Are you following through on the commitments and promises you've made? Are you showing up as your most authentic self even if no one is looking? 

Cause let me tell you.... the reason you are DYING INSIDE is because you're LYING INSIDE.

If you set goals for yourself, then MAKE THOSE GOALS HAPPEN.
If you preach about a certain thing, then PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.

Show up as your most AUTHENTIC self no matter what. Be you and be TRUE,

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Greetings bosses and welcome to my post.

The world could be a cruel place to be in and it could also be a beautiful place as well as a stressful place. What the world is to you is dependent on the hard and smart work you put into your path of financial vindication.

This post is based on a true life story, and I want to use this medium to motivate everyone out there who think that life is worst to them.

Life is really cruel and heartless to me, but in all, we move forward never to go back wards. I believe that giving up isn't an option because all other works will be a waste if I give up now.

**THE STORY**

Nwothini was born to a great family of 4 with him being the second son, while having an eldest sister and two other brothers.

Growing up, things began to go north and I had to fend for myself from a very young age. I was around 6-8 years old when I first made my 2 thousand Naira with hard work. Back then, 2 thousand Naira is like 6 thousand Naira now, and I was paid this money on a weekly basis.

I worked with a wholesale shop. I was the short distance transporter then and my boss transported long distance. At times I do follow him for long distance transportation while his wife was the accountant. Back then, I do use a wheel barrow for short distance transportation and it was really stressful.

I worked for sometime after which I quit because of the stress and my body was too young to keep up with that stress.

After some time, when I was around 9 - 10 years of age, I got another job where I was paid the same amount.

I worked with a man who bakes meat roll, egg role, fish roll, burger and many things. (He taught me this skill which I've forgotten now though) and still paid me cause the work load was much. After I finished baking with him, the suppliers will carry it on their show glass and hawk it around.

I got feeding from there a x I didn't have to spend much money because after everything, I will save some, and bring some home to add to the feeding money for my family.

Dad left when I was born, so it was just mom and she refused to remarry.

I thought I had found vindication from my current work, because I was able to support my family financially but life had a very interesting path for me.

I wouldn't say we were poor, but middle class because everyone strived hard to make sure that we survived.

After some years of working there and schooling at the same time, mom said we had to relocate to the east (imo state Nigeria) which we did, but I was really pained because I was making a living and I was really happy with my current work.

We relocated to the east thinking that the path will be better, not knowing that things was about to get really bad. After much struggles, I couldn't bare it no more, so I had to look for something to do.

That was when I started going for laborer job. I mixed cement for a brick layer at the age of 16 and I did it for some time and still doing it till date.. yes even as a Nursing student.

After all the ups ad downs, I managed to graduate from secondary school with a good grade which still surprises me up till date, and that was when I decided to do nursing.

My nursing career is as a result of what life has thrown to me and I really don't want nobody to face such. I'm just summarizing things here to be honest.

I started my nursing career few years ago and it has been filled with ups and downs. We had a hangout in hive learners community last Monday and I told them I nearly committed suicide at one stage of life, but seeing why I started, looking at the people that are with me, and looking at tons of people out there I will help via charity, I decided to keep living.

Currently, I am a man of many talents.


At my current age, I do go for carpentry works,

I carry blocks for a block company,

I manage my provision store which I opened with the money gotten from the little jobs I do,

I still know how to fix wires (electrician)


I know how to sew (tailoring)

And I am still a blogger and crypto spot trader.
If someone told you that I do these things, will you believe? NO. I do anything for money except illegal things.

I do anything that could get money and all these money I forward to my schooling.. yes.. when I started hive newly, I removed the money I got due to school problems, and even in Steemit (I was an author there too... My username is @ delightharris), I had to power down and channel the money into my school.

Currently I am owing a 125,000 Naira but I'm just hoping and working hard towards it. I believe in my hard and smart works and I believe in my creator to give me strength... What don't kill me will always make me stronger in life, and this, I will accomplish and get my license to practice, then impact the world positively.

