Husband, father, grandfather, and friend, then comes all the stuff that attaches to you during your life. Your indoctrination, religious and education, oh yes don't forget my parent's shaping of behavior through punishment, the rewards hugs and play. The mysterious was sought out and a major focus of my youth. That was the case through high school, the Marines, and through college and some graduate school. Then came a jump back into the world when I met my wife. She is my grounding rod. Our love chained me to provide in a traditional way for our family. But the major experiences of my life were the many OOBEs and Lucid Dreams that kept reassuring me that this world is but a peek at the possible. These have been much more important than Master's Degrees and the PhD. I have consistently refused to buy the narrative of my culture, I have always sought my own interpretation of my world and will continue that quest. The exploration of consciousness has been my one undying passion for all of my 71 years. It is the one reality that I believe in and it is the one truth that affirms the fallacious nature of humankind's attempts at describing one reality everyone can share. With that said I only can add that I really enjoy this trip and with all my heart I sincerely hope you are enjoying yours.