Gaia: Connect. Grow. Inspire. Empower.
What helps you stay open?
C.G.
I can only be open by emptying out the clutter of distractions that I have periodically collected without noticing. When I am in this state, it seems my attention is scattered over my accumulation of... 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 »
When was the last time you felt at peace?
C.G.
I feel most at peace when I am not doing things to take me out of that natural state. Mind you,all forms of meditation are very good to help me remember that state. peace and... More »
How are you a friend to yourself?
C.G.
As you would with your dearest, be fully present, heart wide open, and with an absence of judgement. In truth, our every relationship is with ourself, for every relationship (even with the Absolute) can only... More »
When have you felt unconditionally accepted?
C.G.
Funny thing, it seems quite consistent that whenever I am unconditionally accepting myself, so is all the rest of the world. Amazing!!
What kind of person do you want to be?
C.G.
A person who adds to the quality of life of each person I encounter...not by trying, but simply by being my nature.
What does 'enough' mean to you?
C.G.
Enough is no more and no less than it takes to be at peace. This is an individual assessment, but enough is always defined by what is in the heart and not what is in... More »
What does 'normal' mean to you?
C.G.
Normal outside of yourself is contextual, and there is generally some range of tolerance-ok, you can heal a few people on the QT, but NEVER walk on water and heal a few dozen out in... More »
What did you learn about yourself yesterday?
C.G.
That I really need to get back to writing my next novel. I spent a few hours in my writing room, working on what I have known would be the next book--sometimes the dreamer... More »
When do you feel most important?
C.G.
In two extremes: In my ego (a segmented illusion of identity)--a false importance that I run from as soon as I notice. In my wholesness, where I, everyone I encounter, and the Absolute are the... More »
QAR
July 2008