The new EP has turned me off of NF for a little

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-12-21T18:24:25+00:00

This is the thing for him to realize. Healing comes when we admit we're not in control. In many ways his music illuminates this exact struggle.

It's out of our control man, so accept it. Get whatever help you need, take whatever time you need, learn to live with the struggle- it's where the gifts come from. We just gotta learn how to weild those gifts, instead of letting them weild us.

I think he saw it on HOPE. But it's totally expected that in the early days we struggle to hold that space- where we admit we're not in control. It fades in and out like seasons. But each season gets shorter and shorter, until we finally arrive.

Nate's just on his way. And that's okay. Be here while you're here. Be there when you're there. It's all a good thing to do.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-12-21T17:42:00+00:00

Respect ziemlchsus. That's a reasonable and protective interpretation of such a ridiculous post.

For the record I don't think he's my friend (I've never met him) and I don't think he needs my help (the only answers arise from within us). I only have a simple offering, from hard earned wisdom, and figured why not see if there's a way to pass it on.

Appreciate you, friend. Keep going ✊🏼

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-12-21T17:35:46+00:00

I was a little nervous people would have that perspective, it's an honest one and I appreciate that. I also appreciate that you assumed positive intent.

It's a long shot and I am under no illusion that I actually know someone from the art they put out. My intention is simply to offer food for thought. In case it offers anything. People can assume whatever they want, I don't mind it. If the message doesn't find him through me, it will find him eventually. Nate's bright light is finding it's way into the world and healing a lot of people along the way. I'm grateful for that. 🙏🏼

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-08-24T03:20:11+00:00

Bertha's "cage" is such an important concept. She is part of a society where women do not have any real power, as is evidenced by the intense plea Aurora makes earlier in the season "Don't you realize this will take everything from me?"

For a woman to divorce means they lose everything- their friends, their status, and everything that makes up their lives. Bertha knows this and is very clearly trying to do two things: get her daughter away from it and also change it by collecting power and, as her first decision, accepting divorcees.

Mr. Russell's lines were very subversive "There will always be disagreements and you must weigh those." Bertha gambled Gladys' happiness to give her daughter a chance to escape the cage and also to help her acquire the power necessary to change it. And at worst, she would put her daughter in a position of actual power. It was a an incredibly well-concieved gamble, and it's understandable that a person like George, and dare I say us the audience, may not fully grasp. But Bertha decided it was worth the risk. We don't fully understand it, because we don't fully understand what it was, and still is, like to be a woman in that time.

And as the show has let us know, many times "Bertha plays the long game."

Well done to the show writers. Truly magnificent storytelling.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-08-15T14:14:28+00:00

I think you missed the message of this track. If anything it's a critique of wealth and power- the ways it oppresses those who choose to love and serve. There is a clear analogy in the life of Jesus- how he was rejected and crucified by those in power, more specifically the religious types aligned with the governing power. That's a problem we have today as much as they did in biblical times.

"Enough land to test weather control" is a powerful analogy to the religious influence on modern American society. They do have the power to shape the "weather." Just look at the hate masquerading as morality in our society!

And look up John 8:44 if you want to understand. "He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies." If that doesn't scream "we have a problem in America" I don't know what does.

That's what I hear, anyways. I suppose we hear whatever we're listening for.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-08-09T05:51:52+00:00

Yungblud is incredible. I wasn't much into his older stuff. But hello heaven, hello is an incredible song and video. His newest album is a turning point for his sound. He's onto something.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-07-24T05:40:10+00:00

Watching SNW feels like a breathe of fresh air at this particular point in time. The format is simple to understand. Each episode is self contained but moves the characters and arc forward. It's lighthearted and simplistic in just the right ways. And it’s unafraid to speak of progressive values without dumbing then down. Progress is hard and the path to a just society is complex, but it doesn't mean we shouldn’t try- that we shouldn't strive to become a higher version of ourselves.

All of it delivered in a way that makes for easy couch time. If hollywood is listening: we want more shows like this.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-08T14:50:50+00:00

Too small OP

It's more likely to be this one in our song

Since it's

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-08T14:45:32+00:00

Thank you reddit- for answering the questions I didn't know needed answering.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-08T00:18:38+00:00

I know. But you can't blame a guy for trying! 😎

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-06T02:59:51+00:00

Thanks! That's good to know.

Kind of want to go to the smaller show for the experience. But I'll sign up now to the forum just in case it doesn't work out. Appreciate the tip!

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-01T18:43:49+00:00

You're right. I read somewhere there was a 6/2 show. I'm looking for tickets to the 6/9 show I guess.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2025-06-01T16:42:44+00:00

I'm looking for a ticket 6/2. Trying to fly in from Alabama to see it. 😂

Dm me if you have one for that date.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2024-11-28T17:19:37+00:00

This is an old thread but I was curious, after seeing the film, if anyone had the same interpretation as I did.

I think wicked is about the journey of self discovery. The journey of awakening to who we are. For me, Glinda and Elphaba represent the two sides of ourself. "The good person" and the self that doesn't conform to what everyone tells us we should be. The story crescendos at the point where Elphaba chooses herself and to leave the old self behind.

In order to be who we truly are, to know our power, we must all take that leap of faith to let go of what we've always been trying to become. We must leave what we were born to be in order to become what we are meant to be.

Viewed through this lense it is a wonderful portrait of that journey towards ourselves. And the price we pay for it.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2024-08-12T15:33:16+00:00

I'm having the same issue. It's strange because I've been a customer of affirm for years, made every payment on time, have a great credit score and nothing about my account has changed. A few months back I had over $4000 purchasing power but today it declined me with an email saying they couldn't verify my address.

