What if I'm missing my life purpose, failing?

(The Awakening to Reality) Edgar Cayce: What happens to souls who fail their earth mission?

Been reborn on planet Earth? Don't know if you're "failing" to fulfill the purpose you set out before coming here? Living with purpose, passion, and profits?

• EdgarCayce.org
• A day at A.R.E. (Cayce's Association for Research on Enlightenment) Relax, Rejuvenate, and Rediscover: Meditation, spa, cafe, yoga, bookstore, lectures, and more Day at A.R.E.

Who was this Edgar Cayce guy?

(Brian Garrett) Edgar Cayce 2012 biography (documentary)

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

Pastor preaches purpose

Pastor Rick Warren has 4.8 out of 5 stars (with 17,746 reviews) for this New York Times #1 bestselling book by that claims to help readers understand and live out the "purpose" of their life.

See, according to the pastor, before we were born, God [Karma?] already planned our life. God longs for us to discover the life he uniquely created us to live -- here on Earth and forever in the hereafter of eternity [the anionic or timeless reality behind time].

Let The Purpose Driven Life show the way. As one of the bestselling nonfiction books in history, with more than 35 million copies sold, it is far more than just a book; it's the road map for a spiritual journey, a journey that will transform life.

Designed to be read in 42 days, each chapter provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help discover and live out a unique purpose, starting with exploring three of life's most pressing questions:

1. The Question of Existence: Why am I alive?
2. The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?
3. The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?

The book also includes links to 3-minute video introductions and a 30- to 40-minute audio Protestant Christian Bible study message for each chapter plus questions for further study and additional resources. More

Peace Walk Buddhist monk gets emotional

(World of Buddhism) Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara's most emotional speech #walkforpeace #bhikkhupannakara

Reflections on journey for peace

(ABC 7 News - WJLA) Buddhist monk who led Peace Walk across

the country reflects on journey on the months-long journey

What is the purpose of being human?

(Buddhism Podcast) What is the purpose of being human? The Buddha's answer

Aristotle’s Theory of Eudaimonia or Happiness

Eudaimonia (/u-die-moan-ee-uh/, Ancient Greek εὐδαιμονία]) is a Greek word that literally translates to the state or condition of good spirit, commonly translated as "happiness" or "welfare."  In the works of Aristotle, eudaimonia was the term for the highest human good in older Greek tradition. It is the aim of practical philosophy-prudence, including ethics and political philosophy, to consider and experience what this state really is and how it can be achieved. It is therefore a central concept in Aristotelian ethics and subsequent Hellenistic philosophy, along with the terms aretē (most often translated as "virtue" or "excellence") and phronesis ("practical or ethical wisdom") [1]. Discussion of the links between ēthikē aretē ("virtue of character") and eudaimonia (happiness) is one of the central concerns of ancient ethics and a subject of disagreement. As a result, there are many varieties of eudaimonism. More

Why I'm moving to Mexico (video)

Founding Father Emiliano Zapata wants you to join the US Army and get the heck out of MX

• The Spirit Nomad, YouTube; Amber Larson (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly

Science of focus: Mindfulness rewires brain

Unlocking the Power of the Present Moment

Meditation is natural progress

Imagine pausing in the middle of chaos and suddenly feeling a wave of calm wash over mind and body. That’s the surprising reality many people experience when they embrace mindfulness (Buddhist sati).

In a world that never seems to slow down, mindfulness offers a rare and precious gift: the ability to be completely present.

It’s not a fleeting fad or a mystical ritual. Instead, it is a simple yet profound [formerly Buddhist] practice that science now shows can literally reshape our brains and boost our chances for success.

The idea that focusing on our breath or paying attention to our surroundings in the moment could change our brain may sound unbelievable, but the evidence is mounting: Mindfulness is not just about feeling better; it’s about training our mind for resilience and greatness. More

• The Science of Focus: How Mindfulness Enhances Concentration (Mindmonia)
• Mindmonia via MSN.com; Amber Larson, Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Four Beatles remain: reunion time?

