Podcasts about cosmic dream

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Paramahansa Yogananda spoke often about the ramifications of war and the way of peace. We dig a little deeper and explore the wealth of Guruji's writings to find relevant material to discuss, relevant for both this minute and the current, troubling, state of affairs around the world. A sombre episode, but with reason for hope. 0:00 Preamble; 1:10 Summary of Minute; 2:03 World War 1 and the Cosmic Dream; 21:31 The End of the World; 50:13 Hitler; 53:36 The need for the teachings. Articles discussed in minute from East West Magazine July – August, 1927 Vol 2-5: www.mysticalportal.net/2-5.html

In this classic Sat Yoga Institute teaching, Shunyamurti reminds us of our true nature as gods and goddesses of this Cosmic Dream. It is our duty as such to be free of fear and desire, and to live blissfully in the realm of freedom. Recorded on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Purusha Sukta states that we are all (& also the entire creation) like in a dream sequence of THE CONSCIOUSNESS ENTITY that is eulogized as ‘Purusha'. Just as we create our dream sequences & rules of engagement based on our experiences and rearrange the sequences as per our wish, the Purusha also creates a much longer (~billions of years) of dream sequence, encompassing every possible living being, situation, experience. One of the players in that Purusha's dream sequence, known as human being goes rogue! Because humans have been endowed with a mind that is able to think, exercise choice & demonstrate free will. Suddenly that human being is ‘lost' in the Cosmic dream because of its mind. The human starts seeing the different creation, sequences, experiences and forgets its own true nature - as of that CONSCIOUSNESS itself! And, when the spiritual awakening happens to that human, (s)he will laugh off the entire life, just like you laugh off your dream after waking up!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happilyoga/message

Episode 71 - De'Anza Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, De'Anza. 2018 finds De'Anza releasing Cosmic Dream; a five song offering that has the songwriter flexing her producer skills, crafting a work of art poised to be her most potent yet. Cosmic Dream sees De'Anza fully embracing her love for electronic music and implementing those sonic influences into her evolving production style. With a new EP in tow comes a freshly developed stage show. Meticulously thought-out and reworked, De'Anza is ready to convert new listeners into devout fans as she tours across the country in support of Cosmic Dream. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an epicenter of convergent cultures and rich folk art, De'Anza journeyed west to Los Angeles armed with a vihuela, a passion for songwriting, and a mission to develop her own musical identity. De'Anza creates an eclectic mix of music, crossing borders and boundaries, resulting in a new take on an old form. Using resources from various ends of the musical spectrum while taking cues from traditional styles and landing somewhere between hypnotic, Latin-electronic meets alternative- psychedelic, De'Anza is a breath of fresh air in a rather smoggy metropolis. De'Anza's emergence in the industry was quickly met with critical praise. The 2015 release of her debut, Despertar, catapulted her from obscure indie to “Latin Alternative's New Leading Lady” as proclaimed by respected Southern California publication, OC Weekly. With features from cable news network, CNN, to ABC's Vista L.A., to popular radio outlets like NPR, De'Anza has been turning heads converting fans nationally and internationally. Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt.Latino describes her music as, “powerful writing and a clever mixture of contemporary and traditional Mexican music.” Performing acoustic selections off Despertar, De'Anza made her national television debut in January 2015 on the LATV Network show, “Rockamole.” Joel Moya of Remezcla.com writes, “Despertar” is the first single and a hypnotic and catchy tune, thanks to a few plucks and strokes on a vihuela, some beats and, yes, that magical voice.” De'Anza's desire to present cohesive and fluid art is best showcased in her ability to deliver explosive live performances. Working to the highest of self standards great artists often impose, De'Anza overlooks no detail, resulting in a thoroughly entertaining audio visual experience. Popular Los Angeles publication LA Weekly writes, “De'Anza herself is a force of nature behind the microphone… She expertly worked the crowd with winky banter, flipping between Spanish and English without batting an eye.” The weekly goes on to describe De'Anza as “a confident figure on stage—and her music reflects that assuredness, borrowing from traditional mariachi layered with a generous helping of smoky vocals and distinctly contemporary beats.” De'Anza is fast becoming the go-to act for international artists touring California markets. Manuel Moran, Live Nation's VP of Latin Programming selected De'Anza to support Latin Pop star Julieta Venegas on a string of sold out California tour dates in 2016. De'Anza has also offered local tour support for Mexican cumbia legend, Celso Pina and Italian pop singer Laura Pausini. Website: https://www.deanzamusic.com Note: Guests create their own bio description for each episode. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please visit our website for more information: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language.

