How do you make a 64-bar beat without one good bar/measure? Something I’ve learned in production after working on one song for a year is to not rush the process. As a creator inspiration strikes unannounced, and unbeknownst to us, we have an idea that sometimes composes itself to completion…

How do we respond to our daily challenges Every time I’ve faced the choice to be strong or be weak, it’s far too easy to pick the latter — but the outcomes are often devastating. Time is fleeting and our choices commit us down a path and a time-spend that…

Blessed beyond entitlement At times it feels like we have nothing, that our life is intolerable, our days are rife with suffering, but it only takes some perspective to realize we are really blessed. We are blessed in many ways that are so obvious, but we remain oblivious to. We…

Benefits, mental blocks, and a lot of quotes on self-discipline and purpose What is self-discipline? A definition. According to the Oxford Languages dictionary, it is the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses. According to Adam Sicinski “Self-discipline is about controlling your desires and impulses while staying focused…

And why it’s important What does it mean to be independent? Merriam Webster defines independence as the “freedom from outside control or support.” Are we ever fully independent? Somehow it seems there are not many absolutes in this life, but a sea of gray. “Nobody is an island entire of…

Happiness vs Pleasure as they relate to our life’s purpose ¹What is happiness - according to ‘verywellmind’, it is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. Often described as involving a balance of positive emotions and life satisfaction. ¹There are two types of happiness: Hedonia…

Such as porn Most people won’t give you the real, because most people giving advice don’t admit to their addictions. Therefore, they don't confront them, but feel secure in the masses, there advice is shallow. If you are in the trenches if you’ve ever felt so depressed. If you’ve been…

I had a dream it was beautiful I had a dream it was beautiful, it gave me purpose, it gave me drive. I pursued it relentlessly. I traveled far and wide, I practiced religiously. It was perfect, the work was effortless, I loved doing it all the time. Music —…

End suffering by: expecting nothing and appreciating everything The worst pain we ever feel times is self-inflicted. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. We choose to suffer when we choose not to accept the pain and move on. Anyone can lose a job, money, etc. Bad things happen to…