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Trataka — an ancient meditation practice where you fix your gaze on a single point and hold it. Simple concept. Profound effect. It trains the mind the same way it trains the eyes — to be still, present and focused in a world that never stops pulling your attention away.

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Every action no matter how small when consciously aligned is a step into a better self

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Every time I swallowed something that needed to be said, it added weight. And the heavier it got, the harder it became to speak at all. Until I realised I had been completely neglecting myself. One silence at a time. All it took was one choice in a different direction.

For years my baseline was well above where it should have been. Stress wasn’t something that came and went. It was just where I lived. Conscious awareness and direction through breath broke that cycle. That changed everything about how I perform and how I rest.

My body was responding to threats that only existed in my mind. Worst cases. Old memories. Futures that hadn’t happened. All of it felt real. Because to my physiology — it was. But the relationship works both ways. Direct the body and you move the mind. That’s the practice.

I used to be afraid of my own pain. Convinced it was something to suppress. To outrun. Turns out it was fuel. I just hadn’t learned to drive yet.

“The creative adult is the child who survived.” — Prof. Julian F. Fleron

I didn't want to be inside my own head today. So I got outside of it the only way I know how — I moved. Chest full of something I haven't figured out yet. Legs that still work. That's enough. Some days that's everything.

The friendships I've lost weren't lost in a fight. They were lost in everything I didn't say. The silence always costs more than the conversation ever would have.

Learning to love deeply opens you to everything — the beauty and the devastation live in the same place. The courage is in fully investing when you know it could break you. I'll always do my best to choose it.

Taking extreme responsibility was the best thing i ever did for myself Finding the right self-talk was key and weighed me down when I got the balance wrong. This is something only I could do. Just like now if others tried to do it for me and I wasn't ready it would backfire.

This pendant was commissioned and designed for Ric — leader, visionary, and the driving force behind Endow Music Group. As always, an absolute pleasure working with him. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star power ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 71 Blender Modeling #3Dprinting #Blender3D #MotorcycleBuild #CustomBike #BikeBuild #3DModeling #DesignProcess #BuildInPublic #Iteration

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 70 Blender Modeling #3Dprinting #Blender3D #MotorcycleBuild #CustomBike #BikeBuild #3DModeling #DesignProcess #BuildInPublic #Iteration

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Creating my custom motorcyle EP 69 Blender Modeling #3Dprinting #Blender3D #MotorcycleBuild #CustomBike #BikeBuild #3DModeling #DesignProcess #BuildInPublic #Iteration

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 68 Blender Modeling #3Dprinting #Blender3D #MotorcycleBuild #CustomBike #BikeBuild #3DModeling #DesignProcess #BuildInPublic #Iteration

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 67 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 66 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 65 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 64 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 63 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 62 Blender Modeling

Creating my custom motorcyle EP 61 Fairing Test

Episode 59 Checking alignment on the front fairing to make sure it installs cleanly. Fixed issues from an earlier version and refined the sculpt over edges—without compromising function. Constantly balancing styling with real-world fit and clearance.

Episode 58 Back on the front fairing—refining the top section and fixing a shape that felt off. Rebuilt it, removed a central bump, and improved how it blends with the surrounding form. Small refinements, cleaner transitions, better overall flow.

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Episode 57 Perfection can kill realism. Refining the sideline into one continuous flow while adding small imperfections—bumps, grooves, subtle shifts. Natural forms aren’t uniform, and that variation is what makes the piece feel real.

Episode 56 Exploring circular forms and dimples to break up long lines and add variation. Pushing deeper channels to create flow across the surface—moving toward a layered armour look. Easy to overdo, so stepping back helps keep it controlled and balanced.

Episode 55 Sometimes the best move is starting again. Removed horn details that didn’t fit and pushed toward a muscular exoskeleton look. Rebuilding, experimenting, and refining. No single right way—just trusting your taste and pushing it until it feels right.

Episode 54 Cleaning up the underside—blending the seam between scan and sculpt into one unified surface. Removing overlaps, refining flow, and making sure it still fits without interfering with function. Form and function have to work together.

Episode 53 This is where it starts to feel alive. Sculpting muscle divots and transitions to create that creature-like flow. Using pull, draw, and draw sharp to vary surface detail. It’s less about one tool—and more about understanding how each one shapes the form.

Episode 52 Detail is easy—control is what matters. Refining the front with an armored, scaled look while keeping core forms intact. Using pull + smooth tools to blend surfaces and control shape. Enhancing, not redesigning. That balance is what makes it work.

Episode 51 This is where it stops being a part and starts becoming a creature. Sculpting muscular forms across the fairing—balancing detail vs overall shape. Using layered brush work to create depth and flow. The goal: one continuous, connected surface.

Episode 50 Sculpted the front fairing… then had to restart after forgetting mirror mode. Now building form over the scan, creating clean overlaps to avoid gaps. Balancing coverage vs tyre clearance. Small mistakes, but critical fixes for a clean final fit.

Episode 49 If the base isn’t clean, everything breaks later. Built this from 5–6 base shapes, positioned first, then merged and ran through Quad Remesher for clean topology. Fixed overlaps and intersections so sculpting and printing actually work. Clean mesh = everything.

Refining the front wheel mesh—pushing it toward a more sculpted, muscular form. Fixed intersecting geometry, weak areas, and “dead zones” for clean printing. Used creature references to guide shape. Small adjustments and iteration make the biggest difference.

Refining the horn detail—adjusting depth, proportions, and mesh to improve fit. Lost direction, used references to reset, then pushed a longer shape with sharper sculpted details. Small changes made a big difference. Iteration is where the best results come from.