On this episode, rapper G Perico joins the show to talk about his "2 Tha Left" project and plans for 2018 (0:56). Then, singer/songwriter RIVVRS comes on to talk about his latest single "Don't Give Up on Me" and upcoming "Cosmic Dream" album (9:34). Check back next week for another episode of "Anything Goes". Listen live on 107.9 FM in NJ Tuesday's 6-8 P.M. Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jacksonneill20. Check out Jackson's feed for the Jackson Neill Sports Podcast and Jackson Neill Music Podcast updated throughout the week. 1-23-18

Brandon Zahursky, aka RIVVRS, joins us to discuss how to make it as a musician, how he makes money in today's music industry, and his advice for aspiring musicians. RIVVRS:  Brandon is currently based in Los Angeles but is from San Francisco. He describes how he got started in music when he was younger thanks to Barney. He later got into AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and classic rock before switching to acoustic guitar. How did he learn guitar? By sitting alone and watching Youtube videos. For the first year and a half as a musician, he lived on friends' couches before meeting his manager 5 years ago. Music has been his full-time job for the last 2 years. While focusing on his music, he took a seasonal job at a winery to make ends meet until he was able to pursue music full-time. Writing "I Will Follow You" and having it placed on the show "About a Boy" proved to be RIVVRS' big break and encouraged him to quit his job. When does being a musician become more expensive? On longer tours when you have to go further from home (paying for gas and hotels). Brandon views touring as a promotional tool, not necessarily as a way to make money. What advice would he give to an aspiring musician? Record labels are dying and won't give you a good deal unless you already have a following. Spotify streams are the best way to get noticed (and pay better than many people think). Brandon explains the difference between "Masters Rights" and "Publishing Rights". Get placements in television/film/and video games. Brandon/RIVVRS accomplishes this by having management companies represent him and place his songs (these royalties are referred to as "mailbox money" as the checks accumulate and arrive in the mail). How has living in Los Angeles helped his music career? Originally from the Bay Area/Napa, L.A. is a faster atmosphere than what he would like. But living in L.A. (or Nashville) is extremely important in making connections and being successful in the music industry. RIVVRS has been able to work with more like-minded people and meet more artists/publishers than he would in another city. He would like to live in Nashville eventually, as it would allow him to escape work a little bit more. We learn about the future of RIVVRS and the plans for his next album/potential double EP. How does Brandon differentiate RIVVRS from his competitors? He credits drive as the biggest factor in those who make it in the music industry vs. those who don't get the notoriety. He also believes in slowly building (as Miley Cyrus said - "It's The Climb"). Brandon defines his genre as "Indiecoustica", but enjoys making wide-ranging music that doesn't fit in a box to stay interesting. What does a "typical" day/week look like as a professional musician? Right now, since he's not on tour, Brandon is able to relax and enjoy his downtime. He tries to always start his day early to be more productive. Tip: Brandon sets a timer for 2-3 hours and focuses on playing guitar/songwriting for the entire time without interruption. Last call questions and answers: What advice would your 60-year-old self give you today? You can't make everybody happy, so don't try so hard to make everybody happy. The best thing you have spent money on in the past 6 months: Guitar - Martin D41 2012 Volkswagon Tiguan What media do you recommend: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston Serial podcast And the Writer Is... College Radio stations Song Exploder Favorite thing to drink: Magnolia Brewing Kalifornia Kolsch Montucky Cold Snacks Cider and Jameson Favorite city: New York City Missoula, Montana Pine Creek Lodge in Paradise Valley, Montana Portland, Oregon and Bend, Oregon Special shoutouts and show notes: Jameson Irish Whiskey The National Parks Michael Franti Be sure to learn more about Brandon and RIVVRS by checking him out at rivvrs.com and on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Also, make sure to buy his new album, Cosmic Dream, in 2018.  