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T Bone Burnett
T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett, born on January 14, 1948, is an American musician, music producer, composer, and singer. He has had a wide-reaching influence in the music industry, known for his unique musical style and his revival of traditional music. more

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“Any attempt to capture the direct experience of the nature of mind in words is impossible. The best that can be said is that it is immeasurably peaceful and, once stabilized through repeated experience, virtually unshakable. It's an experience of absolute well-being that radiates through all physical, emotional and mental states-even those that might ordinarily be labeled as unpleasant.”

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“You don't want to block your thoughts, emotions, and so on; nor do you want to chase after them. If you chase after them, if you let them lead you, they begin to define you, and you lose your ability to respond openly and spontaneously in the present moment. On the other hand, if you attempt to block your thoughts, your mind can become quite tight and small.”

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