pink haired hobbit @UnrealRonen@computerfairi.es

(Part 4)

Gaze until the timer runs out.

Bow to acknowledge the orb.

Write down what you saw in the orb. Do not write down anything you saw on the surface.

Let the candle to your god burn all the way down.

(Fin.)

(Part 3)

If your form within the reflection turns deep black and faceless, maintain your focus. You are successfully gazing past the surface to the center of the orb. If you see colors or shapes moving in the darkness, make note of what they are.

If you see something moving in the reflection itself, remember it is only on the surface.

If you feel disoriented, return to awareness of your body, breath, and energy field. After a few mindful breaths, you may return to gazing.

(Part 2)

No matter how much light you have eliminated from the room, you will see some reflection of yourself and the room around you. Remember that this is only an image on the orb’s surface. Your goal is to look past this image to the center. Relax your gaze into soft focus.

Do not make prolonged eye contact with your own reflection.

How to Gaze into an Obsidian Orb
A work of semi-fiction

(Part 1)

Make sure you are protected. No need to go overboard: a piece of evil eye jewelry, a pinch of salt, and a candle dedicated to your favorite god should suffice.

Eliminate as much light as you can from the room while still being able to see the orb itself.

Set a timer. Fifteen minutes is a good time to start with.

Sit and make yourself comfortable.

Start to gaze.

@mavica_again Thanks 🖤 it’s a cruel irony that coming out and going on low-dose T for a few years made me far more comfortable with feminine presentations and therefore less confident that I’ll be read correctly.

Not me feeling dysphoric after posting this because I think everyone is going to assume I’m a trans woman rather than a nonbinary trans man 😩
Nobody said anything to give me that impression, but the feeling was still there. Selfie backfired 🙃

Selfie time!

The honey earrings are some of my favorite pieces of jewelry. They usually come out when I want to feel particularly luxurious.

#TransSelfieTrain

@NicolaElle @intentionaut I have only ever considered one set of knuckle tats, and it’s TIME LORD. Regeneration is trans culture!

@busescanfly What cereal would you put your cold brew on, whether straight brew or a latte?
I’m thinking Cocoa Pebbles or Honey Nut Cheerios.

Man, I stay off of Twitter for one week and the paparazzi start getting brave

@geekysteven that alert sound is the Metal Gear version of “ope!”

Considering how hopeless I feel whenever I encounter the slightest obstacle, it’s a miracle I have ever accomplished anything and frankly I deserve a medal

@hergaiety Hey there!
Did you also choose this server based on pronouns? 😁

#introduction

I’m a #millennial #trans #nonbinary guy, married to my best friend and living the #polyam life in #Chicago.

In school for #bodywork, specifically Zen #Shiatsu. I’m a believer in the benefits of #meditation #yoga #lovingkindness #healing #wellness etc despite how those concepts have been commodified in US culture.

I’m about to start playing in my first long-term #DandD #ttrpg. I also like to #cosplay.

I have a background in #theater and #music and still dabble in both.

@subrote@mastodon.lol a similar experience:

Everyone: Harry Solomon, what a strange, cringey character.
Me: What? He’s hilarious! I would totally be him if I could.

*Many Years Later*…

Hit my social wall an hour before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Oh no

…or going into healing professions, or working on building communities, or just being themselves without apology to show that it's possible. Everyone has their struggles, but we are doing what we can to save ourselves and each other.

I feel honored to know so many people like that. I think you're doing amazing and I hope you have a happy new year. (2/2)