Have any topics you want covered or amazing people you'd like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at info@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe. About Brandon/RIVVRS: THROUGH COMPELLING SONGS AND CHARISMATIC PERFORMANCES, SINGER-SONGWRITER RIVVRS RADIATES AN ENDEARING AND OPTIMISTIC VISION. HIS MUSIC CONNECTS THE AUTHENTICITY OF AMERICANA WITH THE ACCESSIBILITY OF POP, FRAMED BY THE ARTIST’S EMPATHIC VOICE AND EMINENTLY APPROACHABLE SONGCRAFT. HIS LATEST FULL-LENGTH COSMIC DREAM IS DUE FOR A 2018 RELEASE, AND THE LEAD SINGLE FROM THE PROJECT “DON’T GIVE UP ON ME” IS NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND OTHER LISTENING PLATFORMS. WHILE MAINTAINING AN EXTENSIVE PERFORMING AND TOURING CALENDAR, RIVVRS PREVIOUSLY TRACKED THE EP HOLD ON, A FULL-LENGTH RELEASE UNFAMILIAR SKIN, AND A VARIETY OF SINGLES TO AUGMENT THESE PROJECTS. NOW CO-PRODUCING HIS NEXT RELEASE IN UTAH WITH JOSHUA JAMES, HE SAYS THAT COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SONGWRITERS IS FULFILLING. “MUSIC IS A CONNECTION, AND IF YOU'RE THE ONLY FORCE IT DOESN’T ALWAYS WORK. CO-WRITING IS WHERE I CAN GET OUT OF MY HEAD AND OPEN THE CREATIVITY UP INTO A PLACE I WON'T ARRIVE ON MY OWN." A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIVE NOW RESIDING IN LOS ANGELES, RIVVRS -- NÉE BRANDON ZAHURSKY – HAS OVER 30 SONG PLACEMENTS ON NETWORK TELEVISION SHOWS, AND OVER EIGHT MILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS. BEGINNING WITH HIS DEBUT SINGLE “I WILL FOLLOW YOU,” WRITTEN INTO THE SCRIPT OF AN EPISODE OF ABOUT A BOY IN 2014, THESE ONGOING SYNC USAGES ALLOW FOR A FULL TIME LIVING AS A MUSICAL PROFESSIONAL. “IT’S BEEN A REAL PRIVILEGE TO CONTINUE WITHOUT HAVING TO GRIND,” HE SAYS. BUOYED BY AN ANIMATED ONSTAGE CHARM, HE COMMANDS AUDIENCES WITH JUST HIS VOICE AND AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BUT HE BELIEVES THAT HIS SONGS SHINE WITH A FULL BAND. “I LOVE PLAYING MUSIC WITH PEOPLE. TO ME, THAT’S WHERE THE CONNECTION AND CHEMISTRY COME IN, AND WHERE THE SONGS OPEN UP.” HIS EARLY YEARS WERE SPENT MOVING WITH HIS BLENDED FAMILY ACROSS CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON AND OREGON, THEN BACK TO THE BAY. IT WAS A NONTRADITIONAL UPBRINGING. HE REMEMBERS AT ONE POINT STAYING IN A HALFWAY HOUSE WITH HIS PARENTS, A SHELTER WHERE ADDICTS COULD GET CLEAN. RAISED ON CLASSIC ROCK COURTESY OF HIS FATHER, RIVVRS SAYS THAT VISUAL MEDIUMS WERE INVALUABLE IN HIS DISCOVERY OF MUSIC; ESPECIALLY SINGER-SONGWRITERS WITH SONGS ON TELEVISION SHOWS. “I DIDN’T SET OUT TO MAKE PLACEABLE MUSIC, BUT BECAUSE IT’S WHAT I LIKE AND LISTEN TO, AS I BEGAN WRITING I HAD A SIMPLE WAY OF STRUCTURING SONGS THAT APPLIES,” HE RECALLS. PRIOR TO HIS FULL-TIME CAREER AS AN ARTIST, RIVVRS WORKED IN THE WINE INDUSTRY. LEAVING TO TRAVEL WITH A FRIEND, HE COUCH SURFED, PLAYED HOUSE CONCERTS, AND WAS PERFORMING AT A COFFEEHOUSE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO WHEN ANOTHER ARTIST RECOMMENDED THAT HE ATTEND THE DURANGO SONGWRITERS EXPO NEAR SANTA BARBARA. IT WAS HERE THAT HE CAME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSIC SUPERVISION COMMUNITY. MOVING TO A NEW CITY, RIVVRS SAYS THAT HE HAS SPENT VALUABLE TIME BALANCING THE EXPECTATIONS AND THE REALITIES IN THE CITY OF THE ANGELS. WHILE HE APPRECIATES THE CREATIVE ENERGY OF HOLLYWOOD, HE IS RELOCATING OVER THE HILL TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, WHERE GREEN SPACE IS MORE PREVALENT. “I AM AT THIS POINT WHERE THERE IS SUCH A SILVER LINING -- SO MUCH CHANGE, AND THE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET SO MANY GOOD PEOPLE,” HE CONFIRMS. AS HE NOW EXPANDS HIS AUDIENCE THROUGH SUCCESSIVE NATIONAL TOURS, RIVVRS MOVES INTO A NEW PHASE IN HIS CREATIVE FUTURE. “I SPENT THE ACCUMULATION OF MY YOUNG ADULT YEARS CATCHING UP, AND REALIZING THAT I COULD BE THE PERSON I WANT TO BE,” HE SAYS. AND HE BELIEVES THAT INTERPRETATION IS THE POWER BEHIND HIS MUSIC. “I HOPE PEOPLE LISTEN TO THE SONGS THAT I HAVE, AND CAN SOMEHOW HEAR WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THEIR OWN LIVES. EVERYONE WANTS TO FEEL A CONNECTION.”

