In order to fulfill your creative aim it takes a blended approach. 
It must vary between technical and intuitive, back and forth. 
Setting out to hit an emotional target is a good start, though having the correct technical backing allows you to better express it. The tools at a point will no longer get in the way of the translation. After that the emotional impact can be targeted yet again. In music it can become tangible. Feeling the texture of the sounds, and seeing the atmosphere develop in the process. 

Let your creation become multi-sensory. 
Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us your Realm. 

-Manikk-

If you created something that nobody besides yourself cared about, would you still be happy?
Would you still be just as driven to lose sleep over it. The push required to see it come into the world,  at times breaking your spirit. Met with discontent looks or at worst repulsion and words of discouragement. Would you press on if there was nothing more to gain from it than it's existence? You may face this all on your journey. Creating things that few are willing to support. Many will be more comfortable following instead of leading, and waiting instead of contributing. This though, is natural for some. 
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Know though that there are many that won't be defined by something external. They simply choose. They may often create for an audience of one. Willing to spend an entire lifetime bringing something into this world. Even if in time everything will be washed away and forgotten , the challenge is completely worth it. In this you can find solitude. 

-MANIKK-

Here's a prototype for the cover of book 1. 

Having one of those days again, though the ill vibes have to be converted into fuel. 
I'm learning that there are very few things that I can count on 100%. 
My body, my mind, and my craft are what keep me going. 
Hopefully this all comes together nicely over time. 

​-Manikk.

Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with my family whom I hadn't connected with in a long time. It was interesting to see that everyone was on the same page. We'd started off years ago very close , and indirectly even though we hadn't had the chance to catch up , we'd found ourselves having a similar way of thinking. Maybe the early years formed the method by which we processed our experiences. I also learned about my heritage and about the values kept from the older generations. I also learned that people will always have similar problems and challenges to overcome regardless of the era. 

A lesson to be gained from all of this, is that it's far more important to voice your opinions and put your ideas into a trusted group as a think tank as early as possible. Due to this you may be able to change the trajectory of your entire life. Open up to positive potential, and understand that every person other than yourself has lived a life of their own. They offer unique points of view that you would otherwise not be able to connect with or even be aware of. 

Bask in the knowledge of the world and its people. Chase truth, and stay level headed. Also remember to be honest with no apology, be yourself entirely and show us your realm. 

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Welcome :) 

Understand your capability. It's far too often that people underestimate their ability to make the changes that they want to see around them. Everyone is granted the power to direct their thoughts to whichever end they desire. With thought and a free mind come the ability to make massive change. This power can be used to bring others together with the same mindset. Creative ventures need not be fueled by one person alone. It takes only one spark but with that, a chain reaction can take place. Understand your power, and use the resources that you have been given. 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us Your Realm.

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Digging deep. It's the most difficult thing to do, but at the same time it's innate. 
The challenge comes in stripping away the layers of figurative rust picked up along the way. It requires us to crush censorship and tap into our dark, honest core. This note is a personal one. 
I'm marking a point in time and space. From this point forward you'll be granted further entry into the Realm. Become an apprentice to yourself. Learn to listen to and answer the call. Something is there deeper inside, that's being pushed back , repressed.  Fear nothing but a regret in never knowing who you really are, and who you can become. 

From the depths to the surface, let yourself be yourself.Even if you may appear to stand alone, this is who you've always been. 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us Your Realm.

- Manikk. 

​    Who are you? Who do you wish to become? What do you fear in becoming that? What excites you in terms of that potential self image? It may be difficult to step forward and acknowledge that you wish to become something greater than you currently are. One thing though, you must understand that the greater thing that you seek to become is yourself. You possess the ability to move forward in such a manner, living in a way that you currently can only dream of. Take it as a challenge. List the traits of that other self, the achievements the lifestyle, the energy. Next list what you will be willing to give in terms of effort daily to make your way to that. All comes from a form of exchange. Step forward and become your true self. I believe in you. 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us your Realm.

​Honestly, life is far far far too short. Although it will as far as we know here, remain the longest thing that you will ever experience, it's all too fleeting. There are several paths that one may take to say in short, but the treasure in this wonderful and at times horrifying experience remains in the one ability that we have all been given. We have the honor and privilege of being able to direct our thoughts to whichever ends we desire. As the architects, we possess the ability to let that echo out and modify the world in which we travel and discover. Move forward with courage and take up the task of designing your life. It is very possible. What you wish to do , deep down, that you may keep a secret, or battle to complete daily... it is very possible. 

Along your journey, there may be many that will oppose you. It can come in different forms, but ultimately it's rooted in something beyond yourself. Some may do all in their power to make you feel bad for what you like, for your decisions, for how you look. Those are not people that can remain in your circle. Cultivate a sphere focused on progression. At times this opposition will come from family, and at times this will come from people that were once on your side. Understand that everything has its season, its era, and although a past may have been great, this all may not be in line with what you need in the present moment, or where you need to go in the future. At times opposition may need to be confronted head on, and at other times it may require a side step. Either is acceptable, and guilt and remorse are unnecessary. Protect your spark at all costs, and design your life as you see fit. 

