#personal study

[memphyy]

the calling

#personal study #monkey d. luffy #I drew this lights off so its probably dark af

[the-home]

Great house part I

Great house part II

Great house part III

#Ros Byam Shaw #great house #interior design #interior #bedroom #bathroom #living room #architecture #study #library #personal study #personal library #entryway #coat room #entrance #doorway #kitchen

[nottskyler]

The Church has an obsession with obedience, specifically obedience to the prophet. I think this comes from a misunderstanding of both the first law being obedience and the purpose of having a prophet.

The first law being obedience does not mean giving up your agency to only do what someone else tells you to do, but it does mean following rules that are important until you understand why they exist. Like a child learning to stop and look both ways before crossing a street or to not hit their sibling or to eat fruits and vegetables so they aren’t constipated. Those rules should be followed because they are important to living a good life and getting along in society, and as a child you don’t yet understand why. You have to obey until you are old enough to understand and then adapt them to their life (like looking as you approach the street instead of stopping or knowing to not cross if you can’t see around a blind corner) but a parent should never force a child to eat legumes if their child breaks out in hives every time they eat them.

Obedience is an act of faith. If there were no commandments, there would be no way to have faith. It’s the act of saying hey I want to trust you, what do I need to do to see if what you say is trustworthy. It’s the first law because without it you can’t experience the transformative power of faith and repentance (the act of becoming a better person). It’s virtue lies solely in developing faith.

This is why “blind obedience” is bad. Blind obedience is giving up your agency to allow someone else to dictate what is right instead of figuring it out for yourself. You are allowed to experiment upon “divine” counsel from prophets and determine that it is not right based on the fruits you experience. And guess what, some people will be allergic to vegetables while other people feel so much better after starting to eat vegetables. And that’s the point. We are supposed to learn for ourselves what is good and evil. If there was only one right answer, humanity would’ve figured it out by now and we wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn for ourselves.

Which brings us to prophets. So many people what to surrender their agency and just blindly follow prophets (I used to be one of them). Sure, if you deign to simply be a sheep following the prophet, yeah you will likely be in the clear as the prophet will be accountable for your actions, but you will be unfit for exaltation. Heavenly Father isn’t running this world based on something someone else is telling Him to do.

So what is the purpose of the prophet? To be a warning on the watchtower. The prophet warns us of dangers ahead and tells us to repent and be prepared. The only time prophets get specific laws for everyone is when they are also leading people in a secular manner (Moses).

Let’s take the example of the family being under attack. And you betcha it is. Families are being broken up by poverty, meaning the state treats being unable to take care of your children due to lack of money the same as physically abusing them. Florida is threatening to break up families if any family member is trans. Anti-abortion laws are encouraging people to be sterilized rather than risk an unwanted pregnancy, meaning families that might’ve been formed won’t be. Long work hours and low pay are reducing the size of families and putting undo stress on families. Expensive healthcare also reduces the amount of kids people have and quality of life and time spent with families, including feeling like it is better to die painfully than riddle your family with medical debt.

The warning that families were under attack was correct. The idea that it was LGBT people trying to live authentically and form families of their own was not correct. It is the rejection of a queer child that breaks up a family, mixed orientation marriages, disagreements on the right way to help a trans child, the fascist response to queer happiness and families, and the general lack of pay increase and exploitation of good people who want to have families but can’t because a billionaire wants a higher score than last year.

Just like I won’t receive revelation for the Church and it’s administration, the prophet is not to make up commandments when Gd has simply given a warning, to create so many rules and policies that it prevents people from experiencing the love of Christ, or to put himself as a Gd on earth without need for repentance, especially for speaking good ideas that aren’t actually meant for everyone.

Sharing my testimony about how Christ has healed me and promising the same to others in my situation is not “receiving revelation for the Church”. It’s finding a legume alternative to fiber and sharing with those who also share that allergy. It’s saying Gd does not want people to suffer an allergic reaction and possibly die. It’s shining my light so others can come to Christ and reduce the suffering in the world.

#personal study #queerstake #faith #obedience #prophets

[venusandmarsrx]

Card of the Day

Today you have a lucky hand with which you can succeed at developing an unusual mixture or a remarkable creation. This could be bringing people together, discovering a clever solution to a problem, or creating an ingenious recipe. Today is practically made for doing things like entering into deep relationships, softening hardened fronts, or reducing tension. from Keywords for the Crowley Tarot, 1997 by Hajo Banzhaf & Brigette Theler

#cotd #personal study #keywords for the crowley tarot #hajo banzhaf #brigette theler #aleister crowley #lady frieda harris #thoth

[myeternalrage]

lil' kim and mary j blige at the marc jacobs fashion show in 2005.

