In the course of my job as a rural mail carrier, I have witnessed much cruelty toward our animal friends. I understand from your talks the opposites and how they must be balanced by nature. If all is good and God is love, how am I to respond to my inner world of darkness, judgment, and conflict concerning the animals I meet on my path? I want to do the highest action possible.

Topic: Transform the Pain of the Past into a Healing Power (Classroom Talk 10/26/22)

Topic: Stop Agreeing to Be Made into Someone You Don't Want to Be (9/22/19 Classroom Talk)

Part 1: False certainty is a fool's certainty: it is based in the illusion that the more strongly we feel about any given moment -- in particular, the more negative we are over whatever may have transpired -- proves not only the truth of our unique perception... but also why we're so certain that whatever conclusion we reach goes well beyond the measure of any doubt. Part 2: The reason that it...

Topic: Free Yourself from the Painful Struggle Hidden in this Unseen Act of Self-Sabotage (Classroom Talk 10/25/23)

The reward of being True to ourselves becomes more and more apparent as we realize that most of the fears that stalk us are created by us when we are false to others, or to ourselves; too late we discover that to compromise our own integrity is the same as forsaking our wish to be fearless and free.

The road called "Do Things Halfway" leads to "Do It Again" junction located just outside the little town of "Misery."...

Topics covered: Discussion of Guy's new book on Relationship Magic; We blame because we don't understand it is our pain not theirs; Relationships are the most important resource we have; Relationships are the messengers of love and healing; Past painful events are never healed until revealed; The moment is the teacher; Love never hates, attacks, or blames; We look for relationships as replacem...

Thank you, Father, for opening my eyes to see... I am never more blind than when all I see is who or what is to blame for my pain...

Question: I understand your message that everything I go through reflects something about me. But when someone betrays or steals from me, don't I have to react to the behavior and set boundaries? And to enlarge the question, what about wars and other acts of violence against innocent people? I am distressed to hear about the next assassination, even when I am not affected...

Topics covered: What is the soul; I can see there is something in me that has absolutely no interest in doing any real spiritual work; How do I work with the part of me that is so judgmental of others; I feel like I have no passion in my life; How can a person have great energy but yet be a very resistant human being; There seems to be a constant struggle within for self-perfection; Something...

I am ashamed to admit that my fears get the better of me all the time. Even being fully aware of them in the present moment hasn't helped. I wanted to muster the courage to do something, but when I tried, the most horrible fear I ever felt came over me; I literally felt physical symptoms. Needless to say I didn't try... I knowingly gave in to the fear and walked away. Truth is, I don't act on...