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 MIND IS A MAGNET

        ''Success sticks, and Happiness too''

 

Saying that you are a magnet for success and happiness, in my opinion, is a great way to start and set a splendid course for you and your life. 

 To start a positive change in one’s life, it is vital to accept the fact and rely on the concept of the law of attraction. This means deliberately directing one’s mental energies and behaviour towards creating constructive consequences and intentionally aiming for positive outcomes and/or opportunities for self-actualization. Developing such a mental attitude, you lay a strong positive framework for attracting success and joy into your life when actively seeking new opportunities for positive change and prosperity. 

 

 When one follows up a statement with another statement that is very genuine, an inherent mentality in the human being can develop a subconscious mind that would be very receptive to many opportunities.

 

 This includes always being ready to change and be flexible, as well as maintaining optimum levels of enthusiasm. One gets to learn that success is a result of digging deep for the strength and confidence to effect major changes in one’s life.

The Power of Thought:

 

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'What you give out will be returned to you'?

 This phrase speaks to the power of our thoughts and beliefs in shaping our experiences and outcomes in life. Our minds play a crucial role in determining both our joy and suffering, as they influence our ways of thinking and ultimately shape our lives.

This means that we should acknowledge the fact that our mind is capable of influencing what we experience in our lives. This means that when you keep a positive attitude in life you will just draw positive things towards you. These impressions prove that the character of thinking and the consequent planning are the key determinants of the outcomes of people’s actions, which underlines the importance of controlling one’s thoughts and focusing on the positive perspective. "

  

The Importance of Focus and Intention: 

Focusing the mind on a single object allows you to cultivate specific thoughts and intentions toward that particular focus. This mental concentration acts as a powerful force, drawing the desired outcome or goal toward the object of your focus. No matter the challenges, there is always a pathway to change or transformation through the strength of will and conscious determination.

Nature of thoughts, beliefs and  intentions:

The direction of your life is shaped by your thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. By gaining mastery over your thoughts, aligning your beliefs with positivity, and nurturing positive intentions, you can actively steer your life towards a more positive and fulfilling existence. 

This implies that your conscious and subconscious choices play a significant role in forming your attitudes, perceptions, emotions, and consequently, your life experiences.

Belief is Brilliant, Mate!

"I have unwavering faith in my abilities, which have been bestowed upon me by a higher power. This self-belief empowers me to overcome challenges, work relentlessly towards my goals, and ultimately attain success."

Self-confidence

"Self-confidence'' serves as a powerful driving force that propels individuals to greater heights, regardless of any challenges they encounter. It is essential to keep in mind that having confidence in your abilities leads to the attainment of remarkable accomplishments."

“Come out, Shout it out! Don’t be shy”

Affirmation is a significant and transformative process through which individuals verbalize their goals, aspirations, and desires to manifest them in reality. Now if you articulate your affirmations verbally, you are informing the universe of what you desire and who you are!!! 

So that you attract what you want into your life. Participation in this practice can facilitate the well-needed psychological and emotional strength to remain on course and focused on what you want, while at the same time creating the right environment to get there. 

 

 Please, bear in mind the following:

 

 That is why your choice of words can sometimes change your experience in the situation. 

 

 However, mere talk and conversations as well as explorations are different from actually going behind it with action. 

 

 Concerning the previous points, it can also be said that taking action is another critical step to becoming a successful magnet. 

 

 Encouragement and compliments with positive intent can be supported by practical actions toward some goals.

 

When indeed you purposefully progress towards your goals and objectives you summon success and chance into your existence. 

So, you could significantly improve your opportunity to achieve life’s goals. 

Have a positive attitude, and confidence, and make rational decisions. 

 

 However, it is desirable to notice that this road is not devoid of stakings and everyone will face some or other kinds of challenges.

Many times these are seen as barriers that cannot be crossed but it is important to look at them as temporary hurdles. Hence, do not dwell too much on failure, instead, gather yourself up and begin to forge ahead. 

 

 Smile, be positive, and positively look at things, always envision yourself as a magnet that is attracting the right kind of success into your life.

