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Please forward all my mail and deliveries to this coconut stand. I’ll be here. Also if you’re trying to kill me just know that I will make an appearance here every single day. Sometimes even twice a day. I’ll be hard to miss. . . . . . . #coconuteveryday #coconut #mexico #mazunte #oaxaca #mazuntepueblomagico #mexicobeach #coconutstand

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My relationship with Mexico started from birth as my parents, having recently returned from holiday, decided Manuel was a suitable middle name for me. My first trip, at 14 years old, took me to Mexico City, San Miguel d’Allende, and Acapulco. After college I returned for a few months, traveling through Chiapas and all along both the Caribbean and pacific shorelines, hitchhiking as often as I could. I’ve been back many times traveling far and wide. I’ve fallen in love here and have had my heart broken here. It’s no wonder that I find myself quite at home and flourishing in my element. Here’s a snap from my early morning trail run along the coastal hills surrounding beautiful Mazunte and as always I’m just grateful to be here. Sending out love.

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This was how I spent the first 8 hours of 2022. It was an absolute mystical evening and morning with some truly magical souls and I say this with the utmost of conviction. These words get thrown around and diluted so I just want to be fully understood. This whole thing came about as a last minute decision on dec 26th and 36 hours later I arrived in Mexico City. I like that kind of stuff. You never know what’s waiting for you behind any given door and these decisions we make in life have consequences beyond our understanding when we make them at that time. Sitting in that boat after all that had transpired I felt nothing but overwhelming joy, gratitude and love for these strangers who I will now call friends. All I can say is that I am a better man because of this. Another layer for those inevitable cold nights ahead. A reminder to always say yes to life. . . . . . #chacahua #sunrise #mexico #gypsetstyle #boatride #getbusyliving #mexicomagico #experiencesoverthings #magic

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Oh hi everyone. It’s been a minute. Or three. Mexico! What can I say? You complete me. Since Canada has lost its way again I decided instead to come here, dance on rooftops and be free. See you again when the smoke clears. Sending love and good vibes to you all. Stay real and feel the truth ✌️💗🇲🇽. . . . . . . #mexico #puertoescondido #beachvibes #travel #sunset #goldenhour #magic

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Get uncomfortable. Endure hardships. Push yourself to overcome obstacles. By doing so you are creating happiness within yourself. Impacting your baseline dopamine levels and keeping the system in check. It may seem counterintuitive at the time but as you hesitantly walk towards it and find yourself doing it, you quickly realize how empowering and rewarding the difficulty you experienced was. Playing it safe will yield nothing but monotony and stagnation. . . . . . . #coldexposure #coldwatertherapy #coldwaterswimming #surrender #breath #breatheintoit #gatineaupark #meechlake #dothework #dothehardstuff #seekdiscomfort

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Life doesn’t wait. Opportunities, like the one I just pulled the trigger on last weekend, don’t come up as often as we get older. They are rare and fleeting. Time moves on indiscriminately. As I sit here on my flight home, my skin full of goosebumps after so much joy, serendipity and exhilaration, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and love. The version of me now, laughs at the weaker version of me last week, who tried to stay the course, cling to routine and comfort and save that precious money. What a fool I would have been to not allow these events to transpire. This is what we should live for. Balance is important and so is saving for your dreams but this a reminder that sometimes the best way forward isn’t a straight line. The offshoots of the main arteries nourish the soul and replenish the spirit. Without them we lose feeling. I didn’t plan a thing. I just answered the call and allowed life to unfold as it does. Relationships are the greatest of all currencies and I feel wealthy because of them . . . . . . #halifax #novascotia #eastcoast #eastcoastsurf #oldfriends #nostalgia #relationships #bridgejumping #southshorenovascotia #eastcoastroadtrip #universitydays #dalhousieuniversity #larchstreet

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One foot in front of the other, next thing you know you’re doing that hard thing that you kinda didn’t want to do but now you’re doing it, and it feels fucking amazing. Don’t let your mind decide for you. Just go forward into discomfort and find out who you really are. The alternative is never as appealing as your mind makes it out to be. . . . . . . #trailrunning #trailrunner #trailrunninglife #trailrunningviews #trackandtowertrail #algonquinpark #algonquinprovincialpark #fallvibes #fallcolours #autumnleaves #niketrailrunning

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I’m excited and honoured to have recently partnered with @nordgreenofficial Not only do they create beautiful, affordable timepieces but their commitment to operating sustainably both in community and environment sets them apart from other brands. If you want to get one, now is the time! For the next 2 weeks not only can you get a free strap by using the code JIMMYFS but you can also receive an additional 15% off the entire bundle by using the code JIMMY at checkout. Check the link in my bio to customize your watch today! I’m loving mine. . . . . . . . #watchesofinstagram #watches #timepieces #timepieceperfection #timelessdesign #classicwatch #sustainablebrand #sustainablefashion

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So, in summary, the goal is not to be as productive as possible or to arrive at a perceived finish line and live happily ever after. The goal is to enjoy life all the way through and to dance between the raindrops that may fall on the way. Don’t be fooled by the hustle, the rise and grind culture, who run past everything. They have become so obsessed with doing that they have forgotten about being. Production for the sake of production is a sickness, so don’t sell your health for wealth. Sitting on this dock with my friends, watching the sunset while listening to stories and telling a few of my own is everything. It’s the essence of being. Most of the things that we spend time stressing over are actually meaningless in the grand scheme of things anyway. Life is short and so is summer so get out there, laugh at your worries, seize the day and finish strong.

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‘And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul’. John Muir. There’s something carnal and intuitive about running through a forest. The combination of physical exertion while experiencing the energy and almost primitive understanding of the interconnectedness of nature is one of the most incredible natural highs one can imagine. It’s a return to your true self and a rediscovering of what really matters in life. . . . . . #naturalhigh #trailrun #trailrunning #natureheals #onelife #getbusyliving #gatineauparktrails #wolftraillookout #niketrailrun #nikeairzoomterrakiger7

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Can someone grab me another beer. I’m running low 🍺 I’m loving being home in Canada for the summer and upon reflection it’s clear to me that Canada need take a back seat to no country on earth when it comes to the beauty of the land and the people who inhabit it. It’s taken me a world of travel to realize that it really isn’t any sunnier on the other side of street, just different. So much natural beauty to explore and all kinds of places other than bars to enjoy a cold one…or two. . . . . . #summerdays #canadiansummer #cottagelife #parrysound #georgianbay #coronacanada #coronabeer #campfire #naturalwonders #natureheals #muskoka #siezetheday #getbusyliving

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Nashville to Memphis with my old friend Yann. I began to feel the momentum building at this point of the journey as my confidence grew with every passing mile. . . . . . #roadtripusa #vanlife #vanlifediaries #nashville #memphis #tennessee #mlk #elvispresley #graceland #natchestrace #getbusyliving #adventuretime #thesouth