Be Here Now Remember

Back in the '70's, I snuck up into the attic with this book. It was quite revolutionary at the time with its description of LSD trips and all the cool drawings and eastern thought. Until I read this book, the only other person I had ever heard of changing his name was Cassius Clay; now this Richard Alpert had expanded his consciousness and changed his name to Ram Dass. At every significant moment in my life, the title of that book has stayed with me. "Be Here Now-Remember". It was my first understanding of quantum physics, though I didn't know it by that name until years later. As I struggled to relate how everything is happening in one big eternal NOW, I developed a way to communicate this understanding to others. The concept of Be Here Now has been the starting point for thousands of conversations in my life.

A couple of years ago, a very young man named Michael stopped by desk at work. He said, "Pat, you have to read this book! It's the coolest thing! It will change your life." Of course, the book was Be Here Now. I laughed. (It was probably the first time in my life I felt old and wise and it felt kinda good. Thanks Michael.)

A few weeks ago I ordered the book on Amazon. As I prepare for the next phase of my spiritual journey, it is comforting to be with such a good old friend again.

Why Pineapples?

Why pineapples? It's simple, really. I haven't figured out how to take a picture of myself yet. Oh sure, I could do the thing where you hold out the camera and snap away but , jeez, how goofy is that? So, here is my blog, I offer it to the world.