Views from Underground

Abe Sias (Positive Spiritualist)

https://youtu.be/LubHW8NyRmg?si=c_ZmneBupY6dNuCd

Abe Sias is an ex-military man living in Texas. Here he describes some of his experiences and views. You can check his channel out here:    / @spiritualandcryptidencount3643  


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Ron Morehead (The Sierra Sounds) 

Ron Morehead has been known for decades for his world-wide research into the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon. He is an author, researcher, lecturer, experiencer, and producer of the Sierra Sounds.
To date, he comes closer than any other researcher to having a complete body of evidence.
 
The Sierra Sounds are the only Bigfoot recordings that have been scientifically studied, time-tested, and accredited as genuine. Ron has documented his personal interactions with these giant beings and produced his story on a CD and also in a book, "Voices in the Wilderness."
 
In order to try and understand the enigmas associated with these giants, he began to delve into Quantum Physics for the scientific answers that he and his hunting friends experienced, and as a result he wrote another thought-provoking book," The Quantum Bigfoot."
 
Ron now resides with his partner, Keri, in North Carolina, but has traveled from Alaska to Patagonia and from North America to Siberia in search of the truth to how these beings are able to stay so hidden from Classical science.
 
Besides being the keynote Speaker at many conventions, he has been featured on countless radio programs and TV documentaries such as the Learning Channel and Travel Channel.
 
https://ronmorehead.com/


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John Avery (Mace Energy Method)
 
John’s journey in this field began in 1963. He had a fairly successful business but he seemed limited—he could not progress past a certain point. Working hard was no problem as it was enjoyable. He was vaguely aware he was holding himself back somehow but he had no idea how. He commenced searching for the answers as to why some people could set goals and then achieve them with consummate ease, while others, not lacking in effort, could not do so.
 
This search took him to his first counselling sessions, which certainly made him feel better—a lot of his negativity and self–destructive habits abated. His attitude improved and a very important thing came out of the counselling: he realised that he was fully responsible for the results in his life – good or bad – and he stopped blaming others for his problems.
 
From this improvement, he decided that he would like to help others as he had been helped. So in early 1964, he commenced training as a counsellor/consultant in Perth. In 1966, he went to England, Canada, and America for more training and experience, which continued into the ’80s.
 
Along the way, despite different methods of healing and motivation, he still felt something was missing. For both clients and himself, he noticed that some problem areas would go away, only to resurface again later. It seemed impossible to achieve a permanent change no matter what the skill of the counsellor and the good intentions of each party. Something was still missing.
 
Because he could not achieve permanent results for his clients, he felt a little like a fraud, so he ceased his counselling activities. His journey so far had led him to realise that many others were looking for the same thing: a permanent solution to overcome the seemingly invisible hurdles in life, blocking happiness and achievement.
 
For him, life has three main areas: work, home and social. There are many examples of one person being great at work but with lots of family and relationship problems, while others are fine socially but can’t handle work. Their potential has only been realised in one area. To him, true happiness lies in being on top in all areas.
 
Today, there are many methods of healing or motivation, which can and do make people feel a lot better; that is easy, but how long it lasts is the real criterion. Although not a criticism, for he is full of admiration for those who genuinely want to work with and help their fellow man, he calls these feel-good therapies.
 
Over the years, because no permanent solution has emerged to handle life’s problems, a large part of society has been conditioned to the quick fix, hence the prevalence of drugs, illegal or otherwise. It is as if many people are grasping for any little bit of transient happiness regardless of the consequences.
In 1995, he was in Perth and met up again with John Mace. Their paths had crossed a few times over the years and they had remained friendly because of their similar interests in self–improvement techniques.
 
Apart from being a Mace Energy Method Practitioner, John is also the pioneer of the Causism Institute training programs and a Senior International MEM Trainer.
 
https://www.maceenergymethod.com/directory/australia/john-avery/
https://www.causisminstitute.com/

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James Joyce's essay "Ireland, Island of Saints and Sages" (1907) is a reflective and critical exploration of Ireland's cultural, religious, and intellectual history.

