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Pain, Addiction and figuring out where’s the Illusion.

I smoked weed for the first time in a LONG WHILE.

My MS situation has been a situation and I don’t know what else to do to help with this pain. I keep training myself to “adjust” to the new normal, but it hurts so much.

I can see why I got addicted to this feeling in the first place. The temporary relief, I don't want to get addicted again. I dont relate to being a “stoner’ anymore.

.....:Why can't I get here just with my mind? Why do I need "the substance"? The pain isn't gone but its diferent. It’s easier to move. Easier to focus on a task and not the pain.

I want to get here with my mind no substance. I know I’m that powerful, and i can do it.

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“IF YOU DON’T STAND FOR SOMETHING

[in the wise words once

spoken by Rosa Parks]


YOU WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING.”

There comes a time when we have to look at ourselves in the mirror, figure out where we stand, and determine if we are willing to suffer the consequences of our beliefs.

The realities of genocide and occupation have haunted humanity for long enough.


What sets today apart is that these terrible acts are now seen everywhere, impossible to ignore. Legacy media is collapsing, and we are bearing witness. Our world is so connected, forcing us to confront truths. Together. In real time. The time is NOW.


Time is crucial for our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Gaza. So, I ask you, where do you stand?


Though I'm certain of my stance, there are days when I can't shake the feeling of uselessness in the face of the cause. It's a stark privilege to feel "upset" knowing that humans IN MASS are being MURDERED.


Perhaps we may not all see eye-to-eye on the politics at play, but can't we universally condemn mass murders as utterly inhumane? Wait, we already did that in 1948. Despite the United Nations' vow of "Never Again" following the Second World War, genocide and mass violence continue to persist. Why is this STILL happening? Make it make sense.


I can’t tell you where you should stand, you need to figure that shit out for yourself, but complacency can be a dangerous mindset. I strongly believe that change can only emerge through awareness and conversations that lead to massive different actions.

My version of street art this week ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

As an artist, I believe I must create. As a designer, I aim to harness my skills to raise awareness.

Residing in Ottawa, I aim to back activist groups within the city and help them “suit up” for their work. I'm committed to donating some merchandise to help bolster awareness and rally support for their causes.

I came across this interview

posted by BELLY of the BEAST

with longtime activist

Alice Walker.

A great reminder that

activism has many forms.

FULL interview : HERE


Every generation

holds its own truth within

the melodies and lyrics of its music.

Here are a few of my current favourites.

Karter Zaher x Jae Deen x Shadi Akhi - WE WON'T FORGET (Music Video)

ALI SOULFUL - PRESSURE (Official Lyric Video)

Palestine Street Rap & Otsha - I'm Palestinian Live

Eddy Mack Ft. Batata - The Sound Of War

MC Abdul - Palestine [FREEVERSE]


ALL WE HAVE IS NOW

CEASEFIRE

LANDBACK


**Big shoutout to Malika Bourboun and Vanessa Gomez, my partners in activism- united we stand.

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If you ain’t real, you won’t know real love…

If one more yoga biiiiatch with her homemade metal tasting humus comes to me and says “love and light” is the highest frequency…I just can’t right now. Please note that in my mind I’m literately picturing you tied up to a cement block and I’m dropping one chick pea at a time every 3 seconds in the middle of your forehead waiting for your 3rd eye chakra to actually open…

Fun Fact: If you met me a decade ago I was the yoga pant designer bitch talking about “love and light”….Don’t get me wrong, I fucking love, love & light, but also… often- I’m not light. I’m dark, I’m very fuckin’ dark…can I not also be love when I’m dark?

We digress…

To date, data shows that authenticity is the highest frequency to ever vibrate in our meat suits. It’s recorded to be 4000x times more powerful than “love”. That makes sense to me,

I’ve always had more respect

for an asshole

over a fake bitch.

So much fake love going on… 🤮

I do think if you can be real and exchange the frequency of love - thats when you hit the frequency jackpot.

Authenticity Over Fake Love
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Bitter Sweet

Months ago we recorded Jacqui’s mantra:

“The Universe doesn’t want me to break down, it wants me to break free”.

