3610: The Occurrences: Childhood Experiences High Strangeness and Spiritual Messages

By Ronald E. Tyler

3610: The Occurrences is a collection of strange yet memorable events that I experienced as a young child. I thought the events that happened during that tender period were odd at the time. But, after a bit of maturity and some relatively deep reflection, I believe that my family and I became unwilling participants in something that appeared to be mysteriously unreal and unbelievable. These events will be dismissed by some as bizarre, unbelievable, and the product of a young child's wild imagination. To others, the events will be intriguing and fascinating. And, for a few, these recollections will spark deep and emotionally disturbing personal experiences. When something is inexplicable, it naturally gets categorized as the "boogeyman"; when science falls short of a reasonable explanation, it becomes a "phenomenon"; but only when reason doesn't stand a chance, your heart opens, and then it becomes "fact." As a little boy, I personally experienced the events that are chronicled in my memoir 3610: The Occurrences. 3610 represents the address where these unusual and odd events took place. I often found it difficult to speak about this off-the-beaten-path subject. However, I am passionate about telling my story regardless of ridicule or negative labels. These are my stories, and they are real. Enjoy and ponder the possibilities of life and the immense potential of reality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Release date: Jun 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781977228390

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3610: The Occurrences

Childhood Experiences High Strangeness and Spiritual Messages

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECIS

INTRODUCTION

ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER LIFE

THE STORIES

MOM! CAN I HAVE A DRINK OF WATER?

WHO’S HOLDING MY HAND?

LISTEN TO THE GHOST STORIES

PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE

MY MOM’S EXPERIENCE

MY BROTHER’S ELF ENCOUNTER

MY SISTER’S DREAMS

MY GRANDFATHER’S MOMENT

WHAT I SAW

EVENING IN THE CAFETERIA

HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

THE REACTION

EPILOGUE

POSTSCRIPT

PRECIS

3610: THE OCCURRENCES is a collection of strange yet memorable events that I experienced as a young child, between the ages of approximately four (4) (1968) and seven (7) (1971), in the home in which I was born and raised. The events that happened during that period would be considered strange to many folks. I thought they were odd at the time, but after a bit of maturity and some relatively deep reflection, I believe that my family and I became unwilling participants in something that appeared to be mysteriously unreal and unbelievable. I now consider these occurrences as special, but they were often frightening and confusing to me at the time in which they happened. The events that I refer to can be classified as paranormal — essentially the unexplainable. When something is unexplainable, it naturally gets categorized as the boogeyman; when science falls short of a reasonable explanation, it becomes a phenomenon; but only when reason doesn’t stand a chance, your heart opens, and then it becomes fact. So, I have arrived at this moment with enough mustered-up courage to finally share with everyone these very otherworldly experiences. I find that I can do this now because the combination or trifecta related to time-passing maturity, accumulated knowledge, and lesson-learned wisdom—all the qualities that evade us as children—began its embrace. This arms me with the necessary comfort, confidence, and relief to actively ignore the judgment of those who don’t understand. I cannot judge. I know that these events personally happened to me, and they are as real as the ink on this paper. The events will be dismissed by many as bizarre, unbelievable, and the product of a mentally unstable adult embellishing upon a young child’s wild imagination. To others, the events will be intriguing, fascinating, and emotionally familiar. I submit to you that there appears to be a spiritual connection between the unknown or paranormal world and Man’s spirituality, purpose, and awareness. My exposure to these occurrences has made me, in later years, ponder my own spiritual existence and place in this world as well as the universe.

I will tell you only those things that I know from my experiences. This is nonfiction. There isn’t time to provide speculation, which in my opinion would be fictional. This is but a thin slice of my own history that I thought to be significant enough to share, with family and friends, before my memory begins to fail and my inability to share makes me look like a feebleminded old man. Time is ticking away, and the seriousness of losing this precious commodity is more real each day.

I am not concerned about being judged, as I have found comfort and a sense of peace in pushing myself to tell about these very personal experiences. It’s therapy for me. Again, this is a slice of my brief history and experience that I share with you.

These are my stories, and they are real. Enjoy and ponder the possibilities of life and the immense potential of reality.

INTRODUCTION

AFTER MANY YEARS, I have come to the decision to share stories behind some extremely strange occurrences and events that have resided in my conscious and subconscious each day of my life. This won’t be the first time I’ve shared these stories; it’s just that I was careful about verbally sharing them with friends and acquaintances, so as not to appear to sound like I’d lost my mind. So, they have been told in a piecemeal, protective manner, and not delivered in one comprehensive story.

It is the subconscious aspect of these stories—the somewhat broken and dispersed pieces—that have haunted me, and I have tried to tie together and resolve