ava

Founder at Ikitao • Privacy advocate • Empowering people to live a life of freedom, passion, purpose, and meaning.

On Nostr since 773,424

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xavax@getalby.com

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2024-09-16 21:04:11

#SimpleX founder Evgeny Poberezkin speaking truth. #Nostr focuses on censorship resistance with privacy as an afterthought. SimpleX focus is on privacy. Do not confuse the two.
> **Censorship resistance and privacy are in a contradiction - the more censorship resistant a communication solution is, the less private it is, inevitably.**
>
> Evgeny Poberezkin
https://i.nostr.build/GnyxMZRnCnOf9zzh.jpg
#ikitao #opensource #privacy #nostr #censorship

2024-09-16 07:46:59

Catastrophic malfunction
https://v.nostr.build/tghN2nfOMPDwVg23.mp4

2024-09-13 11:27:50

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💯💜✊

2024-09-12 18:13:46

I hardly ever think about the Roman Empire. I'm more of an Egyptian New Kingdom, Indian Mauryan and Gupta Empires, Chinese Qin and Han Dynasties kind of girl.

2024-09-11 19:24:26

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No doubt. The first time I saw him detune/retune strings as a part of the rif while finger tapping and playing a beat on the body of the guitar, my jaw hit the floor. Glad you liked it :)

2024-09-11 19:05:42

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🫂💜

2024-09-11 18:28:13

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A wise decision

2024-09-11 18:26:42

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Nice

2024-09-11 18:24:25

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@nprofile…jx6m

2024-09-11 18:21:10

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Also, if you're getting the failure to upload on Amethyst. Just upload straight to Nostr.build then copy and paste the link. You don't need a pro account as long as the file is under 11mb I think. I have a pro account, and I always upload this way to avoid double compression and retain media quality.

2024-09-11 18:16:13

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Oof. I'm guessing someone forked it and made an app. Here's the official site to download it:
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

2024-09-11 18:13:21

Jon Gomm - Passionflower 🔊💜
https://v.nostr.build/i8HoZ7PPfFLi4Nzm.mp4
YT
https://youtu.be/nY7GnAq6Znw
#jongomm #tunestr

2024-09-11 18:08:24

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Gm! I'm a little confused. Handbrake open source video transcoder is free. What annual plan are you referring to?

2024-09-11 17:50:31

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Well deserved! Congrats, Mike! Onward 🫡

2024-09-11 17:48:46

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That was on point. It was just getting good!

2024-09-11 17:11:31

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Will probably do an update post in a few months, but I'm on the free Leatherman insider mailing list, so the warranty jumped from 25 years to 40. That's impressive. Big fan of Leatherman and I've been testing it out since I got it and so far, it's awesome.

2024-09-11 17:02:18

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Thanks! 💯 agree.

2024-09-11 16:53:44

Love how after Kamala handed Trump his
ass on a silver platter last night, all of the
faketarian (closeted Republicans) have
suddenly reverted back to presenting as
Libertarians. Their posts went from pro
Trump to "forget politics" overnight. The
backtracking is truly a sight to behold.

2024-09-11 16:36:41

Having fun keeping my copywriting chops
sharp, so I decided to write this post in the
style of direct response ad copy! The link at
the bottom goes to my website, but it's under
construction, so just testing... for now :)
🔥 **Unlock Your Inner Survivor:
Master the Art of Fire Starting!** 🔥
Imagine being stranded in the wilderness.
Night's falling. Temperature's dropping.
Your survival hinges on one crucial skill:
Can you start a fire?
Don't leave it to chance.
Emergency preparedness isn't just smart -
it's essential.
That's why I've made it my mission to ignite
30-40 fires in a month, twice a year.
It's not just practice; it's empowerment.
This month alone, I've conquered 11 fires
in various challenging conditions.
My weapons of choice?
- Ferro rod (fire steel) + magnesium
- Bare ferro rod
- And yes, even the primal art of friction fire!
Ready to join the ranks of the truly prepared?
It's time to:
- Sharpen your survival instincts
- Master multiple fire-starting techniques
- Boost your confidence in any situation
Don't wait for an emergency to test your skills.
Start your fire-starting journey today!
[Learn More About Essential Survival Skills](https://ikitao.com)

2024-09-11 12:29:51

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Does not exi... That's so cool.

