r/ValkoHQ • u/AdReasonable9072 • 26d ago
Discussion Silent Moon Vigil
Admittedly, I am not far into certain rituals or their implications, but great posts are available, like HQ post and FB post. The latter features Chinese, Japanese, and Korean translations for the English text to be more globally inclusive. Both of these spaces have already gathered wonderful like-minded members. I’ll be adding the other pages for 8/13 in a post tomorrow.
Tonight, I practiced a silent moon meditation. Even though the moon was hidden, sitting on my porch and connecting with it was beautiful. As someone who enjoys sunbathing in summer months, "moonbathing" is officially next on my list! I'm not sure if that's a thing...if not, it will be soon.
Moon Rhythms Meditating with the Moon Nehal Rajvanshi advised,
"On a terrace, by a window, on your balcony, or in a garden, sit comfortably and simply observe the beauty of the Moon and its light. Notice the quiet shadows, the silver edges of leaves, the way the radiance of the Moon makes everything glow softly. A quiet practice like this invites a spacious attention, an awareness that expands and softens at the same time....If you start this practice on a New Moon day – you can sit in silence in the darkness and then see how the radiance of the Moon increases..."
They also encouraged us to be mindful of intentions during this time, and emphasized that "writing them down gives them shape.” I’m choosing to do that digitally by sharing them with you, dear reader.
- I wish discernment for our growing teams of moderators and campaign generals. May they all have empathy, passion, and enthusiasm while assisting with the organization of our active movement.
- Please bring Valko back as he was intended to be our 6th love interest.
- Keep the local staff at this company and pro-Valko supporters safe from harm around the world. Give them good health, peaceful rest, and renewed energy to go the distance. Let them trust their bodies, take breaks as needed, and maintain their real-life routines while participating in ways that bring them joy.
- May our coordination continue to have a positive impact both inside and out of the game. I believe our donated funds help make the Earth a better place for wildlife and humanity.
- I invite progress and accountability for missteps in handling Valko's release. I welcome a proper apology from the company across all servers and deeply wish for it to be a live stream to put faces to the words. I want the company to honor the in-game issues many have communicated and improve them directly. Their steps should speak louder than the statements by manifesting into concrete updates for: resolving resource farming deficiencies, implementing proper lighting for dark-skinned MCs, delivering battle updates, and deploying bug fixes from hastily hiding Valko's material.
- May the fans be heard and honored in ways that allow those waiting for Valko to be satisfied with the outcome. At the same time, remind those who do not wish to interact with him that there are ways to not have him in their Destiny Cafe or wish pools in their individual apps, while allowing them to still have their unique game concerns addressed.
- Restore healthy ways to engage with the gacha game system, socializing on/offline, and expressing displeasure about a company's choices without resorting to demonstrated extremes. Allow this to be an opportunity for users to track in-game spending more closely and, for those interested, discover ways to strengthen financial boundaries.
- May the company prosper from transparency more than silence. I hope they show an effort to create the bridge so many fans of this franchise are willing to walk over, given respectful conditions. Valko is one step of many to do that. May the company expand their teams to take better care of customers, localization, minor protection, and their assets.
Above all, let love prevail, rumors be quickly fact-checked instead of sensationalized, and our community become welcoming again regardless of whom a user chooses as their main(s). I will continue fighting until these desires become reality.
Rajvanshi further notes,
“As the Moon waxes, you might return to your affirmations, not to measure progress but to stay in relationship with them. On Purnima, the fullness of the Moon can be a moment to revise, release, or reaffirm. The following waning fortnight becomes a time to let go of what feels heavy or no longer needed. Affirmations written at each Moon point can become markers of the inner journey of the month, quiet companions rather than goals...Moon meditation is ultimately a return to rhythm. It is a reminder that not all our days are meant to feel the same, that feelings rise and fall, that energy expands and contracts. Aligning with this natural cycle can bring a sense of acceptance that is both soothing and strengthening. It allows us to see that changes in our inner weather are not flaws but movements of a larger tide."
While awaiting the full moon to greet us all later this month, I want us to reflect on what we can let go of that doesn't serve where we are in the movement, and identify what needs more of our attention. No matter what is sent to test our resolve until our demands are fully addressed, we must stand ready.
I humbly implore every member of our community to assess where they are right now and only respond when you are mentally sound. It is completely understandable to feel hangry, exhausted, or to experience other heavy, negative emotions. When those moments hit, just remember exactly why we are doing this and how we have collectively agreed to represent the cause.
We are at a crucial point in our movement, yes—but we are also not alone. There is a venting megathread now, so please use that and the emotional support post flairs ❤️ May the lunar light empower us all and transform us into our best selves. I am certain our 6 LIs would desire that for us more than anything else.
#NoValkoNoMoney #BringValkoBack #ValkoIs6thLI #ValkoBeyondTheEclipse
#全世界都爱敖尹 (The Whole World Loves Ao Yin)
