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"For the sake of the rose, we also must water the thorns"
- African Proverb
header’s malena ratner
credits for @ruiggero
“An Accolade To My Existence And To The Rest Of Humanity.”
Blog by: Gevex Gendric T. Dispo
Inspired from my previous blog:
“A Tribute to this child who (Died) has Cancer.”
With the Acknowledgment of Philosophical and Biology Lectures From:
Dr. Joseph Jovellanos Ph.D
Prof. Michael Zacarias
Dr. Richard Dawkins (Biologists)
Photo Credits go to their respective sources as the user deemed the necessity of the images as Supplementary Visual Aids Only. For Other Viewers who might find a hard time reciprocating/comprehending the story.
Is it just the mere existence of life, that bothers me? or the pursuit of having to find the meaning out of it? Such questions were evident as I frequently ask more and more questions out of it.
All I knew so far is that I’m more Ignorant than I ever was. And if in my state, I am. Then how much more for the others out there who are lacking in knowledge to even realize the basics of what I’m having trouble with. Will they be contented on just living a “normal” life the way it is?
Such reason of being contented on life life the way it is, resonates deeper ignorance which implicates a tremendous insult to the mind. But knowing my place, it is not my job to laugh at, and dismiss at something as meaningless, to something which seeks meaning. No! for I have nothing to hide but to show the nakedness of my mind to the very ideals of my existence. But the persistence of having to move onwards on a common goal instead of living a life centered on oneself, centered on the ambition of one’s self. Is greater than actually playing the gutter game of who’s life had turned out to be better.
There is a saying: “I SEE HUMANS BUT NO HUMANITY.”
I do not entirely agree with that. But on a collective purpose, it varies from time to time. Again, I do not want to play this gutter game of lashing out rhetorics, but at the very least positive thing, as a continuity of my casuistry, I will make a blog out of acknowledgement. A chef d’evour of my persistent passion of making a difference, bridging the gaps and bring us all a little bit closer together.
We (mankind) the privileged few, who won the lottery of birth against all odds, how dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state from which the vast majority have never stirred.
We Are Going To Die, and that makes us the lucky ones.
Most people aren’t going to die because they’ll never going to be born.
The potential people who could’ve been here in my place, but who will in fact never see the light of day, outnumber the sand grains of Sahara.
Certainly, those unborn ghosts include greater poets than Keats,
Scientists greater than Newton.
We know this because the set of possible people allowed by our DNA, so massively outnumbers the set of actual people.
In the teeth of these stupefying odds, it is You and I, in our ordinariness, that are here.
We live in a planet that is all but perfect for our kind of life. Not too warm and not too cold, basking in kindly sunshine, softly watered; a gently spinning, green and gold festival of a planet.
Yes and Alas, there are deserts and slums, there is starvation and racking misery to be found. But take a look at the competition.
Compared with most planets this is paradise, and parts of Earth are still paradise by any standards.
What are the odds that a planet picked at random will have these complaisant properties? Even the most optimistic calculation will put it at less than one in a million.
Imagine a spaceship full of sleeping explorers, deep - frozen would be colonists of some distant world. Perhaps the ship is on a forlorn mission to save the species before an unstoppable comet like the one that killed the dinosaurs, hits the home planet.
The voyagers go into the deep freeze soberly reckoning the odds against their spaceship ever chancing upon a planet friendly to life.
If one in a million planet is suitable at best, and it takes centuries to travel from each star to the next, the spaceship is pathetically unlikely to find a tolerable, let alone safe haven, for its sleeping cargo.
But imagine that the ship’s robot pilot turns out to be unthinkably lucky. After millions of years, the ship’s robot pilot does find a planet capable of sustaining life. A planet of equable temperature, bathed in warm star shine, refreshed by oxygen and water.
The passengers, RIP VAN WINKLES, wake up stumbling into the light. After a million years of sleep, here is a whole new fertile globe. A lush planet of warm pastures, sparkling streams and waterfalls, a world bountiful with creatures, darting through alien green felicity.
Our travellers walk entranced, stupefied, unable to believe their unaccostomed senses or their luck. The story asks for too much luck; it would never happen.
And yet, isn't it what has happened to each one of us? WE HAVE WOKEN after hundred of millions asleep, defying astronomical odds. Admittedly, we didn't arrived by spaceships, we arrived by being born. And we didn't burst conscious into the world but accumulated awareness gradually through babyhood.
