Justin Steckbauer
I'm a free spirit, and I suppose I always have been. Ever since I was a child I knew I wanted to do big things. I wanted to see the big picture and look to places unseen. I loved to write at a young age, beginning with poetry, lyrics, and some fiction. High school was a turbulent time for me, and some things changed during that time period.
After the break up of my family, some of my goals changed for a time. I worked various jobs for a few years, then enrolled in college at the UWMC in town here in Wausau, WI. I focused on english and creative writing, as well as journalism, taking every course available on the subject, as well as any communication and speaking courses that were available. I was never much for science.
During that time period I had a series of introspective realizations, brought forth in many ways by my own journaling that I would do between classes. I would free write prose and journals that seemed to flow freely. I felt heavily influenced by writers like Doctor Hunter S. Thompson, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Philip K. Dick, Henry Miller, Lewis Carroll, Madeliene Le'Engle, and many others.
I began to realize the world was a difficult place to exist in, and if I wanted to come out well, I would need to instill in myself strong morals and values. I set myself on a path of discovery and introspective learning, always writing and studying myself and others, as well as politics and various religious ideas to try and figure out who I was, and what I believed. I found I believed in things like truth, justice, freedom, liberty, peace, love, and the spirit.
As all humans have trials on this Earth I went through difficult times during and after my four years of college at the UWMC. Though times were good at the UWMC. I became Managing Editor of the college newspaper, and was selected three years in a row to be placed in Mush Magazine the school's literary magazine.
The difficult times continued on past college and I went through a period of on
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After the break up of my family, some of my goals changed for a time. I worked various jobs for a few years, then enrolled in college at the UWMC in town here in Wausau, WI. I focused on english and creative writing, as well as journalism, taking every course available on the subject, as well as any communication and speaking courses that were available. I was never much for science.
During that time period I had a series of introspective realizations, brought forth in many ways by my own journaling that I would do between classes. I would free write prose and journals that seemed to flow freely. I felt heavily influenced by writers like Doctor Hunter S. Thompson, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Philip K. Dick, Henry Miller, Lewis Carroll, Madeliene Le'Engle, and many others.
I began to realize the world was a difficult place to exist in, and if I wanted to come out well, I would need to instill in myself strong morals and values. I set myself on a path of discovery and introspective learning, always writing and studying myself and others, as well as politics and various religious ideas to try and figure out who I was, and what I believed. I found I believed in things like truth, justice, freedom, liberty, peace, love, and the spirit.
As all humans have trials on this Earth I went through difficult times during and after my four years of college at the UWMC. Though times were good at the UWMC. I became Managing Editor of the college newspaper, and was selected three years in a row to be placed in Mush Magazine the school's literary magazine.
The difficult times continued on past college and I went through a period of on
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A Few Random Thoughts on a Quiet NightIn the darkness of the night the world flows through your mind in pieces.
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The People Are Uniting Under Leading Republican Candidate Ron PaulThe Occupy Movement, The Tea Party and the American People as a whole are uniting in a common cause, to take on tyranny and reclaim our country.
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The Gray Between Love and HateAre love and hate brothers?
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IntimacyThe moments of love between two people and the world connection.
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Downtown in the NightA lick a moment.
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I Lost TrackWhen reality becomes a dream, and the real is lost.
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Celebration to ExistenceCelebrating our lives joyously.
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Rick Perry Bombs Big in DebateIt looks like presidential hopeful Rick Perry has completely lost his hopes for winning the presidency.
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Jacob and the Meadow Platinum Edition UpdateIt's really all coming together.
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The Top Ten Reasons to Not Switch to Hot Spot or NetzeroA review of ATT and Netzero Internet services.
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Chapter 2 of Joshua: The Rise of AirylandThe second chapter of the third book in the Jacob and the Meadow trilogy. David and fall from Nolibab (2nd book) To read the first chapter visit the link below
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The Revolution with No NameConstitution
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Anonymous + Tea Party = SolidarityJoining of the fragmented resistance groups will unify our cause.
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Time for GodIs there time for God in your life? -
Update on Jacob and the Meadowmore information on when we can expect a release date! -
Turmoil at Aspen Mountain Press: Justin Steckbauer's Story Behind the Business and the Secret of Why Jacob and the Meadow Never Hit the PressesA dark story behind recent turmoil at the once renouned publishing house Aspen Mountain Press and my personal horror story in dealing with it. -
Jacob and the Meadow Please ReadAMP wont release rights
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State of the Nation and LibertariansAre you sick of the politics in this country? One man speaks the truth. He will guide us to a better economy, freedom, civil liberties and rights for all.