2024-09-10 19:46:37

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Thx! I'm pretty stoked about it :)

2024-09-10 19:12:28

My new custom #Leatherman is here, and it's so cool! 👀💜
https://i.nostr.build/xskRNwOlx4GPt7Ir.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/UyYGO16DmKMrt8Bq.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/7Nuo9843ovies3HD.jpg
#nevent1q…c8z4

2024-09-10 11:03:21

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 23
Express yourself completely,
then keep quiet.
Be like the forces of nature:
when it blows, there is only wind;
when it rains, there is only rain;
when the clouds pass, the sun shines through.
If you open yourself to the Tao,
you are at one with the Tao
and you can embody it completely.
If you open yourself to insight,
you are at one with insight
and you can use it completely.
If you open yourself to loss,
you are at one with loss
and you can accept it completely.
Open yourself to the Tao,
then trust your natural responses;
and everything will fall into place.

2024-09-09 22:54:52

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Reply to all the replyguy and replygirl Nostr bot posts recursively, ad infinitum, with "We're sorry..." and this GIF link:
https://media2.giphy.com/media/l0HlGkNWJbGSm24Te/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952cl8fn5bpq6yek9mvv87y7e3grjmisrrn4uzw85es&ep=v1_internal_gif_by_id&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

2024-09-09 18:23:07

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It's not my handiwork, just passing it along... but it's open and available, so I don't see why not. That's a solid idea.

2024-09-09 14:53:13

Add this secret GitHub list of publc keys to your mute/block list and say goodbye to reply guy
#nevent1q…rnca

2024-09-09 02:44:58

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I have two kids. Not a valid excuse.

2024-09-09 02:19:01

Fewer than 10% of people who buy a book make it past the first chapter.

2024-09-09 00:50:20

Coming up...
https://i.nostr.build/83OLykTa6F38qdGB.jpg

2024-09-08 23:38:11

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Show them the all-time BTC growth chart, then focus in on a few recent dip opportunities. I find that usually does the trick.

2024-09-08 23:18:51

Network upgrade complete. New hardware, new VLANs, new isolation rules, new APs.
No more need for network-wide, always-on VPN on the Protectli hardware firewall. I went full mystical cyber-ninja this time.
Still running multiple OSes with multiple VPNs simultaneously connected to multiple locations through #QubesOS. Still rocking #VeraCrypt encrypted volumes on #Tails.
More connection. More security. More privacy. More options. More control. All is well.
https://i.nostr.build/dAKf1n1UScfaLlAX.gif
#cybersecgirl #network #security #infosec #opsec

2024-09-08 20:06:28

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I have a paid full account, and I regularly upload large videos. Nostr users can watch these videos on demand and even download them, if and until I delete them. What do you mean?

2024-09-08 17:00:32

These two aboriginal guys from Taiwan are phenomenal. One of my favorite bands of all time!
動力火車 Power Station [ 第一滴淚 First Tear ] Official Music Video 🔊💜
https://v.nostr.build/ALJN70W4wdRzohE5.mp4
I still have this autographed CD from back in the day. @nprofile…xz56 decided to give it a little nibble on the upper right corner, but that's ok, now it has character :)
https://i.nostr.build/zNCNZrmmhyN8md3K.jpg
YT
https://youtu.be/3zVmy2PreJs

