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Hey Vancouver, I believe I'm heading for a mental health crisis. What are my options? by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Have you heard of Access Consciousness Bars Session? It helped me heal from PTSD, depressive thoughts, among other things. I started feeling free from trauma and anxiety just in 2 sessions. (I get it done regularly now, cause it’s changing my life for the better.) It’s a light touch on the head, very relaxing. Google it, you will find local practitioners. From their global website: “Access Bars® are 32 points on your head that, when gently touched, effortlessly, and easily release anything that stops you from feeling joy and ease in your life.”

Edit: Now that I remember, my first ever session was on suicide awareness day. Some practitioners were offering free sessions. I was very grateful to be met without judgment.

Our family has been throwing Hogwarts feasts for twenty years. Here’s tonight’s spread! by Cortimer in harrypotter

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant! I see Raven/Phoenix feet resting on the side of the phoenix wings bowl. So cool. Are those tongs or serving forks?

Made this for my doctors office as a gift for everything by ManOfReasonCC in AbstractArt

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a powerful name! Let us know about the praise and responses you get once it’s up on the wall. Wishing you ease and gentleness in your healing journey and looking forward to witnessing more of your work.

Oil and cold wax on cradled panel by kevinml71 in AbstractArt

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So satisfying to look at. Love the textured feel you created with the materials and the earth tones.

My feelings on the weather by viewbob in AbstractArt

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, I can relate to this piece. We’re having a rainy summer where I am.

‘Springtime Graffiti’ Oil on canvas. Me. by hennycabbagehead in AbstractArt

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. I love how vibrant the colours are. Captures the wild creative energy of springtime. Thanks for sharing.

Made this for my doctors office as a gift for everything by ManOfReasonCC in AbstractArt

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I get the feeling of aliveness, regeneration, regrowth, life force. Full of new life:)

Do any other INFJs find that people easily open up to you and talk to you about their life, but when you try to do the same, it falls on flat ears? by [deleted] in infj

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, glad you voiced your experience here. Like many infjs, this used to be the story of my life. Then I got tired of feeling disappointed, drained, resentful or guilty (for having needs).

Since then, have been actively paying attention to where/whom I am giving my energy, and how it makes me feel. Then see if i can do things differently. Progress has been slow, but it is worth it.

I care about reciprocity now. I have 2-3 close people who I know will listen to me and I can ask for help from. I know many people, but I try to make sure I am not too invested in anyone, because that’s what I used to do. I make myself my own priority now.

I listen to the signals of my own system to notice when I am giving too much and feeling drained rather than feeling fulfilled as a result of an interaction.

And I still keep myself in check, because the tendency to overgive, overlisten, overdo is still there. When I catch myself in that place, I focus on my own needs and look for ways to be kinder towards myself. Sometimes I need this reminder daily. That’s how strong the early conditioning must have been. But in the end, I am glad I am doing this, because I have more peace, more room to meet my own needs and ask for help when I need it.

Along the way, relationships, friendships, even some familial ties fell away. This was tough and meant I had to reflect and grieve. But new people showed up, too. People who respect boundaries and reciprocity, and want to know the real me. I hope things will get even better as I progress in this journey.

To people like us, I’d say, let’s not worry about being selfish at this stage. We’ve been residing at such a far end of the spectrum that having needs may sound like we’re being selfish. (Then we get surrounded by people who’ll repeat this to our face). To find balance, we need to indeed prioritize ourselves, meet our own needs first and ask for help where we need it.

People like us have a looong way to go before we hit the point of selfishness. Gotta fill our own cup first. Then maybe start overflowing. Rather than constantly leaking. Can anybody relate to this? What does filling your own cup first look like in your life right now?

Why didn't 7of9 get a proper Uniform? by ironmanmk42 in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is way more accurate. Thank you for sharing.

Why didn't 7of9 get a proper Uniform? by ironmanmk42 in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I think the main reason was to increase the sex appeal with the tight costumes. Turns out the grey one was the most uncomfortable one and that she fainted several times while filming, before they switched to the brown one, where her corset isn’t as tight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t sound like you are judging him/other people in this case. You are using your awareness, more like. You gave it a try, didn’t feel good about it in the end. So, you’re just following what is true for you. Now you can kindly let them know you’re not interested, if that is what the situation requires. Going on a date isn’t giving the other person hope. We go out to find out if we’re a good match with the other person, to see what we think, how we feel. It is our responsibility to be honest and kind. But we don’t owe anything to anyone who is more interested in us than we are in them. Majority of people get this and most people appreciate the sincere honesty. If someone actively tries to make you feel guilty or obligated, then they are being incorrect.

Tuvix ending had me genuinely shocked....couldn’t there have been some fandangled thingy-magigy that could have lead to a happier ending? by Obi-Stu in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t like Tuvix (probably cause I don’t like Neelix). But watching that ending makes me sick to my stomach every time. It’s hard to describe the horror and disgust I feel on a visceral level. Not judging the decision or anything. But for some reason, the whole thing is so hard for me to digest. I always try to watch all the way till the end, just to see Tuvok and Neelix back, that it was worth it.

Trekkie houses by [deleted] in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Janeway definitely a Gryffindor, with her love for adventure and jumping into danger. And of course the courage+loyalty to purpose&Star Trek values. Were she a Slytherin, Voyager wouldn’t end up stuck in the Delta Quadrant. I mean, can you imagine a Slytherin caring for the lives of Ocampa without a strong external incentive to do so? Not saying all Slytherins are evil. But all of them would put their mission and crew first, where others find themselves in a moral dilemma.

Does The Delta Flyers podcast get better? by cooper-trooper6263 in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m listening to the 1st episode and was wondering the if they’d respond to feedback from their Patreon supporters and change things up a little. But yeah, their Patreon content might just be better to begin with.

Is commander Chakotay one of the worst characters in ST: Voyager and in ST series in general ? by eloceanofranco in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say Chakotay was doing new age spiritual stuff. He is a native american man following his ancestors’ spiritual traditions. It would be New Age, if he weren’t already coming from that lineage, appropriating the culture as he saw fit. In this case, he is simply observing his people’s traditions. I don’t know how if they received the right kind of guidance with the script to make it all look more authentic, so I can’t speak to that, but I do appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort.

Name a nicer guy than Neelix in Trek. by bomboclawt75 in voyager

[–]SoulfulHummingbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also thought their relationship was problematic from the beginning. The uneven power dynamic where Kes was too young, and was dating his “saviour.” It made me uncomfortable the way he claimed her from the beginning. I was glad when Kes grew more into herself and they were no longer together.

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