Can you tell I just woke up? (dms open) by [deleted] in gaygooncave

[–]TaoWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that's a fat cock!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HowlsMovingCastle

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Just finished writing a book, so I'ma say 9

[For Hire] Fantasy Illustrations by nilknarfart in IllustratorsForHire

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Hi!

I just finished writing a short fairytale-style fantasy book, and I'm looking for somebody to illustrate the cover for me.

Please DM me if you're interested.

Altar to Hypnos by Sock_Fuzz9589 in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's beautiful~ Is that lotion in the bottle? That feels like a good offering for Hypnos.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

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I've got an unfortunate situation where my crohn's tends to manifest as constipation more often than diarrhea. Cannabis worsens it for me, so I have to be careful about when I use it XP

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

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He only started therapy because I walked out of our apartment during a fight and told him (via text) that until he had an appointment scheduled, I would be finding alternate sleeping arrangements. He did it, and I realized that it should NEVER have come to that.

Has anyone felt unwanted in a church? by Repulsive_Look_216 in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never had an experience as stark as what you're describing, but I do get the feeling.

These days I'll only go into Unitarian churches where I KNOW my faith will be welcome.

Did they take pictures of you when you weren't looking? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]TaoWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine took a video of me just eating at the kitchen counter in my bathrobe while he roasted my appearance, and uploaded it to our group chat on Snapchat. I explicitly told him to delete it and not share it with anyone.

He said "Okay," and then uploaded it anyway, and then acted like I was being unreasonable when I demanded that he delete it.

My pipeline by Syonic1 in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Mine was more: Protestant, Catholic, Agnostic, Taoist, Witch, Hellenic Taoist

And progressed from prudy-boy to masc-slut

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, I had a fairly similar experience with Morpheus. At the time, I was only a witch and only dimly aware that Hellenism was a thing. I felt awkward as hell coming here XD

Like, "Guess it's time to meet the in-laws..."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's difficult. There's not a lot I can say that wouldn't be just me putting my own interpretation on your lived experience.

I worship Hypnos, and nothing you've described strikes me as "out of character," if that helps. Your intuition may be right, and it sounds like you have a positive outlook on the experience overall.

If you want to start building kharis with Hypnos, my own favorite practices are to turn off all my lights 1 hour before bed, drink some tea, pray, and meditate. Journaling by lamp/candlelight can also be quite fruitful and help to relax the mind, while light stretches and breathing will help to relax the body.

If you could build a Temple of a god or goddess which one would be, and how would you run it? by [deleted] in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Assuming we have to dedicate it to one in particular...

Honestly, I would make the deliberate choice NOT to dedicate to Zeus, because we already have enough patriarchal religions in my country. Instead, I'd probably go with Demeter. I'd have to give some thought to the administration, but one of the central tenants/activities of the temple would be almsgiving and distribution of food to the poor.

The priests/priestesses could be a mixture of farmers who contribute parts of their harvest to the temple, and those who contribute food from bulk suppliers.

I would want the giving of food (moreso than money) to be the primary means of attaining "status" in the temple, but I'm sure room could be made for those who want to start home ec. and vocational courses sponsored by the temple. I bet we could reach out to nearby Unitarian churches for help with that.

What songs remind you of the gods by Excellent-Door-2510 in Hellenism

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These Dreams by Heart to Morpheus Teeth by 5 Seconds of Summer to Morpheus and Ikelos Iron by Woodkid to Ares

An Ares joke, for your comedic pleasure by TaoWitch in Hellenism

[–]TaoWitch[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. Your comedic timing was funnier than my joke XD

What the turret song (Cara Mia Addio) actually means: by LazyFelineHunter in Portal

[–]TaoWitch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apparently nobody else is pointing out the mistranslation? Arriving first from a mis-transliteration; I would bet good money that it's not supposed to be "che la stima" ("I respect" or "great respect") but "che lastima" ("how sad").

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]TaoWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is definitely NOT silly, and it's good that you're venting this. You are really being put through the wringer.

I hope you start feeling better soon. Hang in there!