2024-09-06 10:14:52

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That is a very big topic. There are so many translations to choose from, it can be a daunting task to know where to begin!
More literal translations of Tao Te Ching tend to miss the concise beauty and contemplative flow of the original Chinese text, while more concise, poetic translations tend to stray from the original Chinese text.
In short, if you want a deeper understanding of the text, aside from or in addition to learning Chinese, owning multiple English translations is the way to go.
**Here are some English translations of Tao Te Ching that I recommend as a good starting point:**
- The translation I have been sharing this time around is from **Stephen Mitchell**. It is a beautifully meditative translation, but not always the most true to the original text. Though when liberties are taken, they are taken in the spirit of the Tao.
Tao Te Ching: A New English Version (Perennial Classics) https://a.co/d/fFBzwNQ
- **Stephen Addiss and Stanley Lombardo**, trans. Tao Te Ching. This is a wonderfully unadorned, simple, zen-like translation that has the right "feel" of the spoken original.
Tao Te Ching https://a.co/d/iRLQq5j
- The **D. C. Lau** (Penguin House) translation is considered one of the best (if not THE best) academic translations. Published in 1974, it is missing more recently discovered manuscripts, but if you are looking for a scholarly translation, then look no further.
Tao Te Ching https://a.co/d/6Cq55Aq
- Another translation I highly recommend is by **Derek Lin**. It is probably the most accurate as far as a clear understanding of the original Chinese for both scholarly and personal use.
Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations) https://a.co/d/gP3msq0
https://dereklin.com/tao-te-ching/
I hope this short list serves you well as a good starting point on your journey into Tao.
In closing, I believe the foreword to the Addiss and Lombardo translation will help in understanding why I have recommended multiple translations, and not just one.
https://i.nostr.build/CboulS53OFnxmmXl.png
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https://i.nostr.build/3hg4lzgQJAyFWgNM.png
https://i.nostr.build/PkQbdKIdtIarOpd5.png
https://i.nostr.build/5PkR0RPlPOhzgMJV.png
https://i.nostr.build/p2AxgT2aDTedjJbZ.png

2024-09-05 10:07:56

In all that you do, be real.

2024-09-05 08:19:10

Play me online? Well, you know that I'll beat you
If I ever meet you, I'll control-alt-delete you
Weird Al Yankovic - Its All About the Pentiums 🔊🔥
https://v.nostr.build/VwDQ7.mp4
YT
https://youtu.be/qpMvS1Q1sos

2024-09-05 07:36:07

Power team ✊
#nevent1q…0jxf

2024-09-05 07:27:48

A beautiful post by Sir Richard Branson on X.
About month ago I spoke about an initiative called ‘A Land for All’ – a bold vision created by Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs to not simply co-exist, but to flourish and prosper. It’s urgent for both sides to come together and find a solution to this conflict, and we need an immediate ceasefire in order to explore the best path forward and end this horrific bloodshed: virg.in/3Sc9FED
https://v.nostr.build/dn1A2AOBXwcDIWHz.mp4

2024-09-05 07:06:07

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 18
When the great Tao is forgotten,
goodness and piety appear.
When the body's intelligence declines,
cleverness and knowledge step forth.
When there is no peace in the family,
filial piety begins.
When the country falls into chaos,
patriotism is born.

2024-09-04 07:57:42

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 17
When the Master governs, the people
are hardly aware that he exists.
Next best is a leader who is loved.
Next, one who is feared.
The worst is one who is despised.
If you don't trust the people,
you make them untrustworthy.
The Master doesn't talk, he acts.
When his work is done,
the people say, "Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!"

2024-09-04 07:17:16

> **You need to function as the CEO of your own health.** We can't let anyone else determine our destiny, no matter how knowledgeable or caring they may be. **Experts should be our coaches, but not our commanders.** When it comes to your family, your faith, your finances, or your health, only you can make the critical decisions. Because in the end, you must live with the results that your decisions create.
>
> — Tony Robbins

2024-09-04 07:08:37

> When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
>
> — Lao Tzu

2024-09-04 07:07:13

> We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden.
>
> — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

2024-09-03 11:13:47

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Gm 💜

2024-09-03 07:05:33

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https://i.nostr.build/GmcrhCtPZkD5O1SV.jpg

2024-09-03 06:59:22

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Doctor Who

2024-09-03 06:22:53

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 16
Empty your mind of all thoughts.
Let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return.
Each separate being in the universe
returns to the common source.
Returning to the source is serenity.
If you don't realize the source,
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from,
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested, amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.
Immersed in the wonder of the Tao,
you can deal with whatever life brings you,
and when death comes, you are ready.

