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…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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 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 Read more…
Knowing Thyself in a World of Theories What if I were to tell you that everything you think you know about yourself is only a theory, and potentially an unproven one at that? Consider for a moment that everything you Read more…