**THE MOTIVATION**

One things I've come to learn in life is that, if you're like a Christian that prays for God to do everything for you, my dear you'll perish. I believe that God has given us "dominion." In genesis he said "and let them have dominion." This implies that I have the power to do things, I have the authority to command things to work for me, but all these I could achieve through hard and smart work, including determination, self control, positive spirituality, loyalty, humility, as well as good vibes.

I am a student nurse currently who is in his Final years, and my dream of charity is about to be accomplished by Grace.

So what is holding you? If I could realize myself at age 6 and get out of my comfort zone to work, what about you? Yes two people ain't the same, but you're better than a 6 year old.

Irrespective of what life is throwing at us, we should be strong enough to fight head on with it. What doesn't kill you will make you stronger and, and if I die trying, it's better for me than to lead a miserable and poor life.

If you feel like crying in the process, shout out loud and cry your heart out.. if you feel angry and annoyed, look at your reflexion in a mirror and ask yourself, what is wrong and how I'm I going to solve this problem.. if you feel like giving up, remind yourself why you started and the people who are hoping that you make it in life, and when you reach your dreams, **put in kindness to the world,** help the needy, and tell them to help other persons and by so doing, the world will be a better place.

The change you seek begins from you.

Thank you for reading, I really appreciate you stopping by, and all the support I have been getting.

I love you all.

Much of the produce that is sold today in supermarkets is supplied from farmers who practice conventional farming methods. In other words, the produce has been grown using chemical fertilizers as well as pesticides and herbicides. #Health

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Waking up this Saturday morning, I didn’t expect that my Bible story about financial freedom will be upvoted by the curators on Hive, LeoFinance, and other front ends, and particularly @leo.voter. Consequently, I got motivated to continue this morning with the third part of this series on The Way to Financial Freedom. I also intend to submit this present article to the Zealy campaign to complete The Writer Quest under Weekly Side Quests.
Before I proceed, let me just share with you the first two articles I published in this series to provide a sense of continuity. I consider this important to consider the specific context I have in mind to avoid possible misconceptions:


The Way to Financial Freedom Part 1


The Way to Financial Freedom Part 2


After providing the links above to my previous article, I now feel at ease to resume the second part of our content in this story taken from the Old Testament. This time, I want to share an overview of three basic principles taken from Exodus Chapter 1 about the evil of tyranny and oppression.
Three Basic Principles
Political oppression is a result of ignorance, vs. 1 -8.
To apply this insight to our time is unthinkable for our generation prides itself on living in The Information Age. But the kind of ignorance I am referring to based on our story is not the lack of technical or professional information, but the absence of historical knowledge. As the popular saying goes, “Ignorance of the past is bound to repeat its mistake.” And this is the kind of ignorance that we see here.
For your information, there is a long time gap between the closing of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and the opening of the second book, Exodus. During that interval, Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died. And at the same time, Genesis concluded with a moderate size of Israel prospering in Egypt while Exodus starts with a nation-sized Israel suffering slavery in Egypt. And the primary cause of this slavery was ignorance of the past. Particularly, it was ignorance of Joseph and how his God saved Egypt and made its name great. Such ignorance resulted in a risky decision that would endanger the future of the nation. Pharaoh committed not only an erroneous economic decision by enslaving productive people but also placed Egypt in great danger by challenging the God of Israel.
Notice here is the difference between the Pharaoh of Joseph's time and the Pharaoh of Moses' time. Both were kings, but their response to the God of Israel was different. In the case of the Pharaoh of Joseph's day, he acknowledged Joseph's access to accurate secret knowledge, and he honored him and his family, granting Joseph power and authority over Egypt. That Pharaoh bowed down to God's sovereignty and God's word. As a result, God blessed his kingdom.
In contrast, the Pharaoh of Moses' time was ignorant of Joseph and his deeds and oppressed the Israelites with forced labor. Such a mistake was both an economic disaster and a direct challenge to the God of Israel.
We see in this story that ignorance of the past is a very dangerous thing. Many people, particularly policymakers, ignore not only the lessons of the past but also the applicability of God's law in our time. As a result of this kind of ignorance, the world now is in a serious crisis. And instead of returning to God and his law and sound economic practice, civil governments continue to despise either knowing or unknowingly the law of God in their destructive monetary and public policies.
Take for instance the zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP) and negative interest rate policy (NIRP). Such policies were not only punishing the savers but robbing the people of their savings. These policies discourage saving and promote borrowing. As King Solomon said, "The borrower is a slave to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). And so, debt is a form of slavery and it is very popular in our time. Today, the entire global economy is operating based on debt. Nations, corporations, and families are immersed in debt. Debt is the modern version of ancient oppression and slavery.
I think not until our generation will return to the serious study of God's law and apply it to our time, we cannot escape the present crisis. I also believe that the study and application of God's law must first start with Christian families and Christian churches. Through the witness of the Christian Church, society will be changed.
Oppression is promoted through popular political speech, vs. 9-14.
Pharaoh said, "Look, the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country." Something is wrong with this political speech. The King didn't like the Israelites, particularly their growing number. The King was afraid that the Jews might join their enemies and leave the country. And so, to prevent the dangers caused by population growth, war threat, and massive exodus, Pharaoh came up with a solution: slavery.
This is wrong because the Israelites came to Egypt a generation ago as free people. Egypt has been blessed economically through the productivity of the Jews. By making them slaves, Pharaoh was depriving them of their basic human right, to live free. And not only that, Pharaoh expected the Jews to remain productive to contribute to the national economy under tyrannical rule. Pharaoh wanted economic growth despite his violation of God's law. Such public policy would certainly end in disaster.
All the human capital of the Jews was focused to serve Pharaoh's end. It was such a great waste of human capital. Like Pharaoh, many socialists in the past such as Hitler, Mao Zedong, Lenin, and Stalin committed great mistakes by wasting both the lives and the resources of their people under tyrannical rule. Many central planners these days ignore the lessons of the past and they keep repeating the mistakes of the past. These modern versions of tyranny are wasteful and ultimately self-destructive.
Again, as God's people, we must know what the law of God says about these things. Without such knowledge, we will unknowingly embrace ideas that are in reality disastrous not only to us and the society at large but also to the next generation. Only the law of God can give us the wisdom to discern whether a political speech is consistent with the teachings of the Bible or not.
Oppression is justified through unjust laws, vs. 15 – 22.
Pharaoh thought that by oppressing the Jews, their number would decrease. But the Bible said, "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so, the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites." Realizing that his original plan failed, Pharaoh came up with another evil plan: to kill the Jewish boy infants. However, the midwives feared God and did not obey what the King told them. This is an example of civil disobedience against a tyrannical law. And so, Pharaoh made a wicked law: throw every boy that is born into the Nile. The law has been weaponized to kill infants. Yes, legislators no longer make laws with the outright intent of killing people, but they are done nevertheless in a more subtle way. A scrutiny of many laws in our time, and you will see how destructive they are to life, freedom, and property.
Here, political leaders make laws to justify their tyranny and oppression. The order of Pharaoh was legal as far as Egyptian law is concerned. Without the law of God, there is no way we can say whether such a law is just or not. Nations' laws are under God's law. If political leaders are making laws against the law of God, we as Christians should follow what the Hebrew midwives did. In the New Testament, Peter said, "We must obey God rather than men!" Many politicians these days think that the law of God has nothing to say about public policy, and so they make laws and policies, which are contrary to God's law. Popular examples of these include abortion, same-sex marriage, and the current monetary system. In the eyes of God, these are murder, immorality, and theft. By making these kinds of laws, civil governments have made sins legal.
And so, we see that Exodus chapter 1 teaches us that ignorance of the past results in oppression, popular political speech promotes oppression, and unjust laws justify oppression. This type of oppression did not stop in Moses' time. The spirit of the Pharaoh of Moses’ time still lives especially in a time of crisis where we live right now.
When governments and politicians ignore the law of God and make humanistic laws and economic decisions, nations suffer from a new kind of slavery. Yes, by knowing the truth that is in Jesus, we are now set free from the power of sin, including legal plunder. And one of its most subtle forms is the existing monetary system of fiat currency. To explain the character and nature of fiat currency would require longer elaboration, which is impossible for us to achieve in this short article. What I intend to do is to offer you a way to understand our current situation for you to find a way out of financial slavery. And there is no better way to do that than to understand what is currently happening in the world of finance and technology. And that will be the topic for the next three articles.
Grace and peace!
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BREAKING: FBI Reopens Probe Into Julian Assange