The fact that we gradually apprehend our world, rather than suddenly discovering it, should not substract from its wonder. It is no accident that our kind of life finds itself on a planet whose temperature, rainfall, and everything else are exactly right.
If the planet were suitable for another kind of life, it is that other kind of life that would have evolved here. But we as individuals, are still hugely blessed, privileged, and not just privileged to enjoy out planet. More, we're granted the opportunity to understand why our eyes are open, and why they see what they do.
In the short time, before they close,
Forever.
Another sleepless night with you
Made drawing inspired by Mesmerizer but with my and bros ocs because I like them more and thought it would suit them in some way
Other versions of drawing
It's kinda weird putting these two in drawing inspired by that song, but I change context a bit so this is about Nightmare torturing this poor furry by giving him nightmares when he fall asleep, one if my favorite thing I drew in this is background, it's not complex, but it does have deeper meaning
King Nightmare
Nue crusty dusty furry (doesn't belongs to me)
His Love Deception
In the hollow echo of his empty words,
I stand, betrayed, by the lies I've heard.
A man who professed love with a deceitful heart,
Left my soul shattered, torn apart.
His promises, like dust, scattered away,
Leaving me to grapple with dismay.
For in his facade of care, I found despair,
A cruel mockery, too much to bear.
He spoke of devotion, of endless grace,
But his actions spoke of another place.
For in his neglect, a bitter truth unfurled,
No warmth, no solace in this cold world.
I longed to feel his touch, sincere.
To know my worth, to hold me near.
But his affection was a temporary show,
A shallow stream that failed to flow.
Unseen, unheard, I faded away,
Lost in the shadows of his shallow display.
For though he claimed to care, you see,
His love was but a fantasy.
So now I walk this lonely path,
Haunted by the echoes of his shallow wrath.
For in his grasp, I never found,
The love and care that I had drowned.
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My family thinks I’m absolutely nuts. They’re constantly whispering to younger cousins “don’t copy her” and “she’ll always be the wild one, never thinking”. I was desperate to fit in but I never really did. And now I’m out here wondering why the hell I ever wanted to in the first place.
Blood is thicker than water, but water has the power to dilute the strength of blood.
True, I can be reckless and impulsive. If I want something, I have to have it. I am selfish and persistent in my pursuit. Whether or not it’s good for me is another story. I’m stubborn and sensitive, sometimes blindly optimistic.
But frankly, if we spend time waiting for the perfect moment….it’ll never come. No matter how much we plan and prepare, there are always uncertainties.
I believe we have to create opportunities for ourselves. I don’t want to wait around and wonder, I want to know. If I fail (is anything really a failure or just a redirection?), then I have more information than I started with. Something was still gained.
Some caution is a good thing. However, awareness + acceptance always > caution.
It’s not about succeeding - it’s about trying. It’s about having faith, trusting that things are always working out in your favor. Reflection and introspection, then continuing to move forward. Everything is a lesson, to teach us more about ourselves.
At the end of my life, I want to be able to say I lived a full one. That I didn’t hold back out of fear. That I didn’t succumb to being a victim of circumstance, I didn’t stay complacent within the status quo. I don’t want there to be any “what-ifs”. I want to be able to say that it all had to happen this way. That I understand the meaning of my story.
That I loved fiercely and passionately. That I didn’t allow the injustices of the world to harden me. That I used my pain for good, turned it into hope. That I continued to strive for better, that I never gave up.
That I didn’t do it perfectly, but I did it with compassion, self-respect, and grace. That I confidently pursued my dreams and I humbly acknowledged my mistakes. That my experiences shaped me, they didn’t just happen to me.
At the end, I want to say that I know who I am and what I stand for. That in my life, I made the most of it to become the truest version of myself.
flower meanings
Just some flower meanings I wanted to get out there. It seemed pretty cool to me and was a lot of work, so I hope y’all enjoy it! Now updated with pictures of each one!
