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A weighted stuffed animal that corresponds to your deity. [Artemis -deer, Hera - peacock, Hestia - pig]

Oversized sweater with embroidery. [Artemis - woodland, Iris - rainbow, Demeter - flowers]

Water bottle covered with stickers. [Persephone - flowers, Athena - book quotes]

Colourful pens for journaling [Hestia - sepia, Hera - rich greens, Iris - rainbow]

Rings with details to fidget with. [Demeter - flower, Athena - tree, Artemis - bow]

Meditation or Anxiety deck in corresponding colours/themes. [Hectace - purple, Nyx - night sky, Hestia - foods]

Meditation pillow in a pattern or colour representing your deity. [Athena - grey, Aphrodite - pink]

Books and magazines!!! [Artemis - National Geographic, Demeter - gardening, Hestia - interior design]

Candle, with a scent, colour or name appropriate to your deity. [Aphrodite - rose, Hera - chocolate]

Medication organiser in your deity's colour

Mini noise machine or background noise [Artemis - forest, Amphitrite - waterfall, Hestia - fireplace]

Cosy socks in your deity's colours or patterns [Amphitrite - dolphins, Hestia - Moomins, Iris - RAINBOW]

Animal cooling face masks. [Artemis - bear, Hestia - cow, Aphrodite - dove]

It worked first when it was said to people who treated the gods like charaters instead of religious figures. It worked when it was said towards people who expect the gods to do everything for them. I think the problem comes from people phrasing it like how parents say "I'm not one of your little friends", like.. you're right.. but it's a horrible way to word it.

Then people thinking "do the gods hate me", "will I be punished for my small mistake", and other similar things found the phrase. I legitimately think a lot of people would benefit from treating the gods like their friends. If you're accidentally disrespectful, give them an offering and apologize. If you said something wrong/ were uneducated, learn and do better in the future. The gods won't abandon you for one small mistake or the actions of others around you. This is without even going into kharis and how you wouldn't ask strangers or colleagues you don't talk to for help on big things without paying them back properly.

Married the love of my life at 50.

Got my Class A CDL at 59.

You've got time.

MY HOME IS ON THE LIST/LIKELY TO BE TARGETED, WHAT CAN I DO?

* it may bring you peace of mind to have a go-bag ready, just in case. A go-bag is a bag with everything in it that you need to get out a volatile situation quickly. Any bag that can be secured (buttoned or zipped) will do. In your go-bag, you should include;

- identifying documents; passport/driver’s license/asylum card/ILR certificate/British Residency permit card

- Wallet and/or banking books

- A spare charger & cable and/or a power bank

- any shelf-stable medication (tablets, inhalers etc.) if you are on medication that needs to be refrigerated, leave it in the fridge until you have to leave

- Sanitary items; toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary pads & tampons, deodorant. If you have very young children with you, you may also want to take your nappy bag.

* If you have to leave, a go-bag is a convenient way to ensure you have everything of importance with you.

* If you are being supported by an asylum seekers or refugee charity, or are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help. If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too.

* IN THE EVENT THAT “PROTESTORS” DO COME TO YOUR HOUSE, CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY, AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS THEY GIVE YOU. MOVE AWAY FROM ANY WINDOWS. DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY EMERGENCY SERVICES.

I’M AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT/CARE WORKER/NHS WORKER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

* Contact your student welfare office/NHS Trust/agency for advice, support and referral to organisations that may be able to provide assistance

* if you live in or commute through an area that is likely to be targeted, contact your lecturers and your faculty to find out whether remote study is possible; if you work in care or as part of the NHS, find out if it is possible to change shifts.

* If it would provide peace of mind, prepare a go-bag as listed above

* Reach out to your the uni society or student’s organisation for international students or students of specific ethnic origin; they may be able to provide you with direction to resources and peer support. If your university has a Marxist or Socialist society, reach out to them for mutual aid with a travel buddy etc., for getting to and from your place of study/work

* If you are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help.

* If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too for assistance with travel to & from work.

* Report any racism or racialised violence you are subjected to. NHS staff have a right to refuse to treat patients who harass, abuse, threaten or insult them; if a patient is racist to you, where possible, ask another member of staff to take over their care.

PERSONAL SAFETY:

* do not leave your home unless strictly necessary. If it is necessary to leave, don’t do it alone.

* use NextDoor, WhatsApp, social media and word of mouth to avoid commuting through “protestor” road blocks, areas of active conflict etc.,

* When travelling, use Share My Location or Life360, and keep at least two people aware of your expected time of arrival at your destination with instructions to contact the police if you do not let them know you’ve made it safely

* do not directly confront any individuals involved, or allow them to bait you into becoming confrontational

* only record if it is safe. Do not record individuals directly/from up close

* Do not directly intervene. If you see violence occurring, contact emergency services and if safe to do so, record what’s happening.

ALLYSHIP & HOW TO HELP:

* if you have neighbours, friends, coworkers or acquaintances form targeted communities, reach out to them. Ask them what you can do to help them feel safe.

* If you live in an area likely to be targeted, reach out to any vulnerable people you know. If safe and possible, offer to let them shelter with you in the event they need to leave home

* If you see any incitement to violence online screenshot it; it may prove useful in the event of individual “protesters” being prosecuted

* If you see any specific areas being discussed as targets, alert anyone you know at risk in the area

* Reach out to local refugee & asylum seekers’ organisations, to organisations supporting foreign national care & healthcare workers, and to churches, mosques, gurdwaras; they may be looking for short term assistance in helping to provide for vulnerable members of their community

CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE & TO SUPPORT:

* NASC Ireland; refugee & asylum seeker charity

* Doras.org; migrant, stateless persons, refugee and asylum seeker rights advocates

* Jesuit Refugee Service; religious refugee & asylum seekers charity

* Irish Refugee Council; supporting stateless displaced persons & refugees in NI & ROI

* International Student’s House (IE & UK WIDE): provides hardship funding and help to international students

* PathFinder (UK WIDE); supports international students

* Care International (GLOBAL); global carer’s charity

* Choose Love (IE & UK WIDE); charitable organisation supporting refugees and asylum seekers

* Praxis UK (UK WIDE); supporting refugees & asylum seekers

* The Runnymede Trust (IE & UK WIDE); antiracism education charity

* Migrant’s Rights Network (IE & UK WIDE); advocacy and support for migrants and refugees

* ShareTheMeal (GLOBAL); providing meals for refugees and those fleeing conflict globally

* Amnesty (IRELAND, UK & WORLDWIDE); human rights NGO

A bead that represents their symbolic colours.

A charm that represents their animal symbol.

A bead that represents their crystal.

A bead that represents the weather associated with them.

A charm that represents their herb or flower.

A bead that represents the season associated with them.

A bead that reminds you of the day you started working with them.

A charm that represents you.

A bead or charm that represents your love and devotion for them.

Ask yourself, "Would a God talk to you through a chatbot?" For years, they communicated with us through very devoted people. They gave them visions, spoke through them, and inspired their writing and art.

But now they have chosen to speak to you through a heartless machine, created by billionaires who don't care if you live or die?

Those rich people don't care if you breath fress air, if you have water to drink. They don't care if the poison they release to the earth will make your life a living hell.

As long as you have internet access in hell, you are a value to them because you can use their AI and buy products with their AI. But after that purchase, you are no longer needed.

First, they needed your time, then your money, then your water.