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The All-Seeing co-resident

The All-Seeing co-resident-A short story

It was all about sunshine and the lovely aroma of filter coffee once we shifted to Chennai. The auto-rickshaw dropped me in front of my apartment; I was aware that it was not going to be easy for me, merely because of the fact that I am a north Indian.


Before I could say, Jack Robinson, my next-door neighbour Amma Lakshmi materialised faster than a fly on a sweet shop window. Her smile was as big as a banana leaf unaware of all her other reactions, and there was something in her that made me shiver: curiosity, and she was ALWAYS watching me, my serenity was destroyed by her.

“Welcome dear! New arrival in our little paradise!” she greeted me before I could even say a word to her. She was inside my apartment watching the contents of still-closed boxes with the intensity of a temple priest examining for a sacrifice.


From the first day I came home unpacked, Amma Lakshmi became a fixture. Surprised, unannounced visits were her speciality on arrival of friends, relatives or colleagues. She'd comment on everything. She would comment on the groceries I bought, the music that I played, the food I ate, to the clothes I wore.
There had been regular lectures from Amma Lakshmi on how to wear clothes, I wore a casual kurta in the evening, and it was her main task every day to instruct me ‘A married woman shouldn’t look so shabby!’
She had been instructing me to wear a saree and kum -kum on my forehead, to wear bangles, and to put a rangoli in front of my house, this would be good for a happily married life, as if she was my, mother-in-law.

Even worse were her relatives. As if receiving mangoes falling from a tree, they’d visit Amma Lakshmi's house. Her relatives were appendages of herself. And so, any relative – a cousin, a niece, a distant aunt – who came to visit Amma had to pass by my home. ‘This is the new tenant, Meenakshi,’ she would proclaim, to an open censuring turned necks of curious stares and judgemental whispers.

The real creepiness? Amma Lakshmi noticed everything.


Leaving for the market?


walking outside?

Every day, she'd be making rangoli in front of her apartment's main door while putting rangoli her constant focus was on my main door and my activities. For example


“Going shopping again, are we?''


coming home late from a movie,?”


Her lamp would be turned on as I tried to open the door with my key. . .
At what time does my husband come to have lunch, why are you eating so late, if I ate lunch late then I would have an issue with acidity was her daily concern.

Worse of all was the fact that she had sharper eyes than a hawk. . . If any person visited our house whether he or she is related to us or not, then how did you guys turn into friends. It was more or less like being on guard all the time.

Her behaviour was increasingly irritating me and, I felt as if she was getting on my nerves I decided to talk to her. I said, voice firm, ''I appreciate your. . . concern, but I need some privacy. ''

In this, she found herself incredibly constrained, and for a moment she was surprised. This was triggered by the fact that sometime later she had a wicked grin across her lips. 'You know Meenakshi, privacy is not all that important, we are a family here looking out for each other’.

And that’s when it struck me, she was not suffering from loneliness; she loved power. The pleasure that she got out of this information was immense; it gave her control over my life and other people’s lives.

I became aware, that a direct confrontation would not work. The solution came in the form of boundaries. I stopped her coming to my house politely. It was not all plain sailing, but eventually, The visits lessened. Even now, Amma Lakshmi continues to peek at the neighbouring houses but from a distance.


But now it is of a different scale, it is a more restrained observation.


Amma Lakshmi. Perhaps, and perhaps for the first time in my life, knew what it meant to respect other people’s privacy.

A Few words:

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The Mind's Paradox: Prison and Path

The Sanskrit phrase "मन एव मनुष्याणां कारणं बन्धमोक्षयोः"

"The mind alone is the cause of both bondage and liberation for humans.

This saying is from the Upanishads which are part of the sacred literature of Hinduism that concentrate on philosophical questions. This aspect specifically underscores the role of the mind in the formation of experiences as well as one’s fate in life. Thus, it implies that what we think, want and cling to or attach one’s self to befalls the realm of bondage (Bandha) or liberates (moksha).

The brain is a double-sided sword

On the one hand, it is possible to mention that it is one of the greatest sources of inspiration, pleasure and comprehension.

On the other hand, the mind can turn into a prison by itself and one which is created by the individual. This is particularly catastrophic.