2024-09-02 12:48:33

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https://v.nostr.build/0JdOiDiXULkvqfby.mp4

2024-09-02 12:28:22

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🫂💜

2024-09-02 12:21:28

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Love this 💜

2024-09-02 11:07:58

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Gm
https://i.nostr.build/V2RgMyhZmKHyXa0O.jpg
and
Gn
https://i.nostr.build/DS8cX9U6Pcv7FLQY.jpg

2024-09-02 10:01:51

Nine Inch Nails - Metal (Gary Numan cover) 🔊✊💜
https://v.nostr.build/fPlMqRvT4hkqpYSG.mp4
YT
https://youtu.be/B-qPWh_jDLA

2024-09-02 09:45:19

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💜

2024-09-02 09:11:20

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@nprofile…htc4 hit 100 followers!!
Thank you 🫂💜
https://i.nostr.build/ufkXAMHiGZf8siDM.png

2024-09-02 05:34:34

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AFAIC the ARC isn't on Amazon, but you can go to Leatherman directly

2024-09-02 04:56:48

There's no smoke without a fire.

2024-09-02 03:55:24

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I went hog-wild-crazy and ordered a lightly customized ARC with my name engraved on it, a Sight Adjuster Bit Driver Extender, Bit Kit Set, and a MOLLE sheath.
They have a special rn, so Leatherman included a FREE T2 and Lanyard Ring & Pocket Clip for freem
Definitely going to pick up a Maintenance Kit and trick it out with more accessories.
This guy has a pretty cool EDC setup I'm using as a rough template.
https://v.nostr.build/mXqUXmS7zZDroCz9.mp4
YT
https://youtu.be/R3uKXUwgJ9g

2024-09-02 00:55:47

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https://i.nostr.build/yqz89.gif

2024-09-01 12:46:21

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8675309

2024-09-01 12:17:19

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Yes 💜✊🏻💜

2024-09-01 12:05:08

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#nevent1q…wkdz

2024-09-01 11:57:01

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✊

2024-09-01 11:43:06

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2024-09-01 11:42:10

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2024-09-01 11:39:41

Gn #Nostr 💜
https://v.nostr.build/SxrOje5zPvg3CY8w.mp4

2024-09-01 11:36:18

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💯✊ Both serve important, but very distinct usecases.

2024-09-01 11:30:22

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And then some.

2024-09-01 10:59:48

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Happy b-day Mark!! 🫂💜

2024-09-01 10:59:03

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2024-09-01 10:57:32

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I guess we'll soon hear the elaboration, or lack thereof.

2024-09-01 10:54:46

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Sandpaper condom, and a bus ticket if you smile.

2024-09-01 10:51:37

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You read much into so few words.

2024-09-01 10:45:36

And the sins of the founder will not be revisited upon the sons and daughters of #Nostr because #Nostr is not beholden to any masters. Nostr is unstoppable.
#nevent1q…c2ps

2024-09-01 10:39:26

And the sins of the founder will not be revisited upon the sons and daughters of #Nostr because #Nostr is not beholden to any masters. Nostr is unstoppable.

2024-09-01 10:18:43

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That seems like counter free-speech.