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Ron PaulTake a look at our country
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Ron Paul Revolution is Here and NowThe revolution has only just begun.
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The Green Path in the MistsI dream't I was in the middle of my own story on the trail somewhere. -
Sleep in NightmaresJust a poem. -
Football at Riverside Elementary SchoolFond memories of being so young and learning to read and how to have fun with friends..
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The Seat of the PresidentWho will sit in the throne and bring the world back to sanity? There is only one man. Ron Paul.
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Propoganda and the Human SoulTake a journey through a day in the life of a fringe American
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The Mystery of the Four CornersThese things happen in a day but reality will take you away.
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Have You Ever Gone Through an Entire Day and Not Looked Up?The blue sky is waiting
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The Tune of the Daytunes we ride through -
Walking with a Friend and Goda short tale of three folk walking about the empty dark streets of these times
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On the Road with Jobe Warsien (Entry One)The blog series from acclaimed (homeless) author Justin Steckbauer (aka Jobe Warsien) is coming to you from the road (homeless) after being kicked out of his moms house for no good reason. See you soon hobos! -
Noise Pollutionnoise pollution
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Obama: Chains We Can Believe InObama scammed us.
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The Fifth Chapter of Jacob and the Meadow (audio Book)The fifth chapter is probably my favorite chapter in the entire book, that's why I was so reluctant to release it. But from a special request from a friend I have recorded myself speaking the 5th chapter of Jacob and the Meadow "Travelers in the Stalks"
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Corruption at UWMCThe amount of corruption going on at UWMC is incredible, but no one will blow the horn on it. I guess it's up to me. -
Acclaimed Author of Jacob and the Meadow Self Publishes a Dystopic Apocalyptic Novel Called "Aquarius Sunset"This article will give a brief description on the themes, characters and settings of the book "Aquarius Sunset" and how they relate to our modern views of society.
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The Revamped Justin Steckbauer Author WebsiteThe website of the rising star author Justin Steckbauer has a new look to it now. From the the layout to the menu theres a lot of new thing to see.
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Seeking a Peaceful Solution in Wake of 9/11 AttacksThis details my personal experience in regards to the sudden world trade center attacks, and how it changed me as a person.
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Aspen Mountain Press Welcomes Users to New Yahoo Loop GroupJoin the Aspen Mountain Press Yahoo loop group to get the latest updates on book releases and inside info on the publishing world
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Aspen Mountain Press Welcomes Users to New Yahoo Loop GroupJoin the Aspen Mountain Press Yahoo loop group to get the latest updates on book releases and inside info on the publishing world
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Aspen Mountain Press Welcomes Justin Steckbauer to the TeamJustin Steckbauer has been added to the family of AMP, a rising star in the publishing world.
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Jacob and the Meadow Video BlogJacob and the Meadow video updates and whats going on in meadow and the series
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Jacob and the Meadow Video BlogA sit down with the author of the acclaimed book. He discusses how Jacob and the Meadow reflects our own journeys through our lives today, reflecting back on what can be learned from the past and seen in the future.
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Revised Chapter 1 of David and the Fall from NolibabChapter one.revised.
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The Tea Party Movement, Fox News, and Obama's RhetoricThis is a piece of opinion, gonzo style, of the truth of the Obama scandal, the rhetoric, the tea party movement, and the games played by the powers that be. Hear see read TRUTH.
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Short Story Based on an Image: a Field Where the Boy is Collapsing and Living His Life RefrigeratorThe best place to take cover in a twister? Refrigerator.
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Introduction to David and the Fall from NolibabI would like to introduce you to the second book and tell you a little about it and offer up two chapters to read, if you would be interested. Thank you!
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David and the Fall from Nolibab Chapter 2A peek at the coming trilogy that birthed from Jacob and the Meadow.
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The School RegimeHow our children taught to be in line.
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A Salute to Doctor Hunter Thompson, May He Be RememberedThis is a piece on the impact Hunter Thompson continues to have on the youth of America
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The Trilogy. Meadow. Jungle. White FlowersInsights into the trilogy of Jacob and the Meadow, David and the Fall of Nolibab and Joshua and The Rise
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is My Choice for Best BookThis will discuss Doctor Thompson's work titled "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and the impact it made on society then and now.
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The Official Prologue to Jacob and the MeadowThe prologue to Jacob and the Meadow. Read before reading the book
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How the Journey BeginsThe authors insights on the journey of Jacob and the Meadow
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Self Published Special Edition of "Jacob and the Meadow"Justin Steckbauer has released a special self published edition of Jacob and the Meadow for the first of the first of a coming wave of sales across the country. This is a limited edition, buy a copy while it's available.
