St. Patrick day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world every year on March  17th. This holiday is usually associated with the color green,  shamrocks, and Irish culture. However, what most people don't know is  that St. Patrick's Day has deep pagan roots that date back to  pre-Christian Ireland. In this blog post, we'll explore the pagan  origins of St. Patrick's Day and how they influenced the holiday we  celebrate today.

Origins of the Pagan Festival

Before  Christianity arrived in Ireland, the ancient Celts celebrated the  spring equinox, which falls on March 21st, with a festival known as  Ostara. This festival was a celebration of the end of winter and the  start of the spring season. The Celts believed that during the spring  equinox, the veil between the physical world and the spiritual world was  at its thinnest, and they would perform rituals to honor their gods and  goddesses.

One of the most important deities in the Celtic  pantheon was Eostre, the goddess of spring and fertility. Her name is  believed to have given rise to the modern English word "Easter." The  Celts would offer sacrifices and perform other rituals to honor Eostre  and ensure a successful harvest in the coming months.

The Influence of Christianity

In  the early 5th century, Christianity arrived in Ireland with St.  Patrick, a missionary who became the patron saint of Ireland. St.  Patrick is said to have converted the Irish people to Christianity by  using the shamrock, a three-leafed clover, to explain the Holy Trinity.  He also used traditional Irish symbols, such as the sun and the cross,  to represent Christian concepts.

St. Patrick's Day began as a  Christian feast day to honor St. Patrick and his accomplishments. The  first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in Boston in 1737, and the  holiday became an official Irish holiday in 1903.

Despite its  Christian origins, many of the traditions associated with St. Patrick's  Day have pagan roots. For example, the color green is associated with  St. Patrick's Day because it represents the rebirth of spring. In pagan  times, green was also associated with fertility and the natural world.  The shamrock, which is now a symbol of Ireland, was originally a sacred  plant to the Celts and was believed to have protective powers.

The Importance of Fire

Fire  was also an important part of the Ostara festival, and its importance  continued even after the arrival of Christianity. Bonfires were lit on  hilltops to welcome the spring and ward off evil spirits. In some parts  of Ireland, people still light bonfires on St. Patrick's Day.

Another  tradition associated with St. Patrick's Day is the wearing of green.  The Celts believed that wearing green would protect them from evil  spirits, and the color is still associated with luck and good fortune.  In Ireland, it is customary to wear a small bunch of shamrocks on St.  Patrick's Day, which is a nod to the plant's original significance.

The Role of Music and Dance

Music  and dance have always been important parts of Irish culture, and they  played a role in the Ostara festival as well. The Celts would sing and  dance around the bonfire to celebrate the arrival of spring. Today,  traditional Irish music and dance are still an important part of St.  Patrick's Day celebrations.

The Irish step dance, which is  characterized by quick, precise movements of the feet and legs, is  perhaps the most famous form of Irish dance. It originated in the 18th  century and is now performed around the world.

Conclusion

St.  Patrick's Day is a holiday that is celebrated around the world, but few  people know about its pagan origins. While Christianity eventually  replaced pagan beliefs in Ireland, many of the traditions associated  with St. Patrick's Day still have deep pagan roots. From the color green  to the shamrock and bonfires, these traditions offer a fascinating  glimpse into the ancient beliefs and practices of the Celtic people.  Whether you celebrate St. Patrick's Day for its religious or cultural  significance, it's important to understand the holiday's rich history  and the diverse influences that have shaped it over the centuries.

Being a werewolf

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TOP 10 THINGS ABOUT BEING A

WEREWOLF

1. Super Strength

Werewolves are known to possess the

Boviga some reports vigediwan

Werewolves have the ability to remove

the limbs of their prey with their bare

hands.

2. The Ladies Love You

While there are many terrible downsides to

being a Werewolf the reported boost of

confidence given to the host (due to the

increased power and decreased f**ks given)

is apparently a boon to the sex-life of those

afflicted.

3. Incredible Speed

Werewolves have top speeds of

50 km/hr! Some accounts claim

that the most powerful and

ancient Werewolves move faster

than the human eye can

perceive.

4. Immortality

While it is possible for a Werewolf to be killed,

the condition renders the host virtually immortal

through the employment of healing factors and

an incredible metabolism.

5. Immune to damage

Werewolves are feared for their almost god-like

power of being impervious to physical harm. There is

a caveat however. SILVER will kill them and has the

ability to do more damage than would normally done

by another weapon of the same weight and size.

6. Inhuman Senses

Werewolves boast an excellent sense of smell, like a

shark in the air, and have superior night-vision which

allows them to hunt even better when the moon is full.

7. Immunity To Wild Animals

pheromone signature of the Werewolf. Even when

8. Ultra-High Metabolism

burn at nearly 10 times the normal human rate.

for vondiye to your beer gut and say hello to

9. An Affinity for nature

Many Werewolves report an insatiable

curiosity of the natural world and a "oneness"

with nature.

10. One popular monster 

Many say one of the great perks of being a Werewolf is the fact that EVERYONE what a Werewolf is. People are more accepting of the idea and tend not to discriminate anymore. The same can’t be said for The Living Dead, or Trans-Dimensional travelers at this point in time.

Help our soldier's in need

 Forwarded from a soldier friend of mine 

Since it’s September 11th and Patriot Day, I wanted to pass along an email that a friend of mine who’s a combat veteran sent me.

 

Every September 11th my family does some service and donates money to a worthy cause.

 

Below is the email from my buddy about one of the worthy causes I donate to.

 

Please take a minute to read his words below on this somber day…

 

Afghanistan has collapsed into ruin.

 

And after 20 years of wars in the region, our soldiers and veterans who fought bravely in combat are asking themselves...

 

... "Was it all worth it?"

