<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ultraluminary Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ultraluminary]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:52:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Trouble With Calling it a "Lifestyle"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Lifestyle" for being gay diminishes our struggles. It implies choice, judgment, and superficiality. ]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/the-trouble-with-calling-it-a-lifestyle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65bec345cc73783a084d0462</guid><category><![CDATA[Off-Topic]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 23:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_58d103309899438b8067983938f0e59c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations With An AI: Part I]]></title><description><![CDATA[First of a series where I ask AI questions about the future of AI, humanity, and the world we live in. ]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/conversations-with-an-ai-part-i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6598703c64b653089ef08d31</guid><category><![CDATA[Science & Technology]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:24:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f1d5689280c6462ea92b06c169b00597.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positivity Isn't Everything (and That's Okay!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
I once saw positivity as a cure-all. Now I know the lows are part of my story too. Needing help was hard, but freeing. My struggles happene]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/positivity-isn-t-everything-and-that-s-okay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654c0f28a65cffa3b9d94c8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth/Enlightenment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:56:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d6d456a66682d456f2d59~mv2_d_5782_3851_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubt Got You Down? How to Break Free and Believe in Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doubt dragging you down? It often stems from anxiety. Learn to recognize negative thoughts, counter with positivity. 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It had been years since I'd...]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/grateful-for-family-and-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6532ee6be3ec45d712ab3452</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth/Enlightenment]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/759f6fb07c7148e5b3bdeba7b6e70d4e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going On A Vacay!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howdy folks! I'm off on a vacay to see family tomorrow, so posts will resume the week of the 22nd (possibly earlier if I can).  Until...]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/going-on-a-vacay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6525c364ccc2cb3270513777</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:38:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fe209ac7409c45abaceae42f0fc5cb9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealing with Unexpected Responses to Acts of Kindness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unexpected reactions to kindness? Learn to cope, understand, and keep spreading positivity.]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/dealing-with-unexpected-responses-to-acts-of-kindness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">651daae4415455b1ed9938ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth/Enlightenment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:22:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b660c444942249bdbb517c527ef470b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Leaving Your Comfort Zone Transforms You]]></title><description><![CDATA[We explore the power of leaving your comfort zone for growth, resilience, confidence, and new perspectives. ]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/how-leaving-your-comfort-zone-transforms-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65130b4fb35c842ba7cce81b</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth/Enlightenment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:01:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_51355a6a7146365764336b~mv2_d_3846_2885_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendship Fortified: The Rewards of Supporting Each Other]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the rewarding yet energy-draining journey of helping friends process their emotions. 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Our parents, our teachers, our friends, our colleagues, the media,...]]></description><link>https://ultraluminaryblog.wixsite.com/ultraluminary/post/the-art-of-creating-your-own-destiny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64f8fef59f65944bd302213b</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth/Enlightenment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/967a91_f04a5d569e69447889b6186da5f873c1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shayden McLean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaming's Revolution: Expanding Consciousness and Connecting Realities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered if the skills we hone in our digital adventures could actually lead to a higher level of awareness in the real world?
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