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Today is my Nostr Birthday! I started two years ago, back when PV was all the rage. It's been great to watch the community grow, and the tools improve. Cheers to many more years!
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**Being Rich is an Energy You Carry** Being rich isn’t just about the amount of money in your account. It’s an energy, a frequency, a presence that you embody long before wealth ever arrives. Money is simply a reflection of the **vibe you carry**, not just the effort you put in. Some people seem to attract wealth effortlessly, while others chase it endlessly. The difference isn’t luck—it’s how they move, how they think, and the energy they project. Richness is an aura, not a balance sheet. People who are truly wealthy don’t walk around questioning whether they deserve abundance—they assume it. They don’t hesitate or over-explain; they move with certainty, making decisions from a place of power, not fear. This is why high-vibe people naturally pull wealth toward them. Scarcity repels money, but abundance attracts it. If you believe you are valuable, the world will mirror that belief back to you. The world doesn’t just give wealth to those who work the hardest. It responds to the energy you put out. If you act like money is scarce, it will always be out of reach. If you move like you already have it, it starts gravitating toward you. This is why some people make millions and lose it all—they never had the internal foundation to hold wealth. Money likes certainty. It follows those who treat it with ease, not desperation. You don’t have to be rich to carry rich energy. It starts with how you present yourself, how you value your time, and what you surround yourself with. Own quality, even in small things. Invest in knowledge, aesthetics, and presence. Move with selectivity—sovereign men do not dilute themselves with disposable things. When you start embodying richness before it physically arrives, wealth simply becomes the natural consequence. **Rich isn’t something you earn. It’s something you tune into. The money is just a side effect.**
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Which self-custodial #wallet do you recommend?
I am stacking sats in a #custodial wallet, now I want to shift into #HODL strategy but I'm really confused about choosing hardware wallets or open-source self-custodial services. Would you please share your experience? PS: Boost it if it's possible. #Bitcoin #Self_Custody
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Patience and persistence. Lots and lots of patience and persistence. A3, ink on paper. I was a little ridiculous with this one and used a brush to do most of the stippling, then went in with a fineliner to smooth things out a bit. #art #artstr #abstract #stippling #ink
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Tree bark colours and textures #photography
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🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BITCOIN BORACAY ISLAND LIFE-
Michael Douglas acquired the film rights to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" from his father, Kirk Douglas, who had been trying to bring the story to the big screen for years. Kirk had starred in a successful Broadway adaptation of the novel in the 1960s and believed in its cinematic potential, but Hollywood studios remained unconvinced. When Kirk’s attempts to produce the film stalled, he passed the rights to his son, hoping that a younger, more determined producer might succeed where he had struggled. Michael Douglas faced immediate resistance from major studios, which viewed the story as too dark and uncommercial. The novel, written by Ken Kesey, was a critical success, but its themes of mental illness, authority, and rebellion against institutional control were not seen as bankable. Hollywood executives hesitated, fearing that audiences would reject a film set in a psychiatric hospital with a cast of mentally ill patients. Many believed that the project lacked a clear hero and had no traditional romance or uplifting resolution. Despite these challenges, Michael Douglas remained committed. He partnered with Saul Zaentz, a record producer with a passion for film, and together they sought a director who could bring the story to life. They approached Miloš Forman, a Czechoslovakian filmmaker who had fled his home country after the Soviet invasion of 1968. Forman had an outsider’s perspective on authority and rebellion, making him the perfect choice to direct the adaptation. However, convincing Forman to take the project was not easy. Living in financial hardship in New York, Forman initially misunderstood Douglas' offer, believing that he had lost the opportunity. When the misunderstanding was corrected, Forman enthusiastically accepted, seeing the film as a powerful statement on individual freedom. Casting the lead role of Randle McMurphy proved to be one of the most difficult hurdles. Kirk Douglas had played McMurphy on stage and wanted to reprise the role, but Michael knew that his father was too old for the part by the mid-1970s. Hollywood stars were reluctant to commit, unsure if the film would be a success. Actors such as Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman were considered, but it was Jack Nicholson who ultimately agreed to take on the role. Nicholson’s involvement gave the film credibility, and his portrayal of McMurphy would go on to define his career. Once filming began, challenges continued. The production took place at Oregon State Hospital, a real psychiatric institution, where many scenes were shot among actual patients. Forman insisted on using method acting techniques, encouraging the cast to stay in character even off-camera. Some actors spent weeks observing real patients to perfect their performances. Louise Fletcher, who played Nurse Ratched, found it difficult to maintain her cold and authoritarian demeanor, as she was naturally warm and kind. She later admitted that she struggled emotionally during production, but Forman’s insistence on realism helped create one of cinema’s most chilling antagonists. Tensions ran high on set, particularly between Forman and the cast. The director’s perfectionism led to numerous takes, frustrating Nicholson, who was used to working with more improvisational directors. At one point, Nicholson clashed with Forman over the film’s pacing, leading to heated arguments. Despite this, both men remained committed to the project, and their creative differences ultimately enhanced the film’s intensity. Michael Douglas, though working behind the scenes as a producer, played a crucial role in ensuring that the film stayed true to Kesey’s vision. He fought against studio interference, refusing to allow the film’s darker elements to be watered down. Many executives pushed for a more conventional Hollywood ending, but Douglas and Forman resisted. They remained loyal to the novel’s message, knowing that the film’s emotional impact depended on its unflinching honesty. When "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" was finally released in 1975, it became a phenomenon. Audiences responded to its raw storytelling, and critics praised Nicholson’s performance and Forman’s direction. The film went on to sweep the Academy Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson, Best Actress for Fletcher, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It was only the second film in history to win all five major Oscars, a feat that solidified its place in cinematic history. Michael Douglas' struggle to get "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" made was an uphill battle, but his persistence paid off. His vision, combined with Forman’s direction and Nicholson’s unforgettable performance, transformed what Hollywood had dismissed as an uncommercial project into one of the most celebrated films of all time. Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️ #Bitcoin #Freedom #Apocalypse #Music #Movies #Philosophy #Literature #dogstr #islands #scuba #marinelife #architecture
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About a year and 1/2 ago, I wrote in my journal "I host successful surf & yoga retreats" over and over again until every line on the page was filled with those words. In April, I'm hosting my first women's surf and yoga retreat in the beautiful jungle which I call home, and have women from all over the states attending and booking calls with me to see what my retreats are all about. You can just do things.
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Writ of Prohibition A writ of prohibition is a court order issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from acting beyond its jurisdiction or from usurping a jurisdiction it does not possess. This writ mandates the inferior court to cease any action over a case that may not fall within its jurisdiction. It can also be issued when the lower court is acting outside the normal rules and procedures in the examination of a case or is headed towards defeating a legal right. The basis for issuing the writ commonly includes want or excess of jurisdiction, breach of natural justice, or other similar grounds.
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A group of independent artists and people organised a music festival here in my town to gather resources and donations for the fire fighters amd victims in El Bolson
Though we are 600km apart we are deeply connected to our fellow brothers and sisters in the Andinean Shire. We all have friends, family and stories there. Such a beautiful place. So fires deeply concern us and we are cooperating all we can to aid
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These types of drawings I always start with the base “skeleton” – clean, precise, non-touching lines. Then to give it some actual “life”, some sort of depth, I have to add grime/imprecision/imperfection in – covering up a good amount of the initial “cleanliness”. There’s always a tiny part of me that gets a little sad when doing it, but it definitely looks better in the end. Maybe it’s a metaphor or something… #art #artstr #abstract #ink #sketchbook
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