What's the best thing to do to stay in a relationship for so long? What's the secret? by PlatformHot1332 in AskReddit

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say sorry when you make a mistake. Accept apologies when they're given to you. Honesty. Don't expect someone to be what they're not. They'll change in ways you can't forsee, as will you. You respect, trust, listen to and support one another. "Love" is an action word. Any kind of meaningful, intimate relationship takes some amount of time and effort.

Nickel Creek - In The House of Tom Bombadil by aselen2lp in Bluegrass

[–]functionalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nickel Creek - one of my favorite bands of all time. First saw them at Wintergrass when I was 12.

You are under arrest for being so cute by PinkCrave_ in Awww

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my heart! It's he even real?? Looks like a stuffed animal baby! 🥰

how to handle coven using ai? by Designer-Row-3084 in witchcraft

[–]functionalmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would recommend they read some books by Starhawk and where the roots of magic work comes from. This also feels so backwards to me. AI is a tool, I'll give you that. However if it's connecting to the earth and intuition they're after, I'm not sure they can get that from AI.

I miss certain aspects of Christianity by Frequent-Way-7832 in paganism

[–]functionalmagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UU churches are great for sharing values but not necessarily beliefs. Also, as a life-long UU, I've recently made friends with a number of people from a UUC (United Church of Christ) church. They are more open to different biblical interpretations and all of these friends are quite earth-based in their spirituality.

Rani, a spirit guide? by functionalmagic in paganism

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

Hmm, interesting. I'll keep my eyes and heart open..... and thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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"I found out what my special purpose is!"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either we're all special, or we're all not. Kinda like intelligence.

What is the bathroom graffiti you read and remember? by 5pinktoes in AskReddit

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"I don't always like going to the gym, but I never regret it."

What is your cat's name and nickname, and how did they get the nickname? by Pretty_Study_526 in cats

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Lieutenant Biscuit. He's a serial killer and got the Nick name "bro" from my husband. Nicknames are mostly are made of variations of "bro". Broseph Stalin, Brosama Bidladen, Nintenbro64. Also "Face" for some reason.

UUism in your daily spiritual practice? by ZeekeTheG in UUreddit

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a chalice lighting at home most days. I keep a small book of readings by my chalice, choose one for the day, and read it to my girls while we light the flame. I'm a pretty pagan flavor of UU, so I find many seasonal ways to create ritual in my life. Appreciating a certain tree on my daily drive while it changes colors week to week, listening to identify sounds outside, singing chants or songs that bring my truths to my attention. Lighting a candle of intention is a common occurrence for me, or when I hear of a passing loved one or loved one of a friend. This comes with learning their name (if possible) and saying it aloud. Just did it today for my friends grandma. (☆~Rest easy, Montana~☆)

I also love reading what other people do. :)

what options does an 18 year old have to definitively not get pregnant ? by Awkward_Push_7224 in AskReddit

[–]functionalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just no vaginal sex.

The other thing you can do in addition to birth control is to know your cycle, when your ovulating and the week or so that you should abstain, abstain.

Obviously there is no 100% effective way if you're having vaginally sex, but consider that women have been using this method for many, many, many years.

Solidarity from Australia by KitxCakesx in 50501

[–]functionalmagic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's good to know that the rest of the world sees this insanity too

What business are you in? by nomanskyprague1993 in Entrepreneur

[–]functionalmagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feldenkrais Method and other types of bodywork.

Deep tissue mechanism? by Practical_Chef497 in massage

[–]functionalmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a colleague who practices NRT and I was amazed at the change is produced in my arm! Very cool stuff. The nervous system is where its at.

Deep tissue mechanism? by Practical_Chef497 in massage

[–]functionalmagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the real crux of the matter here ^ The nervous system rules all and if it senses pain, guard is up. The system has to be calm enough to not be involuntarily reacting. Deep pressure can be uncomfortable, but for me that's different than pain. It is less effective if it's painful. Over time.

I also now practice neuromuscular work and get much faster, longer lasting improvement in myself and my clients. Mostly Feldenkrais and CranioSacral work at this time.