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Pathless Pilgrim
@pathlesspilgrim.bsky.social
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Vegan for 40 years with a First-Class Honours degree in Law.
Writer at http://PathlessPilgrim.medium.com covering animal rights, politics, environment & philosophy.
Often opinionated. Sometimes challenging. Always worthwhile.
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CocaCola using really obvious A.I. in their Christmas advert to sell their slogan "Always the real thing" is everything wrong with our digital society.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Christmas2025
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Morning Bluesky!

#sunrise #photography
A weathered wooden house stands alone in a vast field of dry yellow grass, lit by the low sun on the horizon. A leafless tree rises beside it, and a solitary figure in a red jacket walks nearby. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting long shadows and a warm glow. The scene evokes solitude, memory, and the quiet passage of time in a rural landscape.
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore"

- Lord Byron

#Photography by Hamad Bajwa
A white rowboat with a blue interior floats on still water among slender trees with yellow autumn leaves. The tree trunks are partially submerged, and the water is so calm it mirrors the boat, trees, and distant rocky hills with perfect clarity. The scene is bathed in soft light, blending golden foliage with cool blue reflections. It evokes quiet solitude, seasonal transition, and the gentle tension between movement and stillness.
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Golden hour at the edge of the world.

#Photography by GEORGE DESIPRIS, Santorini, Greece

#sunset
View through an open doorway labeled “petit palace,” framing a golden sunset over a calm sea. The sun casts a shimmering reflection on the water, while the sky fades from deep blue to warm orange. Two white planters with small trees flank the entrance, adding a touch of greenery. The scene evokes quiet luxury, threshold moments, and the stillness of endings.
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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He who replaces heedlessness with mindfulness, and replaces the evil he has done with good deeds, illuminates this world like the moon freed from clouds.

- Dammapada (paraphrased)

#Buddhism

#Photography by Rafael Minguet Delgado
A scenic view of a hilltop structure silhouetted against a rising full moon. The architecture includes a tower and a building with an illuminated cross, suggesting a historic castle or church. The hill is covered in greenery, with a winding path leading upward. The sky transitions from purple to pink, indicating dusk or dawn. The alignment of the moon behind the structure creates a dramatic, almost mystical atmosphere—evoking themes of pilgrimage, celestial timing, and quiet reverence.
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Think not lightly of evil, saying, "It will not come to me."
Drop by drop is the water pot filled.
Likewise, the fool, gathering it little by little, fills himself with evil.

- Dhammapada

#Buddhism #wisdom

#photography by Daniel Kux
Close-up of a single water droplet suspended in mid-air above a body of water. Below, the droplet creates a small splash and concentric ripples that radiate outward. The background fades in blue tones, emphasizing the clarity and motion. The image evokes the Dhammapada’s warning: “Drop by drop is the water pot filled”—a visual metaphor for how small actions, repeated, shape character and consequence.
October 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”

— Gautama Buddha

#Photography by Sarbajit Sen
#Buddhism
A monk in traditional orange and white robes walks up a set of stone steps, seen from behind, with hands clasped. The monk has a shaved head and ascends toward a large statue of Buddha’s head, which bears a serene expression and a stylised hair bun with a decorative headpiece. The sky is clear and blue, casting a peaceful light over the scene. The image evokes themes of devotion, spiritual ascent, and reverence in Buddhist practice.
October 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Have you ever seen a sea bunny?
#animals #nature
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Nobody is good at the start.

Nobody is bad after 10,000 attempts.

- Stijn Noorman
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WW2, lied about his age to get into the army

He received every military combat award for valor available

When asked how he found the courage to hold off an entire German company single-handedly, he replied simply:

"They were killing my friends"

#quotes
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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We are like a vast sky...
that thinks it's a cloud

#Zen #quotes
October 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Maybe she'll be the reason you go #vegan today...?
A pig, frightened, alone and utterly without hope, awaits slaughter
October 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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PETA has - bizarrely - asked Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant to temporarily change his name to 'Robert Plant Wool' for their November Plant Wool Month campaign, celebrating sustainable fashion & #veganism

Do you think he will accept?
YES ✔️ NO ❌

Read more here: www.pathlesspilgrim.com/robert-plant...
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Torre Washington - over 50 years old and #vegan for the past 28 years.

Torre just won the IFBB Las Vegas Pro competition against competitors ten years his junior.
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Just going to drop my favourite vegan meme here.
Don't forget to tag me with your favourite vegan memes.

#vegan #veganism
Two-panel meme using scenes from the 2019 film Joker. In the top panel, Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro) says: “I know you're vegan, but you don't have to be an asshole about it. People have to eat.” In the bottom panel, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix)—a committed vegan in real life—responds: “I know people have to eat, but you don't have to be an asshole about it. You could just be vegan.” The meme uses cinematic tension and real-life contrast between the actors to highlight opposing views on veganism and communication style, blending pop culture with ethical commentary.
October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Apparently, there's a moth resting on this tree bark...
Can anyone spot it?
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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PETA has - somewhat bizarrely - asked Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant to temporarily change his name to 'Robert Plant Wool' for their November Plant Wool Month campaign, which aims to celebrate sustainable fashion and protect animals.

Do you think he will accept?
YES ✔️ NO ❌

#vegan #veganism #news
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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“If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to help build theirs.”
- Tony Gaskins
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Still don't know what type of mushroom this is, but it's opened up more now, compared to what it was like 2 days ago
#fungi
October 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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"Life is hard,
then you die."

Meanwhile... #Caturday
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Life is hard,
then you die.

Here's a cute kitten.
#Caturday
Close-up of a kitten lying on their back on a soft, light-colored surface, possibly a blanket or bed. The kitten has a pink nose, closed eyes, and a relaxed expression, with their front paws stretched upward. Their fur is a mix of white and tabby patterns, featuring gentle stripes and spots. The image captures a moment of pure tranquillity and comfort, evoking innocence and peaceful rest.
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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From greasepaint to PVC:
the lineage of tactical silliness runs straight from CIRCA (Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army, early 2000s)
to Portland's frog protests.

Absurdity speaks louder than outrage:
"We refuse your script".

Nothing terrifies the totalitariat more
than being laughed at🤡🐸
October 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The Glasgow Vegan Festival is back this Saturday (18 Oct) at Easterhouse Sports Centre — 80+ stalls, workshops, demos.

But here's something to ask: how much do platforms like Bluesky amplify these events?

Let’s test.

#Glasgow #vegan
Promotional poster for the Glasgow Vegan Festival, set against a backdrop of a bustling indoor event with booths and attendees. The text reads: “GLASGOW VEGAN FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025 – Easterhouse Sports Centre.” The image conveys a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere celebrating plant-based living and ethical choices.
October 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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So I saw Blue Jays was trending, but all I'm seeing is posts about #baseball 😕

#birding
October 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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"How much money can you make on Pexels?"

I recently passed the 50k views milestone on Pexels...

52,640 Views.

632 Downloads.

£00.00 in Tips.

Not the best place to get paid for your #photography 🤣
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM