06-28-2011, 01:12 AM
Background:
-Born December 17th, 1979 in Buffalo, NY
-Raised Communist/Atheist (Maoist to be exact) by loving parents in Chicago and Madison Wisconsin mostly.
-Caring with a corny/witty sense of humor
-Only overtly spiritual actions included reading of "The way of the Peaceful Warrior, and learning TM (transcendental meditation) from my uncle, both at about the age of fifteen.
In 1998 I had began study at Depaul University in Chicago. At that time I was a self-described communist and was able to convince others of the "truth" of atheism quoting Feurbach (sp?) and Marx & Engels.
During that first year of college, my mother gave me The Law of One Book and mentioned something about a Star Wars type description of our current reality. I don't remember really being too interested by her description but as soon as the book touched my hands, I began reading...and reading...and reading.
I found myself setting my class readings aside and reading The Ra Material everywhere I went. I introduced an Hindu friend to the material and we would both read and discuss. Unfortuantely, he was activated in a strange way and he became unable to connect with others in a "normal" way. I had to distance myself from him as I was young and a bit (very) uncomfortable with his words and actions (mildly schizophrenic). I remember feeling overwhelmed and even e-mailed Carla and Jim for advice. They wrote that there is love in every moment, and that you just need to find it. The situation was intense at the time so the words were of little comfort, but it was really comforting that they responded so promptly and with care. To me, this situation with my friend was confirmation of how powerful these teachings were. I also learned that not everyone is ready to receive.
12 years has gone by since then. In that time I have read 1000's of spiritual books (some worth mentioning "Oneness"by Rasha, Pathwork channeled material, books from Osho, and the latest book by David Icke which, may not be as pure as the Ra material but it is entertaining and informative). I have experienced Vipassna meditation and a Pathwork workshop which both had a profound impact on my life.
Now I have come full circle and am enjoying rereading the Ra material with a greater understanding.
I live in Beijing China and recently got married. I have an extensive background in Chinese philosophy focused mainly on Buddhism and Taoism.
My life is what it is today because of the work of Jim, Carla, Don, and of course Ra. Thanks and ONE BIG LOVE!
-Born December 17th, 1979 in Buffalo, NY
-Raised Communist/Atheist (Maoist to be exact) by loving parents in Chicago and Madison Wisconsin mostly.
-Caring with a corny/witty sense of humor
-Only overtly spiritual actions included reading of "The way of the Peaceful Warrior, and learning TM (transcendental meditation) from my uncle, both at about the age of fifteen.
In 1998 I had began study at Depaul University in Chicago. At that time I was a self-described communist and was able to convince others of the "truth" of atheism quoting Feurbach (sp?) and Marx & Engels.
During that first year of college, my mother gave me The Law of One Book and mentioned something about a Star Wars type description of our current reality. I don't remember really being too interested by her description but as soon as the book touched my hands, I began reading...and reading...and reading.
I found myself setting my class readings aside and reading The Ra Material everywhere I went. I introduced an Hindu friend to the material and we would both read and discuss. Unfortuantely, he was activated in a strange way and he became unable to connect with others in a "normal" way. I had to distance myself from him as I was young and a bit (very) uncomfortable with his words and actions (mildly schizophrenic). I remember feeling overwhelmed and even e-mailed Carla and Jim for advice. They wrote that there is love in every moment, and that you just need to find it. The situation was intense at the time so the words were of little comfort, but it was really comforting that they responded so promptly and with care. To me, this situation with my friend was confirmation of how powerful these teachings were. I also learned that not everyone is ready to receive.
12 years has gone by since then. In that time I have read 1000's of spiritual books (some worth mentioning "Oneness"by Rasha, Pathwork channeled material, books from Osho, and the latest book by David Icke which, may not be as pure as the Ra material but it is entertaining and informative). I have experienced Vipassna meditation and a Pathwork workshop which both had a profound impact on my life.
Now I have come full circle and am enjoying rereading the Ra material with a greater understanding.
I live in Beijing China and recently got married. I have an extensive background in Chinese philosophy focused mainly on Buddhism and Taoism.
My life is what it is today because of the work of Jim, Carla, Don, and of course Ra. Thanks and ONE BIG LOVE!