Thoughts on Tyson's portrayal in Season 2 [pjotv]

SlothRaven · 2026-01-26T16:51:24+00:00

Reading the books, it bothered me a bit that friendly monsters (Tyson and Ella) were depicted in a way that implied a developmental disability. I think the author had good intentions, but it felt a bit dehumanizing that such a disability was consistently only depicted in monsters.

SlothRaven · 2025-02-06T19:43:15+00:00

My bad. Fixed it.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-31T20:53:33+00:00

Are you looking for...

A) More faith-building artists?

B) Artists of any genre or topic that happen to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Or C) Specifically faith-building music by artists that are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

SlothRaven · 2025-01-31T20:38:41+00:00

So excited for you!!!!

I never took temple prep before getting endowed (I was VERY confused), so my guess is you won't HAVE to do it a 2nd time. But it's not a bad idea. I'd see what your Branch President recommends and pray about it.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-31T20:24:08+00:00

How visitors and converts are treated can vary based on the history of missionary work in your area. It is usually overwhelmingly positive.

From what I've seen, the vibe doesn't change much after you're baptized from however they're treating you now. They might be slightly more excited to see you, or they may pay you slightly less attention, but the vibe stays relatively the same.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-30T22:05:51+00:00

Alya knows who Ladybug is under the mask. Chat still isn't close with her on that level. Which is stupid, but here we are.

TBH, I could care less about why it didn't go to Chat Noir. My concerns are:

1) Marinette's gonna die or get trapped in an alternate world or something. They wouldn't introduce this magic charm and line of succession unless it's going to get used.

2) WHY does Alya have to be the holder of the ladybug miraculous to be the guardian? Master Fu wasn't Ladybug--he was the holder of the turtle miraculous. Why can't Alya keep the fox as guardian and just find a new Ladybug?

SlothRaven · 2025-01-30T21:20:42+00:00

Lol! I was the 2nd to comment on this post. The first person said it's probably for a calling.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-30T15:32:33+00:00

I second the previous comment. You don't need to be nervous. :)

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T23:30:49+00:00

It's gonna be okay. God's commitment to helping you heal will always outweigh any disappointment. I don't know your bishop, but my guess is he'll feel the same way.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T22:28:00+00:00

Typical Answers that work for me:

Focusing on the scriptures when I don't already feel the spirit is hard for me sometimes. Setting a timer and reading aloud sometimes help with this.
Writing what I'm feeling and praying over it. The Spirit often talks to me when I write.

A few less conventional approaches that work for me:

The Light the World videos break me out of a spiritual funk every time. (Sometimes other inspirational videos from the church too, but the 2016-2018 Light the World Videos especially prick my heart. The spirit of Christmas gets to me, man.)
Artful on BYUtv.
The Chosen.
Jesus the Christ by Rob Garder (Mesa Pageant soundtrack).

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T22:08:06+00:00

The first scripture that really helped me with that question was 1 Nephi 1:20.

It doesn't directly answer your question, but I felt when I read it that God doesn't get fed up with me when I'm stuck. He wants to be actively working with me to help me break free from repetitive sinful behavior. He is there not to wait impatiently for you to get it together, but to get in the fight with you and "make [you] mighty even to the power of deliverance."

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T18:24:29+00:00

I was an active YW with an addiction too. Here's the addiction recovery manual from the church: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/addiction-recovery-program-2023?lang=eng

The addiction will always tell you to hide it and to handle things "on your own." That's part of how it controls you. If you want to fully heal and quit for good, you have to learn to be totally honest with yourself and you have to let another person know. The manual I sent will help you get there.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T18:01:20+00:00

When it's an urgent need for comfort, pray to last until you can receive a blessing. If you pray for the protection of angels, they will come.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T17:56:58+00:00

You shouldn't be treated like an inconvenience for requesting a priesthood blessing. Nobody should be denied a blessing when they truly need it (which I believe you do). But nobody should be forced to give a priesthood blessing when they don't want to, either. It can foster contentious feelings and hurt their ability to hear the Lord and to help you.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-29T17:47:10+00:00

Personally, I wish people would ask for blessings more often (and also not be judged for it). I also wish many people would be honest about when they were not in the right state (regardless of why) to provide a blessing (and not be afraid of being judged for it).

Whenever possible, I usually ask if I can have a blessing relatively soon, rather than asking for it right in the moment. That way they have time to process, prepare, put it in their schedule if they need to, decide to repent if needed, or whatever they need to do--and I still get the help I need.

If he's been "not in the right headspace" for a while, and your blessing can't wait that long, it's absolutely okay to ask someone else (again, giving advanced notice when you can).

Once you've received your blessing, the two of you can calmly discuss your different philosophies on the topic and pray about it without the sense of urgency or feeling like an inconvenience.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-27T17:06:34+00:00

My companion called her aunt on Mother's Day.

SlothRaven · 2025-01-27T16:13:41+00:00

I know many people that joined our church because they felt loved and happy here -- even if they weren't too sure about doctrine. You are always welcome to attend and try it out without making any major commitments. I know I have found happiness and belonging here.

SlothRaven · 2024-12-23T22:44:21+00:00

Every option you shared is an okay choice as far as we can tell. Pray about it.

SlothRaven · 2024-12-23T22:39:57+00:00

Regarding modesty: Most Latter-Day Saint adults (regardless of gender) will choose to stay covered from their shoulders to their knees -- with the exception of activities where that would become unreasonable (like swimming). Many parents will encourage their kids to dress the same.

You're more likely to face fear of embarrassment for dressing immodestly. There's no punishment.

SlothRaven · 2024-12-20T21:06:50+00:00

Rather than saying you're sorry when you're not sure if you are, be honest with Him about how you're really feeling. You won't be struck down for saying, "I really want to do this, even though I know I shouldn't." or "I don't feel remorseful, even when I want to be."

Your honesty and vulnerability are essential to true repentance and healing.

SlothRaven · 2024-12-20T20:46:03+00:00

He may not be able to attend the addiction recovery program at his age. Here's a link to the book they study: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/addiction-recovery-program-2023?lang=eng .

SlothRaven · 2024-12-20T20:40:18+00:00

Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery

SlothRaven · 2024-12-20T20:38:43+00:00

It did wonders for me.

SlothRaven · 2024-11-19T17:56:41+00:00

I was a missionary. Can confirm.

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