Earth in Peril: From the Truthseeker's Handbook

By Roger Golden Brown

I have lived in many places, done quite a potpourri of work, and have known many unique individuals. Amidst the variety that spiced my life an integral part of a significant period of time was writing in journals. This started on San Jaun Island in Washington State in 1975. Through good times and hard times I wrote almost daily for over 20 years, recording observations, thoughts, feelings, dreams (both the nighttime and the aspirational varieties), and experiences; both physical experiences and some more etheric experiences.

Life is a trip. Amidst the uncertainties, during this journey, I have tried to at least be aware of what is going on around me and what is going on within me. Using entries from my journals and elaborating on them, I have put together writings that make up this book.

These writings on our earth in peril consist of ideas, reflections, and feelings on the theme of mistreating our planet. It is about our physical body's home planet, my personal love for it, and a sharing of insights as to why we mistreat it, as well as emotional reactions to what I see happening to the earth.

I was born in Seattle and grew up just north of the city limits which at that time was mostly woods. Growing up playing in the woods, among the evergreens, streams, and swampy meadows, along with the wild huckleberries and the stinging nettles, the appreciation of Nature was a natural thing; something I was a part of – not an intellectualization of ecopolitics. Love of the earth was in my blood as I grew up and lost my innocence and became aware of what was happening to her. As an adult my mind saw it as my body and soul felt it.

Earth in Peril is about ethics and values. But maybe most of all, sensitivity; which is to say awareness of our environment and all that that implies. Our sensitivity to what is going on around us has to do both with how open our physical senses are and with our attitude. At best, neither are biased or numbed by becoming "used to" the way things are; this is hard because we quickly learn to accept and adjust to new conditions; probably an instinctive aid to survival.

When one is sensitive, disharmony is experienced as well as harmony. Sometimes it's difficult, in light of how much disharmony there is now on this planet, to remain sensitive. But I must validate what I observe, what I feel. One reason I choose to stay open is because I have a strong desire to be able to be a little naive and act as if things were in harmony and as if I can take the simple liberty of being free; acting freely. In fact, the words naive and native come from the same Latin root, nativus. Natural.

Although some of the writings do suggest possibilities, this is more from the gut, than it is a preaching of a solution; it is offered to a world in need of taking the time to stop and smell the roses. My hope would be that what I've written will compel the reader to think about how they feel, act on and react to those feelings, ask questions, and speak their truth. Together, as we become more and more fully alive, I believe the Truth will out.

I dedicate Earth in Peril to my parents whose good hearts and integrity gave me the opportunity and freedom to enjoy a childhood free of stress, allowing me to be appreciative of the world and the abundance of Nature around me. And to my brother, who shared it with me.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Golden Galaxy Publications
• Release date: Mar 3, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224017645

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Earth in Peril,

from the

Truthseeker's Handbook

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A look at the inner relationship that we have with the planet and the reasons why we do harm to our home...

Roger Golden Brown

Published by Golden Galaxy Publications

Originally published as part of The Truthseeker's Handbook 2016

This edition copyright 2024

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See also the sister books of this series,

from the Truthseeker's Handbook:

Themes of my life

Purchase a copy of Themes here.

Reminders from life, for life

Purchase a copy of Reminders here.

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Also by Roger Brown:

The Truth Seeker’s Handbook

Insights

Heading Out

Encounters

33 Years of Dreams

I can be contacted at the following e-mail address:

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Also check out my world affairs oriented website:

https://goldengalaxies.net/Quasar/

And my more personal website:

https://goldengalaxies.net/

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Preface

I was born to a British mother and a father whose family tree goes back to the 1500's in America. I grew up in the woods, north of Seattle. I was raised a Quaker. My father was an inspiration in every sense, a spiritually oriented man of high integrity. Also my entrance onto the Earth scene was timed to be someone born to be at the heart of the hippie movement and to contribute to helping the world change for the better. I was also born an Aquarian. And I embrace that as I identify physically as a world citizen and spiritually as a player in the greater scheme of things.

I have lived in many places, done quite a potpourri of work, and have known many unique individuals. Amidst the variety that spiced my life an integral part of a significant period of time was writing in journals. This started on San Jaun Island in Washington State in 1975. Through good times and hard times I wrote almost daily for over 20 years, recording observations, thoughts, feelings, dreams (both the nighttime and the aspirational varieties), and experiences; both physical experiences and some more etheric experiences.

Life is a trip. Amidst the uncertainties, during this journey, I have tried to at least be aware of what is going on around me and what is going on within me. Using entries from my journals and elaborating on them, I have put together writings that make up this book.

So... fellow sojourner. Welcome.

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Only the road and the dawn, the sun, the wind, and the rain,

And the watch fire under stars, and sleep, and the road again.

- John Masefield

Contents

Earth in Peril Title

Earth in Peril is grouped into several sections:

Earth in Peril

Our Relationship With Nature

Earth Pays The Price For Social Distortion

Behaving Responsibly, Proactively, Communally

Dancing

Lost and Found

Several Earthy Dreams

Appreciation

About the Author

Other Books by Roger Brown

Earth in Peril

These writings on our earth in peril consist of ideas, reflections, and feelings on the theme of mistreating our planet. It is about our physical body’s home planet, my personal love for it, and a sharing of insights as to why we mistreat it, as well as emotional reactions to what I see happening to the earth.

I was born in Seattle and grew up just north of the city limits which at that time was mostly woods. Growing up playing in the