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George OrwellHe is my favorite novelist simply because he predicted the social pattern that has taken hold in modern society in his book 1984. We live in these times.
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Summer BalanceA poem about the balance of summer and the transitioning seasons and the joy of the warmth and friendlyhood found in such days.
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An American OligarchyRecent political events have taken us down a path to a system of lower and upper classes
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Exploring the Characters of Jacob and the MeadowThere are many strange characters among the forest that Jacob encounters on his journey, Sleuth, Julie, Sagacity, Gavin, Acheel, even Luz? Here are some insights from the Author on creating the characters and how their designs came about.
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Explore the 'Jacob and the Meadow" WebsiteFrom audio chapters, music, free essays and literature to video blogs and analysis of the metaphors of Jacob and the Meadow, the website offers plenty to keep surfers coming for more.
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Jobe Self Publishes "Revolutionary Meditations"What will the enigmatic writer Jobe do next? I got a chance to sit down and talk with him about the surprise release.
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What is "Revolutionary Meditations"?These are the collected notes from a journey to self understanding and world perspective.
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A Call to Artists, Musicians and WritersThe decline of the need for the artist, musician and writer in modern society.
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Secrets of the Meadow TrilogyInsights, rants, thoughts, provocations, spoilers, and hints given to the up coming releases of "Jacob and the Meadow" "David and the Fall of Nolibab" and "Joshua and the Rising"
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Middle Wisconsin Stands TogetherWe Wisconsinites are proud fishermen, hunters, and hard workers. We love nature and the water. Let it be said that we stand together.
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The Spirit of Jacob and the MeadowAn autobiographical discussion on the mysteries of Jacob and the Meadow
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What Does it Mean to Be Human?the man as the consumer, the man as the cultivator
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The Forgotten Man: the Moral ManBending the will of the universe to do good.
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In Rebellion (poem)a short poem on the darkness within us all.
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The Confused Aliens in WisconsinSometimes when aliens enter your home you have to give them the "whatever" treatment.
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Acknowledging God in All ThingsGod is everywhere and at all times. Should we not converse?
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Running with the PariahsWe as Christians tend to keep to ourselves, though offer our word to the random people on the street, but what of the low ones? The ones truly lost? Who will come to their aid?
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The Question: Who Am I?Out of birth we come into a society set in it's ways, should we take those ways or our own ways? What comes of us after death? What is this really about?
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Helmar and Rochnia: The Incident at Alpha MoonTwo planets orbit a planetary body they call Alpha Moon which holds great gravitational forces. Will the two sides work together to heal the coming crisis or will one side cause a collision that could cost millions of lives.
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July 4th and the Celebration of Our FreedomA poem depicting the power of the American spirit and how despite our differences we all come together to celebrate the birth of our nation.
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Radiohead Finds a Powerfully Unique Sound with "The King of Limbs"This is an overview of the album with commentaries on the songs and ideas within.
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The Coasts of Key WestA rousing journey about the night life of Key West and the beauty of it all.
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Young Writer Storms Central Wis. to Promote 'Jacob and the Meadow'Letters, posters, phone calls, fliers and word-of-mouth have caused young writer Jobe to become the talk of the area in Wausau and central Wisconsin.
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The Bright Side of HumanityA view from the eyes of a man who sees a world where people truly care for each other.
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Memories of the 4th of JulyThe Celebration that takes place in Minocqua, Wisconsin on July 4th is something no one should miss. The beauty of the North Woods, the lakes, the shops and entertainment make it a perfect place to spend your 4TH of July.
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The Great Library in the SkyIs there a great celestial library full of the tellings of all man kind?
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The Great Potential of the HumanFinding the hope for humanity. The truth of humanity. That we are not dogs to the commercials and fashions and latest technology. We are purely thoughtful introspective seekers.
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Enjoy the SkylineA surreal poem that washes you through the tunnels of the great questions, things beyond, hinted ideas on society and the culmination of a beautiful state of being,
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Macabre (last Two Chapters)The undead have pressed the last hold out of humanity to it's breaking point. Will they survive?
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General Information Packet on Jacob and the MeadowDetailed information about the coming release of the breakout book Jacob and the Meadow
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The Rein-Carnate Waiting RoomSo you have died, and you wake up in a strange room filled with light, surrounding by the people you have been in the lives before you.
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Macabre (Chapters 1-4)A story of two close friends, brothers in arms, attempting to hold down a multilevel convenience center during the midst of the undead apocalypse. Meant to be eerie, full of combat and battle, as well as intrigue and emotion.
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The Time to Make Your EscapeThis will take through a series of ideas on how men and women aught to evade certain situations that might cause them to be used or abused.