Disclaimer: None of these photos are mine, and this post is obscenely long. Like, super long. Beware. But also enjoy ;)
Alstroemeria - Wealth, prosperity, fortune, friendship
Pink/red alstroemeria - warmth and affection towards a friend
Orange alstroemeria - keeps you working towards your goals
Yellow/white/blue alstroemeria - express your concern to a loved one who isn’t feeling well
Amaryllis - Splendid beauty, worth beyond beauty
Anemone - Fading hope, forsaken, anticipation
Pink/Red Anemone - forsaken or dying love
White Anemone - death and bad luck in Eastern cultures where white is the color used at funerals
Purple/blue Anemone - anticipation and protection from evil meanings
Anthurium - Hospitality, happiness, abundance
Red Anthurium - Love and Passion
White Anthurium - Innocence and Purity
Pink Anthurium - Compassion, Femininity, Motherly Love
Aster - Patience, a love of variety, elegance, daintiness
Bird of Paradise - Joyfulness, magnificence, wonderful anticipation
Bouvardia Double - Enthusiasm, zest for life
Calla Lily - Magnificence, beauty, purity, innocence
Carnation - Pride, beauty
Red Carnation - Love, pride, admiration
Pink Carnation - Love of a woman or a mother
Purple Carnation - Capriciousness
Yellow Carnation - Disdain, rejection, disappointment
White Carnation - Innocence, pure love
Striped Carnation - Refusal
Chrysanthemum - Fidelity, optimism, joy, long life
Red Chrysanthemum - Love
White Chrysanthemum - Truth, loyal love
Yellow Chrysanthemum - Slighted love
Daffodil - regard, chivalry, rebirth, new beginnings, eternal life, unrequited love
Daffodil (Single) - Foretells a misfortune
Daffodil (Bunch) - Joy, happiness
Daisy - Innocence, purity, loyal love, “I will never tell.”
Gerbera Daisy- Cheerfulness
Delphinium - Big hearted, fun, lightness, levity, ardent attachment
Freesia - Innocence, thoughtfulness
Gardenia - Purity, sweetness, secret love, joy, conveys loneliness from the giver
Gerbera - Cheerfulness
Gladiolus - Strength of character, remembrance
Lavender Heather - Admiration, solitude, beauty
White Heather - Protection, wishes will come true
Hyacinth - Playfulness, sporty attitude, extreme rashness, constancy
Blue Hyacinth - Constancy
Purple Hyacinth - Sorrow
Red/Pink Hyacinth - Play
White Hyacinth - Loveliness
Yellow Hyacinth - Jealousy
Hydrangea - Heartfelt emotions, gratitude for being understood, frigidity, heartlessness
Iris - Eloquence
Purple Iris - Wisdom, compliments
Blue Iris - Faith, hope
Yellow Iris - Passion
White Iris - Purity
Larkspur - Levity, lightness, fickleness, haughtiness
Lilac - Youthful innocence, confidence
White Lilac - Humility, Innocence
Field Lilac - Charity
Purple Lilac - First love
Lily - Purity, refined beauty
White Lily - Modesty, virginity
Orange Lily - Passion
Yellow Lily - Gaiety
Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, purity of heart
Easter Lily - Virgin Mary
Orchid - Exotic beauty, refinement, thoughtfulness, mature charm, proud and glorious femininity
Peony - Bashfulness, compassion, indignation, shame, happy life, happy marriage, good health, prosperity
King Protea - Change, transformation, daring, resourcefulness, diversity, courage
Queen Anne - Haven, sanctuary, complexity, delicateness
Ranunculus - Radiant charm, attractiveness
Snapdragon - Graciousness, strenght, deception, presumption
Statice - Remembrance, sympathy, success
Stock - Lasting beauty, happy life, bonds of affection, promptness
Sunflower - Pure thoughts, adoration, dedication, dedicated love, haughtiness
Sweet Pea - Delicate pleasure, bliss, departure after having a good time
Tulip - Declaration of love, fame, perfect love
Rose - Love
Red Rose - Love, longing, desire, respect, admiration, devotion
Deep Red Rose - Regret, sorrow
White Rose - Purity, chastity, innocence, new beginnings, sympathy, humility, spirituality
Yellow Rose - Exuberance, joy, warmth, welcome, friendship, caring, purely platonic emotions
Pink Rose - Gentleness, admiration, joy, gratitude, appreciation, elegance, grace
Orange Rose - Passion, energy, desire, pride, fervor, fascination
Lavender Rose - Enchantment, love at first sight, majesty, splendor, fascination, adoration
Blue Rose - Elusive, unattainable, mysterious, desire, I can’t have you but I can’t stop thinking about you
Green Rose - Harmony, opulence, fertility, best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for recovery of good health
Black Rose - Death, farewell, elusive
Mixed Roses - Mixed feelings, I don’t know my feelings yet but I care about you enough to send roses
Moss Rosebud - Confession of love
Thorn-less Rose - Love at first sight, early attachment
Leaf Rose - You may hope
Hibiscus Rose - Delicate beauty
Burgundy Rose - Unconscious beauty
Christmas Rose - Relieve my anxiety
Dog Rose - Pleasure and pain
Damask Rose - Freshness, Persian ambassador of Love
Garden Rose - I am from Mars
Tea Rose - I will remember always
Rose of Sharon - Consumed by love
Carmine Rose - Deceitful desire
Cardinal Red Rose - Sublime desire
Amaranth Red Rose - Long standing desire
