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I think it depends on her personality and temperament. I've had sex workers as clients before (I'm a life coach). And there is usually a reason why things ended up that way for them. And it's also not an indication of actual sexual proclivities they have. It's more of a survival strategy.
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My friend Andrew had this idea back when he was 20. He wanted to live homeless to become more enlightened. Then, he was around actual homeless people who were really depressed and shooting up heroine. It was a really low consciousness group to be around because they were dealing with so much trauma and mental illness holding them back from being a more conscious version of themselves. Then, a homeless woman he was talking to, had gotten stabbed under the bridge the night before. And that's what made him realize that he made an error of judgment. It wasn't an easier place to become enlightened. The pop culture image of the enlightened vagabond he had aspired to was false. I fear you may be stepping into this same mistake.
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I have a strong suspicion that he won't make it.
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My guess is that you're just getting tired of this life-purpose because it's not really growing currently. So, I recommend the following... Optimize your YouTube uploads for search (tags, titles, description, and thumbnail). Look up videos on how to grow a YouTube channel. Once you know how, you'll probably be able to get views if your content is high quality and engaging. Also, be sure to brand your videos with a consistent and recognizable aesthetic, color scheme, and logo. These things will go a long way. As far as income goes... Create a 6-12 video digital course and offer it for $150+ You can even offer life-coaching if that's something you feel you have a strength with. Or you can offer your course for more ($600+) and have a weekly 1-2 hour Q&A session over zoom for everyone who paid for the program. Give them access to the weekly Q&A for 3-6 months. Also... You can create a free webinar and/or checklist to offer as a freebie, so that you can get people on your email list (you can set up a free Mailchimp account for this). Then, email them your blog posts or a couple times a month to share some valuable information. But the main thing is to learn how to get traffic to your blog, your YouTube channel, and any other platforms you use. So, if I were in your position, I'd be doing some heavy duty research into SEO strategies and how to grow a following on any given social media platform. ***You can maybe even take down the videos you have, then re-upload them and re-do the thumbnail, retag it, put a description in with a ton of keywords, and retitle it. You want to optimize it for what phrases that people are already searching for. Then, you can post one video per week of the 45... one every Saturday or Sunday so that people get used to a consistent posting schedule. But only do this once you've made all your branding decisions and researched how to grow a YouTube channel!!!
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I think what has to be understood about Trump supporters is that they are victims of his demagoguery. Trump is a charismatic leader in the exact same way that cult leaders are. He preys upon many people who are typically dealing with some feelings of powerlessness and the emotional issues it causes. And he gives people someone to blame for their pain and anger. Thus, he becomes associated with empowerment and release of pent up anger. This is why so many people identify so strongly with him and will bend themselves in pretzel knots to defend him at all costs. He becomes a symbol of validation for their most defensive reactions... and enable them to hide the wounds and vulnerabilities underneath that defensive reaction through projection, transference, and scapegoating of marginalized groups. So, even though what you're seeing is very ugly and destructive, these super devout Trump supporters are truly unconscious. They know not what they do. And the only way to get through to them is to help them address the emotional vulnerability that has made them susceptible to the control tactics of a demagogue in the first place.
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Green with Blue lifestyle choices and demeanor.
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True to an extent. But now way more than ever.
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It's going to come down to some scary "Beto O'Rourke vs Richard Spencer" matchup... or the likes of that. The establishment (Republicans and Democrats) now know that they can scare progressives to the center by dangling a Neofascist in front of anyone even remotely left of center. This enables them to maintain the status quo where the establishment politicians pockets can continue to be lined with bribes from billionaires, major industries, and special interest groups. So, it benefits the establishment to run ever worsening progressions of "Neoliberal vs Neofascist" because very few will vote for a progressive anti-establishment candidate (like a Bernies Sanders type), if it risks helping the Neofascist get elected. This is the dangerous game of voting for the lesser of two evils... which I'm supposing is the only kind of election they'll ever run from here on out. It just works too well to scare people into fortifying the power of politicians and billionaires... including the owners of major companies and industries.
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Let me offer a different perspective. If we define, “being horny” as ‘enjoying sex’, then things change a bit. Men will be far more interested in having lots of sex because it hits the button they want to hit every time. It’s lather, rinse, repeat with orgasms. For women, genuinely enjoyable sex is rare. But I tend to think women actually do enjoy sex a lot more than men do because the eroticism and appreciation is much deeper. Women have sex to have their emotions stimulated more than anything else. So, to make an analogy, from sex to food... Who loves food more? Is it the guy who shoves his face full of a bunch of food any chance he gets, with little discernment as to how he experiences the food as long as his hunger is satisfied? Or is it the food critic who is very passionate about food and selective about what they eat because they know that most food won’t evoke the profundity of experience they’re seeking for? The one who has standards and is difficult to satisfy? I suppose you could argue either way. So, if you define “horniness” as desiring ‘quantity’ of sex, men are far hornier than women. But if you define “horniness” as desiring ‘quality’ of sex, then women are definitely hornier. And quality has a very complex meaning. It’s just that quality come from emotional experience and melting into a sea of erotic emotions, which is not so easy to achieve. And sex without that component is really boring and slightly uncomfortable because our bodies aren’t really designed for ‘lather, rinse, repeat’ orgasms as we are designed to be more selective and our orgasm doesn’t directly produce the child.
