Darius Bashar
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Toronto Portrait Photographer || HEARTshots || Black + White Photography

Memoirs and musings of Darius Bashar. Toronto portrait photographer and writer, in pursuit of all things real, raw and intimate. 

How To Get To Bed Early And Wake Up Early

For the past 3 years I’ve been waking up between 4 AM and 5 AM. In that same time, I’ve also been going to bed at around midnight if not later. 

Yes, I realize that’s not much sleep. Yet somehow I have been really productive. 

But after learning about the science of sleep, I finally decided that 4 to 5 hours of sleep is NOT a good long-term plan for me. 

So for the past 3 months, I’ve been researching and experimenting ways to get my butt to sleep at a decent time. For the most part it’s been very successful. On average I am getting to bed at around 10 PM. This is huge for me. 

Occasionally I still end up falling asleep at midnight, but I’m going for consistency—not perfection. And every week I am getting better at resting my mind, body and soul. 

In this video I share some of my best tricks that have helped me get to bed at a decent time. 

Do you guys have any good tips for getting to bed early? If so, DM me or leave a comment below. I’d love to hear them. 

Big LOVE, ⁣

D⁣

PS: If you enjoyed this video and want to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. There are 3 new videos every week. 

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The Infinite

“The Infinite” is more than a really big number scientists marvel about; it’s all things that could exist. It’s always and forever. 

I don’t know about you, but this concept feels impossible for my human mind to comprehend. Yet many of us in the spiritual and creative communities refer to the The Infinite quite frequently…

  • The realm of absolute possibility and creation.

  • A place where all things that will one day be created already exist.

  • Infinite possibilities.

  • Infinite realities.

  • Infinite everything. 

If you believe in The Infinite, you might be open to the belief that there are multiple versions of yourself out there, somewhere.

Which means that somewhere there is a version of you right now walking around embodying absolute confidence, clarity and conviction to their purpose. 

What would happen if you took 2 minutes today, closed your eyes, and attempted to feel what that version of you is like? 

What does their absolute confidence, clarity and conviction feel like in your body? Even if that version is 1 billion light years away, in a far off galaxy and you can only feel 0.0001% of them.

Try it out for 2 mins today if you’re curious. PLAY! Get silly. See what happens. 

Remember, we are just messing around and having fun.

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NIKKI MCKNIGHT - OPERATIONS MAGICIAN

Dear Nikki, 

It is so wonderful getting to know you. From when I first met you as the operations mastermind at Archangel, to working with you on our first HEARTshots photoshoot. Eventually I got to experience your magic firsthand as you guided me through a full-day coaching experience for my business. I’m still so grateful for HOW MUCH VALUE you squeezed into a single day. 

But most of all, I’m enjoying our growing friendship. Your energy, your dedication, your wisdom and your hilarity are so wonderful to be around. 

To me, you are 100% an artist. Yes, your art is different from mine; your magic is about understanding frameworks, logistics, operations and getting shit done right! But in a way your art is similar to mine, because we both love empowering epic humans to do and make cool shit. 

Thank you for being awesome, for continuing to step into your light and your power, and for being such a stand up human. 

I’m so excited to see where you go from here. 

Big love, 

D

PS: If you’re looking to up-level your business in 2021 and want to chat with a true magician of operations, check her out! → https://mcknightoc.com/about

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PPS: If you’re ready to make something beautiful together this year, send me a DM or comment below. I’d love to connect.⁣⁣ More info on this month’s HEARTshot photography promo → https://www.dariusbashar.com/heartshots

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Guided Meditation For INNER PEACE During UNCERTAIN TIMES

Morning y'all,

I made this meditation because there's A LOT going on in the world this week.

My hope is that this might bring a little more peace, ease and comfort into your day. ⁣⁣

Big LOVE, ⁣

D⁣

PS: If you enjoyed this video and want to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. There are 2 new guided meditations EVERY week. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

PPS: Come meditate with me LIVE!!! → https://www.artistmorning.com⁣⁣

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3 Super Weird Things I Do While Journaling

It’s been a while since sharing a video made me nervous. But I think it’s good to push my own edges and show you more of the real me. Some of you will vibe with my particular style of weird, and others might not. That’s okay. 

