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What is the most important story in your life right now?
C.G.
My muses know me well. The story that is sustaining me now is-as always-the story that is unfolding before my eyes, leading me on, keeping my interest and my enthusiasm, making the heart radiate-for I... More »
What do you want to be remembered for?
C.G.
Remembered? A memory has more to do with the one entertaining it than anything to do with the supposed subject of a memory. The only real subject of a memory is always oneself-called forward for... More »
How would you respond to those who feel overwhelmed by bad news?
C.G.
This is more a “show me, don’t tell” solution. No amount of rationalization can resolve a problem of heart and spirit. As within, so without.** If you want to spread hope, you must exhibit within... More »
What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
C.G.
Knowledge is the collection of information, Wisdom, the understanding of knowledge. Knowledge is the process of mind, Wisdom, a process of the soul. knowledge is the breadth, Wisdom is the depth.** ** From the upcoming... More »
What is the role of art in the world?
C.G.
Art is the Absolute rising through the subconscious to new initialize new awareness in the conscious mind. Art—as well as beauty—is in the eye of the beholder. Art is created in the eye/mind/spirit of the... More »
What is happiness?
C.G.
Happiness is something you bring with you to any given situation. And if you come bearing true happiness, it is contagious to anyone willing and capable at the moment. Happiness as a pursuit? Happiness is... More »
How do you respond to suffering?
C.G.
I tend to need quiet time in my sanctuary to heal, when suffering. Also, I find it easier to suffer than to watch a loved one suffer. blessings, all, CG
What was the last major transformation you went through?
C.G.
I think that would be waking up a bit ago. I had pull myself from the unlimited ineffable and confine it into a human body long enough to satisfy that part of myself that had... More »
When have you felt most in balance?
C.G.
Out of balance is the exclusivity of focus, thought or emotion--single, (absolutely) certain perspective. Nothing (not personality, belief system, vision, etc) is whole without its antithesis being equally acknowledged. The definition of balance is always... More »
Is your mind a safe place to be?
C.G.
Mostly it's a civil place full of mystery and magic, dream figures passing through infinitely unfolding and eternally existing realities. And when it is not? I get out of it via meditation, a walk up... More »
QAR
July 2008