Chosen Identity
- Binary concepts, Care, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Goals, Humanitarian, Identity, MOVEMENT, Muse, OTHER, Queer, REHABILITATION, Relationship, Relationships, SELF, Traditions, Value, Where is the
Old Self Reflections (2004 vs 2022)
I’m not who I used to be And that’s okay 👍🏻 👌 🙆
- Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Habits, Identity, Inspiration, MIT, MOVEMENT, Muse, Queer, Religious, SELF, Social, Traditions, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
Movements: A story of inspiration
Thank you for your interest in “Where’s the Movement?” The question is meant to be interpreted and asked in a multitude of ways, forms, expressions, and applied in every possible fashion… My intention is that it be an ongoing, never-ending quest and question. E.g. Is that thing moving over there? Is there a “Movement” going on? Where are you moving to? What are you moving for? What moves you? Is the Movement benefiting you? Movements you should be aware of… Movements that have ended, been disregarded, discarded, -kaPUT! What moves those you love? What moves those around you? Is there a Movement you want to know more about? Is there…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, Gender Identity, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, Muse, OTHER, Politics, Queer, Relationship, SELF, Social conditioning, Triggers, Where is the
Gender Ambiguity in a Protagonist
Review of “Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken”, 転生したらスライムだった件. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime also known as TenSura or Slime Isekai is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Fuse, and illustrated by Mitz Vah. The story is about a salaryman who is murdered and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters… (per Wikipedia summary) A fascinating story development based solely in the outer realms that we commonly see in fantasy media (video games, movies, films, board games, mythos, etc)… Forbidden Caves (Dungeons), Dragons, Cave Monsters, Goblins, Dwarves, Elves, Ogres, Orcs,…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Gender Identity, Gender Orientation, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Queer, Relationships, SELF, Sexual Orientation, Social, Social conditioning, Traditions, Value, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
WATCH Pose (seasons 1-3)
Quotes from the gorgeous and fabulous (though mostly fictional character base) series “Pose” (three seasons already!) that helps us in the 2020s understand what happened with the queer community and underground balls in New York in the 1980s. A somewhat (and beautifully created and reenacted) historical narrative. “Remember, Doll, there’s not many yous out there…” [as Nurse Judy encourages Blanca Evangelista on their inclination to become a nurse, despite their school history of dyslexia. Their partner (also in medical profession) says they will support their decision and coach them] [Blanca Evangelista]: “When you get rejected by your mother, your father, you’re always out there looking for someone to replace the…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, Humanitarian, MIT, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Politics, Relationship, SELF, Social, Triggers, Value, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
The Gentle Hollow
My sprouts are growing… the leaves on the trees swivel and float in the breeze. The gentle hollow, home to fledglings, 20+ bird species, countless squirrels, and other rodents, plus the occasional raccoon, coyote, or white-tailed deer. I have had some bad news this week. The worst one can in my job occupation – aside from a fatality or successful suicide attempt. This morning I received some good news – the best of times, the worst of times… that is now. Tomorrow I start back at bus, with 6 hours of re-training before they send me out to do work. After which I will do bus each day as an…
- Binary concepts, Care, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Father figure, Goals, Help, Humanitarian, Identity, MIT, Mother figure, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Queer, REHABILITATION, Relationships, SELF, Social, Triggers, Triggers, Where is the
Dream People & Self Learning
After a troubling few encounters in my current profession this last week I had come to realize – yet again – that no one had my back when I needed them to. Not only that, but I would need to learn to define for myself the gray areas when people are harassing me and how much I can or should tolerate before calling it a day and having someone else deal with it (safety risk assessment… but also a personal one) Sometimes these days are accompanied by dreams, but sometimes these dreams come later or much later. In a recent dream where I was designated to arrange or complete a…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Help, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Relationships, SELF, Social, Social conditioning, Traditions, Triggers, Triggers, Where is the
People as Children
What’s so wrong with being a kid? Children are people, people are children – all of us on some level. What is so wrong about relying on others? Is it not true that there are natural instances for when relying on others takes precedence? Perhaps for some of us we have symbiotic relationships, maybe things are mutually beneficial – though we differ extremely. And then, there are those of us that are codependent or dependent on others as a natural course – whether chosen, or selected by default (genetics, disability, etc) Who are we to judge those that need others to support them? That need others to improve their quality…
- Binary concepts, Care, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Goals, Habits, Help, Identity, Mother figure, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Queer, REHABILITATION, Relationship, SELF, Social conditioning, Traditions, Triggers, Triggers, Where is the
Humans Change
So, I put my “honey-moon” bathing suit in the Good-Will bag today. I keep telling myself “next year I’ll be able to fit back into this – or maybe next year” and how proud I would be with a before and after photo showing how much I am still the same person I was in 2008 as I am in 20–whatever. I have had multiple opportunities to throw this bikini out. Countless conversations in my mind, but this last week pushed my resolve. I was measured at the doctor (I do not weigh myself anymore because negative triggers abound in life, and that is one less one I could care…
- Care, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Goals, Habits, Help, Identity, Inspiration, MIT, MOVEMENT, OTHER, REHABILITATION, SELF, Social conditioning, Traditions, Where is the
Where’s the Movement?
In this day and age an important question for decisions on life, lifestyle, and your legacy in this world is “Where’s the Movement?” Where are you Going? Who or What do you Serve? It is in the active support and participation with surrounding communities, environments, families, and friends that we see the greatest impacts in our world and in the lives of others. Ask yourself: Where’s the movement in your life? are you thriving? or just surviving?
- Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Identity, MIT, MOVEMENT, Muse, Queer, SELF, Traditions, Value, Where is the
Meaninglessness
On a somewhat abandoned factory exterior facing wall someone spray-painted the word, in its entirety, “MEANINGLESSNESS”. I sit, typing in my somewhat dilapidated apartment, a six year anniversary upon us, and a pretty bleak future of opportunities, goals, and dreams. I am not what my family tradition and identity had brought me up to be, but I was definitely molded by those experiences and that history to be basically the person I am today. Kind, sensitive, somewhat indecisive –and sexually, philosophically, intelligently, and productively CONSTIPATED. I identify as part of the queer community now, yes, but what does that mean to me? What does that mean to my family? and…
