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It's all about connections.
In a whimsical world, cats and fish can be friends instead of predator and prey. Strange beings can manifest out of the blue and dance among the flowers or spin in circles just for the fun of it! In a whimsical world, anything is possible.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #cat #pixelfedcats #fish #connection #caturday
So. I woke up late… again.
But I didn’t feel guilty. Because I needed the rest - I was awake until 7:30 in the morning (…I think this might be insomnia…help?)

I prioritise my wellbeing - and I work when it feels aligned. That’s part of the life I’m building… unapologetically.

And today, I’ve been thinking about community, and how hard it is to build a community where people really are there for each other. In the good and the bad times, regardless of who we are, and where we come from.

Where it’s not just a bunch of people vibing together - but a real container, of diversity, and genuine authentic space to be.

We weren’t taught how to do that.
Capitalism taught us to compete.
Patriarchy taught us to perform.
Individualism taught us to stay separate.

And status-driven culture taught us to rank each other constantly:
- by money
- by productivity
- by parenthood
- by pain
- by purpose

And then we wonder why it feels so hard to trust people, and connect vulnerably.

I’m building a rebel community in my business - but I am also aware, that it’s a community of like-minded people, right. So we connect because of shared interests in personal development, belonging, and self expression. And it’s online - so I can just go and borrow sugar, og help with the lawn. XD

I do wonder though...
Are we really showing up for each other?
Do we know how to hold someone who’s struggling - without losing ourselves?
Do I know how to ask for help without collapsing into guilt?

I wasn’t taught these things.
I was taught to people-please.
To abandon myself in service of others.
To over-function and burn out in the name of “being nice.”

So I’m asking better questions now.
Not: “Why is it so hard to find community?”

But:
🌿 “How can I create one small connection today — that feels good to both of us?”
🌿 “How can I start noticing the connection around me?”
🌿 “How can I stay rooted in myself… while making space for someone else?”

#feelgoodrebel #community #connection

"It's the idea of health professionals 'literally prescribing you a community activity or resource the same way they'd prescribe you pills or therapies,' she [Julia Hotz] explains. The prescriptions include exercise, art, music, exposure to nature and volunteering, which are known to have enormous benefits to physical and mental health."

npr.org/2025/07/14/nx-s1-54343

"Finding Common Ground Before the Ship Sailed" - Patricia Vicary tells a touching story about a father and daughter who discovered their connection through fishing. It's a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when we're doing something together, not just talking. Beautiful reflection on family relationships and finding those shared moments that matter.
#family #fishing #relationships #stories #connection #parenting #medium
medium.com/beyond-the-scoreboa

A photo of the author’s father steering his boat, CHARA
Beyond the Scoreboard · Finding Common Ground Before the Ship Sailed - Beyond the Scoreboard - MediumBy Patricia Vicary

So riding my bike home, I had an experience, where I sometimes wonder if angels, in the nonmagical but very real human sense exist. I couldn't confine it to 500 characters so I wrote it on my blog here after getting home. I'm still kind of turning over what I experienced.

mycabinetofcuriosities.com/art

mycabinetofcuriosities.comHey cheri! is the last thing you expect at 2amThis is my house. I made these things.
How did you learn to socialise?

I am genuinely curious, because I got to thinking about my youth and the way I've been around people.

Personally I didn't learn to really connect with people. Or find a place in a community. So I just tried to figure out how to be...

Thinking about my school years, learning to be with other kids...
Thinking about my mother and my grandparents, and family, learning to be with elders....
Thinking about peer, both in my private life and professional life, learning to find my place there...
Thinking about my somewhat chaotic youth and young adulthood, with less than desired self control (and compassion).

How did I learn...?
What was I taught directly, and what did I pick up subconsciously?

Honestly, I don't feel like I was taught any proper socialising skills. And I am not blaming anyone, just pondering. But I feel, looking back, that some support in communication, emotional regulation and mutuality could have gone a long way...

Fortunately that's where I am now. And learning for myself, and sharing my thoughts about.

But I'm genuinely curious to hear your thoughts about where you learned to socialise...

And is there a difference, being a man, woman, agender, etc? As we learn...?

#curiosity #community #connection

Attention
#Demisexual-
#Poll
(POV)
Demisexual:
Having an emotional #connection.😬
I.E. this is kit kin feeling network?

We all know that there are many other types of demisexual so , the #question is

do you seek out other people who appreciate and mesh with your #lifecycle. Well because we are in this #together.

See I think people are #networks of complex systems and well if we all share in this reality and society.

Is #money the true currency in a #democracy? 🤔To me people= #VALUE.

Today I went to band practice, because we're playing a concert with a drummer substitute in 3 weeks. So extra rehearsals are necessary.

This is actually a part of my life I haven't shared that much about, because I "am just the backing vocals".
But we're actually a pretty ambitious band. My friend, the lead singer, is going all in on this as a career, and I absolutely love being in on it. 🔥💃

We are called Franciska Empowered, and have already released quite a lot of music. Go have a listen, and let me know what you think. It's classic 90's inspired rock, with a lot of delicious guitar.

Anyhoo. Join my community - worthy & Rising.
Wednesday we are meeting online to reflect, let go of stuff and anchor in the energy we want more of in life. (Now I'm talking about my community, and inviting you, love, and not talking about the band. 😋)

#feelgoodrebel #feelgoodrebelacademy #community #connection #personaldevelopment #selfsovereignty
It's all about connections.
In a whimsical world, cats and fish can be friends instead of predator and prey. Strange beings can manifest out of the blue and dance among the flowers or spin in circles just for the fun of it! In a whimsical world, anything is possible.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #cat #pixelfedcats #fish #connection #caturday