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The Gulfport DisasterA brief glimpse of the insanity that took place in our strange journey from Wausau, WI to New Orleans.. and our return.
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Chapter 1 of Joshua: The Rise of AirylandA preview of the 3rd book in the Meadow trilogy. The First book being Jacob and the Meadow, the second being David and the Fall, and now the third being The Rise of Airyland. Enjoy the first chapter in the works!
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Storms, Wind Gusts and Rain Rake Central WisconsinThe storm systems coming in have provided strange weather anomalies including downward wind blasts that have taken out trees around Weston and Schofield.
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Dear Father, Our StruggleThe troubles and good times of being a son who was blessed and misfortuned, loved and neglected, but all the way through knew deep down that he was born of the same blood.
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The Jacob and the Meadow Bon Fire CelebrationThis will be an event to celebration the publication of Jacob and the Meadow, in Wausau Wisconsin at my mom's house around a great bon fire. The main event will be a campfire story version of Jacob and the Meadow orated by myself around the fire!
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Rough Weather over WausauPictures from various locations around town.
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Support Justin Steckbauer's Movie Pitch to Amex Films for Jacob and the MeadowJacob and the Meadow is a fantasy story that I have recently finished writing. It was inspired by the fields and valleys of the city Wausau, WI. In particular, the field across from my house on Ross avenue and the woods near it.
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The Appearance of God in StoriesThe stories told in the Bible are being retold in our lives and in our story books everyday.
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Expedition on HighA poem on the journey we take with God through high and low places on this epic sojourn we take.
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The Brown OwlA surreal journey into a mystical forest where danger and wonder lurk, as well as mystery and intrigue.
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The Gift of LoveLove is a powerful thing in our lives as Christians. It can lead to great good and great evil. God loves us, but how do we see love in the world today?
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The Important ThingsTake a step back and see yourself.
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The Revolution of LoveThis world has existed for hundreds and thousands of years, yet how do we see the world? Do we take the time to think about the things that are important? What we need is a revolution of Love.
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The Truth of These Times from a WisconsiniteResearch it, please. Prove me wrong. Something must be done.
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Our Christian Trials and the New EarthOur birth in innocence, the trials of our lives, swaying forces in this world, the light of God, the long road and a New Earth.
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The Journey of a Boy Through a Family to GodThis is the story of a family that came together and fell apart, and a boy amidst the chaos who somehow found God at the end of the journey.
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2012 and Christian End TimesConsider the possibility that this comng "new awakening" in 2012 is part of the plot of the anti-christ where he will create world peace, and declare that we are all gods. Be wary Christians, perhaps the ends times are closer than we thought.
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Revolution: The Spring of LoveThe birth of love, the spread of quiet revolution across the world. Beauty.
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Puzzles Under God and the Beauty of His CreationsLearn to live more deeply in God.
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Learning to Live in HeavenTrials that teach us.
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Unconditional GraceWhat she thought of him.
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Malfunctioning LightsSometimes the city lights...
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Light in the TunnelIn this dream life, we make our way through step by step down a path we don't understand.
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Rebellion and ObedienceThe lessons learned on our journeys through life.
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Resurrection, Stigma, and RighteousnessReaching the people of the Earth
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Love OthersAren't we all in this together?
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Finding Him in Our Darkest MomentsComing to God
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Sojourn on HighWhen times are hard, in him I trust.
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Sky & WonderWho is up there?
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Weather BreaksWhen the feelings of the misty day take over and God is clear.
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Pretentious ClarityA poem on the epic journey of life through the passages of time and space.
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Quick Sling at DennysMud kips
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732 AmThe slave state
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Jacob and the MeadowA story that will mystify you and take you through a forest of adventure, and dark things and wisdom and truth and meadow. Yes. Meadow.
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ConscienceA look at conscience related to religion.
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Beauty's ShutterThe shutter of beauty over the sound of the screaming highway
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What is Real?What is real, and what is not?
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The Eleventh Letter to the IndigoThe final letter to the Indigo.
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Justin's Random Ramblings: Appreciating the Good ThingsA stream of random ramblings from personal issues to political and social problems, slightly satirical.
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Beach Lake MeditationFollow a friend and I as we venture out to experience a meditative state within nature.
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The Beginning of the Question of the Human BeingAn introduction to the human experience from the perspective of you. The offering of a hand to assist in the journey.
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Steps on the Waypoetry in prose
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The Way She Spoke My NameFollowing a couple as they interchange emotions and touch in a sensual piece about intimacy and love.
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The Meadow StateThis is an essay discussing the idea of "Meadow" related to dreams, creating, reality, and consciousness.
