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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Jun 5

The sun blazes.
The deck burns under bare feet.
Salt clings to your skin like a second layer.
Everything is slow.
Heavy.
Endless.
And yet,
the sea glows gold.
The wind hums low and steady.
#sailing #summer #boatlife

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Owl Daily @owldaily.bsky.social · May 12

You just locked eyes with the silent ruler of the sky. No sound. No warning. Just grace and power in motion. Photo© turnipian

A short-eared owl gracefully soaring through the sky with wings fully extended, staring directly at the camera with bright yellow eyes

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · May 10

Tuttav värk. Horvaatias sama. Kui kõva häälega kommenteerin neid siis on vaikus

Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · May 2

Not everything needs to be named.
Not every wave needs a reason.

Some moments at sea just…
happen.

You breathe them in.
You close your eyes.
And you carry them forever.

Not as facts—
but as feelings. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a young person sitting barefoot at the bow of a sailboat during golden hour. Their eyes are closed and face turned gently toward the wind, bathed in the soft glow of sunset. The sea is calm and reflective, glowing with warm light, and the sky is layered with soft gold, rose, and pale blue hues. The mood is tranquil, emotional, and introspective, capturing the stillness of the moment.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · May 1

The sea doesn’t raise its voice to be heard.
It doesn’t beg for your attention.

It waits.
And when you’re ready, truly ready, it begins to speak.
In rhythm. In reflection. In the hush between waves.

Some truths don’t need to be shouted.
They just need space to echo. #sailing #sea #boatlife

Digital painting of a lone sailboat resting on a vast, calm sea at twilight. The water is smooth with barely a ripple, and the sky glows softly with fading gold and deep purple hues. The small sailboat appears still and distant, framed by the expansive, open horizon. The atmosphere is hushed, sacred, and timeless—evoking reflection, presence, and quiet wonder.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 30

I don’t sail to escape life.
I sail to feel it.

The sea doesn’t take me away from the world, it brings me back to myself.

Every wave, every gust, every quiet morning at anchor, it reminds me who I am
without needing a single word. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a lone sailor silhouetted at the edge of a sailboat at dawn. The sky glows softly with warm pastel tones as the sun begins to rise, and the calm sea reflects a golden shimmer. The figure stands still and peaceful, blending subtly into the tranquil scene. The mood is meditative, warm, and deeply personal, evoking clarity, presence, and emotional connection to the sea.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 29

Not everyone is built for open skies and endless horizons.
But some of us are.

Some of us were shaped by tides instead of timelines.
Pulled forward by longing instead of maps.

We don’t just sail the sea.
We are the sea,
wild, patient, endless. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailboat floating on a calm sea at sunset, blending almost seamlessly with the surrounding water and sky. Soft golden, indigo, and silver tones mix gently across the scene. The sailboat appears dreamlike and slightly translucent, as if it’s becoming part of the ocean itself. The mood is expansive, mystical, and deeply connected to nature, symbolizing unity and flow.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 28

They say if you listen closely at sea,
you’ll hear more than just water and wind.
You’ll hear the echoes of old songs,
the laughter of forgotten crews,
and the promises made under distant stars.
The ocean doesn’t just carry ships.
It carries every story that was ever too big for land. #sailing #sea

Digital painting of a sailboat drifting across a glowing twilight sea. The sky is rich with deep purple and orange hues as the last light of day fades, and a few stars begin to appear. Beneath the surface, faint, ghostly shapes of old shipwrecks and forgotten relics are barely visible, adding a sense of hidden history. The mood is mystical, nostalgic, and quietly magical.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 26

While the world dreams,
the ocean keeps watch.

Beneath moonlit waves and starlit skies,
something ancient stirs—
not dangerous, just awake.
Just knowing.

Sailing at night doesn’t feel like moving through darkness.
It feels like passing through someone else’s dream. #sailing #sea #advanture

Digital painting of a sailboat drifting across the ocean at night beneath a vivid, star-filled sky. A full moon casts a silver path of light on the dark water, and the Milky Way stretches across the sky. Beneath the surface, faint, dreamlike shapes suggest ancient sea creatures or memories in motion. The scene feels vast, magical, and slightly surreal, like a dream within a dream.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 25

Somewhere out there, beyond the charts,
the sea remembers every ship,
every whisper, every wish whispered into the wind.

They say if you sail far enough,
you reach a place where time folds,
and the water knows your name before you speak it.

Not a destination,
but a memory waiting for your return.

