Helmut Schwab's stories reflect the diversity of life through human encounters, observations, visions, or just stories?romantic, funny, serious, or just so?from Provence to Munich, San Francisco, or the gardens of Princeton?from Arizona to biblical Galilee, a bombing night in Afghanistan, a vision in Jerusalem, or some hope in prison?or by describing the funny small animals in the garden?or a children's ball rolling along the road.

A clear vision of reality renders the stories colorful and lively?based on sensibility for joy, sorrow, suffering, love, or humor?written at times with a smiling, at times with a crying face. For computer reading see ?www.schwab-stories.com?

What can this book bring you?

You are invited to participate in a journey of the mind through time - in a rising arch from the dawn of our cosmic origin, through natural evolution to an analysis of the capabilities of the human mind. A discussion follows of the meaning or direction to pursue on the path of our life, through coping or toward fulfillment -- until we reach the dusk of ultimate fading and death.

At the end follows an outlook into the future, discussing the fundamental risks and opportunities for mankind.

The eight chapters of this book present the author's "Essential Writings" as condensed from 33 of his articles published on his website www.schwab-writings.com.

The author, with MS degrees in physics and electronics, worked in the aero-space and high-tech industries, continued research as auditor at Princeton University, pursued philosophy and theology, and wrote with sincere empathy for all the searching and suffering individuals he encountered, but also with a practical mind.

Become enriched by this deeper understanding of our existence, nature, and our path through life which may simply entertain you or give you peace in daily turmoil and strength to act as your own journey and values demand.

You began to read these words. What can it bring you? Have you ever driven for half an hour-from home to work or between any two points-and not remembered much of what you saw? Many of us go through most of our lives like that. But others actually see, perceive, understand, and then share life's joys or sorrows with others. Life can be so touching, so serious, but it can also be so funny and full of joy. What is our existence in this world? For most of us, it is a struggle for survival in a fragile way of life. Then arise the desires for wealth, importance in society, and entertainment. But does the life given to us not expect mental growth and personality development, the caring for others or public service, also stewardship of nature-and can we not enjoy all the beauty in art, culture, and nature around us? The following stories are offered to you, the reader, to let you pause and perceive, to touch your human sensitivity and understanding-and also to bring you joy, to simply entertain you. So, please, proceed Select titles from the table of contents and begin reading these stories. When you are done, hopefully you will feel enriched-and, maybe, you will begin to perceive more stories in your own life. A clear vision of reality renders the stories colorful and lively-but deep empathy renders them personally meaningful. Primarily based on human sensibility, the stories are variously romantic, funny, or serious and are written at times with a smiling, at times with a crying face.

"Essential Writings" A Journey Through Time

The journey begins with viewing the origin of our universe and following natural evolution, leading to an analysis of the human mind, our greatest asset. After a discussion of the meaning and direction in our life, thoughts are presented to guide and support us in our path, as pronouced in the biblical Beatitutes and in a meditation for nonbelievers. In the end, aging is described as one experiences it.

A view to the future indicates the fundamental problems and opportunities for mankind which should concern us all.

Helmut Schwab's writings result from the study of the sciences, life in business, his philosophical thought, and always deep concerns for human search, suffering, and need for light and warmth-combined with joy.

"Essential Writings" A Journey Through Time

The journey begins with viewing the origin of our universe and following natural evolution, leading to an analysis of the human mind, our greatest asset. After a discussion of the meaning and direction in our life, thoughts are presented to guide and support us in our path, as pronouced in the biblical Beatitutes and in a meditation for nonbelievers. In the end, aging is described as one experiences it.

A view to the future indicates the fundamental problems and opportunities for mankind which should concern us all.

Helmut Schwab's writings result from the study of the sciences, life in business, his philosophical thought, and always deep concerns for human search, suffering, and need for light and warmth-combined with joy.

You began to read these words. What can it bring you? Have you ever driven for half an hour-from home to work or between any two points-and not remembered much of what you saw? Many of us go through most of our lives like that. But others actually see, perceive, understand, and then share life's joys or sorrows with others. Life can be so touching, so serious, but it can also be so funny and full of joy. What is our existence in this world? For most of us, it is a struggle for survival in a fragile way of life. Then arise the desires for wealth, importance in society, and entertainment. But does the life given to us not expect mental growth and personality development, the caring for others or public service, also stewardship of nature-and can we not enjoy all the beauty in art, culture, and nature around us? The following stories are offered to you, the reader, to let you pause and perceive, to touch your human sensitivity and understanding-and also to bring you joy, to simply entertain you. So, please, proceed Select titles from the table of contents and begin reading these stories. When you are done, hopefully you will feel enriched-and, maybe, you will begin to perceive more stories in your own life. A clear vision of reality renders the stories colorful and lively-but deep empathy renders them personally meaningful. Primarily based on human sensibility, the stories are variously romantic, funny, or serious and are written at times with a smiling, at times with a crying face.