The FBI has restarted its investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age reported on Thursday.

According to a front-page story in the SMH, the FBI is looking to build its case up against Assange, who was indicted by the US Justice Department in 2019 for exposing US war crimes by publishing classified documents he obtained from a source, a standard journalistic practice.

The report said that last week, the FBI contacted Andrew O’Hagan, a Scottish novelist who worked as a ghostwriter for Assange’s autobiography. O’Hagan rejected the FBI request as he opposes the US’s efforts to imprison Assange for his journalism.

“I would not give a witness statement against a fellow journalist being pursued for telling the truth,” O’Hagan said. “I would happily go to jail before agreeing in any way to support the American security establishment in this cynical effort.”

Assange’s legal team was surprised by the FBI request, which came amid building pressure on the Biden administration to drop the charges against the WikiLeaks founder. A delegation of Australian lawmakers recently met with the US ambassador to Australia and called on Washington to free Assange, who has been held in London’s Belmarsh Prison since the indictment.

“It appears they are continuing to try to investigate, which I find unusual given the amount of time that has passed since the investigation began,” Stephen Kenny, Assange’s Australian lawyer, told SMH.

Source: Antiwar.com

(https://news.antiwar.com/2023/06/01/fbi-reopens-probe-into-julian-assange/)
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𝗔𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 : Human Civilization began in Afar

The Afar Region is also known for its historic finds of Lucy, the genesis of human ancestors. Scientists believe that human civilization began in Africa and Lucy's remains date back 3.2 million

The Afar People: Warriors, Artists, and Keepers of Ancient Traditions

The Afar, also known as the Danakil, is an ethnic group in the Horn of Africa, mainly residing in Eritrea, Djibouti and the Afar Region in Ethiopia. The Afar have acquired a reputation as a warrior tribe due to their involvement in various conflicts in the region over the past centuries. They are closely related to the Omo and Beja peoples, who are their neighboring communities.

The Afar people are known for their small handcrafted articles made from silver and bronze. They often use metal from used cartridges to create these beautiful pieces of art. This artistic tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and remains an important part of their cultural heritage.

The Afar people have a rich history and are considered the sister culture of the ancient Ta-Seti people. The Ta-Seti culture is among the founding branches of the eastern Bejaw or Beja People, while the Ta-Antyu (Puntite) Utjenet Culture is the progenitor of the Afari and Tigre cultures. The Land of Punt played a pivotal role in the development of Egypt's pre-dynastic civilization and played a significant role throughout dynastic Egyptian history.

The Afar people have an economy based on livestock, keeping cows, sheep, and goats for meat and milk, and donkeys, horses, and camels for transportation. A man's wealth is often assessed by how many animals he has. The political system of the Afar people is based on tribal chiefs and warlords.

The Afar people are mostly Muslim, and their religious beliefs and practices are an important part of their daily lives. They sometimes use a papyrus root called burri, which is mixed with milk to make a porridge. The Afar people's culture and traditions have stood the test of time, and they continue to preserve and celebrate their heritage.
The Afar language is predominantly spoken by the Afar people in Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar Region of Ethiopia as their mother tongue. According to Ethnologue, there are approximately 2.6 million Afar speakers worldwide

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Good day my lovely friends, hmmmm it's been a long time I participated in contest here. I so miss all of you. Hope you have been having a nice time?

