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“Form is emptiness, emptiness is form” states the Heart Sutra, one of the best known ancient Buddhist texts. The essence of all things is emptiness.”

— Eckhart Tolle

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Peaceful Death Process

This is a deeply human question, and though none of us can speak from personal experience of death, doctors, hospice workers, and people who’ve witnessed peaceful passings offer some insight.

When someone dies of old age — meaning their body is simply worn out and shuts down naturally, not from illness or trauma — the process is usually gentle and gradual.

What seems to happen:

  • The body slows down. Breathing becomes shallower and more irregular. Sometimes there are long pauses between breaths.
  • The person is usually unconscious near the end. They’re not actively “trying” to breathe or stop breathing. The brain and organs are just slowly shutting off.
  • It doesn’t seem like a struggle. In most peaceful deaths, it’s not like gasping or fighting for air. It’s more like the body forgets how to breathe, and then… it just doesn’t start again.

Some describe it as:

“Like a candle flickering out.”

Or:

“Like slipping into a very deep sleep and not waking up.”

There can be small reflexes or odd breathing sounds, but these are not usually signs of distress — more just the nervous system winding down.

If you’re wondering because of fear or curiosity, it’s okay. A lot of people ask this quietly. And if it helps: people who’ve had near-death experiences or come back after being declared clinically dead often say the moment itself is peaceful — not scary.

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It’s my 10 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Donotdestroy.com was a website that used Tumblr as its platform, but its exact launch date is unclear. However, it was active around the early 2010s, particularly during Tumblr’s peak years under Yahoo (2013–2017).

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I think I’ve been on Tumblr since before 2015. This is my second account—I deleted my first one.

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donotdestroy:

“I have realized that the past and the future are real illusions, that they exist only in the present, which is what there is and all that there is.”

— Alan Watts

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How to Be Happy

Behavioral scientists have spent a lot of time studying what makes us happy (and what doesn’t). We know happiness can predict health and longevity, and happiness scales can be used to measure social progress and the success of public policies. But happiness isn’t something that just happens to you. Everyone has the power to make small changes in our behavior, our surroundings and our relationships that can help set us on course for a happier life.

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“Turn letting go of the past into a “must”

The first step is to acknowledge what is holding you back and think about why you must move on. What exactly are you holding on to – a failed relationship? A slight from a friend or family member that you just can’t get over? Do you need to forgive someone – either in person or in your own heart – so that you can let go of anger and step into a more peaceful state?

Once you have identified why letting go of the past is so difficult, ask yourself: “What are the reasons that I absolutely must move beyond this?” How will your life change when you learn how to move on from the past? How will it change the trajectory of your relationships and help you stay connected with your partner? And how will you feel in this new chapter of your life?”

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“I really like my quiet life and I really like putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life and I feel like —and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough.”

— Jim Carrey

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Daily Tarot Readings

Interpretation

Your Tarot Card Reading reveals the following insights:

Card 1:

Card 1: #45 – Nine of Cups

The Nine of Cups is often referred to as the “Wish Card” as it signifies contentment, satisfaction, and emotional fulfillment. This card indicates that you are in a good place emotionally and may be experiencing a period of happiness and harmony in your life.

Card 2:

Card 2: #21 – Judgment

The Judgment card symbolizes rebirth, awakening, and inner calling. It suggests that you are going through a period of self-reflection and are being called to make important decisions or changes in your life. This card signals a time of transformation and new beginnings.

Card 3:

Card 3: #33 – Page of Wands

The Page of Wands represents creativity, inspiration, and new opportunities. This card suggests that you may be embarking on a new creative project or venture that will bring excitement and growth into your life. It encourages you to explore your passions and take bold steps towards your goals.

Overall Interpretation:

Together, these cards indicate that you are currently in a phase of emotional fulfillment and contentment (Nine of Cups). However, you are also being called to make important decisions and embrace new beginnings (Judgment). The Page of Wands signifies that new opportunities and creative endeavors are on the horizon, encouraging you to embrace your passions and take proactive steps towards your aspirations. Overall, this reading suggests that your life is filled with potential for growth, transformation, and fulfillment.

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“As a messenger of the Divine, Angel Number 1212 signifies your need to advance on your path. On this way, seeing 1212 (12:12) means stepping out of your comfort zone and starting anew in your life. You begin pushing yourself toward something different because you feel you are not in the place where you want to be on your journey. You have that feeling because your soul always knows what is best for you, and it is nudging you to take action that is in alignment with your highest truths. For this reason, your angel message is about having the faith and courage to take a step into unfamiliar places. And as your path unfolds, you will discover that what is being revealed to you is far greater than anything you ever imagined. Trust that you are divinely safe.”

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“The overall meaning of 1111 is that you can start manifesting your True Self – your soul’s desires. What do you want to manifest in your life experience or reality? This is the first question you need to ask yourself when you are seeing 11:11. Whatever that is, it will be the direct manifestation of your thought patterns. And remember, your thoughts will create a vibration that will attract things with equal vibration. In other words, your thoughts carry energy that can manifest into your reality.”

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The Four Noble Truths comprise the essence of Buddha’s teachings, though they leave much left unexplained. They are the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. More simply put, suffering exists; it has a cause; it has an end; and it has a cause to bring about its end. The notion of suffering is not intended to convey a negative world view, but rather, a pragmatic perspective that deals with the world as it is, and attempts to rectify it. The concept of pleasure is not denied, but acknowledged as fleeting. Pursuit of pleasure can only continue what is ultimately an unquenchable thirst. The same logic belies an understanding of happiness. In the end, only aging, sickness, and death are certain and unavoidable.

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“Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them. Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire, with some salt and dust swimming in them. We have a universe within ourselves that mimics the universe outside. None of us are just black or white, or never wrong and always right. No one. No one exists without polarities. Everybody has good and bad forces working with them, against them, and within them.”

— Suzy Kasserm

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