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3/100 - i had my analysis exam today; wish me luck! the smoothie is orange berry + protein powder • 100 days of productivity

2/100 - more data analysis as i wait for my laptop to charge! • 100 days of productivity

1/100 - studying some data analysis/visualization for my exam next week • 100 days of productivity

i found an advice post from @emmastudies which explained the need for a good introduction, so let me introduce myself!

i’ll go by r. i’m a third-year university engineering student focusing on space, and i’ve been bullet journaling since march of last year. i’ve been on instagram for my bujo since about june of last year (find me @ raoganized !) i recently got into rewriting notes nicely, because the revision process helps me remember content better.

i have a few exams coming up, so look forward to productivity posts for that, i guess?

i would love some recommendations for other blogs to follow, or how to get involved in the bujo/studyblr community here. thank you!

- r.

data analysis

m e l o d r a m a .

(from insta) soooo... turns out i REALLY like painting! more than markers, or brush pens, or any of the other methods i normally use to make spreads... painting’s just super relaxing!

this is a #beforethepen of my usual study-and-grades-tracker spread i make every semester in order to keep track of how i’m doing. i think it came out really well! i’m super distractible, so i need to be extra-organized to make up for my scatterbrain tendencies 😅

again, this theme is inspired by @hayleyremdeart ‘s canyon theme from 2019!

(from insta) my semester-in-review theme is made up of these swirling colors in a pattern inspired by @hayleyremdeart ‘s canyon theme early last year! .

the colors themselves are inspired by lorde’s melodrama, which i maaay have listened to a little obsessively over winter break. the colors on that album are GORGEOUS, and while i kinda veered off into my own thing, i really like the interplay of the dark blues and teals with the tans and reddish-browns 😍

Shadow Work

Origins, Meaning and Utility

The Structure of the Mind

Carl Jung theorized the existence of three levels/spheres in the human psyche: the Ego, representing the conscious mind, the Personal Unconscious where memories are contained and the Collective Unconscious, where all knowledge and experiences of the species are shared.

Each Sphere has in it a certain number of Archetypes, used to better describe the components of those structures, and the Shadow is one of them.

What is the Shadow

The shadow can be seen as a instinctual or primitive part of ourselves, it exists as part of the unconscious mind and is composed of repressed ideas, weaknesses, desires, instincts, and shortcomings.

It is this archetype that contains all of the things that are unacceptable not only to society, but also to one's own personal morals and values, normally going against social norms and rules as well as what we personally consider right.

The Shadow is often described as the darker side of the psyche, representing wildness, chaos, and the unknown, and it is common for people to deny this element of their own psyche and instead project it on to others.

The Shadow in Witchcraft and Benefits of Shadow Work

Art: Unknown

The Shadow, in witchcraft, can represent The Unknown, hidden depth of ourselves. Speaking in terms of energy, this is an area that can be a deep source of energetic issues, because it’s locked up in the dark and always striving to reach the light.

To not work with one’s Shadow is to make it greedy and aggressive, as well as denying a big part of oneself, making everything a half of a whole.

Through that brief explanation, we can already establish the importance and role of the Shadow in witchcraft, and with that in mind, comes the concept of Shadow Work.

Shadow Work can be seen in a number of practices, meditation, trances, inner journey’s, lucid dreaming, astral travels, spells and divination.

The method can change, but the principle is simple: Centering your intent to self discovery, self knowledge and self acceptance.

Working with one’s Shadow is not only beneficial to one’s craft, as it allows one to get in touch with their intuition as well as allows for easier connection with one’s guide/guides, but it also allows for healing and acceptance of one’s feelings and needs.

Think of all aspects of life as a wheel. If there is one part bent, the wheel can turn, but with more effort. If the owner spends time fixing that bent part, the wheel will turn in a much more smooth manner.

That is what happens when you take the time to do Shadow Work, you have to put in effort, and most of the time it’s not easy, but once done, all other components on the wheel of your life will be relieved to move on without that obstacle that makes their job harder.

The Shadow is not evil, as evil is just a moral compass invented by humans. It is a part of one’s nature, and to deny it is to supress a connection with yourself.

Take the time to know and accept your shadow, and you’ll see that life will be a little easier.

References:

A Natureza da psique (Structure & Dynamics of the Psyche) by C.G. Jung

The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by C.G. Jung

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How to spot signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer 

Today is the day of me asking for a realistic non-native English speaker

I wanna see a bilingual person that doesn't have to search for words and has a great vocabulary but, however, still has to ask for a defenition of a certain word they didn't quite understand in someone's speech from time to time.

Non-native speakers (and native speakers as well) can't know all the words in the language, and non-natives usually have a smaller receptive vocabulary than a native speaker.

Studing

Expectations: studyblr aesthetics, candles, fresh-brewed coffee, fairy lights everywhere, macbooks and moleskins, everything's neat and fancy af

Reality: cheap pens and pencils, a hell of a mess on the desk, notes and scraps of paper on the floor, three cups of unfinished instant coffee, cheap-as-chips old laptop