I finally did the blog questions challenge!

https://ellyloel.com/the-blog-questions-challenge/

Tattooed Confidence
#Tattoos #Confidence #SelfExpression #Style #LGBT #BodyArt

Another great Andrewism vid!

*The REAL Cost of Fashion*

"Let's spin a tale about our clothing, as they tell a story interwoven with identity, class, and self-expression. We'll unravel the stained truth about fashion’s impact and stitch together a future that mends our broken connections."

https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwxk8JodbyE

The elegance of a modern lesbian woman is all about unisex clothing that reflects strength and confidence. She doesn’t need to fit others’ standards, as her choices are a celebration of freedom and self-expression. #LesbianStyle #UnisexFashion #Pride #SelfExpression #LesbianElegance

If you tell me I cannot be a bisexual asexual because those two labels are contradictory, I’m gonna be annoyed. And if you tell the bi lesbian beside me that her labels are similarly invalid, I’m gonna defend her right to use the labels that are right for her.
https://buff.ly/415lMa7

"#MySpace pages, Media player skins, the eye searingly gaudy hot dog stand theme. These all were vectors for #selfexpression. But to offer these #freedoms, you have to trust the person operating your system, honour their agency, and respect them as a serious intellectual partner instead of a gibbering idiot to be manipulated for your own ends.
…personal computing needs to make a firm return to normative #design practises.
#TheUser is dead. Long live #PersonalComputing!"

https://www.pastagang.cc/blog/kill-the-user/

Unmasking Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD Through Writing: Got myself a ring :P

Continue reading on Medium » https://medium.com/@_dvt/unmasking-emotional-dysregulation-in-adhd-through-writing-68ba3be652a1?source=rss------mentalhealth-5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ADHD #MentalHealth #EmotionalDysregulation #WritingTherapy #SelfExpression

Tuesday January 14th, 2025

Today the #Moon goes into #Leo , bringing...

a need to express yourself creatively.

If Monday's Cancer Full Moon brought up feelings,

it's time to let them move through and out.

Be playful! Try some:

writing
painting
music

or other form of expression,

to shake things up and share how you feel.

Details in this video https://youtu.be/JhYeBNWJkwQ

"Why do you say trans rights are universal rights and not trans rights are human rights" you ask?

It's because the phrase "human rights" excludes otherkin and therians and "universal rights" are more inclusive -

Especially to those who want to genetically modify themselves to be themselves and to transition species.

"Transrights are human rights" exclude those who want full freedom of form

Wednesday November 20th, 2024

Today the #Moon enters #Leo , opposing...

#Pluto now in Aquarius

reminding us that

the truth is complicated.

Watch for a temptation to simplify

or reach for easy answers,

and consider what forms of

self-expression

can help you share deeper truths

as your authentic self.

Details in this video https://youtu.be/4dIngI9glwE

#Fascists hate #Fursonas, because making a #fursona is a form of #SelfLove and #SelfExpression. Being a #furry is an act of #resistance against #fascism.

Michel Foucault, the renowned French philosopher, famously questioned the boundaries of art and its place in society with his statement,

“What strikes me is the fact that in our society, art has become something which is related only to objects and not to individuals, or to life. That art is something which is specialized or which is done by experts who are artists. But couldn't everyone’s life become a work of art?”

This reveals Foucault’s provocative ideas about the potential of human experience to transcend conventional art forms. Foucault, known for his explorations of power, knowledge, and social constructs, urged individuals to view life as an artistic endeavor, challenging the notion that art is confined to objects and reserved for the “experts.”

Foucault’s thought emerged in a time when traditional definitions of art and society were being questioned. Born in 1926 in Poitiers, France, he grew up in a world transformed by two world wars, political upheaval, and shifting cultural values. His academic journey led him to explore fields ranging from psychology to philosophy, disciplines he used to dissect how institutions, language, and societal norms influence individuals’ lives. By the 1970s, Foucault was deeply concerned with how modern society restricted self-expression, placing constraints on individuals’ ability to shape their own lives.

In this context, his statement on life as a work of art invites a radical rethinking of art’s role. Foucault viewed personal freedom as the highest form of art, suggesting that individuals should seek to shape their lives with the same intentionality, creativity, and care that artists bring to their craft. He argued that in a world increasingly dominated by institutions that dictate behavior and identity, finding ways to live “artistically” could serve as an act of liberation. For Foucault, transforming one’s daily life into a creative expression was both a philosophical and political act, opposing society’s push towards conformity.

This idea resonates particularly in the concept of the “aesthetic of existence,” a philosophy Foucault advocated later in his career. He saw the cultivation of life as a kind of artwork, where individuals take ownership of their thoughts, actions, and values. To live “aesthetically,” in Foucault’s view, meant to live authentically, in constant self-exploration and transformation, moving beyond the limitations set by societal norms.

Foucault’s vision for life as art challenges the conventional boundaries of creativity, suggesting that true artistry lies in the ability to reshape one’s existence. His ideas continue to inspire those who seek to redefine art beyond museums and galleries, viewing it instead as a lens through which one can approach every action and decision. Foucault’s thought leaves us with a question: if art is the ultimate form of self-expression, what could be more profound than turning our lives into our greatest masterpiece?

Thursday October 24th, 2024

Today is the #LastQuarterMoon in #Leo , a time of...

SHARING what you are BECOMING!

Three quarters of the way through the Moon cycle brings...

pressure to integrate and make decisions about who you are.

Find ways to share through:

#SelfExpression
#Creativity
#Speaking up about what you care about

Details in this video https://youtu.be/cfaMq5W6i0s

« If you do not express your own original ideas, if you do not listen to your own being, you will have betrayed yourself. Also, you will have betrayed your community in failing to make your contribution. »

— Rollo May

· https://poligraf.tumblr.com/post/731654938719043584/if-you-do-not-express-your-own-original-ideas-if

Dance is more than just steps. It’s connection, healing, & joy. Let’s keep dancing! #dance #community #happiness #wellbeing #selfexpression #illustration #digitalillustration #disco #discoball #mentalhealth #spirituality

How would my life change? My relationships? My self-esteem? I’d done plenty of reading, but knowing something intuitively is far from actually living it.
https://buff.ly/4gm7bOD

Saturday August 31st, 2024

Today the #Moon is in #Leo , the sign of...

#SelfExpression.

#Uranus stations #retrograde Sunday, highlighting authenticity and freedom.

It's a good time to reflect on:

what you've learned about your creative process
how self-expression can show up in your life
how you are going to share your truth going forward

Details in this video https://youtu.be/BclRsSjm3L8

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalInjection
JERIS JOHNSON Lists The Five Ways Metal Can Continue To Thrive In The Future

https://metalinjection.net/lists/jeris-johnson-lists-the-five-ways-metal-can-continue-to-thrive-in-the-future

Friday August 30th, 2024

Today the #Moon enters #Leo , where we...

need to shine and be seen!

Sharing who you are authentically is:

a form of self-care
a way to make a positive difference
the best gift you can give to those around you

Being genuine is a gift to yourself!

Details in this video https://youtu.be/MN-FOiTfqWw