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Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · 5d

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · 19d

The Rapture came and went, and all I got was a lousy participation trophy. #rapture

HEARTS: How they became the universal symbol of love

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · 25d

I made a video explaining how the heart shape became the universal symbol of love. #hearts #explainervideo youtu.be/4mlsaAVXH_s

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · 28d

As far as THE Rapture goes, this one was kind of a dud. Unless I got left behind. That would suck. Who else is still here? We should probably do a check-in. #rapture

THE DUNCE CAP: Its history, origins, and implications explained

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Sep 16

I made a video explaining the history, origins, and implications of the dunce cap. youtu.be/UjNp8DH9ttU #explainervideo #schools

Toaster Talk | What doesn't kill you makes you stronger (for now) | Jim Larsen

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Sep 13

When Batman's mobile order is ready

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

A deep dive into the expression from Friedrich Nietzsche, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15f... #strength

Toaster Talk | Most Frequently Asked Question About God Answered | Jim Larsen

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Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 29

youtu.be/lnd84hgvL8U I give you: the truth about God #God #Universe #lifepurpose #meaningoflife

Tarot | Strength: When Growth Means Not Taking It Personally

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 23

Strength isn’t loud.
It’s not about overpowering others.

It’s the quiet moment when you realize:
“That wasn’t about me.”

🌿 Tarot ✦ Stoicism ✦ Self-Mastery
📺 Watch: Strength & Stoicism — When Growth Means Not Taking It Personally

#Tarot #Stoicism #Strength youtu.be/oJSe9tpWtDQ

Tarot | The 10 of Wands: Let Go of the Extra Weight

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yesterday is heavy.
Today is light.

From the Ten of Wands to The Fool — a Tarot & Stoicism reminder to set down the past and walk forward free. youtu.be/CfnMDGCBBRc

#TarotWisdom #Stoicism #TenOfWands #TheFool #DailyInspiration #Mindfulness #FreshStart #LetGo #tarot

Tarot | Justice – The Mirror of Truth & Stoic Responsibility

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 13

"Justice isn’t punishment—it’s alignment.
Face the mirror. See what’s real.
From there, build the reflection you deserve.
#Tarot #Stoicism #JusticeCard #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth
Justice – The Mirror of Truth: Tarot & Stoic Responsibility www.youtube.com/watch?v=slsk...

Tarot | Temperance: The Ripple of You

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 9

Temperance teaches that your energy doesn’t end at your skin.
Every thought, every feeling, every action… ripples outward. 🌊
Walk the middle path with grace.
🎴 Temperance – “The Ripple of You”
youtu.be/ti8soi6Fytc
#Tarot #Stoicism #RippleEffect #Mindfulness

Troma's Buttcrack: The PREmake | Jim Larsen

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 4

youtu.be/mqNUtnJIzPM Before there was the theatrical version of Buttcrack from Troma Entertainment, there was this. #Troma #indiefilms #Buttcrack

Tarot | The Empress & Everyday Compassion

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Empress doesn’t just care—she embodies compassion.
In a harsh world, gentleness is quiet strength.
Watch: The Empress & Everyday Compassion — Tarot Meets Stoicism

#Tarot #Stoicism #EmpressCard #Kindness #Philosophyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbkCqz5vEnE

Tarot | The Space After Letting Go — The Eight of Cups and the Stoic Placebo

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 1

Letting go leaves an emptiness.
But that space? It's sacred.
Fill it with light. With courage. With breath.

The Eight of Cups & The Stoic Placebo
Sometimes, glowing is all we can do while we wait to heal.

#Tarot #Stoicism #EightOfCups #LettingGohttps://youtu.be/7xLJCmSmXgM

Toaster Talk | Rat-Mouse or Mouse-Rat? | Jim Larsen

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Aug 1

The ultimate cross-breed. youtu.be/Pe-SiN9I7cU #gentics #crossbreeding #toast #toasters

Tarot | The Magician: Creator of His Own Reality

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Magician doesn’t wait for permission.
He doesn’t endure the world—he shapes it.
Wand. Cup. Sword. Pentacle.
You have the tools.
You have the spark.
Now act.
youtu.be/MIa8HLJFBMg
#Tarot #Stoicism #Manifestation #TheMagician

Nirvana David Grohl "Hard Core" Shirt in Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle: Deigned By Jim Larsen

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you ever saw the Nirvana "Bringing Punk to the Masses" exhibit at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, you may have seen my t-shirt on display. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBgc... #Nirvana #MPOP #Museumofpopculture #davidgrohl

Tarot | The Fool & Stoicism: Mistakes Are the Path to Wisdom

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 29

"The Fool doesn’t fear the cliff. The Stoic doesn’t fear the fall."
Leap into the unknown, laugh at the stumbles, grow from the fall.
🎴 Tarot x Stoicism — Begin again.
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOgU...
#Tarot #Stoicism #TheFool #PersonalGrowth

Tarot |The Chariot: Not every Journey Needs a Roar

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 28

Not every journey needs a roar.
Some lives are quiet, steady... and powerful.
Tarot meets Stoicism
The Chariot & The Hermit | Wisdom for your own path.

Watch now:
#Tarot #Stoicism #SpiritualGrowth #QuietPowerhttps://youtu.be/1TquyyJy650

The Chariot Tarot – Riding the Wind

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 28

"You don’t create the wind — you ride it."
The Chariot reminds us: control isn’t force, it’s direction.
Tarot meets Stoicism in this powerful visual meditation on will, focus & motion.
Watch now → www.youtube.com/watch?v=HALp...
#Tarot #Stoicism #TheChariot #Mindset #Philosophy

Tarot | 6 of Swords: Crossing Waters, The Quiet Power of Compassion

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 26

The 6 of Swords tarot: Seeing others and offering compassion youtu.be/ycqhtFte578 #tarot #stoicism

Toaster Talk | The Muffin That Was Like a Scone That Was Like a Biscuit | Jim Larsen

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 26

As promised, episode 1, season 2 of Toaster Talk. youtu.be/VSjZMIMCLbU #Hawaii, #muffins #scones

Tarot | 4 of Cups: What Are You Not Seeing?

Jim Larsen @jimlarsen.bsky.social · Jul 23

youtu.be/T_hJ6cjgVfQ There are moments in life when everything feels… dull. Stagnant. Like we’re surrounded by things that should matter, but somehow don’t. #tarot #stoicism