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poor box

used to collect coins for charitable purposes. They can be found in most Christian churches built before the 19th century and were the main source of funds for poor relief before societies decided to organize the process and make the public authorities responsible for this --wikipedia

Ordnung (Amish rules)

hard work, a woman's submission to her husband, mode of dress, and refusal to buy insurance. Outsiders often think of the Ordnung in terms of restrictions (e.g., no electrical power lines, no telephone in the home, no personal ownership of automobiles) --wikipedia

ACT therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment --webmd.com

"stupid is as stupid does"

Request: one's lack of intelligence may be judged by one's actions. From Forrest Gump (1994)

dates (fruit)

request: when I was at a retreat we were given blessed dates, which were said to have healing qualities

Common - Come Close (Official Music Video) ft. Mary J. Blige

Request: I'm on a mission to prove there's loving rap out there :)

Close (2022)

Oscar-nominated. "An emotionally transformative and unforgettable portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing" — A24 Studio

Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter character)

"Draco is characterised as a cowardly bully who tricks and hurts people to get what he wants; nevertheless, he is a cunning user of magic" -- wikipedia

Sandra Sabattini (beatified by Catholic church)

a 22-year-old woman who devoted herself to helping the poor and disabled before she was killed by a passing car in 1984 --angelusnews.com

article: The Population Crash

There are three choices: Either go extinct within the next century, buy some time by replacing your own citizens with foreigners from poverty-stricken nations, or figure out how to convince women in prosperous societies to have more children.

Hyperianism

Beyond matter there exists an immaterial domain: The source reality. You can catch fractured glimpses of this world in psychedelic states, frequency states, and mental sex. By loosening the reducing valve of the brain, you can explore the inner realms of mind and the god within --iamhyperion.com

Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully

designed to improve the way your body feels—less stiffness! fewer aches and pain!— and boost the overall quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time --amazon.com (Priority request)

statement: God loves the ego

Request: The ego hates and is terrified and jealous of God. But how does God feel about the ego?

"Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent..."

"...a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves" --Eric Hoffer, in “The True Believer”. His philosophy is at 505 in Truth vs. Falsehood

Sherlock Holmes (fictional character)

Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard --wikipedia