Jiddu Krishnamurti

J. Krishnamurti’s Critique of Religion by Theodore L. Kneupper | September 2011 Theodore L. Kneupper is a Prof. Emeritus at the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania I. Introduction. Jiddu Krishnamurti was one of the most remarkable and interesting thinkers of the 20th century. Born in 1895 into a pious Brahmin Read more

Eddy Crouch

I have a few perceptions about Marty’s wife, Eddy, which I need to share to finish this story.  Eddy considered herself a minister, and a teacher, and a leader, for those on “the spiritual path”, and had this understanding of herself for close to thirty years. She was quite the Read more

Chapter 25 – Recovery and Healing, Part 11 Relapse Redundant

Relapse, Recovery, And The Portland Water Bureau There is an “old saw” in the recovery movement, and that is “relapse is part of recovery”.  The definition of relapse (according to all addiction-awareness resources) is returning to drug/substance abuse after a period of sobriety. The same resources also say that relapse Read more

Men’s Group

I discontinued participation in my men’s group experience of over four years after internal bickering and a lack of mutual commitment to our long term relationships ebbed.  The ongoing conflict between Patrick Pinson (my former AA sponsor, and owner of Cedar Mountain Drums) and Jim Sleeper (editor of the Mentor, Read more

Couple’s Group

Beginning in 1997, Sharon and I joined a couple’s group with two other couples.  One of the couples was Eddy and Marty Crouch (Sharon had known Eddy since 1987 through the Living Enrichment Center, and Eddy also officiated at our wedding/commitment ceremony in July of 1994-Marty was her new husband Read more

Jobs and Negative Male Energy

I have even been on jobs where co-workers were threatening to throw “blanket parties” where there is a group beating of a boss, to drive home their twisted point of view.  Some people who I worked  with, and for, actually are now in jail for murder, rape, torture, spousal abuse, Read more

Chapter Thirty Two-Conclusion-Moon Landings (revised)

All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter All that is gold does not glitter,Not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither,Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken,A light from the shadows shall spring;Renewed shall be Read more

Safety Redundant

We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and all technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether Read more

Family minus me

What are our origins? From what location in space, time, and spirit were our lives launched? We all came from somewhere not of our present sense of self. For better or for worse, we all have our family and our ancestors. We have a shared culture and its history, which Read more

Maternal Grandparents And Relatives

I would now like to speak about my maternal grandparents, who were my second set of parents.   My first memory is of being at my grandparents’ home, and probably dates around the summer of 1957.  And, it was my Uncle Wayne talking to me that I remembered.  I was still Read more

A Brief Introduction To The Human Brain

Individual human beings with good brain health have access to three independently functioning brain centers. For the sake of simplicity, these three brain-based dimensions fundamental to modern day human experience will be called “left brain”, “right brain”, and the “reptilian brain”. Our left brain is verbal, analytical and social. Our Read more

New #5 ?

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”—Jiddu Krishnamurti Powerlessness and silence go together. We … should use our privileged positions not as a shelter from the world’s reality, but as a platform from which to speak. A voice is a gift. It Read more

Six Treasures From My Father

1). Blanketed baby in garage 2). mother/father/sister image formation 3). defender dan 4). care unit 5). underworld 6). care for dad/life story/eulogy 7) Beryl cabin at Black Buttle 8).  Dad’s love of people, and party’s.  Dad loved to be the organizer.

Part Two

What does the process of awakening look like, and how might I begin the journey? I now have my own life experience to refer to, having eschewed most other points of view that have been in conflict with the unfolding of my greater good. The process of awakening begins early Read more

Penetrating Into The Conspiracy Of Silence: How I lived Beyond My Expiration Date (Extended Book #5 version)

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”—Jiddu Krishnamurti Powerlessness and silence go together. We … should use our privileged positions not as a shelter from the world’s reality, but as a platform from which to speak. A voice is a gift. It Read more

Dreaming Into a New Truth

Mountain dream of 1963 Bob Fero dream after his death Randy Olson/Boston dream Di Di dream after her death Dream of seven small jewels, one missing large jewel Grandfather Great Spirit Dream June Thomas bathroom dream Matthew Fox dream Marty Crouch electrician dream Alberto villoldo dream Latest dream (Dec 20, Read more

Dream Floating Above It All? (a dream)

I start to float up into the air, as if flying.  I rise above the ground, to around 20-30 feet, and I become somewhat fearful.  Another man, already floating at my elevation, asks me what I am afraid of? I respond that I am fearful that I will float up Read more