Journal
Personal essays and observations by R.A. Avalon, from visits and discoveries to symbolism, writing and the experiences behind the stories.
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Patterns in Nature and Symbolism
Read essay: Patterns in Nature and SymbolismHow nature, geometry and perception connect ancient symbols, modern brands and the ways we imagine stories.
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Why AVIRIIA? When a Username Becomes a Story
Read essay: Why AVIRIIA? When a Username Becomes a StoryThe story behind my gaming nickname AVIRIIA and writing name R.A. Avalon, exploring etymology, mythology and the meaning we give our names.
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It Started with Star Wars: Ten Years of Building Communities
Read essay: It Started with Star Wars: Ten Years of Building CommunitiesTen years after joining SWTOR’s creator programme, I reflect on community building, Star Wars Celebration, cybersecurity and what I hope to build…
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Where My Stories Take Root
Read essay: Where My Stories Take RootHow symbolism, history, forgotten traditions and music shape my writing—from the guru’s cat to Sinterklaas, Christmas and the stories beneath familiar names.
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Old Walls, New Conversations at Apeldoorn’s Police Academy
Read essay: Old Walls, New Conversations at Apeldoorn’s Police AcademyA visit to Apeldoorn’s Police Academy during Open Monumentendag led to conversations about architecture, cybersecurity, AI and digital education.
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An Open Door to Symbolism
Read essay: An Open Door to SymbolismA visit to Apeldoorn’s lodge temple during Open Monumentendag, and the symbolism that brought me back to Unity in Duality.