In my country we always say when a Soldier slaps you then you understand that Police is your friends. For me, Police is not my friend and I don't like associating with them so much because of their corrupt practices. The person that change my conviction towards the Police is a friend of mine, I met this friend before my undergraduate days, he was so kind to me and he cared so much about my progress. While I was preparing to write JAMB, he helped to coach me and I did so well in that exams. He is also a barrister, after many years i called to know how he was doing surprisingly he told me that he is serving in my state, infact the Police command close to my house immediately I didn't hesitate to tell him that we have a case there.

Well, his interest grew when we met and explained the matter to him. Our neighbour, was a troublesome one. When she moved into the compound we so love her children because they were still small, so we love small children but things turned out soar when she began to bahave funny. Can you imagine a woman we not only take her children in both in care and feeding them but also in coaching them in academic studies just came one day to say my brother stole money from her House. My Mom had earlier warned that we should stay away from her house, so how manage?

This is how the Police came between us. She ordered for arrest and my two brothers were picked. See my dismay, instead of the Police to carry out a good investigation they decided to take bribe in order to cover up the woman's lies. That was when I encountered this my friend I told you about earlier. Now immediately they noticed that we now had an insider the IPO handling this matter was changed shortly that my friend was transferred out from there not only for our case but because he stands for the truth.

This matter was ended in the court it was beyond the Police. I will be delaying you if I will have to give you the details, this matter ended in our favour. There are still some of our properties with the Police which they can't trace but due the fact that we don't need further issue from them we decided to let it slide.

How I wish the military will take it up to themselves to do what is right because that's the main reason they were instituted because many citizens rights are being trapped upon.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog dear friends, I do wish you the best of the week. My response to hive learner's week 64 edition 1 prompt. Do check the latest publication by @ kronias for the details.

Hey loves! Let's celebrate our amazing female bodies and embrace our unique beauty! Each curve, scar, and freckle tells our own beautiful story. You are perfect just the way you are!
Be kind to yourself and practice self-love. Nourish your body, find joy in exercise, and dress to feel confident. Remember, you define your own perfection.
We're on a journey, and it's okay to have tough days. Surround yourself with positivity and empowering role models. Celebrate your incredible female body!

