u/taurus_life

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Friends for my elderly father

My dad is 86yo, a navy veteran, a devout Catholic, republican, lover of golf, trivia, politics and Jesus. His mind is still sharp, he's gets around ok with a walker for short distances and can't do much physically. He needs some level of social engagement. I live with him and do everything for him that he can't do by himself. He is very sweet, has a wonderful sense of humor, rarely complains and has a very sunny Irish disposition. Does anyone have a father like mine that needs a friend? Maybe we can take them on a play date for breakfast or lunch somewhere or they can spend time together at a park or at one of our homes.

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u/taurus_life — 14 days ago

Need help

I'm planning a tatoo for the name Björn.

Here the vowel is under the consonant but we thought it was supposed to be the other way around. Are we missing something? Also does this translation from English look correct? If not can you help with the correct translation or a resource for it.

u/taurus_life — 2 months ago
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New to York looking for unconventional friends and like (open) mind (BDSM, kink, spiritual but not religious, poly, alternative lifestyles)

50F - New to the York area and looking for friends. I am divorced with no kids and no local friends. I am unconventional in just about every possible way. I'm am introvert and making friends is difficult. I am easily drained by most people unfortunately. If you are a clingy energy vampire please move along. I won't be able to hang. I'm spiritual but not religious. I'm in a long distance relationship and not looking for a date. I am into bdsm but you would never expect it. I'm currently not working which is really nice. I like to swim, pole dance, figure skate and drink copious amounts of coffee, talk about the deeper things in life. I am extremely open and accepting of all types of people and lifestyles. If you are a good person living an authentic life we will get long well especially if you have some dimension and eccentricity. I don't do well with superficial, surface or conventional tropes. No judgements i just get bored and drained. I don't drink but don't mind if you do and will go to a bar with you. I don't smoke and do mind if you (pot is fine, cigarettes are no bueno). I want to learn pickle ball and golf. I want to meet other kinky people that aren't trying to get me into bed with them. I like music and books and writing, drawing and painting though not actively doing any of that. Have a sense of humor, dry, witty and dark is a plus. Dad jokes work too. I don't care if you are married and cheating and need a friend to talk to or having trouble with something and want someone to listen. I like to help not with my advice but with helping you tap into your own inner wisdom. I'm sure i sound like a nut. I am a bit of a nut. I hope you are too.

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u/taurus_life — 2 months ago

Conscious Power Exchange (D/s) as a Catalyst for STO and Green-Ray Activation: A Personal Reflection

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​Hello friends,

​I’ve been reflecting deeply on the intersection of conscious Power Exchange (specifically Dominance/submission dynamics) and the Law of One. I know that at first glance, a D/s dynamic might appear to be firmly rooted in STS (Service to Self) orientations which is often associated with orange and yellow-ray blockages involving ego, control, and manipulation. However, through my own profound personal experience, I have found that a conscious, loving D/s dynamic can actually be an incredibly powerful STO (Service to Others) catalyst and a pure expression of green-ray energy.

​I wanted to share my thoughts and see if others have experienced or conceptualized this similarly.

​Transcending the Ego (Yellow Ray)

In a truly conscious dynamic, the exchange of power is not about one person taking control to feed their own ego. It is an act of absolute, mutual surrender. The submissive willingly drops all of their worldly armor, handing over their vulnerability in a supreme act of trust. In response, the Dominant does not use this power to diminish the submissive; rather, they use it to fiercely protect, guide, and manage the submissive’s emotional and spiritual well-being. The ego is completely collapsed on both sides.

​Green-Ray Energy Transfer (Love & Understanding)

Green-ray energy is the center of universal love, compassion, and forgiveness. In my experience, the dynamic creates a highly concentrated green-ray energy transfer.

​The Dominant’s STO:

The Dominant expends a massive amount of energetic bandwidth hyper-attuning to the submissive. They manage the submissive's heart, creating an emotional sanctuary where the submissive feels entirely safe. The Dominant's control is entirely in service to the submissive’s peace.

​The Submissive’s STO:

The submissive serves by offering absolute devotion and acting as a flawless mirror for the Dominant’s care. By clearing all emotional resistance and existing in tranquil surrender through the safety the Dominant provides, the submissive gives the Dominant the gift of a frictionless, joyful connection.

​Honoring the Law of Free Will

Unlike STS control, which seeks to manipulate or infringe upon Free Will, a sacred Power Exchange relies entirely on it. The submission is only beautiful because it is continually and freely given. The Dominant only desires this devotion because it is a conscious choice. Every interaction is a mutual, consensual offering that honors the Law of Confusion perfectly.

​The Illusion of Separation (Becoming One)

Ultimately, the Law of One teaches that all separation is an illusion. A highly attuned D/s dynamic provides a visceral, lived experience of this truth. As the submissive continuously surrenders their boundaries and the Dominant extends their protective energetic field, the line between "self" and "other" begins to dissolve. The Dominant's will and the submissive’s devotion merge so perfectly that they cease to operate as two separate entities managing a relationship. Instead, they become a singular, unified energetic circuit experiencing the Creator within one another and moving through the world as one integrated consciousness.

​Compersion and Unity

One of the most profound markers of this STO orientation is the natural development of compersion or finding genuine joy in the other person's happiness, even if it doesn't directly involve me. When the connection is rooted in the green ray, there is no possessiveness or jealousy. I can sit comfortably in the silence when my partner’s attention is elsewhere, feeling deeply grateful for the love they receive from the rest of the world. It is the realization that I am not separate; His joy is my joy.

​Has anyone else here explored conscious power exchange as a spiritual catalyst for STO polarization and green-ray activation? I would love to hear your thoughts.

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u/taurus_life — 2 months ago