In this video, I share 3 writing practices I use during my morning journaling (aka Morning Pages) that are very strange, but also SUPER POWERFUL. 

Each has left a big impact on my life, my art, my business and MY SOUL. 

Do you have any weird and powerful writing practices you’d be open to sharing? If so either DM me or jump in the comments below and share them. 

Also, let me know which of the 3 practices I shared is most interesting to you. 

Big love, 

D

PS: If you enjoyed this video and want to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. There are 2 new videos EVERY week. ⁣⁣Your support really does go a long way. 

PPS: If you need a little accountability with your own journaling practice and want to hang out with kind, creative humans, come join us for a morning meditation and journaling Zoom session. It happens EVERY Wednesday and Friday at 9AM EST.⁣ Everyone is welcome and the cost is FREE. 

Join here → www.ArtistMorning.com⁣

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Tracy Clark HEARTshots

This is Tracy Clark. She’s many things; a successful entrepreneur, a spiritual teacher, a reverend, a podcaster, and a coach.

Working with Tracy was unique because of her powerful balance of energy. A lot of wonderful flowing creative feminine energy, which made her so easy to work with. But also a lot of structured and rooted masculine energy, which made for some amazing conversations about everything from politics to stocks, and even a mind-blowing discussion of the pandemic. A fascinating combination of yin and yang, which if I’m honest is very rare to come across. 

Another interesting thing about Tracy is how hopeful she is about the future of this planet. She’s been through a lot (like a lot a lot), but when she talked about where we will be in the next 5 years, her energy was light and hopeful. Yes, some things may get worse before they get better, but her belief is that things will be getting A LOT BETTER in the future. 

I often revisit our conversations from that day. Each encounter I have with Tracy leaves a unique impression on my life. I don’t think I have ever met anyone like her.

Thank you dear friend for what you bring to my life and the lives of others. 

Big love,

D

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PS: If you’re ready to make something beautiful together this year, send me a DM or comment below. I’d love to connect.⁣

PPS: More info on this month's HEARTshot photography promo --> www.dariusbashar.com/heartshots

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Pineal Gland Activation Meditation (Open Your Third Eye)

Happy Wednesday, homies!

I hope your week has been magical so far. If you’re looking to supercharge your day, here's a meditation that will lovingly ACTIVATE your third eye. This is great for creativity!

This meditation rocked me in the best way. ⁣

Big love, ⁣

D⁣

PS: If you enjoyed this video and want to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. There are 2 new guided meditations EVERY week. ⁣⁣⁣⁣

PPS: Come meditate with me LIVE!!! → https://www.artistmorning.com⁣⁣

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And The Winner Is...

In December I offered a chance to win 1 FREE photoshoot with me in 2021. Over 100 people sent me their stories for this contest, which worked out to over 14,000 words… many of which moved me to my core. 

You guys have amazing lives and stories and picking a winner was INSANELY TOUGH. I have tremendous admiration and respect for each and every one of you.

Thank you for sharing a little piece of yourself with me in the submissions. I wish I could give all of you a free shoot. 

I’m going to do at least 2 more photoshoot giveaways in 2021. If you’d like to know when the next one will be, add your name to my email list and I’ll keep you updated. For now I need to recover from this selection process—that was SO challenging!

Congrats to the winner (watch the video if you’re curious who won). I will reach out to you in the next 2 days with next steps. 

Email list notification for next giveaway → https://www.dariusbashar.com/1-free-photoshoot

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Wanna Be The GOAT? (Greatest of All Time)

The Darius you know would not exist without morning meditation. 

I am not even kidding when I tell you that meditation is the key to my life and the most important thing I do as a creative human. 

The BEST ideas I have ever come up with… I received during morning meditation. 

The most profitable business advice? Morning meditation. 

The best love advice? Morning meditation. 

The best therapy? Morning meditation.

The most healing I have experienced? MORNING FREAKING MEDITATION!

In this video I share 5 reasons why morning meditation is a non-negotiable in my life.

If you are on the fence about incorporating morning meditation into your daily practice, my hope is that this video will give you a nudge over to our side. 😉

PS: If you need a little accountability and want to hang with kind, creative humans, come join us for a FREE morning meditation and journaling Zoom session. Happens EVERY Wednesday and Friday at 9AM EST.

@artistmorning // www.ArtistMorning.com

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