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Clockwork RealityA piece on the journey of our lives and the contemplation and understanding of the clockwork nature of existence.
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The Intimacy of the MomentThe intimate nature of the connection between two people related to the love in the universe.
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The Tenth Letter to the IndigoThe tenth letter to the indigo adults
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Living as LIghtsI want you to believe in this beautiful journey.
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Seed MeditationHow to give yourself a reset in a cluttered world.
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The Long Journey Through Random ThoughtA speech to those with the ears to hear.
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The Emotional ChristmasThe intensely emotional nature of family interaction
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The Trail of Silence Guiding Lights in the SkiesThe trail we walk together, through overlapping realities and strange dimensions.
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Situational Environmentdescribing completely what it feels like to be in a particular moment.
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NightwalkersAn article that will convince you that nightwalking is a worthy endeavor.
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The Ninth Letter to the IndigoThe Ninth Letter to the Indigo Adults.
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The Eighth Letter to the IndigoThe eighth letter to the Indigo Adults
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Capturecapture is prose regarding a single life in a moment of pure understanding.
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Freedom & LibertyTake back your homes. Take back the world.
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Julie, Jacob, and the TrapA piece in metaphors.
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Love Who You AreLoving who I am
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Water Tuxedo ParadoxThe fall of man in metaphors.
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Portrait of a Boy & a Time PortalA portrait of a boy who sees himself in the future.
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The Seventh Letter to the IndigoThe seventh letter to the indigo.
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The Sixth Letter to the IndigoThe sixth letter to the Indigo adults
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Under the Indigo Moon BlastA quick stream of two boys experiencing a day of oddity.
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The Fifth Letter to the IndigoAdult indigos
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The Fourth Letter to the IndigoAdult indigos letters.
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The Third Letter to the IndigoThe letter to the adult indigos
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State of the UnionThe naked truth about what has become of our world.
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Second Letter to the IndigoThe second letter to the indigo adults
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The First Letter to the IndigoThe first letter to the indigo.
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Code of Conduct for the IndigoThis article will focus in on various aspects of the Indigo personality; as well as the possibilities of change that the Indigo can affect.
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Call to the IndigoA message to all indigo adults out there working to change the world.
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A Few Questions for the Stranger at the DoorQuestions one might ask the creator and how I myself would find ways to respond from my own intuitive impressions.
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GrandfatherHow it feels within the family in a strange way, the passing of a grandfather.
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The Mechanical Man & the End of All ThingsA strange venture as a mechanical man in the distance future facing the understanding of all things. Would it be too much for us to handle? All the knowledge ever conceived in one swoop?
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Rogue into the Stranger Things in LifeWhat it's like to grow up feeling just a little but different from everyone else.
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Portrait of a Boy and a Time PortalFuture life gone wrong looking back to warn the boy that was..
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A Moral CodeA moral code to live by.
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I Like..The random lines of our lives.
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Mindsets of Wonder and Love for Their MysteriesSkipping along the sun swept valleys exploring realities and mindsets.
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A Sentient Bird's Eye Perspective on Modern SocietyTake a look at society through the eyes of a bird flying overhead.
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The Aqusition SlidesA story about greed and the desire for money.
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Mission of the Light-WorkersThe duty and responsibility of light workers and indigos on the planet Earth.
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Better Than SexA poem on deep conversation.
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The Cold Night WalksWhat it means to walk in the night and see the beauty it holds.
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The Dark Repeating Chanta poem on change and darkness.
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On Self DestructionSelf destruction and drug use can lead to a dark bottom, and a new understanding.
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Liquid MomentsA liquid moment is when synchronicity shows it's true colors to the human eye.
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The Belief ParadoxHow do we decide in we believe in God or not?
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A Boy and Girl Pass, Pass OnWhen two strangers pass on the street, what could become of their meet?
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On IntuitionWhat it means to follow intuition through life, to learn and let it guide you.
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The View from Bridge StreetContemplating the beauty of nature.
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You Will Find it Heremeditating by candle-light
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The Customer in Consumerist SocietyWhat does the customer do in a situation where living is untenable?
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Tangent RealityA poem on a false reality.
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What is the Meaning of Existence?Thoughts on the meaning of life.
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Days in Waking EyesThoughts on the journey of our lives.
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Inspirational to Do ListIdeas and thoughts on what to do in life, how to live and be brave and survive. Find peace and love.
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Omni Winter Night Skies Through the Eyes of a ChildA vision of the culminating beauty of the winter nights through the eyes of two quiet onlookers.
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The Long WalkA poem on our creative and destructive journeys through life. This piece relates the best and worst of this ride.
