Guy's Letters

Why did God, in his infinite wisdom, create a situation for humankind that would allow for so much pain and suffering? There seems to be so much wrong and dark today...how can the Divine be behind such things? What are we to do with what life brings to us -- that we are sure just isn't "right" -- especially when we can look out and see so many horrible things taking place on our planet? Someti...

It seems as if doors are being shut everywhere I turn despite my intelligent, logical steps to present myself as a diverse and qualified candidate. If our wants become our haunts, then how can we aspire to work in a good or lucrative career? I keep saying I'm through making my mistakes, but the problem is, it's my past that has shaped my present and thus limits my future. If I'm not supposed t...

I have quite a few questions! First, I was born and raised in a religion that believes in the devil. So, my first question is, does he really exist? Or, can the devil camouflage itself as my own thoughts? Also, 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...

In your talk "The Highest Achievement" dated 11/29/08, towards the end of the session you respond to a question about the 10 Commandments. I paraphrase the dialogue that follows: "If you follow me (the 10 Commandments) you'll see that you're a whack job-- you'll see that you can't. And if you see you can't, you'll find me. Because there's no one there by your name to do or not do the things...

I have tried to think that I am okay and don't need to change, and that the rest of the world is crazy. Yet, I do use TV, reading, etc. as a distraction from the suffering and pain of my reactions to life -- to my worry, anxiety, fear, and anger. You've said that we can't fix this self that the suffering creates and tries to fix at the same time, and that we need to let God see our suffering.

I am ex master mariner, having captained many kinds of vessels for over 2 decades. Some time back, while on vacation, I had a stroke; up to now I have found no cure. Since childhood, I studied metaphysics from many gurus in Indonesia, particularly for curing people stricken by black magic. I have been jobless since the episode, and have spent a lot of money seeking to find a way to get better,...

A few months ago, I read a book by Mr. Howard, who I understand was a teacher of yours. It mostly discussed the darker side of human interaction. Although I am very knowledgeable of these topics for some reason, I realized a whole another lever that disturbed me -- that of my so-called friends and family. More and more I see some very dark and selfish traits, and some that may even despise m...

After a loved one passed away, I began my spiritual quest. Soon after came an amazing and divine experience. In an instant every veil was lifted and I was given a gift; the ability to distinguish illusion from truth. I felt completely at peace and in a constant state of bliss. Fear was gone, and in its place was faith and knowing. All my "buttons" had disappeared -- conflict and anger seemed r...

I just finished listening to a talk you gave about spiritual debt. I think that I understood most of the talk, but at the very end you say something like: "You pay this debt by instead of trying to produce conditions for yourself that bring love or peace or kindness, you pay in the moment with that which feels incomplete, with that which fears, with that which would seek advantage over others.

Someone I love has hurt me deeply, betrayed my trust, and now I don't know how I should feel about this person. Should I forgive and forget, or try to find another who won't be the same way? Seems I can't get a hold on what should be happening here! What's to be done? (Student correspondence, 3/24/08)...

My father has had cancer for about two years. Neither of us talk about dying. When a nurse asked him about dying, he said he was afraid he wouldn't go to heaven. I would like to help in some way, but I'm also afraid to talk to him about it and I don't really know what I would say. After the death of my father, we began the arduous task of moving my mother to an assisted living facility. This...

In our world, being successful is linked to making a good living. With fear running rampant in the new realities of our global economic situation, making a good living appears harder and harder to achieve. It seems we need a new definition for "success"! It certainly does relieve stress when you can afford to buy the things you need... but how do you know when you've crossed the line between b...