Watched the last episode of #DeadLikeMe last night, and watched the direct-to-DVD movie early this morning.

The final episode was a nice capper to the series, although it left a lot of questions unanswered (understandably, though).

The movie (Dead Like Me: #LifeAfterDeath)?

Absolute #shovelware. It did not make a lick of sense, whatsoever. The new actor played Daisy Adair with all of the subtlety of a dump truck, Henry Ian Cusick's talents were wasted on a character with zero perceptible motivation, Roxy somehow lost all of her street smarts in an instant after schmoozing with the police commissioner, and while George's character got some nice closure (although not entirely believable), the whole thing felt really off and bewildering.

I think the only character that was fully true to the original was Mason, my personal favorite. Pretty hard to mess up a character that's already so utterly morally bankrupt 🤣

But overall the character development for George, her mom, and her sister was nice. I'm thankful Joy finally became a tolerable character in the last view episodes. I kinda wanted to slap her throughout the first season. Just very typical unhappy wife schlock. She was actually likeable and sympathetic in the movie.

Also the #Palm #Treo product placement in #2009 was hilarious.

But yeah, don't ask me to summarize the plot, because I really couldn't find it. Nothing made a lick of sense.

Not direct quotes, but they could have been:

"Oh man, he gave us these new high-tech smartphones, but he gave me some bad info. I need to get a hold of him. I wonder HOW!!!"
"You're such an evil person, because all you care about is money, even though you're treating us to this really lavish lifestyle, and you're not actually making money from any of this... this is so confusing, we're going to kill you!"

This could very well be the worst movie I've seen, omitting things seen on #MysteryScienceTheatre3000 and Christian #glurge films like "God's Not Dead." (Christian Pop-Eschatology movies deserve their own category in the lowest circle of hell, appropriately enough)

Krishnamurti on How Not to Be Born Again

Jiddu Krishnamurti viewed the idea of being “born again” (reincarnation) as a continuity of the “me”—the bundle of memories, conditioning, and thought-based self-interest. He argued that true freedom is not about manipulating future lives, but about ending the continuity of this self in the present moment.

Here is how Krishnamurti described not being “born again,” which he called “real incarnation” or dying while living:

Ending the “Me”: Reincarnation is the continuation of thought-based consciousness. To not be born again is to stop this continuity.

Dying Now: You must “die” to your attachments, conditioning, and personality every day. “Die to everything of yesterday, so that your mind is always fresh, young, innocent, full of vigour and passion”.

Total Negation: The mind must strip itself of all knowledge and conditioning.

Immediate Action: “Incarnate today, afresh – not in the next life!”.

No Postponement: Hoping for a better next life is a postponement of tackling one’s inner chaos.

Remaining with “What Is”: Conflict ends when you observe your greed or jealousy as a fact without trying to change it into its opposite (like non-violence).

No Center: When the mind is free from the center (the “I”), it is free from the limitations of time and memory.

Total Observation: When you observe the self-centered activity of the mind with total attention, that observation brings its own ending.

Silence of the Mind: “A mind that has understood the whole movement of thought becomes extraordinarily quiet, absolutely silent. That silence is the beginning of the new”.

No Method: You cannot use a method, system, or discipline to achieve this, as those are tools of thought that strengthen the self.

In summary, Krishnamurti’s way of not being born again is to live with such total attention and awareness that the “me” dies completely in each moment, leaving the mind fresh, silent, and new, without the burden of the past.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4dnj0M8T2o

Your soul connects to your solar plexus, like a spiritual umbilical cord.

The solar plexus is a complex network of nerves located just below the sternum. It looks like a sun with radiating nerve fibers.

The soul of a man is connected to his body through an electric cord to the "pit of the stomach", the solar plexus. Near death experiences confirm this.

https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1michael_l_nde_8543.html

The Soul - dictated to Franz Schumi

#SolarPlexus #NDE #LifeAfterDeath

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of The Notorious B.I.G.

Every year on March 9, hip-hop fans around the world pause to celebrate the life, music, and cultural impact of The Notorious B.I.G., widely known as Biggie Smalls. Born Christopher Wallace in Brooklyn, New York, Biggie became one of the most influential rappers of all time, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape music, storytelling, and culture decades after his passing.

For fans across the country—including right here in Raleigh and the Triangle—the music of Biggie Smalls remains timeless. His voice, lyricism, and ability to paint vivid pictures of life in New York City transformed hip-hop and helped define an era.

From Brooklyn to Hip-Hop Royalty

Born on May 21, 1972, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Christopher Wallace grew up surrounded by the sounds and struggles of New York City street life. Through storytelling, rhythm, and unmatched lyrical flow, he turned those experiences into unforgettable music.

Biggie’s career skyrocketed after being discovered by Sean “Diddy” Combs, who signed him to Bad Boy Records in the early 1990s.

His debut album, Ready to Die, released in 1994, quickly became a classic. The album included legendary tracks like:

Juicy, Big Poppa, One More Chance

These songs showcased Biggie’s charisma, storytelling ability, and smooth flow, establishing him as one of the greatest lyricists hip-hop had ever seen.

A Lasting Impact on Hip-Hop Culture

Biggie’s music helped redefine East Coast hip-hop during the 1990s and played a major role in the genre’s mainstream rise. His second album, Life After Death, was released just weeks after his tragic passing in March 1997.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and produced several iconic songs, including:

Hypnotize Mo Money Mo Problems Sky’s the Limit

Today, Life After Death is widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever created.

Biggie’s influence can still be heard in the work of modern artists across hip-hop, R&B, and even pop music. His storytelling style, punchlines, and flow helped set the standard for generations of rappers.

The Legacy Lives On

Even nearly three decades after his passing, the legacy of Biggie Smalls continues to grow. His music still dominates playlists, inspires new artists, and brings fans together across generations.

March 9 has become an unofficial global celebration of Biggie’s life, often referred to by fans as “Biggie Day.” Across cities and communities—from Brooklyn to Raleigh—fans celebrate by playing his music, sharing memories, and honoring one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers.

Biggie once famously rapped in Juicy:

“It was all a dream…”

What started as a dream in Brooklyn became a global legacy that changed music forever.

Today, we remember Christopher Wallace — The Notorious B.I.G. — Biggie Smalls — a legend whose voice will never fade.

Enjoy His Music below.

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Mixtape

https://youtu.be/7asZqkPwK64?si=BPXCRra0sJywkZRd

Below is a uncut mixtape

https://youtu.be/eowGcTqYYxA?si=bf5o-j7auyk4jX74

https://youtu.be/KQjKSB5pmRU?si=pUEsNO2ffU1_TV2y

The Paradox of Life at Death’s Edge: The Gift of Perspective and Lessons from Near-Death Experiences

Exploring the question "What does dying feel like?" and the transformative power of facing death as life's final frontier.

"For the individuals in the documentary, this wasn’t a frightening hallucination; it was a weightless peace. The physical burdens of the body—the chronic pain, the heaviness of breathing, the constant chatter of the ego—simply evaporate."

#Death #NearDeathExperience #NDE #NearDeathExperiences #NDEs #ConfrontingDeath #FacingDeath #Dying #LifeAfterDeath #EternalLife #Life #ManiaLifestyle

https://maniainc.com/lifestyle/the-paradox-of-life-at-deaths-edge-the-gift-of-perspective-and-lessons-from-near-death-experiences/