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Here is the authors youtube channel - Holistic Song Writing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtD67ljlaeXQMV4sb-YzNA

This song is Addiction formula bang on.. Yet, no seduction etc. Its less about the content, and more about structure. The addiction formula is a structure game. You can write very deep and profound music using the addiction forumula. Your songs could even be 10 minutes long. Don't get caught up in content. This is about structure. The addiction formula is a set of concepts, principles, skills, mindsets, rules of thumb, techniques etc. Its basically a set of structure and tools you can use in your own creative way. It's actually a very freeing process because it gives you tools and concepts, and cuts out a lot of wasted time. Like I said, pretty much ANY song you like uses concepts from it. It's not a 'how to sound like everyone else forumula' and a 'How to make songs, using your own voice and taste that people will actually listen to' formula. This formula got me playing festivals. So, you do you. Also, you haven't read or listened to the audiobook, so becareful speaking out your ass. You can write whatever songs you want, but if you want to be commercial you gotta dress the part. Arcadefire has no real genre, and they aren't overly poppy yet, they use this formula as well. It works. No girl gonna dance with you if you look like a bum. This whole album is about the heros journey, war, fear, spiritual persuits, waking up in america to the pains and sufferings of the world and transcending it all and becoming a lighthouse. Not shallow. But, addictive.

Lol, I've had a few "Thank you leo... omg thank you Leo... " moments on trips lol

@How to be wise Ego is a term with a lot of baggage and uses and interpretations, You aren't gonna get rid of the ego completely. Its too important for survival. You can let the aspects that cause suffering die, and there fore make it more healthy. There is a difference between an neurotic, selfish, ugly, evil ego and one that is more loose, fluid, open, healthy, mature, loving etc But, no one doesn't have an ego.

@Carl-Richard I wouldn't take it serisouly like a drug addiction. The addiction forumula makes songs fun. Chances are 99% of the songs you've heard on the radio or just enjoy in general use it.

I find reading to be a lot better for deep learning, also note taking and contemplating while reading can make it even deeper. Audiobooks are great for walks or waiting for the bus. I like Headway for microbooks and I use the apple books app for audiobooks

The addiction formula makes songs way funner cuz they are addictive and don't suck

information economy is huge. It's the new oil. Information is king.

@Gili Trawangan I feel the same way. Though, I am putting my time right now into becoming a massive value provider over the next 5-10 years so I can put maximum time into music, poetry and spirituality.

I love music too, but personally I spend maybe 15 dollars a month on music if I am honest

Focus on serving with your music. I think arcade fire is a good case study. They basically went to war, night after night after night after night. They weren't taking no for an answer. his voice was harsh from singing and sing and singing and singing. They were pretty competitive too, always improving, writing better songs and pushing their limits. Here they are before they were big. They weren't asking permission, they were serving others. Them a year or three later... after 2 years success

You are the ultimate authority. To me this work is about taking back your power and creating your own unique life. I have fallen into this trap as as well. We are creators! We serve the creator by being creative and creating ourselves.

Yeah, I mean I knew I was a fool. The video just helped me realize how much of a fool I am in more clarity. Thanks again Leo. I think the Wisdom video was one of the best videos to ground me. The last few months I've been a bit lost trying to understand my spiritual progress with everything else in my life. So much of my suffering the last years and, I can see in my parents and society at large... so much foolishness at so many levels.

Interesting! His Holon video has opened up a lot for me

As someone wit ADHD I long struggled, and sometimes even do not scratching the itch of anger or difficult emotions. Pema Chodron has a really good book on this exact thing, its really short too, maybe 70 pages so its a good one to have. I think it is called "Peace in Times of War" My experience is to continue to notice the angers, notice when you fail to not react, and keep noticing and bringing more and more awareness to these emotions. Develop tools to walk about, or even try telling the other person "Hey, I sense my lower self coming on" and then walk away until you can relax. Also, "A Guide To Rational Living is really good too". Learning what you believe about yourself, others etc is crucial here.

You can enjoy butter and cheese that is JUST AS GOOD if not better made from natural ingredients. some cheeses are from things like potato starch or butter from plant sources . I think humans will figure this out. Some countries have seen huge transitions in their milk markets. My assumption is that dairy and meat will one day be things of the past. We have seen a tipping point in recent years and I believe it will continue to grow very fast From when we were more animal or devil like. The internet, modern nutritional science and this type of footage hasn't been well shared for many many years.

I like it, it's useful. I still use the noting technique. Its useful and in combination with Adversity Quotient and Guide to rational living they work together well.

@Carl-Richard An original book, idea, concept or peice of art? Original doesn't mean it isn't a flower on a tree

The Addiction Formula https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/addiction-formula-a-holistic-approach-to-writing-captivating-memorable-hit-songs-2nd-edition/307710?refId=38712

@Leo Gura Humanness is a duality. Idk, you'd have to try it. I think they both take full dose.

@Leo Gura You have to keep it room temperature. There are rules and guidelines when using copper. Is there not copper in the pipes for most cities?

Martin Ball is getting attacked about his energetic therapy sessions by people who disagree with his old healing practice Personally it was these videos that inspired me into 5meo, and I can see how having someone to guide the energy would be really useful. But, I also see the concerns around the practice. This video is pretty biased in its editing, the original is good.

Begin to contemplate. I know for me my lack of consciousness has led to many failures. But, failures are good and in them you become more conscious. so, be careful who you listen to. Persist and keep working toward it. Welcome to your ascent! Find balance, counter balance. Conscious is central to my life purpose and my time horizion is like 10-15 years. The more conscious I become the easier living becomes. Everyone is starting from a different place. Success and finances should be foundational. I think, but free time should be spent developing higher awareness. I am still learning and growing. Have been wise fool and a foolish wise person.