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“Progress. Just make progress. It’s okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It’s okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again - and again. Just make sure you’re moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps… Then change will come. And it will be good.”

— Lysa TerKeurst

Read the whole caption! 🙏 When there is a feeling of love, of deep connection, of compassion for anything, take it and treat every single being and object like you have that love, the compassion and connection for it, that’s how to be truly free. #compassion #love #connected #highenergy #frequency #yoga #sadhguru #yinyang #universal #feel #compassion #free (at Tasseltante) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xlEjgohal/?igshid=16gl7y8qe27ae

Loving you is not expecting something from you; is simply waiting for you, silent, night and day.

Loving you is not demanding of you, it is not forcing you, It is not to pressure you, it is not to convince you, It is not defeating yourself; is to help you free yourself from yourself, of me, of everything, is to lend you my breath, to seduce you without desires, or objectives, is to enjoy yourself.

Loving you is not reject your flaws; is to make me sensitive to them and make you sensitive to them, never expecting you to change them.

Loving you is not take refuge in your person; is to build a shelter together, with our own hands, where the whole world can fit.

Loving you is not wishing be the center of your life; is to drive you, If you let me, if I can do it, to the life of your center, without seeking rewards.

Loving you is not giving up to my dreams for you; is waking up from my dreams, with you, taken from your hand.

Loving you is not flattering you is not puffed up, It is not weakening you is not to get your attention, it is not confusing you; is to show you worth of your shadow, the wonder of your own light, is to help you live alert, is wanting you to fly while I look at you, absorbed, happy.

Loving you is not fearing you is not owning you, it is not guarding you, It is not watching over you; is hugging you warmly, is to open my door for you, is to observe you in full light, in total darkness, with the soul’s eyes.

Loving you is not just looking at you, smell you, or taste you; is looking with you at the same time anything, make me one with your smell, be part of you.

Loving you is not tell you that I love you, It’s not to think that I loved you that I will love you; is asking myself Yes I love you, is to feel it, leaving let it develop in me, without any need to tell you.

Loving you is not always be by your side, It is not always thinking of you It is not always dreaming of you; is to be available to you, is to be you, to become one with you, is to be aware of your dreams, and of mine with you, is to allow know me completely to the very center of my pain, and of my love.

Loving you is not look at you from above, or from below, from behind, from the front; is to cultivate a balance that again and again feel what happens for our common center.

Loving you is not projecting ideas about you is not idealizing yourself; is to see you from afar, from close, from within (from you), from outside, see you from beyond me.

Loving you is not loving you only when you love me, when you’re pretty when you smile at yourself, when you kiss me, when you caress me, when you walk gracefully, when you are calm, when you are happy; is to accept you whole As you are, always and everywhere, with simplicity, gladly.

Loving you is not writing you my love poems; is to be love when I write to you, and when not.

Loving you is not writing that I love you; is to share with you the best of me (love), no return, without horizon.

Amarte no es esperar algo de ti; es simplemente esperarte, en silencio, de noche y de día.

Amarte no es exigirte, no es obligarte, no es presionarte, no es convencerte, no es derrotarte; es ayudarte a liberarte de ti, de mí, de todo, es prestarte mi aliento, seducirte sin deseos, ni objetivos, es disfrutar de ti.

Amarte no es rechazar tus defectos; es hacerme sensible a ellos y hacerte sensible a ellos, sin esperar jamás que los cambies.

Amarte no es refugiarme en tu persona; es construir un refugio juntos, con nuestras propias manos, donde pueda caber el mundo entero.

Amarte no es desear ser el centro de tu vida; es conducirte, si tú me lo permites, si soy capaz de hacerlo, a la vida de tu centro, sin buscar recompensas.

Amarte no es renunciar a mis sueños por ti; es despertar de mis sueños, contigo, tomado de tu mano.

Amarte no es halagarte, no es envanecerte, no es debilitarte, no es llamar tu atención, no es confundirte; es mostrarte la valía de tu sombra, la maravilla de tu propia luz, es ayudarte a vivir alerta, es querer que vueles mientras te miro, absorto, dichoso.

Amarte no es temerte, no es poseerte, no es custodiarte, no es vigilarte; es abrazarte cálidamente, es abrirte mi puerta, es observarte a plena luz, en total oscuridad, con los ojos del alma.

Amarte no es sólo mirarte, olerte, o probarte; es mirar contigo a la vez cualquier cosa, hacerme uno con tu olor, formar parte de ti.

Amarte no es decirte que te amo, no es pensar que te amé, que te amaré; es preguntarme a mí mismo si te amo, es sentirlo, dejando que se desarrolle en mí, sin necesidad alguna de decírtelo.

Amarte no es estar siempre a tu lado, no es pensar siempre en ti, no es soñar siempre contigo; es estar disponible para ti, es ser tú, hacerme uno contigo, es ser consciente de tus sueños, y de los míos contigo, es permitir que me conozcas por entero hasta el mismo centro de mi dolor, y de mi amor.

