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Walking the ancient path with modern tools ✨ Freedom is spiritual 🕊️ Bitcoin is sacred ₿ You are not alone 🫂
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At first, man was enslaved by the gods. But he broke their chains. Then he was enslaved by the kings. But he broke their chains. He was enslaved by his birth, by his kin, by his race. But he broke their chains. He declared to all his brothers that a man has rights which neither god nor king nor other men can take away from him, no matter what their number, for his is the right of man, and there is no right on earth above this right. And he stood on the threshold of freedom for which the blood of the centuries behind him had been spilled.
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PilgrimB 4 days ago
The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.
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PilgrimB 1 week ago
BIP 110 - its interestimg to stop and think how incentives for Bitcoin may differ for the likes of an influential, powerful bit still owned by the system fiat Billionaire vs the average plebs/noderunners. Intention is everything ✨
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PilgrimB 1 week ago
After witnessing the packed room of clapping seals while Mchael Saylor was on stage I started to think deeper about bitcoin conferences... I arrived later to the BTC Prague conference, I think it was around midday. I walked a few km's from my appartment, so I headed straight to the refreshments outside the main door. When I asked to pay in sats the lady was surprised, she told me it would be her first Bitcoin transaction. I thought this is unusual, Im here ay Europes biggest bitcoin conference and I am the first one to pay in bitcoin right outside the door...Anyway I proceeded to settle in lightning using my Bullbitcoin wallet but to my transaction failed. We tried several times and several other wallets but we could not get it paid! The kind lady at the stall with the delicious homemade food and drinks offered to get help from the company that supplied the terminals to look at it and I set off inside to find the Bull Bitcoin stand to also ask for help. I went inside to the corporate area I was overwhelmed it was like going back in time to the conferences I used to work at in the Uk 25 years ago. Bright lights, flashy stands and constant talking without feelimg the life I had escaped. Still on my mission to buy a bottle of water, I found the Bull stand and spoke to the first guy, he paaaed me on to someone else and I waited patiently. Long story short they told me their wallet was not compatible with the terminals there. No sorry, no solutions and no signs of embaressment at the irony of it all. Unimpressed I head back to the refreshment stand and the guy from the terminals is there. We go through some of the other wallets and it fails and he doesnt understand why but kindly pays for my water himaelf and leaves. There is a lot more I am going to say about the whole experience but for now I akin these conferences to the covid protests. An echo chamber where masses gather to let off steam, worship heros ans feel the hopium before returning home to hodl and pay in fiat supporting the system they oppose. I just want to leave you with the thought of a packed room appluading Saylors financial products, trillions of wealth coming to bitcoin and me a few hundred metres away unable to use digital cash to buy a bottle of water and nobody really caring about that.
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PilgrimB 1 week ago
Coordinated fear campaign of the big money suitcoiner sponsored Bitcoin influencers against BIP110. The BIP110 parasite cleanse is already starting the purge. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you and then bitcoin wins
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PilgrimB 1 week ago
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
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PilgrimB 2 weeks ago
Doing whats hard makes your life easy, doing whats easy makes your life hard.
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PilgrimB 2 weeks ago
Recent sentiment, NOSTR is finished because adoption and engagement is nothing compared to our glorious Twiiter. My opinion, good news because when NOSTR also becomes another meaningless toxic cesspool I will be gone just like I left centralised (anti)social media ten years ago - and never looked back.
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PilgrimB 3 weeks ago
Bitcoin cracks me up sometimes.. One minute people are worried that Bitcoin is going to zero because they're looking at today's price compared to what they paid. The next minute they're worrying about the tax bill they'll owe when Bitcoin reaches millions because they bought KYC coins. Our minds are good at living in imaginary futures, both bullish and bearish. The best thing we can do is breathe deeply, stay present, keep learning, and remember why we got into Bitcoin in the first place. The future will take care of itself. 🌿₿
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PilgrimB 1 month ago
Today I had a beautiful reminder of the power of community ✨ An elderly couple had become stuck in deep sand near the beach. Their people carrier was sunk so badly that the front bumper was almost touching the ground. The wheels were buried, and despite their efforts, they weren't getting anywhere. The woman was digging away at the sand when I arrived, so I joined in to help. Another older gentleman also stopped to assist. Together we tried everything we could think of. We dug around the wheels, pushed the vehicle, rocked it forwards and backwards, and did our best to free it. But the reality was that the task was bigger than the strength and energy available. We were helping, but mostly making a token gesture against a problem that seemed impossible to solve. Then something unexpected happened. A group of around twenty teenagers appeared over the hill on their way to the beach. Strong, energetic young men and women. We called them over, and without hesitation they came to help. What had seemed impossible moments before became easy. With enough hands, enough strength, and enough people working together, we lifted, pushed, and guided the vehicle free from the sand. The elderly couple were overjoyed. They even offered the young people some money for beers as a thank you. They offered me some too, but I declined because helping was reward enough. What stayed with me wasn't the rescued vehicle. It was the lesson. Alone, each of us could only make a small difference. Together, we became a force capable of transforming the situation almost instantly. It reminded me that community is not just a nice idea. It is a form of power. There are challenges that seem impossible for an individual but become simple when enough people come together with a shared intention to help. Today I witnessed the strength of collective action, the kindness of strangers, and the truth that we are far more powerful together than we are alone.
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PilgrimB 1 month ago
To be a master means to be a master of living. This isn't about skill or talent anymore. It's reached the essential. The greatest art is to live well.. we're here to learn how to live well. That's what mastery is.