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gmfrens everyone!
Let me suspend for a while my supposed-to-be second article on The Way to Financial Freedom Part 2 and give way to crypto and economics-related content. I decided to do it this way to submit an entry either to the Economics Writer Quest or in the Crypto Writer Quest or to which is more suitable as part of the Zealy campaign. To achieve this, I revisited the articles I published in June of 2022 about the Eurodollar market. In this post, I want to refresh myself on the insights I gleaned from the first chapter of the book, Eurodollars and International Banking, edited by Paolo Savona and George Sutija. Moreover, after giving an overview, I also intend to reintroduce some lessons relevant to the crypto space.
To accomplish the above goal, let me share first what @taskmaster4450 keeps saying about the relationship between the Eurodollar market and cryptocurrency. In fact, outside of Hive and the Leofinance community, I never heard of the Eurodollar market. It was my first time, hearing about the subject as I entered the crypto space in July of 2021. He keeps reminding us that for us to understand the character of cryptocurrency, we should first understand the Eurodollar market that provided its very backdrop.
At the outset, what I found fascinating is that I received a confirmation from the so-called authority figures in international banking that indeed the operation of Eurocurrencies is “outside the jurisdictions of national governments.” This is an insight that I never stumbled upon reading books on economics, of course except the current one under study.
Another startling discovery is the admission that the Eurodollar market is not a separate “banking system,” but an extension of the banking systems of major countries. Hence, the name “international banking” and “offshore banking” have been used to describe this market.
As such, the Eurodollar market plays a significant role in international finance due to the financial innovations it created and its impact “on domestic banking systems, on domestic monetary policies, . . . on inflation, interest rates and the distribution of credit” (p. 43).
Now, how did the Eurodollar market originate?
The birth of the Eurodollar market was associated with a certain “Dregasovitch” (p. 27) and its earlier names were diverse such as “Embark dollars,” “Continental dollars,” or simply “foreign market dollars” (ibid.). The first transaction happened in 1957 when Moscow Narodny Bank issued an $800,000 loan through a London commercial bank (ibid.). As such, in that year, “a new and original, international money market in short-term dollars and other currencies emerged in London” (p. 28).
A few of the unique features of the Eurodollar market include interbank huge transactions, basically unregulated, and “receives funds from everywhere to make loans to everywhere” (p.32). The clients involved in the market are commercial banks, central banks, transnational corporations, and some very wealthy individuals. Reserve requirements are not strictly implemented, which logically results in the expansion of loans. Transactions are secret and taxes are lax.
For Rene P. Higonnet, the presenter of the first paper, the above qualities spell huge problems. He identified the Eurodollar market as primarily responsible for the existing crisis in international finance due to the absence of accurate information, easing of strict banking practices, impulsive and unsound banking policies, and evasion of responsibility on the part of central banks.
To address the problems caused by the Eurodollar system, the proposal is to come up with a stricter form of regulation and supervision of Euro banks. Such a proposal entails better accounting practices, regulation of foreign lending, and supervision of all offshore banking centers. The responsibility to implement such a proposal will fall into the hands of an international committee of wise men selected from central bankers, commercial bankers, and economists (p. 43).
And so that’s the overview of the article I published in June of 2022.
Let us now turn to the lessons we can learn based on the foregoing information that is relevant to the crypto space, and I just want to mention three:
First, we learn from reading such a brief background of the Eurodollar market that it is indeed outside of national jurisdiction and unregulated. Cryptocurrency is simply following such a path. The identified characteristics are shared by both the Eurodollar market and cryptocurrency.
Currently, we now see nations that are pro-crypto and nations that are anti-crypto. The main issue is regulation.
As the record shows, national governments failed in implementing this task to regulate the Eurodollar market for 65 years. Will they be successful this time in regulating cryptocurrency? What do you think?
As far as authorities on international finance are concerned, what we know is that the pro-regulation group is in the minority, at least as far as the Eurodollar market is concerned.
The second insight has something to do with the importance of the Eurodollar market in international finance. Many of the features found in the Eurodollar market can also be seen in cryptocurrency. In the current status of the latter, we admit that in terms of size, the crypto market is still very small compared to other financial markets. Nevertheless, in the area of innovation and distribution, I think cryptocurrency deserves credit. As to its long-term influence on both national and international banking, monetary policies, and inflation, we still have to wait and see.
Last but not least is the difference and resemblance between the two regarding stability and volatility respecting fiat currency. Even advocates of cryptocurrency are divided concerning this issue. Some think that the explosive growth happening in cryptocurrency is a threat to destabilizing the world of legacy finance. Others opine that such growth is insignificant due to the gigantic size of traditional finance. From my perspective, I see it as a threat and that’s why the regulation voice is getting louder but I firmly believe that from a long-term standpoint, cryptocurrency will introduce abundance into the global economy. The only difference is that it will no longer be exclusionary just as what we have right now.
Grace and peace!
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Gym onboard
Stay fit guys to survive your day during rush you need to stay focus and strong endurance to your daily task. Before my day ends I set back back my mind in peace and remove the negative auras and have a good bath and good sleep. By means of this practice you will survive your entire contract. I am in this industries for about 14 years so this keeps me endure all the difficulties daily and survive the contract. #Traintoearn

..., shake your booty !!! Today, I want to share with you a simple yet powerful exercise that can enhance your emotional fitness: the practice of gratitude . Each day, take a few minutes to jot down three things you're grateful for. They can be big or small, from a loved one's smile to a delicious meal you enjoyed. The important thing is that they fill you with joy and gratitude.