Amarte no es mirarte desde arriba, o desde abajo, desde atrás, desde delante; es cultivar un equilibrio que una y otra vez sienta que pasa por nuestro centro común.

Amarte no es proyectar ideas sobre ti, no es idealizarte; es verte desde lejos, desde cerca, desde dentro (desde ti), desde fuera, verte desde más allá de mí.

Amarte no es quererte únicamente cuando me amas, cuando estás guapa, cuando te sonríes, cuando me besas, cuando me acaricias, cuando caminas con elegancia, cuando estás tranquila, cuando estás feliz; es aceptarte entera tal cual eres, siempre y en todo lugar, con sencillez, con alegría.

Amarte no es escribirte mis poemas de amor; es ser amor cuando te escribo, y cuando no.

Amarte no es escribir que te amo; es compartir contigo lo mejor de mí (el amor), sin vuelta atrás, sin horizonte.

                                   - Ousía Poética (cc)

“Maybe I’ll see you in another life, if this one wasn’t enough.”

— Florence + the Machine

Cybersecurity in the Age of IoT: Safeguarding a Connected World

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a digital landscape woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From smart thermostats that adjust our home's temperature automatically to wearable fitness trackers that monitor our health, IoT devices make our lives more convenient and efficient. However, this convenience comes with a potential downside: cybersecurity risks. In this article, we'll break down the challenges posed by IoT and discuss how to protect these connected devices, all in plain language.

The Growing Web of Connected Devices

Picture this: you have a smart fridge that tells you when you're running low on milk and a smart lock that lets you unlock your front door with your phone. These devices connect to the internet, and that's where the trouble begins. Unlike your computer or smartphone, many IoT devices lack strong security measures. This makes them prime targets for hackers looking to sneak into your digital life.

Why Cybersecurity Matters

When hackers breach an IoT device, they could steal your personal data or use the device to gain access to your whole network. Imagine if someone could open your front door remotely or monitor your private conversations through a compromised baby monitor. That's the nightmare IoT security aims to prevent.

Protecting IoT Devices

To keep your IoT devices safe, follow these steps:

Strong Authentication: Device manufacturers must make sure only authorized people can access these gadgets. They do this by using things like fingerprints or special codes, so hackers can't just waltz in.

Regular Updates: You know how your smartphone asks you to update its software? IoT devices need those updates too. These updates fix security holes and keep your gadgets safe from prying eyes.

Encrypted Communication: When your IoT devices talk to the internet, they should use a secret code (encryption) to keep their conversations private. Just like you wouldn't want anyone listening to your phone calls, you don't want hackers eavesdropping on your devices' chats.

Network Segmentation: Imagine if your house had different sections with separate locks. That's what network segmentation does for your digital world. It separates your IoT devices from your important stuff, making it harder for hackers to sneak in.

Keeping Informed

Stay up-to-date with these important things:

More Vulnerabilities: The more IoT devices out there, the more ways hackers can try to get in. So, be aware of the latest security issues and take steps to protect your devices.

Botnet Threats: Hackers use groups of compromised devices (botnets) to launch attacks. Make sure your devices have strong passwords and are updated to avoid becoming a part of these cyber armies.

Data Privacy: Be mindful of what data your IoT devices collect about you. Read their privacy policies, be cautious when granting permissions, and consider how your data is used.

Supply Chain Security: Buy your IoT devices from trusted sources. There have been cases where tampered devices ended up in unsuspecting hands.

Regulatory Measures: Keep an eye on government rules about IoT security. These rules can help protect you and your devices.

In our interconnected world, the security of IoT devices is essential. By following these steps and staying informed, you can enjoy the benefits of smart technology while keeping your digital life safe from prying eyes and cyber threats.

Silly “man” becomes robot. Drew my friends oc as a iterator in my connected au.

You know the deal!

Characters -

Noah - (My oc) the small slugcat

Cecil - (Friends oc) the tall creepy Iterator

This is what Cecil looks like normally. V—— my friends amazing art work!!

The person in the middle of Cecil in the first one is Chet! You’ve seen him in my past posts! :D

Cecil is not a good “person.” Well he’s barely a person. He’s an eldritch entity that likes to play with humans.

That’s why I made him a iterator instead of a slugcat.

Probably will ramble on how he made Noah, on another post. Still figuring it out!

More!! One of them being a redraw

Small context to why they’re tied up.

Noah & Metty were fighting each other.

Characters -

Noah - Mine (he’s the one that looks emo with scarf arms)

Chet - My friends oc (the one in the middle)

Metty - My friends oc (the one longer hair and a short cape)

Turned me and my friends ocs into slugcats. Probably will do it again.

So silly hehe but here’s what they look like normally, if you’re wondering.

They’re from this world called Connected. That me and him made like 3-4yrs ago! The ones that I drew are:

Noah - My oc (the one that looks emo with the scarf hands.)

Chet - My friends oc (the short one with square eyes)

Metty - My friends oc. (The pink one)

I plan on going back to this world both of the Au and the og. So stick around for that!