But what if they really exist?

The concept of parallel universes gets very confusing very quickly; take a look at the Many Worlds Theory. But you don't have to go down that rabbit hole to understand the layman's explanation. 

If parallel universes exist, there could be an unlimited number of you and me "living" somewhat to very different lives in them based on the choices we've made and not made.

Possibly the best movie interpretation of this is Back to the Future I, II, and III. What could be more that than Marty McFly encountering himself, family, and friends, in the past, present, and future?

Just as Katelyn Tarver does in a video of the same name.

"Life" Between Worlds Apart

The first post in this blog makes a connection between my life today, and the possible existence of parallel universes.

A weak connection at best, but one nevertheless.

Now in my fifth year writing and preparing The Unlived Lives of Raymond Quinn for publication, I find myself somewhere between reality, and that which may never be proved to exist or not exist.

I think more about Steve than I did prior to beginning to tell Raymond's story, and the two are in many ways morphing into one. 

Where does that leave me?

I've dreamed about Raymond; a person who does not and never has existed.

I occasionally still dream about Steve who no longer exists other than in the minds of those who knew and loved him.

But maybe that's the answer.

Steve's body no longer exists, but his soul, or whatever you wish to call it, certainly does.

In a parallel universe?

I don't know and it doesn't matter.

He does for me in the only way he could from the day of his mortal death until now.

Not what I wanted, not what I expected, but so much better than believing he no longer exists.

Hopefully, that will prove true for you and those you have lost as well.

The Unlived Lives of Raymond Quinn

Raymond's story comes entirely out of my imagination.

However, that's not to say there isn't a connection to real events. 

There is; the loss of a great friend in Vietnam over 50 years ago, and as a result, my interest today in the possible existence of parallel universes. 

Full disclosure: I'm not sure I want to do this blog or what I'd talk about if I do. 

I did a daily weekday blog related to my consulting practise for over 8 years. 

That's a long slog I won't repeat here.

I had a lot more to say during that time than I believe I will here.

Which begs the question, if I do continue this blog, what will I say?

Something related to the following.

Myself and three friends all served in the same army artillery battery in Vietnam. 

Steve was KIA 6 months to the day we arrived.

Tom, Ron, and I completed our year-long tour and continue to be close friends to this day.

What if "real" is not?

Steve is dead, but maybe life after death is "living" a completely different life in a universe parallel to the one we all know exists?

If so, how would that change what you think about love ones and friends in your life who have passed?

You can learn more about my 4+ year odyssey imagining alternative life after death by visiting the book's page on Facebook.

The Unlived Lives of Raymond Quinn

And if you're don't do FB, not a problem. Anything you'd like to know, ask me here; I'll do my best to answer.

Maybe we'll both learn more in the process.