Being New in a Group

It can be overwhelming to be new in a class, a job, a friend group, or such. So many new and different people around and you don't know who's who and what to expect from each. Just remember that you don't have to figure it all out at once and things will ease down and give you room to process at your pace. And eventually, you find who are those you click with best and can establish a good rapport with. Try not to feel left out while there's still a lot of commotion - or setting up and/or settling down is still happening!

Libra's Basics

♎ LIBRA

Transit Date: Late September.
Starting Autumn.

Position: 7th.
Element: Air.
Quality: Cardinal.

Symbolized by: The Scales.
Typically Associated with: Moderation, coordination, composition. 

At Best: Fair and cooperative.
At Worst: Shallow and fence-sitting.

For context and more of relevance, please read about The Zodiac.

@ Newcomers

If you’re a kindred spirit, someone who cares about the mission of “Unbridling & Sustaining Artistic Abilities”, not only for yourself but for other artists and aspiring artists as well, welcome! This place is still in its earliest stages. It will continue to be filled, improved, and enhanced over time. More will become clearer as it goes on, but you can drop questions and I’ll get to them right away or eventually (unless I happen to miss them). Ask again if that seems to be the case. I may tell you to wait for when I will answer it or if it will not be answered at all (when too personal or private). Feel free to make the contributions you'd like to make and to come and go as it suits you. Whether you check in every day or not, and whether you check everywhere I post or not, it is fine. You be well!

@ Cultural Progress Commenters & Activists

Y’all. There’s a huge mess and there will always be problems of some kind or another. Even utopias would become dystopias because of human nature. But let’s at least try to keep things from becoming completely horrid and abominable. Do what you can, where you can, when you can, how you can, and take care of yourself in the process. I’ll be too.

@ Personal Discovery & Growth Promoters

You’ve saved me from being swallowed up. You raised my standards for character so that I can be authentic, purposeful, and capable of confronting all that I must. Because of you, not only am I a better person, but also find myself with better people. I always knew that you were of extreme importance, that you weren’t something I should skip to arrive elsewhere sooner, but I continue to be astonished by just how important you really have been. I stand with you against deceit and rot.

"The Earth Without Art Is Just Eh."

Art is my life. It is water and oxygen to me. And it is also so much more. “The Earth without Art is just Eh.” I fully relate to that. And I am so thankful for all the artworks that have nourished, restored, inspired, and illuminated me. Those that have met me at my best and those that have met me at my worst, and anywhere in between. I’m doing all of this for my undying love of art. If there is anything I can promise, it is that I will devote myself to it how I’m meant to. Honoring it, protecting it, defending it, and fighting for it. As well as making it.

@ Family & Friends

You know who you are. By ‘family’, I’m referring to those I consider as such. By ‘friends’, I’m referring to those who I can count on - not necessarily for everything, but for what matters. You’re welcome to reach out to me if you ever need me or simply want to share with me. I may seem distant, but believe it that, no matter where I am or how long it’s been, I’ll remember you and will be glad to assist you however I can. I may not be able to do much or do it fast, but I’ll do what I can or let you know if I can’t do anything - yet ask you to come to me again next time in case I then will be able to do more. I genuinely wish the best for you, whatever that is, as you’ve helped me be closer and closer to what is best for me. TYSM. ♥

AU: Dark Academia Librarian & Bookworm

Getting to be a Dark Academia Librarian & Bookworm was more of an ordeal than I would have ever imagined it'd be, but at least it happened regardless. The long-time wish of being transported there has been fulfilled!

In an alternate universe, there is a school. Art, philosophy, math, and more subjects are taught there. However, it is haunted. Both benign and malign spirits (along with demons that may or may not be on your side) roam around. You may get used to it and manage to exist and coexist with these entities' presence. But you may as well be divinely protected and able to go through the motions unscathed and unbothered. And if harm does get to you, chances are you can soon recover.

Certain items could be of significant help, holding wondrous power. You must learn to recognize them, collect them, and keep them with you. And when necessary, activate them.

 EDIT (10/6/2023):   Changed to include different and more pictures and information.  

Favorite Book Store & Coffee Shop

 

Getting myself in the mood and ready for September, I was able to visit a couple of my favorite places nearby, in the city, and share a bit of my thoughts as I showed them around. 

I'd like to do something like this every month - it does help my spirit. Plus, I get to have footage that may later be priceless to me. But we'll see what happens!

Bookmarks & Feeds

Take the time to bookmark and/or curate feeds with (ideally, credible) sources that speak on the subjects you are studying. You don't have to check every day and keep up with it all, but it helps to have them accessible in some manner and not rely solely on memory for them.

Over time, you might favor some over others, depending on what kind of information you're seeking and how you prefer it delivered, and likely tune into those the most, but still have the rest available in case there's more that has to be covered.

Furthermore, if you're short on time and energy, you can pick 1-3 that tend to summarize and recap or highlight the most important bits and stick to those until the next time you're able to process more.