Just be Yourself - what a great idea! The search for Self started, in earnest, in the 1960's. But of course in that decade Enlightenment hit us like a whirlwind. The ancient beliefs of Yoga, TM, EST, Esalen, opium, weed, free love, down with Capitalism, up with Socialism, Existentialism, Baba Ram Das, Be here now.

Viet Nam war protests,Black rights, Women's Rights, NOW, zoned out hippies, San FranciscoState protests, Patty Hearst kidnap, blow up students' cars, smash store windows, Malcom X, Nixon resigns, Riot squads, police brutality,The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Smothers Brothers - it was a drama to please the gods!

One friend left the City to find himself and he did! in New York City! I was happy for him. I hope to find my Self- I hope I'm in Monaco. But, is that Self-ish? What about Other? Should I share Me, change my Self to make Other happy? or be true to my Self? Do I search for my Soul Mate? Or, let Karma be my guide?

Well this book may help you find your Self - if you're lost. And, if you've found your Self, I hope it's in beautiful San Francisco. I'll meet you there for a chilled crab salad and a chilled martini at Fisherman's Wharf.