Russ
Jedi Master
A friend of mine is going through some bad times at the moment, and just been diagnosed with bi-polar depression. I am glad about it in a way, because its triggering interest in things for him, it seems to be giving him a deeper perspective on life. However I also see it as a very "dangerous" time for him, ie. he is vunerable.
Don't get me wrong though, hes not "thick", in fact hes very clever, but probably inexperienced in this arena. And by arena I don't mean philosophical stuff (we discuss things like this very often), but the state of "needing" to know, rather than it just being a vauge interest.
He has bought a book by Gary E. Schwartz, I think its called "the living universe". I have never heard of this man before, but he seems to be finding the book a lot of comfort and is saying he feels a lot better because of it.
Since I haven't heard about Gary E. Schwartz before I want to do some research into who he is, what hes done, and what he is saying. So as one of the first parts of my research I'm asking here if anyone knows any background information about him, that would take me much longer to find by myself. I don't intend to interfere with my friend's chosen path, but just be there for him if he needs me.
My first thoughts from skimming over it, seem like disinfo. But thats because it sounded very new-agey. However, I can't be sure just yet (I only found out about this person about 1h30 ago). My friend says he takes a scientific approach at finding out if there is an afterlife, telepathy, etc. Things like that. My friend knows the evidence isn't conclusive, but still, that doesn't mean its "safe" with regards to though patterns and how it could pan out in the future.
I told him about this site and he seemed to be too ready to dismiss it, but he did say he'd check it out. Although I don't really know how to explain this site in a nutshell, if thats even possible. The funny thing is, when he told me about the book, I took down the authors name and checked it out, but he didnt ask me for this websites address, so I didn't give it to him (I don't want to force it on him). But I still think he would like this website, and that theres a lot that this site can offer him. I think he has a lot to offer this site too, if he gets on his feet, so to speak (I say site but of course its more than that).
I can't think of much more to say, so thanks for reading, and in advance for any help or information you can give.
Don't get me wrong though, hes not "thick", in fact hes very clever, but probably inexperienced in this arena. And by arena I don't mean philosophical stuff (we discuss things like this very often), but the state of "needing" to know, rather than it just being a vauge interest.
He has bought a book by Gary E. Schwartz, I think its called "the living universe". I have never heard of this man before, but he seems to be finding the book a lot of comfort and is saying he feels a lot better because of it.
Since I haven't heard about Gary E. Schwartz before I want to do some research into who he is, what hes done, and what he is saying. So as one of the first parts of my research I'm asking here if anyone knows any background information about him, that would take me much longer to find by myself. I don't intend to interfere with my friend's chosen path, but just be there for him if he needs me.
My first thoughts from skimming over it, seem like disinfo. But thats because it sounded very new-agey. However, I can't be sure just yet (I only found out about this person about 1h30 ago). My friend says he takes a scientific approach at finding out if there is an afterlife, telepathy, etc. Things like that. My friend knows the evidence isn't conclusive, but still, that doesn't mean its "safe" with regards to though patterns and how it could pan out in the future.
I told him about this site and he seemed to be too ready to dismiss it, but he did say he'd check it out. Although I don't really know how to explain this site in a nutshell, if thats even possible. The funny thing is, when he told me about the book, I took down the authors name and checked it out, but he didnt ask me for this websites address, so I didn't give it to him (I don't want to force it on him). But I still think he would like this website, and that theres a lot that this site can offer him. I think he has a lot to offer this site too, if he gets on his feet, so to speak (I say site but of course its more than that).
I can't think of much more to say, so thanks for reading, and in advance for any help or information you can give.