 

The "battle buddies" lost to enemy fire?

 

Arms and legs lost to improvised explosive devices along the road?

 

The carnage of soldiers and civilians - innocent men, women, and children - left in pieces at the sick will of a cowardly "suicide bomber"?

 

In the words of, Dan Caldwell, a Marine who recently spoke with USA Today, 

 

"Just about every place that I served was overtaken,” he said. “I went through a range of emotions when that happened: I was angry, somewhat depressed. I felt empty. And I think that a lot of Afghanistan veterans are struggling with that, and they're struggling with it in their own unique way.”

 

Dan is right.

 

Veterans deal with the effects of combat post-traumatic stress dis-order (known as "CPTSD") as best they can, but the result is often a life filled with drugs, alcohol, and paralyzing depression.

 

And sadly, for too many veterans, their suffering doesn't have a happy ending.

 

In fact, while we've lost a little over 7,000 soldiers in combat in the last 2 decades of war... 

 

... we've lost about 79,000 to "veteran suicide" in that same time period!

 

Did you catch that?

 

We've lost over 10 TIMES the number of vets to PTSD AFTER combat as we have on the battlefield.

 

I know you agree that this CAN'T go on, right?

 

Our combat veterans need your help more than EVER right now...

 

"Operation Save Our Soldiers" - our registered 501(c)(3) non-profit - is sponsoring our next "Warrior Retreat" this September, where 12 veterans suffering from combat-related PTSD will finally get the support they need to overcome their symptoms...

 

... in as little as just ONE 2-hour session using a unique type of therapy (called "Rapid Resolution Therapy") that really is saving lives.

 

I know that sounds impossible, but I've seen it work soldier after soldier - and I've personally experienced how powerful and "instant" the Rapid Resolution Therapy works on erasing the negative effects of combat-related PTSD and the haunting visions of war.

 

In fact, one struggling veteran who attended a recent Retreat had this to say at the end of his session...

 

"I don't even know how to explain this to my 'battle-buddies' back home. We've tried everything the VA threw at us and nothing really helped that much.  But THIS is like 'voodoo sh*t'!  I can't believe how different I feel!"

 

Yes, we're really making that kind of a difference!

 

And with the help of our Operation Save Our Soldiers donors, soldiers pay NOTHING for the help they receive at the "Warrior Retreats".

 

Nothing!

 

The way we see it, our veterans have already paid the price, and it's our commitment as proud, patriotic Americans to help them reclaim their lives when they come back home from duty. 

 

To save their family... their careers... and often their very lives.

 

ALL of our contributions come from patriots just like YOU, giving small tax-deductible donations. 

 

That means from time to time, we have to ask for your help - and TODAY is one of those days…

 

Can our combat veterans count on you to make just a small $5 tax-deductible donation today to help directly sponsor a soldier for our next "Warrior Retreat"?

 

100% of your donation goes to sponsor a soldier!

 

Every last penny of it!

 

I personally pay for all of our non-profit's admin expenses out of my own pocket to make sure that you know your donation is going directly to help a combat veteran turn their life around and finally end their suffering.

 

With your help, their suffering will end for good at this upcoming Warrior Retreat.

 

Thank you for your gift and your patriotism.

 

May God bless you, our troops, their families, and the United States of America!

 

Jeff Anderson

Combat Veteran; SSG, US Army

Executive Director

Operation Save Our Soldiers, Inc.

A Registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

https://operationsaveoursoldiers.networkforgood.com/projects/108546-supporting-our-troops-with-the-help-of-spy-briefing

Secrets behind fearless style

 Love makeup Spend a little every month on a new look and or freshen up a look, so you keep your look fresh. 

My day is normally like this 

A workout 

A run or a walk  (I like to switch it up)

Then I run my errands (If I have any)

Then clean house 

Then I do my writing (if I have a class I do that0

then my posting 

Cook dinner

then yoga 

finish with bath (or shower)

I  live in yoga pants no need to get all dressed up.

My inspiration: I see something I like I go after it.(with permission of course) 

so I hope this answer some of those questions

All rights reserved by Dom to sub love 

From the submissive at Dom to sub love 

Goal setting

 

1. “Make your goals S.M.A.R.T."
• S = Specific
• M = Measurable
• A = Attainable
• R = Relevant
• T = Time-bound
2. Write down your goals (I like doing this the night before I go to bed)
3. Be positive about your goals. You can do them.
4. Be accountable of your goals; do not let anyone or anything stand in your way.
5. Make a plan but be flexible. A goal without plans is just a wish.” (Strong Viking, 2018).

Victorian values in the new age

 it should still be applied in today's world. it was even applied in the bible eara and in the Muslim world if you look into it more you will see it and it's a woman's duty to be submissive to her family and home. 

Victoian values dominated America social life for much of 19 century 

The men worked and involved in politics. why 

The women took care of the house and the children. maybe some domestic work that didn't take them away from the family. 

I believe that's the way it should be we wouldn't have all these things happening with our children in today's world because the parent would be involved with there children. and meals on the table like it should be. 

Sex became loosening in the private but yet few were brave enough to talk about it. 

in today's world that most everything you see on the internet that unhealthy for children yes I'm an erotic writer but I'm careful I keep it to private groups and age screens so this is a very hard topic, sex is just meanless in today's world sadly. 

women became more educated but shut out from many professions that the men started.

women have no place in a lot of things it takes them away from being a mom and being home with the family like she should be and look at all the rap cases some of it probably could have been stopped 

I'm not judgmental but women need a place and that keeps the world balanced out. 

PLACE TO CREAT

 You must have the room or a certain hour of the day or so where you do not know what is in the morning paper. A place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what your mint to be. At first, you may think nothing happening, but if you have a sacred space and take advantage of it and use it every day something will happen.