#blues #whites #silver #personal study

[historicallytired]

@stu-dna​ January Study Challenge 

Oh wow, here we go, first real post of my studyblr! I should probably make an intro post at some point but that’ll wait for later. 

Day 1: What did you achieve last year? What are you setting out to achieve this month? This year? 

So, last year was really transitional for me in that I made a lot of huge decisions but can’t put them into action until this year. So last year I managed to go to Costa Rica and begin my meditation journey and also start getting a read on how I’m going to become “that” girl in my life, you know? I also learned that I’m okay with letting go of control but I’m to addicted to distractions and bad habits that ultimately bring me down. Overall, I got a great starting point for who I am and what I want out of life last year. 

This month, I tried to set goals that would improve me overall instead of just in one area or the other. 

Physical goals: I want to comfortably touch my toes without any pain or bending my knees or rounding out my back. 

Educational: once the term starts I’m going to officially become a research assistant. 

Mental: I’m going to meditate at least 5 times a week. 

Financial: I’m paying off one of my student loans and learning more about the stock market. 

Personal: I’m applying for 5 different jobs, all in Europe! 

Over the course of the year, the biggest goal I have is moving to Europe! I want to start a new life in a new continent and completely change my surroundings. My dream grad school is in Scotland, so I’m taking steps to move there! I have a couple goals in terms of weight-loss for the year, but I’m not sure if sharing them would be a good idea, since everybody is in a different body and I don’t want to accidentally share anything toxic. 

Day 2: How are you balancing the holidays and your studies?

Since I’m not taking a j-term class this year I’m really taking the time to relax and organize my life. I love to read so I’m trying to finish off the Harry Potter series in one month (I’m already on book 2!) I’ll also do things like duolingo or khan academy (mainly their finance courses) or even touch typing classes online; it keeps my brain sharp mand my mind ready for class without actually burning myself out. I will say: my term starts on the 23rd so once that happens I’m going to be posting a lot more about classes and uni life.  

#historicallytired #january study challenge #studyblr #studyspo #cat #study cat #new year #study #study challenge #personal study #independent study #research #study project #project #light academica #academia #aesthetic academia #history student #student #study time #new year new me #that girl #progress #goals #new studyblr

[hankekii]

Another study for this week <3

#digital art #artph #artists of sea #artists on tumblr #art #illustration #personal art #study club #colorful #glass art #artwork #drawing #my art #personal study #featured

[nonome-art]

My cat More under our maple tree <3

after two months of nothing I finally felt like painting again and it’s been so relaxing  I really missed it!!

#personal study #original art #cat #maple leaves #digital art #foliage #csp

[jakeperalta]

I'm curious. what job would you do if money was no object (you just automatically had an income you could live comfortably on)? including work like volunteering, studying etc. please share in the tags :)

#under this premise part time work is valid too! #personally i think i'd probably study. maybe do another masters maybe part time across two years this time #if i were to do a job job i think i'd try out working in a library (ideally an academic library). which would technically be more studying #since i'd need to get a library qualification first #i'm just very curious what people would choose if it was purely a choice of what appeals to you over the practicality/necessity #talking

[anchoredwithhisword]

#anchoredwithhisword #thegodculture #biblical scripture #educate yourselves #personal study #yahuah #yahusha #faith

[yamtheartist]

Hand study from earlier this year

#digital art #digital illustration #artists on tumblr #digital painting #drawing #sketch #study #hands #hand study #personal art #personal study

[the-home]

#Old coach road #stain glass #stained glass #old church #old church building #repurposed church #interior design #interior #kitchen #study #books and libraries #library #personal study #personal library

[nottskyler]

From last week’s come follow me, I have been trying to figure out what Christ was meaning when He said “let the dead bury the dead” because I find it callous and rude to someone who just lost their loved one which is the opposite of how I view Christ.

Then it hit me:

There was a man battered and bruised on the side of the road. A man noticing and wanting to help tells the man “I’ll be back once I bury my father.” The next man who notices and wants to help says, “Let me tell my family where I’ll be and then I’ll be back.” The Samaritan immediately put everything on hold and helped the man.