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PilgrimB 1 month ago
As we navigate these powerful shifts, remember the medicine of the North Node in Pisces. When life becomes overwhelming, return to Spirit. Deepen your relationship with God, Creator, Source, your guides, angels, and benevolent helpers. Develop a connection that is not dependent on circumstances but rooted in trust. Yes, self-reliance is important. Yet we were never meant to walk this path alone. Your spiritual support team is available to help carry the weight when the journey feels heavy. Sometimes the greatest act of strength is remembering to ask for assistance. Just as we remember to breathe, we can remember to pray, meditate, listen, and receive. As we do, the path ahead becomes clearer. The promised land may not be here quite yet, but it is visible on the horizon. Keep the flame of perseverance alive. Keep moving forward. And trust that each step is leading you exactly where you need to go. Key Aspects:  June 2 Sun in Gemini sextile Saturn in Aries The Sun and Saturn bring greater focus and direction to your thoughts, ideas, and plans. Gemini encourages exploration and curiosity, while Saturn in Aries reminds us that growth requires commitment and action. It is one thing to dream about a new future and another to actively participate in creating it. This is a favorable time to make decisions, establish priorities, and follow through on intentions you've been cultivating over the past several months. The opportunities presented now may seem small, but they have the potential to create lasting results when approached with patience and consistency. The key is to trust yourself enough to take the next step. June 3 Mercury in Cancer square Neptune in Aries We are invited to become more conscious of the stories we tell ourselves. Mercury in Cancer tends to interpret experiences through memory, emotion, and personal history, while Neptune can blur boundaries between intuition, imagination, and projection. As a result, it may be difficult to see situations with complete clarity. Rather than rushing to conclusions, use this energy as an opportunity for self-reflection. Ask yourself whether your perceptions are being influenced by old wounds, fears, or expectations. There is wisdom available here, but it requires discernment. When we take the time to separate intuition from assumption, we create space for deeper understanding and more authentic communication. June 9 Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer This is one of the more heart-centered aspects of the month, bringing opportunities for emotional healing, connection, and nourishment. Venus and Jupiter together expand our capacity to give and receive love, reminding us that abundance begins within. In Cancer, the focus shifts toward home, family, belonging, and the relationships that help us feel safe and supported. This aspect encourages us to soften, open our hearts, and receive the care we may have been hesitant to ask for. It is also a reminder that true prosperity is not measured solely by material success, but by the quality of our relationships with ourselves and others. What we nurture now has the potential to grow and flourish in meaningful ways. ☾ Amanda Sibilia is a certified NPA astrologer and the Administrative Assistant for the New Paradigm School of Astrology.
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PilgrimB 1 month ago
FULL MOON 9º Sagittarius, May 31st, 2026  by Amanda Sibilia ~ The truth that sets you free is often the truth you were afraid to see.~  This Full Moon in Sagittarius culminates the journey that began with the Taurus New Moon. Over the past two weeks, we have been learning about self-worth, resilience, sustainability, and our ability to stand on our own two feet. Taurus taught us to slow down, become present, and cultivate a stronger foundation within ourselves. Now, as the Moon reaches its peak in Sagittarius, we are invited to lift our gaze toward the horizon and ask a deeper question: What do I truly believe? This Full Moon is joined by Black Moon Lilith, illuminating the shadow surrounding our personal truth. Sagittarius governs beliefs, philosophies, and the stories we tell ourselves about life. Lilith exposes where we have abandoned our truth in order to fit in, belong, or maintain a false sense of certainty. What has been hidden, denied, or suppressed now seeks expression. Many are undergoing a process of deconditioning. Beliefs inherited through family, culture, religion, education, and society are being questioned. Through unexpected experiences and revelations, life is showing us where our current worldview supports our growth and where it limits our potential. With Uranus conjunct the Sun in Gemini, these realizations may arrive suddenly. News, conversations, encounters, and seemingly random events can act as catalysts for awakening. Gemini wants to learn through direct experience, while Uranus disrupts the familiar so that a new level of awareness can emerge. At first, these experiences may feel uncomfortable or even destabilizing. Sometimes the truths that liberate us are the very truths we least want to confront. Yet Sagittarius reminds us that growth requires honesty. We cannot move toward a new horizon while carrying beliefs that belong to a previous version of ourselves. This Full Moon asks us to examine the stories we have been living by. Which beliefs empower you? Which ones diminish your confidence, limit your possibilities, or keep you trapped in fear? Sagittarius possesses a natural ability to detect truth beneath appearances. It seeks wisdom beyond surface-level explanations and invites us to trust our intuition as much as our intellect. Often, we simply know something before we can explain how we know it. This is the voice of inner wisdom, guiding us toward greater alignment with our soul's path. Yet following that guidance requires courage. It is easy to trust in abundance when resources are plentiful. It is easy to trust in divine support when life is unfolding according to plan. The true test of faith occurs when circumstances challenge our sense of security. Can you still trust your path when uncertainty appears? Can you maintain your connection to Spirit when old fears around survival begin to surface? Jupiter and Venus in Cancer squaring Chiron in Aries bring these questions directly into the emotional body. Old wounds around self-worth, belonging, and personal confidence may be activated. We may realize that some of our previous approaches are no longer working. Rather than pushing harder, this aspect invites us to pause and ask: What do I truly need? The Taurus New Moon reminded us of our resilience. It showed us that we are capable of creating greater independence and self-reliance. Yet every step toward greater sovereignty often comes with moments of doubt. Am I worthy of this path? Do I have what it takes to succeed? What if I fail? These are natural fears. They are also invitations to grow. Much of this process has been unfolding since Neptune and Saturn entered Aries, asking us to build a new relationship with ourselves based on faith, responsibility, and conscious action. The old identity is dissolving. A new one is emerging. This Full Moon encourages us to step forward and discover what we are truly made of.