he can (for a Jaskier definition of sexy, at least) is generating considerable entertainment for me this fine morning.
I was just trying to draw my favorite oc but then this happened
So dramatic smh 🤦♂️
#chart #chartoftheday #byme #bear #comic #illustrator #illusion #graphics
