Bruce Paullin

An Electrician’s Guide To Our Galaxy—Chapter 9:  The Myth of the Savior: Why We Must Become Our Own Heroes Humanity has long harbored a fascination with the notion of saviors, avatars, and superheroes. In times of turmoil and despair, our eyes collectively turn skyward, waiting for Superman to swoop down Read more

The Electrician’s Guide to Our Galaxy—The Teacher Within: Heeding the Soul’s Silent Lessons “The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence,” wrote philosopher Amos Bronson Alcott. This message resonates deeply when considering the ethereal and silent teachings our internal guide—the soul—offers us continually, mirroring the conscious mentorship Read more

The Divine Masculine and Grandfather Great Spirit—-chapter under extreme revision, don’t read. To feel pain is to be alive, to feel another’s pain is to be human—-Leo Tolstoy Like Anais Nin, I am a writer, and an explorer of the deepest, darkest recesses of human experience, in addition to being Read more

Not exactly what I envisioned The Profound Connections Between Process Control Theory, Electrical Theory, and Human Consciousness In the labyrinth of human consciousness, there exists an intricate pattern that echoes the harmony of the universe, and as an uncommonly threaded needle finds its way through fabulously woven tapestries, I have Read more

Jasper #6:  Is Fear the Absence of Love? The Interplay of Trauma and Emotions The classical dichotomy which places fear and love at opposite ends of an emotional spectrum has long been a staple in both philosophical musings and psychological explorations. Love is lauded as the hallmark of openness, vulnerability, Read more

Jasper #3:  The Canary’s Call: A Story of Healing and Understanding Within the hearts of the silent, a story awaits its voice. Theirs is a tale stifled beneath the weight of memories only partly their own. In understanding the mentally ill, we grasp the fragments of an ancient mosaic—each piece Read more

Jasper #4:  Reflecting on a Journey Through Trauma and Redemption Phase 4: An Encounter with Transformation It was autumn, 1987, when I revisited the echoes of my past—Donelle’s apartment near Camas, Washington. Divorced from her since ’84, our paths crossed infrequently, tethered by concern rather than affection. Sobriety, newfound in Read more

Exploring the Collective Mind: A Critical Look at Consciousness and Connectivity Telepathy, mutual resonance, coincidence, prayer, and synchronicity — these are not merely terms plucked from the glossary of the esoteric; they are concepts that pry at the lock of the greatest mystery known to humankind: consciousness itself. The suggestion Read more

Living Life On The Widest Frequency -Chasing Shadows: How Religious Symbols Obscure Our Inner Divinity In the tapestry of human culture, religion and spirituality thread through the ages as guiding yarns; their patterns and textures provide us with meaning and a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves. The Read more

Add to Introduction?–Navigating the Labyrinth of Human Experience In the labyrinth of human experience, there are threads of identity woven into the tapestry of our lives; each one vibrant, each one significant. I find myself entranced by the interconnectedness of these strands, appreciating the rich complexity they lend to our Read more

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World:  The Paradox of Consciousness–Choosing Between Divine and Material Worlds In a statement that has resonated through centuries, “My kingdom is not of this world,” Jesus imparted a profound wisdom on the nature of consciousness and reality. This wisdom invites us to explore the Read more

Jasper–Chapter One: The Spark That Illuminated the World In an era where the flick of a switch illuminates our rooms, powers our technology, and even drives our cars, it’s easy to overlook the sheer wonder of electricity. Yet, take a moment to ponder: what magic lies within these walls, beneath Read more

The Paradox of Internal Imagery: A Reflection on Judgment and Indulgence In the intricate tapestry of human behavior and cognition, there exists a curious parallel between two seemingly disparate activities: the creation and enjoyment of internal imagery for pleasure and the harboring of such images for judgment against others. Within Read more

Bridging Minds and Mechanics: The Shared Philosophy of Electricians and Therapists In the intricate dance of cause and effect that governs both the mechanical and mental realms, a profound analogy emerges, drawing a line of similarity between the professions of electricians that service existing installations and therapists who serve troubled Read more

Bridging the Expanse: From Biological Limits to Universal Love In an era defined by unparalleled challenges, from the existential threat of climate change to the deep fissures of social injustice, a profound question echoes through the collective consciousness of humanity. What happens when our hearts swell with empathy as vast Read more

  Jasper 2; The National Tragedy of Mental Health Mental health has transcended its space in the annals of personal health and become an issue of national importance. The 1973 Evergreen High School Photograph, with its tapestry  is an icon for all that we hope the human experience could be. Read more

Mental Illness and Family Care: Oregon’s Silent Crisis In the shadows of our community dialogues and legislative priorities, the issue of mental health continues to bear a hefty, though often silent, weight on families throughout Oregon. This silence, a virtual conspiracy driven by a lack of action and adequate funding, Read more