When we bind ourselves to our thoughts, feelings or attitudes, they become mental prisons to prevent us from attaining happiness. It happens when we are caught in the web of fear, anger, and self-annoyance, and can never achieve harmony and satisfaction.

 Bondage (Bandha)
This state, where the action is being conditioned and limited by thoughts, emotions, and desires is Bondage (Bandha) It is the state of suffering and struggling for fulfilment from the outside world.

 Liberation (Moksha)
On the other hand, there is the state of being unconditioned and unlimited. It is the state of consciousness, the state of no mind as well as the state of transcendental bliss. This is Liberation (Moksha)

The mind is an instrument that can chosen to be used for one’s liberation or shackles. Still and all, the usage of the minds we possess is a decision we have to make.

Remember mind is a terrific force to reckon with. It can build our own heaven and hell or in simple terms, it can build our own paradise or inferno.

Understanding Mind's Nature

Mind is very flexible. It can be trained & changed & developed by practices and techniques like meditation, mindfulness and introspection.
For that one has to penetrate into the mind and see its true nature, which is liberating. 

This is not a form of repression where you shut down your thoughts and feelings, rather it’s a state in which you observe thoughts and feelings without being compelled to act on them. It compels responsibility on the aspect of thinking and doing within the society.

In fact, there exists a close relationship between the world within us and the external world  This exactly suggests the fact that most of the things that happen to us and around us are reflections of the state of our mind. 

According to Buddhism, when our minds are mired in passion or aversion or any other negative state, we contact a situation that releases those feelings, just as oil and water mix together.
It is when we think positively, having a gentle and humble heart with no desire for the things of this world that we get to feel, to experience the feelings of being at peace, being happy and spiritual. This in turn brings us towards ‘moksha’ which means getting free from samsara or the cycle of birth death and rebirth.

If only the minds can be tamed then positive thinking combined with right actions can usher in pure consciousness and infinite bliss and freedom.

Nutshell

The Upanishads, Hinduism's sacred literature, emphasize the mind's role in shaping experiences and life's fate. The mind can be both a source of inspiration and a prison, with bondage indicating suffering and liberation characterized by consciousness and transcendental bliss. By taming the mind, one can experience pure consciousness and freedom.

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The Magnetic Power of Originality

Your Originality is a spark that sets trends starts movements and distinguishes you from other folks. And it is a powerful force too. Creativity ushers invention, essentially replaces stagnation and has the intended effect. 

However, somebody could just take this idea and run with it, yes? 

Did it lessen your chances of success? Absolutely not. 

In fact, imitation is the highest form of compliment and a sign that you are doing something that needs to be copied.

That is why imitation speaks volumes, and it is extremely important to never give up on the idea that really seems to be interesting. And if others follow you, it can be a winning situation for you as well, that you have a different view of the world.

It helps you to conform to the many demands of being original which is in fact a total win-win situation for you. 

You try to be yourself. That is why you should stay as unique and innovative as possible and let the copycats come behind you.

Being First Matters

The adage that “being first counts” is true. It is what you call market positioning or market setting where you set the standard, dictate the market, and create awareness. Even If others are trying to imitate you, you will always be the creator and the one with the reputation. And this makes You Unforgettable.

Originality attracts attention 

It is possible to get noticed just by being different. You become unique and people will want to know more about you. It is this initial interest that can be the foundation for creating a loyal consumer base.
Originality Brings Creativity 

As you look for more concepts, you are making the way toward advancement. If you offer an obvious idea somebody will surely follow, however, your desire to create the next big idea will keep you in front of the followers.

If your creativity enables you to set an example for others to follow, then do not avoid being ‘yourself’ when putting across your ideas. As a general rule, aim to make things progress, and never be afraid to be as individual as possible with your work.

When others attempt to generalize they think of it as a compliment. In fact, a copycat is practically confessing that your idea, your point of view is right in some way. If you bother to imitate it then what it means is that your ideas are good enough to be worth copying!

 The world needs your originality

The world is missing your unique passion, so don't be afraid to shine! Let your originality blossom; there is room for your new voice and your unique approach; let your creativity flow. Do not be afraid to break out of what "you should do." The world needs your originality; even if you have an imitator, it will bring on the next innovation.


