March 2012
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“Your passage through time and space is not at random. You cannot but be in the...”
– A Course in Miracles
February 2012
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I just realized that if I didn’t have to work, I’d pretty much be living like a do now, but actually playing shows. I’m grateful for life right now. Things are coming into line with my desires.
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Scalable society →
This is an interesting take on how communities could function in the future. What do you think?
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“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be
conquered by self...”
– Plato
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re-evaluations
I’m in the process of re-evaluating how I can bring more value to (potential) readers of my blog. If you can comment and tell me what you like and/or would find insightful/helpful to their own journey, I’d very much appreciate that. I’ll continue to post new music and art and things, as well as document my journey, but I would also like to post more “useful” stuff. My...
January 2012
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a few more insights from the path
…taking a break from a couple of hours of practicing…
it was pretty intense….
I felt a little frustrated today because I felt keenly the large gap between where I want to be and where I am now. To my credit, tho, I’m making progress.
I was tempted to reach out to a friend, but I realized I had to relax and enjoy the journey. I don’t have to be stellar overnight. I...
This one needs drums, but is a bit more put...
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Happy Year of the Dragon (Chinese New Year)!
I was brave enough to come here to Philly, to leave everything and begin anew—this time with action being put toward my dreams. I realized that I brought some old habits with me. I had not fully integrated all the lessons I touched on in Gallup, so I will face them here and at a higher intensity. The two greatest of these are caring too much what others think; and hiding my differences and...
I think this is the beginning stages of my drum...
I rediscovered this clean sample of music while...
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“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall...”
– Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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hero's journey
my ears hurt
from want of silence
my heart breaks
for the beauty of a land
2,000 miles away
a land where I didn’t belong
Wandering breaks my heart
wide open
to love of
strange new places
(and)
new opportunities for
brokenheartedness
for leaving
for memories
and stories lovingly told
Ah, but to have lived the story
is the best love of all!
© 2012 Andrej Ender R. Kirin
My new sounds: I experimented a bit more with...
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A resolution worth keeping
Get excited, and make stuff!
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2011 reflections and intentions for 2012
2011 was a big year for me. I saw a lot of big changes in my life. Overall, I feel that the experiences I had allowed me to become more empowered in my dealings with other people and relations to myself. I wanted to take a bit of time to reflect on some of the moments in 2011 I’m most proud of. These are the ones I want to take with me into this future.
Mostly I’m proud of making the...
December 2011
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I feel like a neanderthal because I only speak one language. T_T
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the love that sustains me
WOW!
I’ve been learning so much over the last few months of being in the Philadelphia area that I can hardly begin to type all of the lessons I’ve learnt. Nonetheless, I wanted to share some particularly pregnant insights and experiences.
Most of my experiences have really struck me lately because I think I’m being shown unequivocally how the world I experience is a reflection...
Cool harmonies and double-tracked guitars. Must...
A very rough mix, but my drum programming skills...
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November 2011
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What are you thankful for?
really….too many things to list, but the one that comes to mind at the moment is that I always seem to find my way.
I’m thankful for the strength I have to believe in myself, for the amazing people and experiences that continue to come into my life, and for all the great musicians/writers/poets/artists who inspire me.
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others....”
– Thich Nhat Hanh (via lazyyogi)
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Text from a creator card
24. What would you choose if there was nothing you feared?
You are a Divine creation and a divine Creator.
However, your reality is defined by the things you fear as long as you fear them. If you didn’t fear the reactions of others; if you didn’t fear failure; if you didn’t fear poverty; if you didn’t fear appearing foolish; if you didn’t fear death; what would...
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Trust in what is true for you; trust in yourself.
“You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. In...”
– Thomas Sankara
(via selucha)
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Riffing madness | Given The World Earth more...
Faster than slow test riff | Given The World Earth...
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new (blog) directions
Ok. Now that I’m back into the swing of things, I thought it would be appropriate to shift the blog into a new direction. I might still post some insightful things, but my main focus here now will be challenging myself to release more and better music, as well as [video] demos of me playing my songs and covers.
Time is of the essence. I’m working on releasing a video of me playing...
October 2011
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Sci-Fi-O-Rama / Science Fiction / Fantasy / Art /... →
from one of my favourite blogs, Sci-fi-o-rama
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the long overdue one
Between working and my trip to India, I didn’t make much time to blog about my thoughts on life or share new things I’ve been working on over the summer. I felt like I was making a leap I wasn’t really prepared for, but that I’d die if I didn’t take. I felt like I wanted and needed to push myself to extremes. It has frazzled me, but I also love living at such a level...
September 2011
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I’m learning so much in India. There will be sweet pictures and insights to share. Plus Indian music = the awesome (which seems like a correct way to say this in Indian English. ^_^
August 2011
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“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light...”
– Hafiz of Persia
July 2011
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anatomy of a dreamer: The Pomodoro Technique for... →
thetaoofdana:
No joke: I have my own productivity problem right now. We’ve all had times where life becomes so emotionally or physically (or both!) draining that the idea of being self-motivated, efficient or even active seems like a torturous hell. Well, after reading rave reviews,…
I can testify. I find it really useful.
Melody for pat | Given The World Earth A short...
Lead test | Given The World Earth a potentially...
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“May what I do flow from me like a river. No forcing and no holding back. The way...”
– Rainer Maria Rilke
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Stated Magazine →
“creative” people interviewing other “creative” people
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Letting go of the need to achieve
I discovered this really awesome website and wiki based around the Pogotribe the other night—by accident, as a matter of fact. The tribe seems to have values that appealed to me very much. They reflect a change in my own orientation/intent in acting lately.
At the heart of what I do is a desire to have fun, push my own limits and pursue excellence: essentially being awesome. (Awesome, not...
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