Tuesdays with Muerte

Do You Recognize the Melody? When I first listened to Aurora's 2023 hit single, " Your Blood ," I was immediately reminded of " Lovefool ," a 1996 classic from fellow Scandinavians, The Cardigans. I assumed they were both singing about unrequited love, but I realized they told different stories as I spent more time with Aurora's work. Background Interview with the Artist In this article, A Matter of the Heart , Aurora gives listeners a glimpse into the meaning behind her hit single, " Your Blood" .  In summary, "Your Blood" reflects on the loss of heart and empathy in a world driven by rationality and profit, exploring themes of pain, empathy, and interconnectedness.  Inspired by a letter written by  Indigenous activists from Brazil , Aurora's album,  What Happened to the Heart?,  questions humanity's reliance on mind over heart, highlighting how decisions driven by logic rather than compassion lead to suffering, both for the Eart...

Why Djoker Will Win the 2023 Aussie Open I just finished watching Novak Djokovic's 4th-round, post-game, on-court interview, and I can just tell he will win. On top of all the other incredible things he has going for him, there is about his confident swagger and playful demeanor cinched it for me. Here's what he said in the interview:  Jim Courier: ' I'm not going to ask you HOW you beat him so convincingly; I'm gonna ask you WHY you beat him so convincingly. ' ― American tennis great Jim Courier said to Novak Djoker  Djokovic after the later dismantled his opponent Alex de Minaur in straight sets.  Djoker : ' Because I wanted to ,' Djoker calmly replied with a grin on his face.  *Mic drop* Did you catch it? Did you sense Djokovic's X-factor in the interview ?  It resides somewhere in the mental/emotional domain. This elusive element, combined with his physical preparation will make him unstoppable. I'm still unsure how to exactly define this X-...

I Was Not Living My Truth As a child, I was told that I was too serious; that I ought to smile more. "What for?!" I'd ponder. "Had someone said something funny? Am I about to have my photo taken?" Too often, our natural gifts and talents are tragically perceived as flaws. I sometimes worry, while walking down the street, that I might be perceived as unfriendly, unemotional, or austere. In my personal relationships, I am concerned that I might come off as too critical or too "honest." In large-group settings, I often feel pressured to socialize and connect because that's what I am supposed to do. I didn't know it until now, but these are all evidence that I had not been living my truth. In Carol Tuttle's  Dressing Your Truth ®  (DYT ℠ ) Energy Profiling™ system, every person has a “Type,” which is determined by the nature of energy expressed in one's physically features and movement. Tuttle argues that when people fail to e...

" Final Fantasy VII   features a vast number of memorable characters, but there are few who capture hearts like Tifa Lockhart. She can hold her own against anybody, and doesn't need an 80lb sword to do it..." —Matthew Mueller To demonstrate how universally beloved the Final Fantasy VII story truly is, I have collected Tifa cosplays from every part of the globe—Poland, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Spain, Malaysia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Brazil, England, Philippines, The United States, and France. Character: Tifa Lockhart, Square Enix Game:  Final Fantasy VII * Lady Shizuka  from Poland ( facebook )  Chiara * KiaraBerry  from Italy ( WorldCosplay ) Ri from Sydney, Australia (via  * AlchemyAllStars ) * NadyaSonika from Mexico (Space City Con 2013) ( Website ) Takai Riei from Singapore ( Website ) Kyra Kaira from Malaysia via * wkwebsite  ( facebook ) * Miss-Alice-M...