To Find Our Real Voice The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them. Lois McMaster Bujold There has been an epidemic of white middle-aged American men dying at earlier Read more
An Electrician’s Guide To Our Universe, and a Life, Love, and Death Upon Its Unlimited Bandwidth Chapters 40: Exploring the “I Am” Principle, Chakras, and the Human Energy Field What if the key to unlocking our true potential lies not Read more
2024 Version: What Does It Mean When We Carry Our Leaders Within Our Consciousness? What does it mean when we carry our leaders within our consciousness? This probing question invites us to explore the profound impact that leaders have on Read more
What Does It Mean When We Carry Our Leaders Within Our Consciousness? As human beings in social environments, we have come to expect that our leaders will lead with integrity and morality, though inevitable weaknesses will often be exposed. If Read more
The Intersection of Anger, Love, War, and Spirituality in a Healthy Life In the pursuit of a spiritually healthy life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of suppressing emotions like anger, viewing them as detrimental to our spiritual growth. Read more
The Pearl Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. —-Jesus of Nazareth One Read more
The Distinction Between Ignorance and Truth in Religious Understanding In a world brimming with technological advancements and global connectivity, the contrast between ignorance and truth in religious understanding has never been more pronounced. My spiritual experiences have led me to Read more
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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, Read more
Chapter 25: 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 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 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, 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 Read more