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@Leo Gura What if you add in your own minerals? I was hoping to distill water then add in minerals. OR, I have been. Doesn't reverse osmosis do the same thing to minerals? removing them? Good to know distilled water pulls shit from plastic. I am still saving up and studying about a good filtration system. I think reverse osmosis makes the most sense. But, I thought distilling the water and remineralizing it would work and be safe.

Definitely worth researching how to adequately filter your water.

@Loving Radiance Hey, why did you link that book ahaha

This is really good. I actually might make a study list here for school and I will put this on it. Its really fun, light. Its a jam for sure! Feedback on Song Bird: @aurum Thanks that is really great feedback. I will note to check my vocal levels, And yeah It's kind of a rough take but I felt like it added some how. I will make more polished work as I go forward. @Hello from Russia That is great feedback. I have been working on this, and I think I can really make them more powerful in the future. Thank you!@Loving Radiance Sweet, thanks so much. And great recommendation I am going to give it a read/ listen. Thanks everyone! Looking forward to seeing other peoples works here too!

I definitely didn't know I was God until 5meo I didn't really resonate with this. I reality this goes pretty deep and you can be more of less God like. Everything IS God. You are God whether you know it or like it or not. But there is a difference between being part of God, and being awakened and God like.

@aurum Thanks for adding that in. That is so amazing isn't it? This structure exists not only in popular music but in films too! wow

For me creating music was one of the most challenging and spiritually rewarding things I ever did. It's cool when people respond to your music, or when you get a new fan, or when you create something new. There are so many elements to it. I've been trying to figure out life. I think the mastery of music and deliberate practice over a life time will be instrinsically rewarding. There are a LOT of good artists out there and I want to make something special. Could take me 3 or 4 more projects, but I believe I can get there. Especially with spiritual purification, deliberate practice and a solid financial and mental health. I don't really care if its 'good' music. I want to be moved, to be shown something new, to learn about reality, to be guided somewhere new through the music. To me Jose Gonzalez and Arcadefire did that for me. Lots of other bands too of course in their own way. It's an amazing thing music exists.

@Gili Trawangan Audio book I shard in this thread This being said, it doesn't replace mastery or guaranty success. There is a lot of elements that go into a successful music career. It will at least help you make music you love which it has for me! I am still on my early mastery process, in music, spirituality, business, spirituality and life in general. Give it time.

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.