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Resistance Is Not the Enemy
Iron sharpens iron. Brakes save lives. Friction preserves form. Modern culture treats resistance as failure. Anything that slows momentum is framed as obstruction, anything that introduces friction is assumed to be opposition, and anything that interrupts progress is labeled a setback. But this instinct misunderstands how both physical systems and human growth actually work. Resistance is not inherently hostile. In many cases, it is the only thing preventing collapse.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Longevity
The Refiner’s Fire Is Not the Whetstone
There is a difference between being sharpened and being transformed, and confusing the two leads to frustration when growth does not feel productive. Sharpening implies refinement of existing form. Fire implies change in composition. Both processes are uncomfortable, but they operate on different levels and for different purposes. When people expect sharpening and receive fire instead, they often assume something has gone wrong, when in reality something deeper is taking place.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Longevity
You See From Where You Stand
"The room remains full whether you can see it or not." One of the most persistent misunderstandings about perception is the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. People often believe that if something feels clear, it must be complete, and if something feels obscure, it must be absent. But awareness does not work that way. What you perceive at any moment is not a measure of what exists. It is a measure of what your current position allows to pass through.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Longevity
Patience to Perseverance: 2025 Angel Blessings and Sidenotes
Patience does not come prepackaged with a pretty little red bow. It is a gift to oneself, constructed with intentional practice. Perceived timelines must dissolve, erasing self-inflicted pressure. Patented equals a personal copyright, only when ready. Racing is neither embracing the lesson nor is it a reason. Slow and steady is the course. Perseverance is the season. -Marilyn Glover
By Marilyn Glover2 months ago in Longevity
Make November a Month to Remember: Healing Pain Harvesting Pleasure
6:30 am this morning, I grabbed my coffee and sat on my balcony, my daily routine. Meditation after vivid dreams centered on the number 5 and a window view of a deciduous yellow birch, revealed this week's spiritual message about pain and its opposite, pleasure. Guided by nature and the divine, "Make November a month to remember" came to me with harvest-specific downloads. Personally related events inspire today's huddle, but the message is deeper and not limited to only me.
By Marilyn Glover4 months ago in Longevity
A Football Fantasy
Author's Note & Transparency: This is an analytical piece exploring a hypothetical sports scenario. It was drafted with AI assistance and has been thoroughly reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by Kamran Ahmad to ensure original thought and commentary. This article discusses a fictional matchup for cultural analysis and is not a report on a real event.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Longevity
October's Magickal Milkweed Memo: Beyond the Obvious Fluff
Milkweed in October is such a beautiful sight. Open pods displaying long, white, silky hairs; other nearby pods are in mid transition, offering a sneak-a-peak at the inside floss, also known as coma. Asclepias syriaca's (Common Milkweed) brown seeds are a delight to behold when the plant's silky parachute releases them into the air, creating a magickal effect via wind-born encouragement.
By Marilyn Glover4 months ago in Longevity
Claim Your Castle: Draw a Bridge From Fantasies and Fairy Tales to a Well-Lived Reality
Good morning and welcome to part 3 of my autumn Monday Morning series, Salem Spirit! Today's feature photo is of the Hammand Castle Museum located on the coastline of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Roughly a half-hour drive from Salem, and a must-see while making the fall touring rounds of New England.
By Marilyn Glover5 months ago in Longevity
Grab a Pair of Elephant Ears And Listen To September's Closing Spiritual Message
Good morning, and welcome to part two of my autumn Monday Morning Huddle series, Salem Spirit! Today, I close out September with a spiritual message from Ropes Mansion & Garden. Also featured are photographs, taking you on a mini-tour of the beautiful Salem landscape, which reveals its captivating appeal, encouraging you, the reader, to tap into personal downloads that may emerge while observing one of nature's gems.
By Marilyn Glover5 months ago in Longevity