Digital painting of a sailboat approaching a glowing, mysterious part of the sea under a dark, starry sky. The boat is small and illuminated by a gentle ethereal light, surrounded by calm, shimmering water. In the background, faint silhouettes of ghostly ships emerge from the mist, blending with the star-dotted sky. The atmosphere is mystical, soft, and poetic, evoking memory, myth, and the quiet magic of the unknown.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 25

Not every day is full of wind.
Some days, you just float.

No speed. No rush. Just breath and water and sky.
And you learn that stillness isn’t failure,
it’s part of the rhythm.

The sea moves in cycles.
So do we. #sailing #sea #boatlife #aventure

Digital painting of a sailboat resting still on a glassy, mirror-like sea under a pale, softly clouded sky. The sails are down and the water reflects the boat and sky with gentle clarity. The horizon is distant and subtle, blending into the serene atmosphere. The scene evokes calm, contemplation, and quiet surrender, capturing the beauty of stillness and slow days.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 24

There’s a stretch of ocean that isn’t the start,
and isn’t the destination.

It’s just the middle.
The in-between.

And it’s where most of the journey happens.
Quiet. Uncertain. Alive.

Out there, you learn to stop rushing toward something,
and start noticing everything. #sailing #sea #boatlife

Digital painting of a lone sailboat drifting on a calm, expansive sea under a soft, overcast sky. The water is gently rippling, reflecting muted shades of gray and blue. The sailboat is centered in the composition with partially open sails, surrounded by open ocean with no land in sight. The mood is spacious, quiet, and contemplative, evoking a sense of transition and emotional stillness.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 23

There are moments when sailing doesn’t feel like sailing.
It feels like prayer.

The quiet.
The rhythm.
The way your body knows what to do without thinking.

No need for words.
Just wind, water, and a kind of peace you can’t explain,
only feel. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailboat silhouetted against a golden sky during late afternoon or early evening. The boat glides gently across calm water, creating soft ripples that reflect the warm glow of the sky. The scene is bathed in light, with a subtle cross-like beam near the horizon, adding a quiet spiritual undertone. The mood is peaceful, reflective, and meditative, evoking stillness, connection, and reverence.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 22

Tightening lines.
Checking the wind.
Sipping coffee while the sun rises over the bow.

They're small things.
But out there, they become everything.

The sea teaches you to honor the quiet rituals,
because they’re what hold you steady
when everything else moves. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailboat deck bathed in soft morning light. A white coffee mug rests near the wooden helm, and a rope is neatly coiled on the planks. A gentle breeze lifts the edge of the sail as the boat drifts over calm water. The sky glows with warm sunrise tones, casting golden reflections across the sea. The scene feels peaceful, grounded, and centered, evoking the quiet rhythm of sailing life.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 22

Every morning, the sea looks the same.
And yet… somehow it never is.

The sky shifts. The light bends. The wind carries new thoughts.
You change—even if the view doesn’t.

That’s the quiet magic of sailing.
It doesn’t always take you somewhere new—
sometimes it shows you how far you’ve come. #sea

Digital painting showing the view from the deck of a sailboat at sunrise. The wooden deck curves gently toward the bow, where the sail is partially raised. The ocean is calm, reflecting soft tones of gold, peach, and blue from the rising sun. The sky is layered with scattered clouds, adding depth and a sense of slow-moving time. The mood is peaceful, introspective, and quietly reflective.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 21

Not every course needs to be charted.
Not every hour needs to be filled.

Sometimes the best days at sea are the ones with no plan—
just wind, time, and space to breathe.

You drift. You listen. You watch the sky.
And somehow, everything finds its place
without you forcing a single thing. #sailing

Digital painting of a sailboat gently drifting on calm, open water under a partly cloudy sky. The boat’s sails are partially set, catching a light breeze. The sky is soft with layers of light and shadow, evoking a sense of slow passing time. The ocean is smooth with subtle ripples, reflecting the peaceful atmosphere. The scene feels spacious, calm, and unhurried, suggesting presence, trust, and flow.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 20

Every sailor knows:
the sea can break you—
but it can also remake you.

Like Easter, it’s not about erasing the storm…
It’s about what comes after:
The calm. The light. The quiet decision to rise again.

Out there, the sun always returns.
And so do we. #sailing #sea #boarlife #adventure #happyeaster

Digital painting of a sailboat gently floating on calm waters at sunrise. The sky is filled with warm golden and pastel tones, reflecting on the smooth sea. Above the rising sun, a subtle cross-like shape formed by light breaks through the clouds, evoking a quiet sense of spirituality and Easter symbolism. The mood is peaceful, redemptive, and hopeful—suggesting renewal and new beginnings.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 19

The sea has always been full of stories.
Mermaids. Sea serpents. Ghost ships. Whispering winds.