What in the world do you mean four? Half are gone, and there were only ever five. The Fifth Beatle (Brian Epstein or any of the others) didn't even play, just managed.

He can manage again, if he's around. There's the real Paul McCarthy living a peaceful life in England:

The REAL Paul McCartney with Beatles tourists in England

There's pretty boy Pete Best still cashing checks for a little sessions work, replacement Ringo Starkey doing everything he can to prove he was a Beatle after all, like this great song:

And there's Fake Paul, touring and making speeches like always:

The son of Yoko "Chuck Berry Fan" Ono and John Lennon, Julian, the inspiration for the song "Hey Jude." That's more than enough to reform and go out on tour, maybe even make a few mega mass selling singles with the help of AI, psychics (in touch with George and John in the beyond), and old found tapes that can be developed into something:

• Seth Auberon, Sheldon S., Pfc. Sandoval, Wisdom Quarterly

Play main stage at Warped Tour '25

But we don't know how to become a band that can win! - Then watch this new doc about Led Zep

Forget just attending the show. Perform on the main stage like a boss at the show! How?

Get warped, Man, and wear Vans to skate.

While many punk rockers are excited about the resuscitated Vans Warped Tour returning this summer (2025), the touring festival’s highly anticipated comeback has spurred another iconic event to follow suit. Welcome back the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands for 2025!

Over the years, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands has often provided emerging talent with a platform to further their careers and acts such as Nothing More, Mayday Parade, PVRIS, James Valentine, and others have benefitted from taking part in Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands competitions before finding greater fame.

Ernie Ball 'Battle of the Bands' returns

I would totally fall for someone in a band 💖

Tying in with the Vans Warped Tour’s return, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands competition will be back for 2025 with one band eventually being selected to perform on the main stage of Vans Warped Tour at all three of the 2025 stops in Washington, D.C., Long Beach (Los Angeles/Orange County), and Orlando, Florida.

• 25 rock + metal bands you might not know but will in 2025, maybe even including your own Two Cents and the Shy Boy (or whatever dumb@$$ name you come up for yourselves)

And that's just the beginning of what the winner will receive. There are over $100,000 in prizes and the potential for a record label contract on the line.

Live Nation and Kevin Lyman envision new format. - Rolling Stone writes an article about it.

About the Prizes + Contract

You don't have to look like a dipsh*t, but it helps. Just ask Post or poseur Travis Kardashian.

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FTW. Let's start a new life as hedonistic rockers

The 2025 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands winner has an incredible prize pool for taking home top honors. Some of the items include:

• High-end guitar and bass gear from Ernie Ball, Ernie Ball Music Man, Sterling By Music Man, Marshall, Orange, Revv, Galien Krueger, and BOSS
• Top-tier drum equipment from SJC, Gibraltar, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Remo, and Humes & Berg
• Keyboard equipment from Roland and Korg
• Live and Studio equipment from Universal Audio, Electrovoice, Mackie, and Sennheiser
• A $1,000 Vans gift card for each main stage performer
• A feature in an episode of the Ernie Ball's Big Sound

In addition, one grand prize winner will have the chance to sign a record deal with EDGEOUT Records/Universal Music Group.

That’s a pretty great haul for an unsigned group looking for one of their first big breaks. If your band or you think you have what it takes, go ahead and sign up to compete for the Vans Warped Tour slot.

• ENTER: battleofthebands.com

Danger! It's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. - Kevin Lyman, who's going to be playing?

How to enter

Submissions are now open at battleofthebands.com and will run through May 1, 2025. A panel of industry pros will judge entries based on technique, creativity, originality, and entertainment value — but fan support matters, too!

I listen to so much music that I can create some.

Advice on winning

We're not that good yet, but we came up with this claptrap "Dazed and Confused" by not worrying

Man, why not me? I should just go for it.

