Tag: life coaching

Firehorse in Cambodia

Jyri Manninen | Kajura

In the Chinese Zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Firehorse. I, myself, was born in 1966, which is the previous year that the Firehorse occurred. This reoccurrence now in 2026, after the completion of the full 60 year cycle, is considered to be the ‘return’ or ‘mirror’ year.

Inspired by my brother-from-another-mother back in Finland, and who is currently working on various AI related projects, I decided, for the very first time, to ‘have a chat’ with AI (in this case OpenAI), and the core topic was indeed in regards to the characteristics, as well as the many other aspects, of the Firehorse, including possible differences between the 1966 and 2026 years, and whether there were any other interesting perspectives that could be worth exploring.

In this video, I address the first of the 3 main questions that I asked, and it was mostly about the general nature and tendencies of the 2026 Firehorse year, and how it may related to all people, and also, more specifically, to me as an actual ‘returning’ FIrehorse myself. While the 2 remaining questions will be addressed in later videos, please just sit back and enjoy this opening narrative, with a nice backdrop from another local village moto tour here in Siem Reap, Cambodia with Kelly’s MC. The day out included a visit to a well known pagoda, Prasat Lpeuk Teuk Thla Bopharam, which is located about 10km out of town, and one that is, in fact, intimately connected with the Chinese Zodiac, as you may notice if you look carefully, as I wander around the grounds of the pagoda complex.

Anyway, thank you for taking the time to watch this latest video, and I wish you all a happy and prosperous Chinese Firehorse New Year, which officially started on the 17th of February, the day on which I published this.

Be blessed,
George

The Way of the Dragon (1/2)

Jyri Manninen | Kajura

In this video, I answer the third of the series of seven questions, which was done during a personal coaching and guided, deep meditation session, which also incorporated techniques of hypnotherapy. The session was, in fact, conducted by Aragorn himself. Further, this session was held on the same evening following my promotion to purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after almost 7 years of training, and during the final month prior to my departure to the Camino de Santiago, while I was living temporarily in a country home located outside of Turku. 

About your tattoos. Not particularly what they are, but rather, why. Why the tattoos?

I hope you find this video (which is the first of my two part answer to this question) both interesting and thought provoking. Even more, I hope that it inspires you to go within yourself more deeply, so that you can more carefully explore and consider your own thoughts, actions and dreams.

Be blessed,
Jyri (aka George)

Total Immersion

Jyri Manninen | Kajura

Here is the second of seven questions from my brother from Void Mother related to my upcoming major life shift, which is focused on my move to live and work in Cambodia after being in Finland for the past 8 years.

In your reflections on your current situation, you mentioned a kind of return to your younger self, back to your 20s, when you departed Australia in search of adventure around the world. From that perspective, and with the insight and experience you now possess, how would you go about making that 20 something George’s visions a reality? What would you do differently, or similarly, this time around?

I hope you find it interesting and something that you can relate to, and perhaps it will even inspire you to get out there in search of your own magical adventures.

Be blessed,
Jyri (aka George)