ello, my name is Joe Brouwer, and here is a little bit about myself:

     I am self-employed. I have a company that sells hardware and software to engineering and manufacturing companies, and provides engineering services.

     I was a seeker of truth, I studied many religions and philosophies. I was at a Chinese restaurant and got a fortune cookie that said, "you will find the truth". I showed it to the waiter. He sent me to a Buddhist church and I chanted for the total answer. The next day I found a flyer from Scientology saying, "expand your consciousness" and the rest is history.

     That was over 30 years ago.