It makes much more sense that way. Christ understands that a lot of people are in various crises and knows that they need immediate help and not to wait. I saw another post about Martha doing important things and felt this fell in line here too.

A child is having a meltdown. Martha says he just needs food and blows it off to make food and clean up. Mary stops and listens and cares for the child. And this one matters a lot to me because one of my “core memories” as a child was trying to tell my mom something very important (whatever it was long forgotten), but she was in the middle of making dinner and yelled at me. I still struggle as a thirty-one year old to feel that anything I say matters to other people because of this (though I doubt it was a one time occurrence, it was just the moment that my child brain learned that lesson).

Christ needs people who abandon their social obligations to handle the weightier matters of loving and caring for those around us. Eve who breaks the social contract with the authority figure to become more than she was (so we all could come into being). Joseph ignoring the tradition of stoning your (seemingly) cheating fiancée. The Samaritan knowing that wherever he was going wasn’t more important than taking care of someone dying on the side of the road.

Many are called but few are chosen because too many of us prefer to fulfill cultural obligations or tasks that you can check off on a list and know you are doing right. I know I’m that type of person and that I have a lot to learn about this as a father especially after my parents’ less than stellar example. But the real calling is to drop everything to take care of the weightier matters of loving your neighbor.

#queerstake #tumblrstake #come follow me #personal study

[venusandmarsrx]

Card of the Day

As CARD FOR THE DAY: Your emotional openness makes you especially receptive to the needs of your surrounding world today. However, at the same time you are also correspondingly vulnerable to possible harshness. But you should still trustingly approach others since your good intuition will protect you from difficulties. Pay special attention to your dreams! It may also be possible that a sympathetic woman enters your life today and brings you closer to the mysterious or enigmatic aspects of life. from Keywords for the Crowley Tarot, 1997 by Hajo Banzhaf & Brigette Theler

#thoth #cotd #personal study #tarot #brigette theler #hajo banzhaf #keywords for the crowley tarot #lady frieda harris #aliester crowley #card of the day

[carameow-macchiato]

finished the whole article today!

#jw #jw philippines #watchtower #personal study #regular pioneer

[theambitiouswoman]

40 Tips For Becoming More Disciplined 📌💡🚀📝

Know what you want to achieve soon and in the future. This helps you know where to go and stay motivated.

Do the most important things first to save time and energy.

Have a daily plan that includes work, rest, exercise, and learning.

Make big tasks smaller so they're not scary, and you can see progress.

Use methods like the Pomodoro Technique (working for a while, then resting) or blocking time to get more done.

Notice when you're avoiding work and make yourself start.

Control yourself from getting distracted or doing things just for fun.

Say no politely when you can't do more things without getting stressed.

Stay healthy by eating well, exercising, and sleeping enough.

Keep learning by reading, taking classes, or trying new things.

Check how you're doing with your goals and change plans if needed.

Tell a friend or mentor your goals so they can help you stay on track.

Keep your spaces tidy to help you focus better.

Learning discipline takes time, and it's okay if things don't go perfectly.

Think good thoughts about yourself instead of bad ones.

Imagine doing well to get motivated.

Mistakes are chances to learn, not reasons to give up.

Be happy about even small successes to stay positive.

Listen to advice from others to get better.

Be ready to change your plans but keep your main goals.

Try mindfulness to concentrate, be calm, and know yourself better.

Write about your progress and plans in a journal.

Turn off things like social media when you work or study.

Think about things you're thankful for to stay happy.

Do quick tasks right away instead of waiting.

Spend time with people who help you and make you want to be better.

Let others do tasks that you don't need to do, so you can focus.

Get better at handling problems without giving up.

Picture doing well to stay motivated.

Drink water to think clearly and stay healthy.

Have a special place to work or study to help you focus.

Wait for bigger rewards instead of quick ones.

Keep things simple, both around you and in your mind, so you can concentrate.

Listen to advice without feeling bad about yourself.

Use apps and tools to manage your tasks and time.

Reading helps you learn and think better.

Decide what's good enough for you and stick to it.

Believe you can get smarter and better with practice.

Do creative things to stay imaginative and interested.

Listen carefully to others to be better at talking and understanding.

#discipline #self help #self improvement #self love #self care #personal improvement #personal development #stay focused #goalsetting #level up journey #glow up tips #girlblogging #dream girl journey #dream girl tips #dream girl #study tips