Strength, vitality, and power are all words used to describe energy, whether internal or external, physical or mental. Join our discussion with Founder and CEO of Roar Energy, David Vasandani, as he explains the importance of renewable energy, as it is vital to the future of our planet from and our personal homes, to commercial buildings, to electric charging stations, to wind energy, and renewable nuclear energy. Become empowered and own your internal and external power. 

David Vasandani, Founder and CEO of Roar Energy

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Th 232" by The Vignatis

Everyone has a story, right? On a lighter note, we have decided to share with you a nutshell version of our journeys in life, music, and what has brought us to where we are now. It is difficult to explain every detail in an hour so we have given you the broad strokes for you to get to know a bit more about us. We have so many stories about good gigs, bizarre gigs, outrageous conditions, and general craziness that we have decided to do a separate episode for that next year so stay tuned for Music Part 3: Our Stories. 

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Jingle Bells" by The Vignatis

Sometimes we can be swayed by our circumstances as easily as the wind blows. Life is much easier and fulfilling when we find a balance, an emotional equilibrium to help us find middle ground. The 8 Winds are the two groups of four conditions, favorable and unfavorable, that prevent us from advancing along the correct path to growth or enlightenment. Join us in our discussion as we break them down, explain their interconnectedness, and how they can lead to improvement and/or deterioration in our lives. We offer some simple tools that we use to not be influenced by these conditions, and to assist in achieving emotional equilibrium and wisdom.

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Hollywood" by The Vignatis

Season 3 Episode 1 just may answer your questions as to how and why your surroundings may quickly change for the better or worse without you even moving an inch. How can that be? Your surroundings are simply a reflection of your inner state of life. It is all in our perception, partly due to deep karmic ties that compel us view things the way that we do, as well as attract that which we have or that which we experience. Esho-funi is a Japanese term meaning the oneness of life and its environment, the non-duality of life and its environment, or "life, its environment, but not two". Join us in this discussion as we shed light on this concept in hopes of helping anyone with some unanswered questions. 

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Linguini Shootout" by The Vignatis

This is a phrase we've long heard and would you believe, it is debatable. Gee Rabe, Lecturer of Ethnomusicology at Cal State Northridge, accomplished accordionist/steel drum player, composer/arranger, and bandleader, joins us in a discussion clarifying many questions about this topic delving deeper than just the surface of this statement. In the eyes of Ethnomusicology, it is far too complex to make such a simple statement. Music is, however, a universal art form that is somehow infused in cultures and societies worldwide. 

Contact: Lecturer, Gee Rabe https://geerabe.com/

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Citizens of the World" by The Vignatis

Buddhism has become more visible in society whether a statue in a garden, an image on a t-shirt, jewelry, a coffee mug, weaving its way into pop culture. People associate the image of the Buddha with peace and tranquility however, the assumption is that the Buddha was only one person. So what is or who is a Buddha? The answer is......YOU! Every living being possesses the potential to become enlightened by revealing the innate Buddha nature that lies in every living being. Buddhahood is not a final, static destination reached and you magically become an enlightened Buddha. It simply means to tirelessly continue to strive along the path of absolute happiness for oneself and others. 

In past episodes we have briefly mentioned that we both practice Buddhism. There are so many different sects so we've decided to discuss and share with you our knowledge and experiences of this philosophy we both have implemented in our lives, Nichiren Buddhism. We briefly discuss the history, tenets and concepts as well as the community, lay educational organization, Soka Gakkai International. 

Awaken your dormant Buddha nature. You deserve it so go and "grab" your happy!

Soka Gakkai International: https://www.sgi-usa.org/

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Un jour de bonheur" by The Vignatis

Having knowledge of medicine, music, books, movies, or any chosen field can be quite the task but not nearly as daunting a task as knowing ourselves. It's a continuous journey of self-exploration, self-realization, and a sure path to happiness. Knowledge is power, and nothing is more powerful than knowing oneself. Join us in our dialogue as we discuss some schools of thought from Socrates to post-modernism and Psychology Today's building blocks, your "VITALS". Simple yet complex; complex yet simple. Enjoy your journey of self-discovery on a train to absolute happiness.

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Inherent to Existence" by The Vignatis

We don't always reach our end goal in the time or manner in which we envision and it hurts, right? We must remember that efforts do count and should not be discarded, as they are the building blocks toward success. Join us as we discuss why we may not reach our envisioned successes YET,  and how to find value in these bumps in the road. Failure lies in not trying so continue to strive and you will, as Les Brown says, "fail your way to success."

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "Nikko, the Vigilante Cat" by The Vignatis

Ah, that voice in your head telling you you can't, it will never happen, forget about it, etc. We all experience doubt from time to time. It's a very personal issue with different things creating doubt for different people due to our backgrounds, how we were raised, and how we feel about ourselves. The key is to recognize it and work toward eliminating it. Join us in our discussion of some causes of doubt, some solutions to resolve and overcome it, as well as our personal experiences with doubt. Remember, you are not alone. 

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "The Finish Line" by The Vignatis

Ever watch a great film, a superior athlete, or listen to a life-changing speech and think, "I can do that!" Maybe the next day you forget about it or maybe something about that experience kicked you into action to do something new, or something that has always been on your bucket list. Inspiration comes from many sources and can ignite at any time. Think about what inspires you. Are you ready to create your own world?

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Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis

Outro Song: "L.A." by The Vignatis