Brilliance is the spark that starts trends and distinguishes you from others. Creativity ushers invention and replaces stagnation, with imitation being the highest form of compliment. 

Being first matters in market positioning, where you set the standard, dictate the market, and create awareness. Being different attracts attention and creates a loyal consumer base. Originality brings creativity, as you look for more concepts and strive for advancement.

Being "yourself" when putting across your ideas is essential, as others may think of it as a compliment. If you try to generalize, it means your ideas are good enough to be worth copying. The world is missing your unique passion, so don't be afraid to shine and let your originality blossom. Break out of what "you should do" and let your creativity flow.

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Wordplay Wonders

The Story of "Listen" and "Silent"

It is a Wordplay Wonders, When "Listen" and "Silent" Share a Secret "Listen" and "silent" are both spelt using the same set of letters – L, I, S, T, E, N.

This is a fascinating quirk of the English language and is technically called a "hectograph."("Heterograph" literally means "different writing" (hetero-different, graph). However, their spellings and meanings are distinct. The key feature is that stereographs share the same pronunciation..)

They're different despite using the same letters: Listen Up! The Silent Truth About These Words

 

(1)Meaning: "Listen" means to pay attention with your ears to hear something. "Silent" means without sound or noise.

(2)Pronunciation: The order of the vowel sounds is different. In "listen," it's "i-e," while in "silent," it's "i-en."

(3)Part of Speech: "Listen" is a verb (an action word), while "silent" is an adjective (a word describing a noun).

Even though they share the same letters, "listen" and "silent" have distinct meanings and functions in a sentence.

Listen to the Silent Truth

Some people point out that good listening often requires moments of silence from the listener to fully understand the speaker. 

How Interestingly, they even find a connection between the meanings of "listen" and "silent." This is a fun example of how wordplay can reveal interesting things about language!

A clever way the language reuses letters to create new words. It's a fun fact to share and a reminder that English spelling can sometimes be puzzling!

May I ask you?

Can You Hear the Silence? The Story of "Listen" and "Silent"😁😁

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power of ideas

The Power of Ideas: Changing Our World

Ideas are often considered intangible and ephemeral, but very powerful in changing the course of human events. From the philosophical musings of ancient thinkers to the groundbreaking innovations of modern scientists, ideas have propelled human progress, inspired revolutions, and reshaped societies.

The Genesis of Ideas

Ideas come from personal experience, observation of the world, interaction with others, and even dreams or intuitions. They may be very simple concepts or complex theories; but they all have one common denominator: the ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate.

The Impact of Ideas

The power of ideas can be realized by the fact that they are capable of sparking tremendous transformations in social, political, and economic spheres. For example, The ancient civilizations of the Indus Valley, particularly of the Indians, stimulated civilized thought and therefore contributed to global thought and growth. 

Figures that advanced such a transformation of society include Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Rabindranath Tagore who engaged in radical social and political reforms. Within a short span of his active political life, the idea of satyagraha inspired movements for civil rights and independence around the globe. 

Swami Vivekananda, introduced the idea of Vedanta philosophy to the West, emphasizing spiritual unity and universal brotherhood. His teachings inspired many to embrace spirituality and social reform.

 Tagore was an admirer of man and of cultures around the world, as well as the potential of art as an uplifting force.  his ideas influenced Bengali culture. 

It’s not hard to accept that the visions of these thinkers still define the societies and individuals willing to change the world for the better.
In the same manner that the Industrial Revolution had its birth in a technological invention like the steam engine and the spinning jenny, it succeeded in modifying societies and economies. 

The ideas the inventions take are great modifications in the lives of people, their working habits, and their relations with other people.

The same influence, yet more subtle and equally powerful, is wielded by ideas. Take democracy, for instance. The very concept of democracy has designed the political systems of many countries and it is a notion that inspires millions of men and women to stand up and fight for their rights and freedoms.

Ideas like human rights, ensconced in works such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, have fostered equality and fairness throughout the world.

