In this question and answer session, Guy talks about how the first thing we must realize about any toxic relationship is that we are at least one-half of the equation, and that we refuse to let go of the relationship because there is something that we want from it.

Classroom Talk: 1/5/2022 - Painful thoughts, feelings of regret, the fear of some dark tomorrow: all point to a "distant fire" as the source of our suffering, even as they blow smoke in our eyes to ensure we don't see that they are what's burning us in any troubling moment.

Classroom Talk: 9/29/2019 - Part 1: Refuse to negatively anticipate a problem, and you won't have anything to resist. Part 2: Any negative assumption that pops up in us about ourselves -- that darkens our aspirations for a higher, happier life -- are like sharp thorns on the stem of a fragrant rose: their only the power to cause us pain is if, or when we...

Classroom Talk: 9/19/2021 - Part 1: Love is effortless attention. Part 2: In remembering the Divine, in that recollection of the truth of ourselves, we bring to the forefront of our heart and mind an all-encompassing Presence that cannot punish itself, or any other; whereas in forgetfulness, we forgo this relationship, and fall under the authority of a dark nature whose intent is to...