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Your Beach

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By Mackenzie Kyryluk When things are going your way, do not self-sabotage. Do not begin to second-guess or question what is earned by you. Do not hypothesize on thoughts of less. Foster an abundant mindset, rich in thoughts that are kind, meaningful, and purposeful. Bring your mind to the ocean, vast and endless. Peaceful. The waves crash, one after another, endlessly shaping the shore. Your thoughts are like those waves, constantly arriving, turning from deep ocean blue to white foam as they complete their purpose. Some waves carry the force of a hurricane, while others are calm and unassuming. Yet, each one carries energy, and as they crash upon the shore, they shape it over time. The wind represents your attention. The waves may seem controlled by it, but in reality, we control the conscious energy behind them. We determine their impact on the shoreline. Some waves need no attention. Others require nurturing. You are fully aware of the difference between the ones that...
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A Choice

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By Jayden Kyryluk Happiness is a decision, not a vision. It is a question for you and me. Ask yourself: yes or no? When you walk on the street with music in your ears, do you look up at the clouds in awe? When you sit on the bus and stare at the moving street, do you think of who you want to be? Or do you only see the ground beneath your feet?  Do you smile simply to smile, or only when someone else does first for a while?  Is your happiness a wish? A reason to be? Or a distant melody, unreachable even when you want to be free?  Happiness is a decision, either yes or no. Happiness can be found in every action and every thought, but only if you so choose it to be. You see, happiness is a decision, not a vision. It’s a feeling infused with the river of meaning, inescapably flowing with the bliss of a flower in the shining sun. A river flowing so gently that you, sinking in that river, flow in it and through it with the conscious awareness that you are fre...
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Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Balance

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By Vaibhav Varma This photo was taken on January 1 right after midnight in the middle of Cuba. I'll admit, this is an obscure post, but 2024 was an obscure year. It's often said that social media is a highlight reel, so I thought I would mix it up and share some insights I learned over the past few months. I have realized that duality is a critical component of life. This year, I took 20 flights, but had 2 hospitalizations. Ended a poor relationship, but built the best relationship l've had with myself. A rejection of religion, but a new embrace of spirituality. Several pounds of muscle gained, with several pounds of fat. 12 book read, many hours doom scrolling. Resigning from a toxic work environment, starting a new career path. Many fun nights, many therapy sessions. And, of course, several heavenly milestones, but new ways to honour those that have passed away. It's not so much about looking for the positive in the negative - it's more about living in accordance ...
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Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Lessons

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By Jayden Kyryluk Our life is not measured by years, but the lessons we’ve learned. The biggest lessons are learned in the most painful moments. You know, those raw and soul defying moments, experiences and events that change everything. They change you, your perception of all around you, but most importantly your self - how you see you. Moments where your expectations are shattered, and your once clear image of the future is lost with the wind. A moment so hauntingly hurtful that you can literally feel your life ripping in two, forever running towards a direction you never even thought was possible. Our lives are hard. As a child, my dad would always say “life is hard, buddy. Get used to it.” This truth means nothing until you really live it, learn it, and finally, it clicks. Life really is hard. Things happen that don’t make sense. The sky crumbles on top of you, and you gasp for air wondering “why me?”  Yes, you. Yes, you. It’s all meant for you. Exactly when it happened. Exactl...
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Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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It’s Time to Move

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By Taegan F I’m sure everyone has heard the term “manifesting.” It is widely used as interpreted in different ways. I see it as cause and effect. A ball drops, it bounces. You put water in the freezer, it freezes. You dream of getting a promotion, so you work hard and earn it. You think certain thoughts, therefore you start to feel and act aligned with those thoughts. You must not only think, write things down, and visualize, you need to ACT. Action is the number one thing in making something come to life, but where does it all start? It begins with desire. That feeling of intrigue and excitement. It will start to consume your thoughts until you have no choice but to act and immerse yourself in the world of this desire. A lot of the time our childhood interests light the path to what’s important to us. I remember being young and being so enamoured by photographs and cameras. Seeing pictures on the family computer and being so curious how people could take such vibrant and quality photo...
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Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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The Doors of Reality

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By Jayden Kyryluk You are not what you think you are; you are what you think. So be careful how you speak to yourself, for you are always listening and always believing. If you wish to escape or change your reality, first recognize that you created it. Much like prison, your current reality is of your own making, and the first step to freedom is acknowledging that you are trapped. There is no chance, coincidence, or accident in where you are right now. Not only are you exactly where you are supposed to be, but you are exactly where your thoughts brought you. You rise as high as your dominant aspirations and you descend to the level of your lowest concept of yourself. The infinite intelligence within you responds to your thoughts. Every thought you plant in the garden of your mind becomes part of your reality. As the Buddha said, “all that we are is the result of what we have thought. We are made of our thoughts. We are moulded by our thoughts. As we think, so we become.” Feed your mind...
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Location: Cusco, Peru
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A Whisper From Within

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By Jayden Kyryluk I Am the infectious spirit that thrives within you, spreading positivity and light to all who cross your path. I Am the whisper of encouragement in your ear, urging you to see the beauty in the mundane and the wonder in the everyday. Look around you, and let your eyes be opened to the magnificence of the world. See the sky as a canvas painted with the hues of orange, red, and blue, and let its vastness remind you of the endless possibilities that lie before you. Embrace the clouds as they drift lazily across the heavens, and marvel at their ever-changing shapes and forms. Look down at the earth beneath your feet and feel the pulse of life coursing through its veins. Run your fingers through the grass and feel the softness of its blades against your skin. Reach out and touch the rough bark of a tree, and let its strength and resilience inspire you. For in every leaf that rustles in the breeze and every bird that sings its sweet song, there is a lesson to be learned and...
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Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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