Maybe it’s because when you’re out there long enough,
the line between real and imagined starts to blur.

#sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailboat drifting under a starlit sky on a dark, quiet sea. The full moon casts a soft glow over the rippling water, and the boat’s sail catches faint light. In the misty background, subtle silhouettes hint at ghostly ships or mythical shapes in the waves, adding a mysterious, dreamlike atmosphere. The sky is vast and filled with stars, evoking wonder, timelessness, and ancient oceanic lore.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 18

Some people run away to feel free.
Sailors don’t run.
We drift, we lean, we listen.

Freedom isn’t about disappearing.
It’s about finding a place where you can finally breathe.
Where you don’t owe anyone an explanation—
not even yourself.

#sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailboat gliding effortlessly across the open sea under a vast blue sky with wispy clouds. The white sail is full of wind, and the boat moves smoothly over gently rolling waves. The water is rich blue and dynamic, reflecting the clear light of day. The scene feels spacious, free, and unburdened—evoking clarity, motion, and peaceful solitude.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 17

The sea doesn’t ask you to be strong.
It doesn’t need your smile, your plans, or your perfect timing.

It just lets you exist—
tired, messy, uncertain.

And in return, it offers salt, silence, and space.
Enough to start again. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a person sitting quietly at the bow of a sailboat, wrapped in a light beige blanket. The figure gazes out over a calm, open sea under a softly overcast sky during evening light. The water reflects gentle tones of silver and blue, and the scene feels peaceful and introspective—evoking healing, emotional renewal, and quiet acceptance.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 16

The sea doesn’t shrink you.
It reminds you how big everything else is.

And somehow, in all that vastness,
you don’t feel less important—
you feel more alive.

Like you’re part of something ancient,
and infinite,
and quietly magnificent. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a small sailboat floating on a vast open ocean beneath towering, dramatic cloud formations. Rays of sunlight break through the clouds, casting a soft glow across the gently rippling water. The sailboat appears small against the immense sky and sea, emphasizing scale while conveying peace and presence. The mood is majestic, humbling, and serene.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 16

Out there, with no one else around—
I don’t feel lost. I feel found.

The sea doesn’t fill the silence.
It makes space for it.
And in that space, I hear myself more clearly.

Maybe solitude isn’t about being without people.
Maybe it’s about finally being with you. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a lone sailor seated calmly at the stern of a small sailboat, drifting on a vast, open sea. The water is calm, with soft ripples, and the sky is light blue with scattered clouds. The sail is gently billowing, and the figure gazes out toward the horizon, evoking solitude, reflection, and quiet presence.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 15

Sometimes the smartest thing you can do…
is stop fighting the current.

Let the sea decide where to take you.
Let the wind tell you when to move.
Let the silence show you what really matters.

Control is comforting.
But trust? Trust is freeing. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure #life

A serene, digital painting of a lone sailboat drifting without direction on a vast, calm sea. The boat’s relaxed sail catches a soft breeze as it glides gently over smooth, reflective water. The sky is wide and open, filled with soft golden light and subtle clouds that suggest peace and surrender. The scene evokes a sense of freedom, letting go, and trusting the journey.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 14

Not everyone hears the sea calling.
But if you do, you know it’s not just noise.

It’s something deeper.
Older. Familiar.

Like it remembers you—
from a life you barely recall,
and a promise you haven’t kept yet. #sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

A dreamy, digital painting of a barefoot figure standing at the edge of the sea under moonlight. The person is seen from behind, gazing out over calm, softly glowing water. Moonlight creates a shimmering path across the ocean, surrounded by stars in a dark, gentle sky. The mood is nostalgic, mysterious, and quietly emotional, evoking reflection and a sense of being called by the sea.

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Raixsis @raixsis.bsky.social · Apr 13

Coming back to land feels strange.
The ground doesn’t move, but you do.

You walk like the tide’s still pulling at your ankles.
Your heart still tuned to wind and wave.

And while the world keeps spinning like it never missed you…
you carry something quieter now.
#sailing #sea #boatlife #adventure

Digital painting of a sailor stepping off a sailboat onto a quiet dock at twilight. The figure is slightly silhouetted, walking away from the gently tied boat toward land. The sea behind them is calm, and the sky glows softly with shades of lavender and orange from the fading daylight. The atmosphere is peaceful and emotional, evoking transition, return, and reflection.

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