How did we get here?
Where do we go?
Silly to think
We run the show
- popped in my head on a recent zen retreat
Patrick
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All those years ago
We used to sing and dance
And laugh and be free
But now I'm old enough to know
These feelings come and go
Older now is old is enough
Now there's somewhere I'd rather be
Wavlake
Wavlake
Turn up the value ⚡️
What really matters to me?
That when I sit down to make new music, whatever comes out is free to be what it is.
Same goes for meditating, writing and talking.
Same goes for planning, at least parts of, my day.
Should I choose a certain direction, that’s cool as long as I am not forced because of identity or fiscal responsibility.
Rituals, schedules, or practices may seem antithetical, but they create space and ability without confining it. Rhythm without rigidity.
#freedom #creativity #philosophy
Inspired by Vinny Testaverde and @MAKE SONGS LONGER here's another track for Wavlake:
This new song includes a lyrical nod to Vinny Testaverde who played professional sports for 21 seasons. I don't think the song is really about him. But his pose on the (attached) sports card speaks deeply to the feeling of the song, for me at least.
Wavlake
Testaverde • Patrick Manian
Play, boost, and more on Wavlake ⚡️🎵
Is nostalgia a trap?
“All those years ago
All those years ago
We used to sing and dance and laugh and feel free
But now I’m old enough to know
Those feelings come and go
Older now is old enough
Now there’s somewhere I’d rather be”
#wavlake #newmusic
Wavlake
Wavlake
Turn up the value ⚡️
Sporty is a masterpiece filmed in a vile apartment based on a huge jacket and a timeless truth: sports.
#sports
“The mind is vast and creative. Teachings can be helpful, but the way [of Zen] is still guided by experiment.” - Robert Aitken
This is why centralized authority is never sufficient and should be minimized in the grand scheme of things.
#zen #buddhism #philosohy
Present 'Peace and Quiet'
Right after the lyrics came pouring out, I thought something like 'that was cathartic but I could never release that". Upon further reflection, I realized that is exactly why I should release it. I have a suspicion that most relationships of a deep nature have to go through periods of strife.
Track on Wavlake:
#music #relationships #Moogquietlywithacousticguitar
Wavlake
Wavlake
Turn up the value ⚡️
“O Kalamas, do not be satisfied with hearsay or tradition, or any teachings, however they may come to you. Only when you know in yourself when things are wholesome, blameless, commended by the wise, and when adopted and practiced lead to welfare and happiness, should you practice them.” - Gautama Buddha in the Kalama Sutra
Stepping stones along the path of a theory linking Buddhism and Bitcoin. Curious if this resonates with anyone else?
#buddhism #philosophy #decentralization
What really appeals to me about Nostr is that regardless of interactions, or current events, messages live on like time capsules. Curious if this was the appeal for others?
#TimeCapsuleTech #grownostr #plebchain #introductions
GM throwback to desert tea with my shadow in March
#tea #meditation
Chichi says GM
#introductions
Truth is fundamentally scarce but infinitely divisible
@Sourcenode reminded me of this glorious scene from Little Buddha with Keanu Reeves playing Buddha realizing enlightenment. Many great metaphors for FUD! And at the end he touches grass 🤣
Recently it dawned on me how fascinating the intersection of Buddhism and Bitcoin is. I’ve been practicing Buddhism since my teens. ‘Practicing bitcoin’ for a while now I can’t help but start to notice. I’ll be sharing these connections here on NOSTR - it feels like the right place.
My thought this morning - riding out the stormy waves of price & politics reminds me of sitting through long retreats feeling like I’m holding on for dear life through the (often illusory) difficulties.
HODLing = meditation
#bitcoin #buddhism #philosophy #HODL #meditation #introductions
Hello! This is my first post. I hope to share in the wonders of permissionless decentralization, joy of life, and witness to the wildness. My passions include Buddhism, making music, and Mother Nature. I am intrigued by this place so far :)
#introductions