Delivered as a lecture in Trieste, the essay examines Ireland's ancient achievements, particularly in education, spirituality, and literature, juxtaposing them with the contemporary state of Irish society, which Joyce viewed as mired in stagnation and parochialism.

He critiques the romanticized notions of Irish nationalism and questions the oppressive influence of both British colonial rule and the Catholic Church on Ireland's cultural identity. Joyce's nuanced perspective captures his complex relationship with his homeland—simultaneously celebrating its rich heritage and lamenting its failure to evolve. The essay is a precursor to themes he would explore in his later literary works, emphasizing his commitment to artistic freedom and intellectual honesty.

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Mysteries by Knut Hamsun. Still a novel that plays in my head. Read it. You won't be sorry.


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William Ramsey (The Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Díaz)
 
Where to find William Ramsey:
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates/id1388815042
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Taken from Reddit:
 
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Ron Felber (The Unwelcomed)
 
Ron Felber is a graduate of Georgetown University, Loyola University, and Drew University where he earned his Doctorate. He began his career writing stories for True Detective magazine and the iconic “Nick Carter” series while working as a deputy sheriff transporting federal prisoners. “The Runaway” earned Ron the United Press International Award for fiction. He was the recipient of the Albright Award for his non-fiction bestseller Mojave Incident. Some of his books have made their way to film and television including The Mojave Incident; Il Dottore, The Double Life of a Mafia Doctor; and The Hunt for Khun Sa. His most recent title, The Unwelcomed, The Curious Case of Clara Fowler, winner of the 2024 Maxy Award for “Book of the Year”, is based on a true medical case history passed along to him by William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist. Ron boxed Golden Gloves, holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and was CEO of a major manufacturing company for more than a decade. He teaches creative writing at Drew University’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies in Madison, New Jersey.
 
The film and television rights for Ron’s latest effort The Unwelcomed, The Curious Case of Clara Fowler are available through: Barry Krost Management, tel. 310-278-8161, email [email protected]

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Mark Windows (Perspectives)
 
Mark Windows is a fiim maker, broadcaster and host of the weekly radio show Windows on the World which previews every Sunday at 9pm GMT at windowsontheworld. He's also an actor whose films include 24 Hour Party People, Every Picture Tells a Story, Warrior Sisters, and Dummy, as well as making "The Heretics of London", a feature length documentary. The film features heretics who were burnt at the stake in the London suburb of Smithfield during the 1500's. The area then known as Smoothfield has a long and fascinating history. From the foundation of St Bartholomew's Church and hospital for the poor in 1127 by the monk Rahere to the many executions, including Scottish rebel William Wallace and the killing of peasants revolt leader Watt Tyler, this small area has been the scene of many horrific events. Today it still has the famous meat market and much of it is the same as it was when heretics were lead through the ancient arch out of St. Bartholomew's to be burned publicly in front of huge crowds.
 
Mark's YouTube channel:
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I read this book many years ago in a small rented room in Dublin. It talks about how history can help us live better but also how it can hurt us if we use it the wrong way. Nietzsche says there are three main ways to look at history:

1. Monumental History: This is about learning from great people and big achievements of the past to inspire us to do great things.
2. Antiquarian History: This is about loving and protecting traditions and our roots, which helps us feel connected to our past.
3. Critical History: This is about judging the past honestly so we can leave behind bad parts that no longer help us.

Nietzsche warns that if we focus too much on history, we might get stuck in the past and forget how to live fully in the present. He says we should use history like a tool—not too much and not too little—to live a meaningful and creative life.

This book matters today because we live in a time where we are surrounded by information about the past. Social media, books, and news often make us look backward instead of forward. Nietzsche teaches us to balance learning from history without letting it weigh us down. It’s a reminder to take lessons from the past but to focus on creating a better future. I used an AI voice to record it. Yes, AI has some uses, a time-saver for one.

Anyhow, thanks.
Mick.

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