The Power of Ideas in the Modern World

The advantage of living in an interconnected, modern world is that the power of ideas is amplified: due to the rapid, almost instant dissemination of information and technology, ideas bear an immense impact on the universe. In particular, social media platforms let one individual with ideas reach the entire world while simultaneously hooking up with other like-minded people. This, among other things, gave birth to social movements and grassroots activism, as people harnessed and used ideas to mobilize and thus elicit change.

Moreover, with the internet, anyone who has an idea can be an entrepreneur and even create a business. This, in turn, has increased innovative start-ups and new industries mainly through the power of ideas.

The Challenges of Ideas

• Ideas may hold a great deal of promise, but they also pose their fair share of challenges. One such challenge is the natural resistance that the elevation of ideas may always present. People are very resistant to new ideas that begin to question their assumptions or violate their ways of doing things. This often leads to conflict and stagnation.
• Another is that ideas could be manipulated or used to take an unfair advantage over others when wrong and discriminatory ideas of some are used to justify violence or oppression. It is necessary to critically weigh these ideas if they would serve positive ends.

Nutshell

The power of ideas is undeniable. It can shape the physical world, inspire progress, or compel change. By being in a position to recognize how powerful ideas can be and by harnessing that power, we will hopefully go on to fashion a better future for ourselves and others yet to come.

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"Pride Before the Fall"

A short story

In the middle of the business city of Chennai, there was a housemaid lady named Anjali. She worked as a domestic help in a well-constructed house of the Iyer family whose character was well-established, they were considered rich and orthodox Iyer family. Anjali was not only famous for her job but she became an icon because of her behaviour, which carried arrogance, greed, overconfidence, cunning, selfishness, rigidity, and narcissism.

Anjali had a proud look with a sense of superiority over the others. She felt that she was very essential to the Iyers, and told them how they would struggle to find a competent person like her. From time to time she was very arrogant and she never missed an opportunity to insult the other maids in the neighbourhood treating herself as superior.

Such people would not know how to run it without me,” Anjali would mutter to herself frequently. She always asked for more money, more benefits, and privileges; exploiting the Iyers’ fear of losing a skilled worker.

She was so greedy to an extent that it was very tough to deal with her. Always demanding things and favour and other things justifying to herself that she deserves it, in return for the hard work she puts in. She believed she deserved more than what she was being paid.

Looking at the performance of Anjali it was clearly visible that she was overconfident about the way she completed tasks. She always got overwhelmed with work and, thereby, tried handling much more than she could manage; she would then assure the Iyers that she had the best results on the way but, in the end, she failed.  But when things went wrong, she was quick to blame others, never accepting responsibility for her mistakes.

She was always ready with a comeback; “Why should I be the one to suffer? It is their fault for putting too much pressure on me” she would say, deflecting any criticism that came her way.

Anjali was also very selfish She is seen to be rude and is mostly engrossed with her own affairs. She had no regard for the welfare of individuals,  and convenience but was motivated by whatever would favour her. Focusing solely on what benefitted her.  She was not easy to reason with for she was very stubborn; Her stubbornness made her difficult to deal with; once she set her mind on something, no amount of reasoning could sway her. She would not change her mind even if heaven was to fall.

Anjali was a cunning woman and was a master manipulator. She had many negative traits in her character. Her sheer narcissism was useful in the way that she could be fawning the Iyers to keep them believing that she was in fact indispensable in their home. All of them were scared and she took advantage of that ensuring her place in their home was secure.

One day the Iyers planned a Navaratri grand celebration. This is how Anjali looked at it as her chance to put importance on herself. She took charge of the preparations, but her overconfidence led to several mistakes. They decorated everything wrong; the food was served late, and the guests were unhappy.

Mrs. Iyer, usually patient, finally lost her temper. "Anjali, how could you let this happen?"

Anjali, true to her nature, deflected. ‘It was not my fault madam, the other staff did not do as I told them. ’

But this time, her cunning excuses didn’t work. The Iyers had had enough. They realized that Anjali’s arrogance, greed, and overconfidence were more of a liability than an asset. 

 They decided to let her leave, it could probably be true that she was going through a painful process of being fired or laid off from her job and there was nothing else that could be done.

Anjali was furious. “You will be sorry for this, nobody will look after this house as I do,” She screams before slamming the door.