Rally a [social media] crew, spread the word, and let the votes roll in! [What do those things mean? A) Tell your mom to tell her friends on Facebook. B) Listen to lots of eclectic, obscure, and popular bands for inspiration because YOU will be a blend of all of those. C) Imagine you're totally original, unique, and the Greek Gods' gift to the audience. How? If Ghostemane can believe in himself, then you can get delusional about your chances of stealing the spotlight for attention. It's as easy as ABC. It helps to be very troubled.]

• Chad Childers, Loudwire via MSN, Feb. 2025, Warped Tour Comeback Spurs Another Iconic Return; Seth Auberon, CC Liu, Sheldon S., Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

FILM REVIEW: Becoming Led Zeppelin

Becoming Led Zeppelin (Sony)

We saw it on an IMAX screen, sitting in the front row heads cranked up to take in the whole screen, for it to be in our faces and extra loud. And that it was. It's good, really good. It's no The Song Remains the Same, which is the first Led Zeppelin movie, a filmed concert at Madison Square Garden, New York, in the 1970s with the conceit of introducing them as legendary, bigger-than-life figures, particularly Page, who lived in a castle... More

Who controls mind, Dr. Joe Dispenza?

Dr. Joe Dispenza

Buddhist monk gets strapped in to sit

(The Diary of a CEO) In this episode Host Steven sits down with Dr. Joe, an expert and author who explores the intersection of science and mindfulness. What must we do before 10:00 am every day?

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:52 Is our life programmed [by others]?
• 07:03 Can we change our behavior patterns and heal our bodies?
• 13:55 Sharing the science with people to transform themselves
• 22:40 Why can't we apply that knowledge to ourselves?
• 30:36 Being the creator of our lives
• 33:20 Why are we addicted to things?
• 39:20 Biological changes
• 42:41 How can we be better at helping our loved ones?
• 47:37 Is the world getting better or worse?
• 51:02 Stress: if your thoughts can make you sick, can they make you well?
• 57:37 Why are we addicted to negative emotions?
• 59:20 Does manifesting work?
• 01:05:45 What causes a relapse and how to revert it?
• 01:11:48 How do we put all of this into practice?
• 01:20:17 What's your morning routine?
• 01:22:05 Meditation
• 01:25:50 What do you struggle with?
• 01:33:31 The accident that changed my life
• 01:36:06 Your companies and research
• 01:39:20 If it were your last day, what message would you tell people?
• 01:41:08 What do you want to achieve in the next 10 years?
• 01:46:19 Walk For The World: bringing people together
• 01:50:51 What are the beliefs you're scared to share?
• 01:52:58 Do psychedelics help us?
• 01:55:36 The last guest's question

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• Dr. Joe Dispenza, Aug. 14, 2023; Ashley Wells, CC Liu, Sheldon S. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Casual Conversation w/ Zen Master, UCLA

Dogen (zeninlondon.org)

Ever dream of having a casual conversation with a real-life Zen master? Here's a talk is about life, love, success, and happiness with Korean Zen Buddhist monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim.

ABOUT: Zen Master Pomnyun is a peace activist, humanitarian assistance expert, and an environmentalist, speaking about four topics and taking questions on all topics.

• TALK 1: Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, 7:00 pm
• Bauer Center South - Pickford Auditorium
• Claremont McKenna College
• 500 E. Ninth Street Claremont, CA 91711

• TALK 2: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, 7:00 pm
• Orchard Conference Center
• Matador Bookstore Complex
• 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330
• RSVP and more info: JungtoSociety.org

See flyer with all details: Casual Conversation with a Zen Master (ucla.edu).  To view Master Pomnyun's past Q&A session, visit youtube.com/@VenPomnyunSunim

• UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies
• 11385 Bunche Hall, Box 951487
• Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487
• Tel: (310) 825-2089 • Fax: (310) 206-3555
• Email: buddhist@international.ucla.edu
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• TALK CANCELED: How Japanese Buddhists Tried to Make Bad Kids Good (ucla.edu)
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