The Uncharted Pathway to Spiritual Enlightenment In the heart of every vibrant, evolving religion lies mysticism—a profound, personal interaction with the divine that transcends structured teachings and societal constructs. Mysticism is not for everyone; its allure is potent yet esoteric, appealing to those willing to traverse uncharted paths in search Read more…
HugMarty (left) and Me, on a Columbia River Gorge hike in 1998 The Intersection of the Individual Consciousness’s of Bruce Paullin and Marty Crouch, and Societal Healing and Development The world we live in is a complex tapestry of interconnected forces that shape our consciousness, societal development, and spiritual health. Read more…
Perception as the Sculptor of Reality “Mind, the master power that molds and makes, and man is mind. Evermore he takes the tools of thought, and thinking what he wills, creates a thousand joys, a thousand ills. He thinks in secret, yet it comes to pass. Environment is but his Read more…
7 The Transformative Power of Spiritual Awakening From 1971 to 1987, I lived a life marked by dysfunction and addiction. Peer pressure led me down a path of recreational drug use as a high school sophomore, quickly spiraling into a full-blown addiction to alcohol and drugs. The grip of addiction Read more…
Knowing Thyself in a World of Theories What if I were to tell you that everything you think you know about yourself is only a theory, and potentially an unproven one at that? Consider for a moment that everything you believe about your significant other, your children, your parents, and Read more…
In my work with the Nuremburg trial defendants from 1945-1949 I was searching for the nature of evil, and I now think I have come close to defining it: a lack of empathy. It’s the one characteristic that connects all the defendants, a genuine incapacity to feel with their fellow Read more…
The Veiled Violence of Comedy: A Reflection on the 2022 Academy Awards Incident The 2022 Academy Awards will forever be etched in our collective memory, not for its celebration of cinematic achievement, but for the unexpected altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock. This event sparked a whirlwind of discussions, Read more…
Integrating Enlightenment into Everyday Life It was the summer of 1993, and I had scheduled a 5-day retreat with Eileen Bowden and 20 other followers of The Infinite Way, a mystical healing path originated by Joel Goldsmith. The retreat took place in Federal Way, Washington, at the Pacific Palisades retreat Read more…
The Transformative Power of Dreams and the Eighth Chakra In 1992, while living in the serene Rock Creek area with Sharon, I experienced a dream so profound that sharing it now feels like an act of love and trust. To this day, Sharon is the only one who has heard Read more…
Exploring the Mystical Realms–Dreams as a Gateway to Self-Healing and Empowerment Have you ever found yourself captivated by the enigmatic world of dreams? Are dreams just whispers from our biology, creations sprung from dreamtime imaginations, windows to our subconscious minds, hints of wisdom from our higher power, portals Read more…
Lookingglass Lake Hike in the Summer of 1992: A Journey Beyond the Ordinary The summer of 1992 was a memorable one for many reasons, but for me, it became a period of heightened awareness and extraordinary experiences. It all began one morning when I awoke with the anticipation of a Read more…
No More Turning Away: Confronting the Conspiracy of Silence In our fast-paced world, it is all too easy to turn away from the suffering of others. Yet, we must confront this tendency and the broader “conspiracy of silence” that pervades our society. This silence, this refusal to acknowledge the pain Read more…
The Power of the Word and Its Esoteric Significance Words are more than just symbols that represent objects in our sensory universe. They hold a profound and esoteric power, acting as bridges that connect our subjective and objective worlds. Understanding the real essence of words, particularly in the context of Read more…
Master Teacher of the Light: A Journey Beyond Self and Consciousness In the spring and summer of 1987, I had a series of transformative experiences with a power much greater than my education or anything I had ever accessed in my previous life experience. One particular meditation, on July 21, Read more…
The Duality of World Religions: Life-Affirming Values and the Need for Discernment In a world marked by diversity, the sacred texts of major religions offer a fascinating study in both commonality and contrast. Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Shamanism each bring their own unique perspectives to the table, Read more…
Collective Cultural Schizophrenia: A Reflection on Society’s Hidden Affliction In our rapidly evolving society, we find ourselves navigating a landscape deeply fractured by economic, spiritual, and emotional disfigurement. This disfigurement, though often invisible, manifests in what could be termed as “collective cultural schizophrenia.” Unlike personal schizophrenia, where individuals experience overt Read more…
Collective Cultural Schizophrenia: A Reflection on Society’s Hidden Affliction In our rapidly evolving society, we find ourselves navigating a landscape deeply fractured by economic, spiritual, and emotional disfigurement. This disfigurement, though often invisible, manifests in what could be termed as “collective cultural schizophrenia.” Unlike personal schizophrenia, where individuals experience overt Read more…
The Healing Potential of Psilocybin Cubensis In the labyrinth of the human mind, where shadows of trauma and despair often dwell, a remarkable renaissance is unfolding. Psilocybin cubensis, commonly known as magic mushrooms, is emerging as a beacon of hope in the realm of mental health and wellness. This humble Read more…
The Unspoken Value of “Veriditas” and the Future of AI August’s book club meeting was a delightful gathering on the deck, filled with stimulating conversation and camaraderie. Yet, amidst the pleasantries, I couldn’t shake a sense of personal failure. The chosen book, Veriditas by Aaron Perry, did not receive the Read more…
Marijuana: A Complex Plant with Multifaceted Effects Marijuana. A word that can spark a myriad of reactions, from enthusiastic advocacy to cautious skepticism. In contemporary America, the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes has transformed the landscape into something distinctively different from what it once was. This plant, Read more…