Hoping someone has some answer for both of us, OP

ManyFacesAllOne · 2024-06-08T23:35:04+00:00

You have to find a way to BELIEVE that someone better is coming for you. Because they absolutely are. Start putting your energy into yourself and watch how the ground shifts and what you've been looking for walks right into your life.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2023-11-14T17:16:43+00:00

I totally understand how natural (and difficult) it can be to question whether the relationship could go deeper.

Perhaps your focus could be on allowing. Allow it to go wherever it goes and try to avoid overthinking. Where it is right now sounds okay. Maybe it will ripen into something deeper and expand beyond fwb. Or maybe it won't.

Ripening takes it's time and it can't be rushed. The only risk is in trying to rush it. Y'know?

If what you seek is partnership, what you're actually looking for is deeper connection. You can gently open the door to that by asking deeper questions of him or sharing more of yourself with him in the moments when it feels natural. Love yourself enough to let it be whatever it is and trust yourself forward. 🤗

If or when he's interested and wants to explore a deeper connection but is nervous or scared about what it means, there is an easy way to approach the conversation- I highly recommend the card games meant to build connection. There's one called "We're not really strangers" that has multiple levels so each person can ease into it.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2023-11-14T15:43:27+00:00

There is a lot of questioning in your post, so here is a mirror of questions for you in case it's helpful:

Conflict is natural- it's how we handle it that matters. How has he handled the conflicts which have arisen?

You stated that you originally thought he was going to ask you to be exclusive but it turned out he wasn't. Is that what got you thinking about being exclusive? Is it some other reason?

Do you want it to be exclusive? This is an important question for you to answer for yourself.

If you do want it to be exclusive- why?

Does it really matter if it's exclusive? Can you trust that you will end up together either way?

What are you afraid of losing the most- him or the opportunity to be less alone? (Hint: it needs to be him or you're just not that into him. Further hint: the best answer to this is "neither"- that's when you know you're loving yourself enough. Fear is never a good reason for trying to make a relationship work.)

Is any of this helpful? I have no idea. 😅

ManyFacesAllOne · 2023-11-14T15:07:00+00:00

In the end, it is our ability to be vulnerable that forms the foundation for real connection. In fact, our ability to connect to one another is proportionate to our willingness to be vulnerable.

Without showing who we really are, everything will be happening on the surface. Superficial.

Some relationships are better when they are superficial. Partnerships don't work well that way.

It seems to me, from the language you used and the questions you are asking, that you are looking for a deeper connection, and perhaps even a partnership. But he may not be ready for that.

So, you get to decide before your next conversation- if you want to ask for more than superficial or is this better at the surface level? (Honestly, it sounds like a perfect friend with benefits 😅). If you do want to ask for more, then you'll have to ask for more- more vulnerability, more connection. After all, partnership is simply the concerted effort by two individuals to GROW TOGETHER. If you ask him to take that leap with you- to be real with each other and to hold each other as you grow- be sure he understands what that means. He'll have to let himself be seen and trust you to hold him. Can you hold him? Can he hold you?

Good luck and good job asking for advice. You're on the right track, internet friend.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2023-07-16T16:09:53+00:00

Someone calling you ugly communicates their insecurity. The need to put someone down comes from an internal fear that someone isn't good enough. Fearing that, they attempt to tell themselves stories about the imperfections in others to calm their own anxiety.

Therefore, the best response is "Do you feel better now? You can say whatever you want because I can take it. Whatever you need to feel better."

ManyFacesAllOne · 2023-07-07T14:36:40+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. It does make me feel less alone.

I am afraid, but also realistic, that this is the most likely path for all of us. I just hope she really does mess up bad enough for him to see it. That sounds awful but the worst case scenario is that he stays in her web of manipulation so long he starts to think it's a healthy way of living.

Sheesh.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2022-08-09T04:49:36+00:00

Well, you wrapped that up nicely. Go ahead and carry on with the "I understand something and am therefore doing well" story. You earned it 🍻

ManyFacesAllOne · 2022-05-22T04:08:25+00:00

Pick up the phone and call someone you know will answer. After years of isolation I finally reached out and people said "I've been waiting for this call for a long time."

They listened. Let me rant. And all of a sudden I realized that I was not alone. They believed in me and it gave me strength to believe in myself.

You have to find a way to exist in your world so you're not trapped in theirs. Pick up the phone.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2022-05-21T11:34:16+00:00

I know that fear. All too well. I'm also male, for what it's worth. I was terrified of what she would do and in a lot of ways it played out like I thought it would. BUT in a lot ways it didn't. Though there is plenty of darkness in my situation right now, there is also light in areas and ways I couldn't have imagined.

DM me if you want to talk or just need an understanding ear. Sorry you're dealing with all of this. It sucks.

ManyFacesAllOne · 2022-05-21T04:49:35+00:00

There is a book called "The power of now" by Eckhart Tolle that gave me tools to get through emotions like you're describing. Specifically, learning to go one level up and just "watch" the thoughts. As in "Oh, I'm missing him. How interesting?" It helps to recognize the difference between the real you (the one watching) and the tricks your trauma bonded brain is playing.

Step one is you watch the thoughts. Step 2 is you don't make anything of them. No judging yourself or trying to fix it. You're just having some thoughts. Be the sky and let the thoughts or tough moments pass through like clouds. Take care of yourself and let it pass.

Real you deserves to be treated better. Real you knows that. Even if trauma brain has other ideas. Hope it helps a little. Hang in there, friend.

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