Eventhough Melo told me he has been playing it - testing it out while traveling back home to Zimbabwe, whom have been receiving it very well, that feeling of him playing it in front of me in the club was so surreal. Something I imaged and put together almost a year ago was now in real life. The mantra is a vibe! It’s going to be so perfect for Jax’s next chapter of doing yoga festivals.

A few things became very clear to me that night.

  1. I have a gift for perceiving the future.

  2. I’m genius.

  3. Everything is an illusion.

  4. Always trust the timing of things, and

  5. Jacqui might be my Judas? lol ( i’m joking, but part of me isn’t. Jacqui if you’re reading this…. lolol…you know we like to be dramatic in our story telling)….tbc on that 💋💋💋

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DATa aOUt LiKE WaTer

LOCATION: The Pond     |    MODEL: Kelsey

This whole scene is epic…..🍿🍿

Bruce Lee had so much wisdom at such a young age, can you imagine if he lived to be an elder?

Shop NEUROTIKA
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Vanier Rouge the idea , the feelin’, is born…..

LOCATION: 175 Montréal rd. | 📷 and Fit Made & Styled by me

I was reading this book the same week I was editing this picture. This is when “Vanier Rouge” came to mind. I STILL don’t know what Vanier Rouge is (still a WIP), but this picture, this paragraph, is it.

Do you know about The Georgia?

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Make it make sense.

DEEP FAKES. So littereraly we are spending time scrolling videos of more and more fake shit? Gary Vee (someone who would know) said there will be more fake shit posted than real shit for the next 10 years…Already social media is pretty fake, but now I’m spending my real time watching fake people doing fake shit? Explain to me how this makes sense. I am born to experience, but now the world I live in wants me to spend my time watching what computers are creating? When I’m the creator of my reality. The jig is up. Maybe its just me? I’m older now, I just can’t bother. Bring back the simple times!!! (slash I really do hope I live long enough to where we are traveling space—that Star Trek lifestyle please!!!!)

Honestly, for a while now i’ve been so turned off by all of it. More and more it feels like humanity is whoring themselves out posting tricks for content to get attention. I litterealy had someone tell me “Merritt please can you send me a picture so I can post and feel relevant”. These were real words spoken from an adult human’s mouth. I felt so bad… and I didn’t send a pic. Fuck that. My own small act of rebellion. I’m the worst, but for real fuck that. I don’t want to feed these addictions.

I 100 % understand the benefits of social media and the power it has to transform lives. Real talk I still create content for businesses and friends and I LOVE IT!!!! lol.. Wait does that make me a pimp? lol…

Anyway, all this to say….

I can’t think of a better time to disconect and go sit in nature for a long while.

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Reunited

If you don’t know of Dolores’ work, you should. The data she collected was fascinating. How to create anything in your life 101 right here. 🍿🍿🍿

You are a master creator. Learn the “laws”, practice the techniques, and let’s fucking go. The only way to live a different reality is to create it within yourself, align with other master creators and live the change.

This video was “recommended” by my YouTube algorithm today, such a good reminder. I haven’t listened to Miss Dolores in over a decade.

I feel a new journal inspiration….

TBC BB

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Becoming Master Peace

I practice equanimity, and program the frequency daily, on purpose. Peace isn’t meditation, meditating is a practice towards peace. Meditating is how you quiet your mind, get familiar with a frequency and reprogram your body. A true test of peace is being surrounded by chaos and remaining equanimous. That shit is challenging af, so I train.

People have told me “Fake it till you make it”. People are dumb as fuck. I don’t know shit, but I have collected enough life data to realize you have to Be It, Do It, so you can Have It. You have to put your hours in.

So, how to become a Master At Peace:

BE | DO | HAVE

Be Peaceful

Do Peaceful Actions

Have a Peaceful Life

The math isn’t that complicated really.

It’s interesting to me tho…Everyone wants “World Peace” but no one wants to shut the fuck up, disconnect from their phone, mind their business, and sit still on the daily.

Imagine if Equanimity was something that was taught like math and geography?


I wasn’t going to post a music video, but as I was typing out the title I thought for SURE MASTER PEACE is a musician’s name, so i googled…So now I have to post it!

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