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Nick Ray

@nicklifeafloat.bsky.social

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You’ll find me in the wild. Exploring Scotland's beauty, one adventure at a time. Advocate for mental health awareness & suicide prevention. Embracing nature's healing touch.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 1d

10th October and it’s World Mental Health Day. Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep being kind (to yourself and others). We are Nature and I’ve found this is where I heal best. Love to you all.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 4d

In the lead up to World Mental Health Day, I’ve written a blog about how my adventures help me with my recovery from clinical depression.
www.lifeafloat.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

Walking Into Everyday Life. Lessons From a Three-Month Expedition — Life Afloat

How My Walking Adventure Continues to Shape My Daily Routine and My Recovery

www.lifeafloat.co.uk

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 11d

I’m thoroughly enjoying immersing myself in my creativity. As I do with my outdoor adventures, I enjoy placing myself at the edge of my competency, learning new skills and exploring what is possible.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 18d

Dinner out tonight.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 23d

I love his work. Thank you.

Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 23d

It’s been a long while. I’m back at creating again and it’s wonderful. Gel printing is so rewarding.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 29d

I’m enjoying being artistic again. Here’s a sketch of my pal, Wilf the amazing Saluki.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 10

The theme for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 is “Creating Hope Through Action.”

In my experience it can be so easy to choose an inactive path when faced with severe mental health turmoil. We each tread individual paths but it’s good to share our experience in the hope this will resonate for others.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, the theme, “Creating Hope Through Action”. I learned so much about myself on my recent walking adventure through Scotland. How I live with bouts of debilitating depression & powerful ideations to complete my suicide. Holding onto HOPE is key.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 6

Ten years ago today I paddled into Eyemouth, completing my 1850 mile, solo sea kayak journey to all the RNLI lifeboat stations in Scotland. The past decade has been enjoyably adventurous as a result. 😊

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 6

Rura were incredible last night. Superb in fact.

Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last night I thoroughly enjoyed giving my first official presentation about my recent walking journey. The Forfar and District Hillwalking Club were a wonderful and generous audience. Thank you to them for the dinner, the donation to Odyssey and the bottle. 😊

Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Sep 1

Full of drama this morning on the Tay Estuary.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 31

I was gifted a Pookie Press for my birthday. I can’t wait to get stuck into my lino printing and being creative again!

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 30

Dad and daughter at the Hesket Newmarket agricultural show today. First time catching up since before my long walk.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 28

Two years ago today. Time marches on. This is my Forrest Gump moment, when I returned to Tobermory at the end of my year long sea kayaking journey around Scotland. The day I turned sixty.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s always lovely to be recognised for my effort.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2538684...

Nick plotted his 1,000 mile trip from his hotel bed

The first step was the hardest - not because of the rucksack biting into his shoulders or the wind coming in off the Mull of Galloway, but because…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 16

My first speaking gig about my Four Corners adventure. To my greatest fans - my family. 😊

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 15

Family time down in Ross on Wye. Catching up after my long journey. 😊

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 13

Life has returned to normal. 😊

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 9

A week on from the end of my adventure and I’m feeling really good! I’ve relaxed this week, catching up with the life of loving companionship and homeliness. It’s wonderful.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 4

I’m home. It’s wonderful to be home. ♥️

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hello Folks. Thank you all so much for your lovely comments about my completion of my Four Corners adventure. You’re all very kind. If my journey meant something for you please consider making a donation to the charity I’m proud to be an ambassador for - justgiving.com/page/nick-life….

https://justgiving.com/page/nick-life…

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Aug 2

Four images from the final day of my adventure. The weather was perfect. The scenery incredibly beautiful and the heather glorious. I’m so fortunate to have enjoyed this amazing three month experience.

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