John-Roger Hinkins ( born Roger Delano Hinkins ) ( September 24 , 1934 -- October 22 , 2014 ) was an American author , public speaker , and founder of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness ( MSIA ) , as well as several other New Age , spiritual , and self-help organizations .
John-Roger Hinkins ( born Roger Delano Hinkins ) ( September 24 , 1934 -- October 22 , 2014 ) was an American author and public speaker . He was the founder of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness ( MSIA ) , as well as several other New Age , spiritual , and self-help organizations .