Donelle: “Society’s Healing Begins at Home: Why It’s Time We Shatter the Silence on Domestic Trauma” In the serene order of a family’s portrait—smiles frozen in time, moments captured in the stillness of a frame—often lies overbearing silence. It’s the kind of silence that harbors more than just secrets; it 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
Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Cultural Conspiracy Around Mental Illness In our society’s tapestry, mental illness is often a thread that’s hidden, not for its lack of presence, but for our collective refusal to acknowledge it. This conspiracy of silence, deeply embedded within our culture, is as harmful as the Read more
The Cycle of Hope and Despair in Treating Schizophrenia: A Personal Reflection Reflecting on the decade spanning from 1973 to 1983, I witnessed the arduous battle my ex-wife, Donelle, waged against schizophrenia—a fight not just against her own mind but against a healthcare system that seemed ill-equipped for the nuances Read more
Silence is no Salve for Schizophrenia’s Shadow Mental illness is our modern-day plague, a spectral assailant creeping into families, leaving no member untouched. We shy away from discussing it, as though voicing its name could summon it into our lives. On beholding the face of this feared visitor – particularly Read more
Part one: The rising issue of mental health distresses me deeply as I’ve witnessed the collective struggle of our society. We live in a world that, tragically, often encourages the stifling of significant aspects of our human spirit, resulting in imbalances in the collective and individual mind. The psychiatric profession Read more
Jasper #5: The Transformation of Heartbreak into Teamwork – A Journey Through Night and Light The Stark Contrasts of Life Under the muted tones of a darkening sky, I was en route to Seaside, having just left the confining walls of Fort Steilacoom’s mental hospital, the temporary residence of my Read more
Chapters 40-44: The Illusion of Self: Philosopher in the Looking Glass Who are you? Really. This is not an idle question reserved for introductory pleasantries or drunken late-night conversations. I want to know who you are, stripped bare of the roles you play and the labels you’re assigned. Are you your Read more
The National Tragedy of Mental Health: The Interwoven Strands of Trauma and Mental Illness Mental health has transcended its space in the annals of personal biology and become an issue of national importance. The 1973 Evergreen High School Photograph, with its tapestry of youthful glances and hopeful dreams, is an Read more
The Personal Odyssey to Cosmic Consciousness-From Darkness to Light In the pursuit of cosmic or God consciousness, we find ourselves at the edge of the vast unknown, gazing into the infinite expanse of potentiality that dwells within us and around us. This pursuit is not a one-size-fits-all path neatly laid Read more
Between Light and Darkness: My Journey Towards Cosmic Awakening In January 1986, the world watched in horror as the Challenger spacecraft broke apart, taking with it the lives of seven souls and the dreams of a generation. On that same day, lost in the personal abyss of my own despair, Read more
The Cycle of Repetition vs. the Call for Innovation: Our Societal Conundrum In our society’s tapestry, two phrases have woven themselves into the very fabric of our collective understanding. “The poor will always be among us,” and the perennial question it provokes: Does a “Jesus Christ” type figure need to Read more
Chapter One: The Invisible Epidemic of Cultural Schizophrenia In a society where the rugged individual stands as an icon and the narrative of personal success is etched into our collective psyche, a pervasive form of schizophrenia quietly thrives. We, the presumed singular entities swimming in the sea of shared consciousness, Read more
Book #9: An Electrician’s Guide to Our Galaxy – Living Life On The Widest Frequency The number 42 is significant in the book The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, by Douglas Adams. The number 42 answers the ultimate question of Life, the Universe, and Everything, calculated by an enormous supercomputer Read more
The Intriguing Parallel Between Electrical Circuits and Human Conversation At first glance, the comparison between the complexities of human conversation and the technicalities of an electrical circuit might seem far-fetched. However, upon closer inspection, this analogy not only holds water but also unveils some profound insights into the nature of Read more
The Power of Words: Building Bridges and Charges in Communication In the realm of human interaction, words are not merely vessels of communication; they are the foundational tool that bridges the seemingly insurmountable void between the knower and the known. This analogy extends beyond mere transmission of ideas; it encompasses Read more
The best writing of my life is documented within this latest book. From the book- An Electrician’s Guide To Our Galaxy: Living Life On The Widest Frequencies I was an electrician for a career choice. I became a spiritual seeker as a life choice. I found a Truth, a Truth Read more
Between Light and Darkness: My Journey Towards Cosmic Awakening In January 1986, the world watched in horror as the Challenger spacecraft broke apart, taking with it the lives of seven souls and the dreams of a generation. On that same day, lost in the personal abyss of my own despair, Read more
The Power of the Unspoken Truth: Why Leadership Is Not My Path In a world that increasingly values loud voices and grand movements, the question arises as to why some of us, who may have stumbled upon profound truths, choose to remain in the shadows rather than leading the charge Read more
Moving Beyond Judgement and Habitual Behaviors Towards Timelessness In the whirlwind of our daily lives, amidst the crosswinds of societal expectations and personal ambitions, there lies a profound truth often obscured by the dust devils spawned within our minds: engagement in opinions, judgments, and unconscious repetitive behaviors serves as substantial Read more