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I feel tired…
I feel tired right now. I always feel tired. I’ve felt tired for years. To express this in a more creative form, please enjoy the following haiku, which I have written just for this occasion: sleep alludes me nowas it has for several yearsmaybe soon I’ll rest Goodnight. Wait, no… no… I have to write…
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Obviously, answering these questions…
I write every day — articles, a book, and most importantly these silly prompt questions. It’s been scientifically proven that quality of life is directly proportional to words per day output. See? It’s in a chart and stuff. Science.
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A true discourse, Of the apprehension of sundrye
Well, that was the last thing I searched for. Actually, there’s a longer title: “”Newes from Scotland: A true discourse, Of the apprehension of sundrye Witches lately taken in Scotland: wherof some are executed, and some are yet imprisoned. With a particuler recitall of their examinations, taken in the presence of the Kinges Maiestie.” You…
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Do you remember Saturday morning cartoons? Weekly Recap 8/26/2024
There are few things in my life that will ever be able to match the excitement I felt as a kid for Saturday morning cartoons. I would set an alarm and wake up super early to catch as many shows as possible. It was basically a religious experience complete with a morning ritual of pouring…
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Between midnight and 2am…
These two hours are when my brain always seems to pick up the most creativity. Words and lyrics flow. Music plays in my head. And look, it’s almost always when I answer these stupid questions.
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Here’s my favorite incense recipe…
Here’s my favorite incense recipe: Aerik’s Ritual Incense #1 Yeah, you may have already seen it around my site. And yes, there’s a Ritual Incense #2. But that one is currently a secret! I know you were probably expecting food…
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I found this lizard on my hoya…
Yep. Found this lizard a couple of hours ago taking a little rest on the leaves of my hoya. And while that doesn’t make for a very exciting story, it was the most recent thing that I got excited about. Thus, I have answered the question. Goodnight.
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Understanding the Science of Binaural Beats
Binaural beats are auditory illusions. Before deciding if they will be of benefit to you, it’s important to understand the science behind how they work. And to do that, you’ll need to understand sound waves and brain wave frequencies.
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Behind these walls…
First, there would be walls. Walls and a big gate. They’d be tall enough so that you couldn’t easily look over the top. And they’d have tiny little spikes on top to discourage people from climbing. I guess… just picture a castle. And since we’re going with the whole castle vibe, might as well throw…
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It came from me. I took it.
My name came from me. I took it. It’s Aerik, by the way, if you missed it all over the rest of my site. Of course, we’re talking about my craft name. Sure, I’ve got a boring, regular name that was given to me at birth, too. Why do we choose a craft name? There’s…
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Results in any form, even imagined ones
Results are incredibly motivating for me. They can come in various forms and are not always equivalent to success. Failure is also a result. Win or lose, you’ve at least [hopefully] got a better set of information for what works in the future. But sometimes these results aren’t concrete. They’re subjective. And they can be…
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Color Magick, Theory, and Correspondences – Part 2
Building on our previous color knowledge, we’ll take a look at history, advanced color theory, chakras, the Qabalah and more. Part 2 of an in-depth series on color.
Aerik Arkadian 