It’s profoundly disheartening and frankly absurd that we still fight the same battles we did in the 1960s. That era was marked by profound movements that reshaped society: the Civil Rights movement, the Stonewall riots, the Women’s Liberation movement, anti-war demonstrations, environmental advocacy, the Red Power and Chicano movements, not to mention the cultural awakening of the Summer of Love.

Yet, we still grapple with fundamental questions: Do Black lives truly matter? Do gay and trans individuals deserve equal protection under the law? Do women have the right to control their bodies? And do shareholder profits and military dominance outweigh the preservation of life on this planet?

Incredibly, we made it through childhood in the 1960s!

Back then, kids were often exposed to […]

I was born in San Francisco, a city teeming with self-proclaimed messiahs. I’ve encountered everyone from American gurus and spiritual teachers to private jet owners, Playboy playmates, self-help swamis, and even cult leaders. The city has seen its share—there are too many to count. Among them, I met deeply compassionate, unforgettable souls and witnessed more than my fair share of corruption alongside kindness.

I was born in 1953, right into the heart of the Sixties counterculture—a time of communes, cults, meditation centers, music, and alternative spiritual movements. Those years taught me countless lessons. Feminism, rock ‘n’ roll, the drug scene, the gay rights movement, and the sexual revolution all challenged traditional religious norms and left a lasting impact on many lives. […]