This practice can help break negative thought patterns and assist us in recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives. It can lift our mood, reduce stress, and boost our overall well-being. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

#EmotionalFitness #GratitudePractice #MentalHealth #SelfCare #PositiveThinking #HealthyLiving #Wellbeing #Gratitude

Title: Plan for the Second Viking Expansion

Introduction:
The Viking Age was marked by the first wave of Viking expansion that saw Norse seafarers explore, raid, and establish settlements across Europe and beyond. The second Viking expansion aims to build upon the achievements of the past, seizing new opportunities and expanding Norse influence. This plan outlines the strategic objectives, key actions, and considerations for the successful execution of the second Viking expansion.

Establish Strategic Objectives:
a. Expansion of Territories: Identify regions with potential for colonization, trade, and resource acquisition.
b. Economic Growth: Secure valuable resources, establish trade networks, and exploit new economic opportunities.
c. Cultural Influence: Spread Norse culture, mythology, and language while assimilating beneficial aspects of local cultures.
d. Political Power: Enhance the political standing of Norse leaders through alliances and diplomatic relationships.
e. Security and Defense: Ensure the safety of Viking settlements, establish strong defensive structures, and develop naval superiority.

Conduct Reconnaissance and Exploration:
a. Send expeditions to uncharted territories to gather information on geographical features, resources, and potential threats.
b. Establish contact with local populations to assess their willingness to engage in trade, form alliances, or negotiate peaceful settlements.
c. Conduct coastal mapping and exploration to identify suitable sites for future Viking settlements.

Strengthen Naval Power:
a. Construct new longships and improve existing fleet capabilities.
b. Train skilled sailors, navigators, and shipbuilders to enhance the effectiveness of naval operations.
c. Develop advanced navigation techniques, including the use of compasses, astrolabes, and other navigational aids.

Colonization and Settlement:
a. Select strategic locations for new Viking settlements, considering factors such as access to resources, defensibility, and trade routes.
b. Establish self-sustaining colonies with a mix of farmers, craftsmen, traders, and warriors.
c. Develop infrastructure, including harbors, fortifications, and trade centers to support economic growth and security.
d. Encourage Norse settlers to assimilate with local populations while preserving Norse cultural identity.

Trade and Economic Expansion:
a. Establish trade networks with local communities, focusing on resources that can be exchanged for valuable goods.
b. Encourage Viking traders to build relationships with local merchants and artisans to facilitate the exchange of goods and knowledge.
c. Develop partnerships with existing trade routes and centers to maximize economic benefits.
d. Explore new markets and commodities to diversify trade opportunities.

Diplomacy and Alliances:
a. Establish diplomatic relations with local rulers and tribes to secure alliances, ensure peaceful coexistence, and foster cooperation.
b. Engage in cultural exchange to promote understanding and mutual respect.
c. Offer military support to local factions in exchange for political influence and trade privileges.

Military Strategy and Defense:
a. Establish military outposts and fortifications to protect Viking settlements and trade routes.
b. Train and equip Viking warriors, archers, and skirmishers for effective defense and raiding operations.
c. Maintain a standing army and naval fleet to deter potential aggressors and protect Viking interests.

Cultural Influence and Integration:
a. Promote Norse culture, art, and mythology through storytelling, poetry, and other cultural expressions.
b. Encourage intermarriage between Norse settlers and local populations to foster cultural integration.
c. Adapt Norse religious practices to incorporate elements from local beliefs and traditions.

Continual Learning and Adaptation:
a. Establish a network of scholars and explorers to gather knowledge on new territories, cultures, and technologies.
b. Encourage innovation and the adoption of new ideas and practices

The corncrake is an elusive bird that spends a lot of its time hiding in meadows. These birds travel from Africa to Scotland between April and September. Because of their shy nature, you’re far more likely to hear their distinctive raspy call than ever see them!

However, the corncrake is critically endangered in western Europe, with the population plummeting in recent decades due to intensive farming practices. Once found across Scotland, they can now be only found in certain parts of the west and north of the country.

The way we use our land is one of the biggest threats to our native mammals and birds, but nature-friendly farming promises an alternative to intensive methods that allows birds like the corncrake to thrive and return to our farmland.

Practice deep honesty, face your patterns, and be willing to be disturbed in the spirit of learning and growth.

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