In the postulant preparation class we studied the Seven Virtual Matriculations.  The last one was to realize that we are the oneness which dreams the cosmic dream and that that in itself is a dream, and needs be let go of.  I was thinking that if all of these habit’s that we are developing are part of the same cosmic dream, then are these all ways of enjoying it?

Student Comment: I read something today which said that “everything that is transient is not real.” “Well, the definition of ‘Real’ is what is in question,” begins Shunyamurti, the director of the Sat Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. “For most of the Eastern traditions, the Real is that which is eternal, immutable, and non-changing.” For a Westerner, however, “the Real” is typically understood as the “external,” objective world of common experience. In contrast, for Indians, for example, the “external world” is understood as Mahamaya, the cosmic illusion. “So in that sense, of course, everything within this flux that we call time and space is unreal, but that doesn’t mean we don’t feel it very deeply, that it can’t traumatize us, etc. A nightmare is not real, but you can wake up in a sweat over it. . . . And so this Cosmic Dream is given [to] us in the way it is in order to help us achieve the Real, and to begin to grow to levels of wisdom and awareness that transcend even our original Nature so that there is an evolution to ever higher and higher states. So there is a growth that the unreal makes possible to achieve higher Reals.” Recorded on the evening of Thursday, June 24, 2010.

Student Question: You’ve described that we live in a dream within a dream within a dream. Could you elaborate on the dream that’s within a dream within a dream, the stages, the Shakti? “Well first you have the Cosmic Intelligence that dreams up the whole universe,” as Shunyamurti, spiritual guru of the Sat Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, explains. “And then at the level of our planet. . . .You have the collective dream, which we often refer to as a paradigm.” And through time the paradigm degrades—as it has now to a materialistic, egotistic mindset—and affects everyone in the dream-field. “But then within that collective dream is the third dream of the individual. And each individual creates their own dream out of the material of both the collective dream and the Supreme, Cosmic Dream.” But despite the suffering and insanity of the planetary dream, some souls, because of their karmic trajectory, can maintain their connection to God and return spirituality to the entire planet. “And so periodically, when human consciousness has fallen to a very low level, individuals and communities arise within that to give birth to a new consciousness and a new world.” Recorded on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 3, 2009.