Celebrating the Life of Corinne Beatrice Henry Paullin Today marks what would have been my mother Corinne Beatrice Henry Paullin’s 95th birthday. Reflecting on her life fills me with deep gratitude and sorrow. She was not only a loving mother but also an unwavering pillar of support in my life. Read more…
Insight and Mindfulness: Cultivating Authentic Awareness: The Power of Firsthand Experience Many of the insights of the saint stem from their experience as sinners—Eric Hoffer It is through deep introspection, contemplation, and the cultivation of mindfulness that we can unlock the doors to profound insights. Engaging in mindfulness, self-reflection and deep Read more…
Prayer or Preyer? Understanding Our Relationship with the Divine In a world increasingly entangled with material pursuits and instant gratifications, prayer often stands as a sanctuary for those seeking solace, meaning, and connection with something greater. But this act of reaching out to the divine raises profound questions about our Read more…
Harnessing Internal “Black Holes” for Personal Growth In the vast expanse of the cosmos, black holes are regions of space with gravitational pulls so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape them. These celestial phenomena captivate our imagination, embodying the mysterious and the unknowable. Surprisingly, our minds harbor similar Read more…
Elections and the Potential for Non-Duality As we approach yet another national election, the familiar clamor of partisan politics fills the air. Two candidates, two parties, two ideologies—each vying for our allegiance. The Republican Party, with its implied patriarchal values, often stirs rhetoric tinged with misogyny, racism, and fascist Read more…
The Duality of Home As A Sanctuary or Source of Trauma “Home” is perhaps the most evocative word in the English language. It encapsulates safety, warmth, and belonging—qualities that Shakespeare himself eloquently romanticized. Historically, home was the birthplace of most individuals, serving as the epicenter of life, love, and sustenance. Read more…
Lookinglass Lake—The Intimate Whispers of the Cosmos: A Journey Towards Universal Consciousness “We need a real awakening, enlightenment, to change our way of thinking and seeing things. To breathe in and be aware of your body and look deeply into it, realize you are the Earth and your consciousness is Read more…
When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears In the labyrinth of life, we often find ourselves seeking guidance, wisdom, and answers. The ancient adage, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” resonates deeply with the human experience, transcending traditional classroom boundaries and manifesting in multifaceted ways. This profound Read more…
PAIN Growing without roots, with a will that won’t bend, Weathering life’s storms, which never seem to end. No longer waiting for the sun that was once promised to arise, How could truth’s light possibly shine in dimmed eyes? Having reached with futility for all the high goals of life, Read more…
The New Normal of Addiction and Cultural Disease in America In the modern American landscape, a troubling phenomenon is emerging as an insidious “new normal”: the widespread acceptance of addictive and self-destructive behaviors. This normalization is not only alarming but also represents a cultural disease that urgently needs to be Read more…
THE FOOLS ( written in Care Unit, 1984) You know who we are, there is no need for our names We may be outwardly different, but inside are the same Vacationing on chemical trips, playing strange mind games Perhaps striving for success, and its dubious fame We remain graceless souls Read more…
A Journey Within Through Heinlein’s Masterpiece–Introduction to “Stranger in a Strange Land” and its Impact Imagine being a twelve-year-old boy, lost in the labyrinth of life’s existential questions. Now, imagine finding solace in a book—one that opens up the cosmos, both literally and metaphorically. For me, that book was “Stranger Read more…
Exploring the Enigmatic Power of Prayer and Mystical Experiences In our modern, secular world, the concept of prayer often evokes a spectrum of reactions. For some, it is a deeply personal and powerful practice, a conduit to divine energy and healing. Others dismiss it as a relic of an unscientific Read more…
From Chapter 12: The Paradox of Truth and Human Hubris “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — Jesus of Nazareth In our pursuit of truth, we encounter a profound paradox. Truth, in its essence, is freely available—yet, humanity’s collective hubris and ignorance render it Read more…
The Shadows of Toxic Masculinity and Its Offspring In the tapestry of human existence, toxic masculinity has woven itself deeply into the fabric of our cultural norms, shaping not only individual behaviors but also societal structures. Its influence extends far beyond the overt displays of aggression and dominance—it permeates religion, Read more…
The Voice of Awakening: A Journey to Inner Truth In the ceaseless march of time, the human spirit finds itself tested by the shifting sands of existence. Each day presents new challenges, propelling us to seek answers in a world that often feels devoid of reason and rhyme. It is Read more…
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…