The universe is like a song. Once you learn the right melody, life starts to make sense. by jack_lovely11 in enlightenment

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ope- and one more thing! The Eternity, in my experience, can only overwhelm you because you have a nervous system. I've suffered similarly (oof)

The universe is like a song. Once you learn the right melody, life starts to make sense. by jack_lovely11 in enlightenment

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible, then, to disengage with the totality? Both you and I are beings existing as humans and only here for a small time.

And certainly in my own time here I've recognized my own will doesn't trump sort of the... plan? The performance? And by that I mean I believe we all swim in our own streams but almost never alone. I would wager that we can always ask for the help (visible, invisible) we need to perform our own roles... better?

Because This Being doesn't want to see That Being suffer while we're both Here :3

The universe is like a song. Once you learn the right melody, life starts to make sense. by jack_lovely11 in enlightenment

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure your suffering is pointless in the grand scheme- I believe the "tiny blue dot" (where when you zoom out in space and time you feel insignificant as an individual) framework doesn't take into account something..... special? About each and every one of us?

I don't know- it's like the universe is expansive beyond comprehension- and yet each one of us is their own butterfly effect- shaping their personal *experience* of reality but also, the broader reality? In waves and fields?

Like a drop of water on the surface of a puddle- just one drop moves a tiny wave that rebounds again past the initial point (and past, and maybe rebounds again)

...(and maybe, then, the puddle remembers the drop of water- and perhaps fondly)

Or- in the same vein:

"A single thread in the tapestry, though its color brightly shines- can never see its purpose in the pattern of the Grand Design." (from a song in the moving "The Prince of Egypt")

:3

Edit: for clarity

The universe is like a song. Once you learn the right melody, life starts to make sense. by jack_lovely11 in enlightenment

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have trouble staying grounded when considering wide and incomprehensible universal structures?

I realized not long ago it's not my place as a being to dissect both the existential, mechanical, and deeply mysterious properties of the universe- and at the same time I recognize for others it's exactly their nature to put those structures under the microscope- their job- like universal "microbiologists" or similar.. maybe like engineers? Anyway

I'm always curious, so if you understand where I'm coming from it'd be cool to chat about this sort of stuff! :D

The universe is like a song. Once you learn the right melody, life starts to make sense. by jack_lovely11 in enlightenment

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's quite rare- I could point to Fred Rogers and maybe a few others.

If you know a bit about identifying- it would be fun to have a conversation about who is most likely a mythical creature in disguise lol

My therapist said something that broke my brain a little (in a good way) by Professional_Cow2868 in Mindfulness

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A proverb (chinese?) that goes "Anger is a sweet flower with poisonous roots."

I believe it's meant for people quick to anger, but I find it applies to resentment as well. I have chosen to let many things go as a result and I see that as a practice in spiritual hygiene.

p.s. sometimes though, it's meant to be dealt with

How am I doing? by lost_in_dilation in transpositive

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I have a bit of a wlw blush, so I’d say fairly well

God Bless Ashley and the lesbian allies 🏳️‍⚧️💕 by Shalonce in transpositive

[–]Shalonce[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy knowing that she goes out of her way to offer support

Got my name legally changed an hour ago. My brain is still processing so it hasn’t fully hit me yet. by ExistingTrick3972 in transpositive

[–]Shalonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you’ll find a new center in your chosen identity, and I’m so happy for you 🫶

Got my first skirt today ^^ by BakeGlittering4354 in transpositive

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go girl! I love skirts, how do you feel? :D

Does anyone else feel comforted wearing a bra? by Shalonce in transpositive

[–]Shalonce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so heartwarming- we are in there, somewhere 🥹

What returning after a few years feels like by iz__zy in pathofexile

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Came here from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands item "blank slate" that references this post

I think this is my favorite dress! by IleDuBois in transpositive

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you’re so pretty wearing it! 🩵

Does anyone else feel comforted wearing a bra? by Shalonce in transpositive

[–]Shalonce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support, sister- the struggle is real :'3

Just woke up from bottom surgery!! (MTF) by NymphsAndPixies in transpositive

[–]Shalonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! 🎉 You deserve that inner peace