When you feel opposition, use it as a compass. It indicates what you care about and wish to protect. 
Know your aim, and don't let anyone stop you. 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us your Realm. 



人生行路でいろいろの事が対するあなたに。形の変わって行くけどルートは自分の外にいる。思い切りお前に痛みをつける。あなたの好きな物とか目立つとかつもり事について人たちはあなたに悪い事に出す,けどその人があなたの仲間じゃない。プレグレッシブ系な分野が作って。邪魔する人が時には家族とか友達ですけどすべてが季節があります。過去は終わった。今と未来にその邪魔する事がいらない。未来の時には邪魔する事が擦り替える、けどほかの時にはますぐに行く。どっちみちがいい。謝罪がいらない。思慕が守って。

誠実に謝罪がいらない。思いきり自分らしくあれ。あなたのレルムを見せてくれ。


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You're not alone. 

No matter how difficult things may seem, out there, out Here, in this online community, you have people that are aligned with what you aim to accomplish. They might not initially be apparent, but in truth there are billions of people on this earth, and some will think in very similar ways to you. Some will have a similar vibe to you. First though, you have to develop yourself. If you can become more precise in the vibe that you'd like to live in, the lifestyle that you intend to flow with, then you'll more easily be able to find others like yourself. 

At the core it all comes down to the same foundation of principles.  Understand who you really are and what you really enjoy most, and connect on those grounds. This also speaks for the content that you create. 

Always remember, 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us your Realm. 

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There's never going to be another you. Let this really sink in. 

If you want to live a certain way, then anything other than pursuit that is a waste of your time. 
Living in a way to make others happy at the inconvenience of yourself is a waste of your time.
Your time is the most valuable resource that you have. It can never be bought, never be returned, 
and it is limited with certainty. In the future there may be a time where you'd do anything for another hour, another minute, so do the most with the wealth of time that you have now. 

It requires real confidence. It's not easy, by any means. Living honestly and in alignment with your ideals isn't a switch to be flipped,  it's a journey. It will require you to be confident day after day, even when the people around you may want you to stay the same. Define and design your life, and understand that your path at times will go directly against the current. 

One last thing to think about as you move forward: The advice that people give to you in attempt for you to conform should be questioned. Their paths may have not lead them to success, and even if their paths have, your success may not line up with what they see. Your vision is yours alone. Welcome advice but filter it out, and remain confident in what you wish to accomplish. Only you can live your dreams out. 

Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely, show us your Realm.

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It's important to understand yourself. Really focus on who you are and who you want to become. Time is fleeting. Take a minute or two to get this in mind each morning and at night, and you'll find the distance between the two coming closer over time.

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Development Log / Today's Artwork: Shoko 

A bit disorganized but quite sharp, Shoko (Norah) Maruno is a Japanese Canadian college student wrapping up her final year. She loves mornings but would rather make her own routine than spend her time living in schedules set by others. 

In addition to pushing the upper limit of your skill set, target the bottom line. You can create a point or a quality standard that your work will never dip below. You may not always have the most epic days, but you can make sure that you maintain a good level. With experience comes consistency.

This can be applied to many aspects of life. A sign of a professional , and one that has spent time to understand their abilities, is the ability to deliver quality on even a rough day. Be patient with yourself and you'll have no trouble attaining and maintaining this.

Today's Artwork: Apprentice- Aspera. 

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At times we have to step forward. 

It's not always the easiest thing to do, and it may not always be comfortable, but it's necessary. 
If you can formulate one definite chief aim , and on the road to that divide up landmarks for the journey ahead, you can achieve things that you previously would have thought impossible. 

This connects to the next important point. The thought that you direct will impact how your journey goes. No matter your preferences, keep an open mind and a spirit of optimism about you. Even though the path isn't well lit, ( it may not even exist yet) that won't shake your internal compass. 

Trust the process, stay honest to yourself with no apology, and show us your realm. 

- Manikk. 

 I think that it's time to really push things over the line. In light of the events that have rocked the world, during this week of November, it seems that there's a greater need for solidarity. Human solidarity. 

I'm reaching out to you not just as a friend, or a distant creative. I'm reaching out as a member of this greater global family. There's an awareness that needs to be brought about. It's not a message of war, or about aggressive countermeasures to whatever may be going on in whichever area. I stronlgy believe that humans in large part have forgotten themselves. 

If one were to understand that we're connected, that we're one unified front, independent of varied beliefs, the world would operate on a very different frequency. 
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To you, I present a gift, and a token. I invite you to show the world your Realm. We are the foundation. Honest with no apology, be yourself entirely , show us your Realm. 

Yours, in all honesty.

-Manikk. 

It's essential to start with a voice, to create a space where it can be heard and a means by which it can be delivered. In this Realm, I share with you something that no other can provide: My perspective, as well as a means for you to connect and share your own. 

Along this journey I'm not exactly sure what new forms this world will take, but I'm happy to be able to contribute to it's creation nonetheless. 

Welcome to the Realm and thank you for taking part in this journey. I'm sure you'll find a bit of something that speaks to you.