2024-09-01 09:13:30

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🫂💜

2024-09-01 09:10:07

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Give her npub a scroll 🫂💜

2024-09-01 09:09:13

@nprofile…ywkk 💜
https://i.nostr.build/kfChJ1ywyd4zd70u.jpg

2024-09-01 08:28:41

#Tupac (2Pac) is the GOAT. I said what I said.
#2Pac - Holler If Ya Hear Me 🔊💜🔥
https://v.nostr.build/YgPQx.mp4
YT
https://youtu.be/zAtqb3T5CHE

2024-09-01 08:22:47

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Thank you :) It's not just about the BOB, but also the GHB fr 💜✊🏻💜

2024-09-01 08:20:31

#Tupac (2Pac) is the GOAT. I said what I said.
#nevent1q…8t7l

2024-09-01 08:01:05

New Leatherman has been ordered. Pics to come :)

2024-09-01 07:15:01

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💯

2024-09-01 06:53:29

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2024-09-01 06:36:38

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Run it through Amethyst via Tor/Orbot setup and as long as you have Orbot app downloaded, on Android it actually doesn't need to take up the VPN slot, which is very cool, so one can keep an always-on VPN connected with Killswitch engaged, independent of, and in addition to the usage of Orbot.

2024-09-01 06:28:01

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 14
Look, and it can't be seen.
Listen, and it can't be heard.
Reach, and it can't be grasped.
Above, it isn't bright.
Below, it isn't dark.
Seamless, unnamable,
it returns to the realm of nothing.
Form that includes all forms,
image without an image,
subtle, beyond all conception.
Approach it and there is no beginning;
follow it and there is no end.
You can't know it, but you can be it,
at ease in your own life.
Just realize where you come from:
this is the essence of wisdom.

2024-09-01 04:50:13

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Awesome to hear this. I saw the in-app "silent payments notice" go out a few weeks ago. Never had an issue with #Cake before testing this new feature. Good to know they're working on it.
https://i.nostr.build/hpdzby88loGi8WNB.jpg

2024-09-01 04:32:17

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GN 💜 Very cool. I joined the day after Snowden. Time flies. What a ride, and it's only now just getting started!

2024-09-01 04:20:59

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Yeah, nah, they did.
A criminal-court jury may have gotten him off on a technicality and found him not guilty of murder in 1995, but a separate civil trial jury found him liable in 1997 for the deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million to relatives of Brown and Goldman.
He also served nine years in a Nevada prison in 2008 after he was convicted on 12 counts of armed robbery and kidnapping two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint.
If you ever read his book, 'If I did it' you know he did. It's the "hypothetical" play-by-play account--here's how I did it--confession of a cold-blooded murderer.

2024-08-31 14:25:10

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No.

2024-08-31 13:58:57

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Love 💜✊💜

2024-08-31 13:20:49

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https://i.nostr.build/keEP1aZsTR2VtcJQ.jpg

2024-08-31 12:28:48

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https://i.nostr.build/jlfimeB4z1WNY3CM.jpg

2024-08-31 12:19:45

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🫡

2024-08-31 12:15:58

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🎯✊ Will Arnett, Aka: 'G.O.B.' 💜
https://i.nostr.build/rol30.gif

2024-08-31 09:45:53

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Love 💜✊💜

2024-08-31 09:24:36

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Thank you, but her wrinkles are gorgeous and priceless 💜

2024-08-31 09:23:23

#Tao Te Ching: Chapter 13
Success is as dangerous as failure.
Hope is as hollow as fear.
What does it mean that success is a dangerous as failure?
Whether you go up the ladder or down it,
your position is shaky.
When you stand with your two feet on the ground,
you will always keep your balance.
What does it mean that hope is as hollow as fear?
Hope and fear are both phantoms
that arise from thinking of the self.
When we don't see the self as self,
what do we have to fear?
See the world as your self.
Have faith in the way things are.
Love the world as your self;
then you can care for all things.

2024-08-31 09:16:15

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Ty. She's the best 🫂💜

2024-08-31 09:15:04

@nprofile…htc4 💜
https://i.nostr.build/6JyILzH1QXoMbC4Z.jpg