Days changed into weeks and the Iyers hired a new maid Lakshmi who was humble, hardworking as well and kind at heart. The household ran smoothly, and the Iyers came to realize that Anjali was a negative influence on the household.

Concerning Anjali she lost her job and she could not get any other employment. Her devious temper became known and who in their right mind would hire a difficult person? Her haughtiness and selfishness have brought her to this sorry state and she had no one to blame herself for it.

The story of Anjali was a lesson that was taught to the Iyers and everybody who ever knew Anjali; no matter how professional one can be, it is his or her behaviour that matters.

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The Energy of Words: Uplifting, Enlivening, and Transforming

The Energy of Words: Uplifting, Enlivening, and Transforming

"The Power of Words " looks at the way words and thoughts said or thought can make much difference. From the earliest scriptures to present-day motivational speeches, there is little denying the power of words in uplifting, enlivening, and transforming.

The Energy of Words

"The Power of Words" tries to see how speech and ideas can have a great deal of impact. There is little doubt as to how words can uplift, inspire, and even change from ancient text messages down to contemporary motivational speeches.

Words are much more than just sounds or scribbles on a page but dynamic energy with the potential to change our lives in some pretty fundamental ways. The energy of words is important to recognize, as also is the responsibility connected with their potency. Whether we speak for others or ourselves, our words can uplift or tear down, inspire or discourage. When heard audibly or thought over in silence, they can heal and nourish the mind and soul in a way that few other things can. It shows how powerful words and creative thoughts can uplift, soothe, and transform people's lives for good.

Words have this amazing way of perking us up. To hear reassuring words from a loved one or to read some inspiring quote gives a sense of assurance and strength. It fires within a spark of determination to keep holding on when things get tough. If spoken with sincerity and compassionate feeling, such words go way beyond mere utterances-they are strong wells that make one feel heard and less alone in one's struggles.

Words have the beauty of really shaping our perception and the world we come into. If repeated daily, positive affirmations nurture self-esteem and make one more optimistic. Words have even changed personal beliefs and behaviour. The change in the way we relate to ourselves- for instance, substituting self-criticism for self-compassion-may afford a more positive self-image and improve our well-being.

Let us deliberately choose words for their inspirational values that would encourage and instigate positive change.

The choice of words is, therefore, like the picking of a masterstroke; it requires an extremely sensitive understanding of their shades and an intentional act of will to portray precisely what is intended.

Understanding the Power of Words

Emotional resonance: Words can also cause a riot of emotions inside a person, sadness, anger, and so on and so forth. If you reflect words that denote exactly how they are feeling, then it becomes all that more memorable, and the audience is likely to remember it.

Cognitive Effect: Words may engender cognition, the thought and perception processes. They can also affect beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. You will want to choose words that are exact, clear, and informative as you express your thoughts.

Cultural Context: Words may connote cultural associations and meanings. Understanding the cultural context in which you are writing, will help you to choose appropriate words which will not show any disrespect.

How to Choose Between Words

Know Your Audience: Know your audience; their background, interest, and level of understanding. You would want to use such vocabulary as they understand and like.

Consider Your Purpose: Determine the intent of your communication. Are you trying to inform, persuade, or entertain? Choose words that help fulfil this purpose.

Be Specific: Being specific, rather than general, allows your audience to paint a mental picture in their minds.

Use Imagery: Make your writing very colourful with imagery and metaphors to make it living and memorable.

Avoid Jargon: When writing for an audience that is not very specific, avoid technical terms or jargon that will foil the readers' understanding.

Consider Tone and Style: Your writing should reveal one tone and style since each is conveyed by your purpose and audience. Choose words to provide your tone-formal, informal, or humorous.

Revision/Editing: Take the opportunity to go back and review your draft for revisions after you have written the text. Paying attention to how each word functions and if it will serve your intention.

It is the choosing of the right words that stirs up that dynamism within you, from which powerful and impacting communication ensues. Remember, words are much more than just symbols-they change worlds and inspire revolutions.

Undoubtedly, words soothe minds and souls. The energy of words is a force that uplifts spirits, brings imaginations alive, and changes perspective while flying through and beyond time and space.

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