Wild Rose - Simplicity
Musk Rose - Capricious beauty
Rosa Mundi - Variety
Single Red Rose - “I love you”
A Single White Rose - “My feelings are pure”
A Single Yellow Rose - “You bring joy to my life” “Let’s be friends”
A Single Pink Rose - “I like you“
A Single Orange Rose - “I am proud of you”
A Single Peach Rose - “Thank you” “I sympathise with you”
A Single Lavender Rose - “I am enchanted by you”
A Single Blue Rose - “You seem like an unattainable dream”
A Crown Of Roses - Reward of virtue
A Bouquet Of Roses - Gratitude
A Rose In A Tuft Of Grass - There is everything to be gained by good company
One Red Rose - “I love you” “You are the one for me”
Two Red Roses - “Let us be together”
Three Red Roses - “You and me and our love for company”
Five Red Roses - “I am halfway in love with you”
Twelve Red Roses - “Be mine”
Twenty Five Red Roses - “Congratulations”
Fifty Red Roses - “My love for you is limitless”
i was recently talking to one of my good friends, and she told me that “i take music too seriously.”
and i looked at her and told her this;
let’s say you are in a relationship, and your significant other is just pure magic to you. whenever you need them, they are always available and always there for you. they are your escape from all the terrible things the world hits you with. you can express yourself and tell them anything. if they were taken out of your life, your life would be empty. your life would have zero meaning. you love them more than you love yourself, and you would sacrifice anything for them to always be apart of your life. if you were in a relationship like that, you would of course, take that relationship seriously.
that’s what music does for me.
music is the “person” i’m in a relationship with.
music is the “person” who is always there for me, has never left me, who i can tell everything to and express myself to, who if you took away from me, i would not be worth anything. my life would slowly crumble and i would die without that one piece of my heart that i loved.
music did that for me. music IS my escape. music IS the reason why i am alive and on this planet.
and that, that is why i take music seriously.
Watch out guys I'm becoming self-aware
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Conventional
Conventional. One word, and so many restraints. One word, that like it’s meaning, changes with every person, every story, every scene. And therein lies the paradox of its meaning, unchanging, static, traditional. Something that confirms to the norms. Whose norms you ask? Yours. Mine. The stranger’s, who asked you the directions to the station. So you see, an ever-changing, dynamic thought, that…
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Some people become stuck with this Cartesian view of reality, of animals and of the philosophy of mind. I choose to see reality as being meaning-laden,or perhaps moreso as being capable of building meaning and relationships at differing levels. Every individual bit of matter or energy has it's own little "life", and when you get large groups of these things together they get even more lively, they become atoms, then proteins, then cells, then organisms. And these things can form relationships of all levels of complexity and that's beautiful. They evolve and feel, maybe the feel pain or hunger or maybe they just exhibit attraction or charge, but when they get "lively " enough they also take comfort in becoming and in existing. I'd even like to believe that all things find aesthetic "love" in that, not just animals.
I think the view that humans and animals or even reality is just some automaton running on cosmic gears clunking along is outdated at best, and harmful at worst. Maybe being a dualist who ascribes clockwork to the cosmos and automaton minds to animals made sense in the past, but I'm not even sure if it did then either... Life is more complicated than that. We have literature and philosophy, we have relationships of all kinds. Maybe in the mere fact of existing in itself everything automatically builds it's own meaning, maybe by becoming and living we are that meaning, and maybe the minds of even the smallest creatures are capable of becoming in their own ways too? Who are we to draw the line at mammal or vertebrae? Why must humans be the only ones capable of making meaning and experiencing some kind of love? I'd like to think that's what everything is doing at some level.
Sure you can scoff at my soft panpsychist cosmology if you want, but to me it is the most valid and elegant solution to not only the problem of mind, but also the problem of nihilism, and so is personally fulfilling to see love as a process of building and creating meaning by existing and making things exist. And I think all creatures and things, from spiders to jellyfish to people are able to create and make meaning.
In short- yeah, I think my weird pet jellyfish can love me back in its own way. And if you disagree I'll chock that up to a lack of creativity, or perhaps meaning, in your own life.