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Emerald replied to TripleFly's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Every single way you could slice 'God' are neither true and untrue. You can't take a slice out of an infinite pie and know the actual nature of the pie. The human mind can't fathom of this. There is no ultimate conclusion about God that the finite human mind could fathom. The human mind can only slice. God is infinite. God is finite. God is only you. God is everyone. God is no one. God is nothing. All of these are neither true nor untrue. But from the human perspective, the way to be at peace is to surrender. The pie is what it is. There is nothing to fix about it or understand about it. Just be a piece of pie for a while. -
Emerald replied to TripleFly's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Not even then. God is bound to the relentlessness of the infinite. And that means, there is still an eternity of eternities of the finite. Eternity is the joy and burden of God. -
Emerald replied to TripleFly's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Without the finite, the infinite wouldn't be infinite. I'm sure you know this. You will never escape the finite... EVER. There is nothing to fix or overcome about the finite. You will have an eternity of eternities of the finite. And you will have an eternity of eternities of the infinite. My advice is to have mercy on Leo and try to be at peace with that for this lifetime. That's possible. There is no need to suffer this much. And Leo is neither real nor illusion. All dichotomies are false dichotomies. And in this intonation of the finite intonation of the infinite... the more you resist the finite, the more you also resist the infinite. To resist the finite is one and the same with resisting the infinite. Enlightenment is meaningless. Have mercy on yourself. You exist as the respite of the infinite. Be as God and embrace all and abhor none. There is nothing to fix or overcome. Nothing is ever "achieved" or "solved" in the infinite aspect of the infinite. I hope this is helpful. -
Thank you!
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Happy Birthday Leo! Mine is the this week too.
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Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
The cards just say "BLUE" all over them in blue ink. I don't know what that means... -
She may or may not be. I think the IRS has to have her information on file.
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It's guaranteed. But make sure you've filed your taxes from last year with the IRS. Turbotax is a good service for that, as it's free for most people's situations. Otherwise, they won't be able to send it to you. Also, ideally do it direct deposit to your bank account... otherwise, instead of getting it in a week or so, you'll get in months and months in the mail.
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Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
The Queen of Pentacles also reflects the theme of presence with reality. Pentacles are reflective of the element of Earth. And Queens have to do with presence and holding space. So, the Queen of Pentacles holds space for the present and reality itself (Earth). -
Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
You’re welcome! ? -
Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
You’re welcome! -
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You're welcome! Talk to you then! -
Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
The cards seem to reflect that there is untapped “Magician-skills” that can be applied to your craftsmanship to bring it to the next level. The barrier to homing in on your internal alchemist is that your heart is still closed from past traumas and heartbreaks. The magician is someone who can synthesize a variety of elements into something brand new that is greater than the sun of its parts... like a great painting is far more than just a bunch of colorful mud smeared on a canvas. And like a great dish is more than just a bunch of food smashed together. The Magician is a synthesizer if elements, and invents through the process of exaltation... turning base metal into gold. So, you can pair this magician archetype with your normal workmanship to reach the next level. But first, there is pain/heartbreak/disappointment to resolve that is perhaps discouraging or blocking you from tapping into the strengths of the Magician archetype. Find and resolve any barriers to letting your natural magic come through. Trust that your gifts are valuable. -
Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
I got stuck in that trap for a while. It takes a lot to wriggle out of it. I highly recommend doing some individuation and Shadow Work to get back in touch with repressed aspects of your personal consciousness. Unfortunately, the issue with hearing non-dual truths second-hand is the mind will misunderstand EVERY time. And those absolute truisms tend to cover over relative truths. Here are some videos that might help -
Emerald replied to Emerald's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Mind you, I’m not psychic. But I can share an interpretation of the cards, and you might find it helpful as a perspective. The cards seem to suggest that your paths are slowing down. You have less to do (work wise and otherwise) and there is little possibility to go in a new direction. This is likely because of the quarantine. I sense it will help you immerse yourself more in your inner world and intuition because you’re not having to juggle as much externally. There is a clear shift from Yang to Yin as many are experiencing. Not sure if this is what you want though... but it may prove to be a huge impetus for growth though. -
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The cards seem to reflect that the current situation is disallowing social interaction (of course). This will lead to some misfortune. But that new “institutions” and a sense of community will spring up in response to the loneliness and misfortune. And this is where things may take a better turn... if you’re careful not to become dogmatic or lose yourself in the newfound sense of community. I see this shift as being very tied to current events with the virus.