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About Me

I have been around the block a few times. I have my wounds and many battle scars. I started out in a mixed up home Mother a Jew, Dad a Catholic, both drunks. I grew up in a very conservative part of the United States. I was drafted into the US Army and ended up in Laos in the 70's. Came back and became a Christian minister. Being a Reverend was a bad choice. 18 months later I left the ministry and became a mental health worker. Spent the last 34 year's helping people (a few thousand) with various addictive disorders to get well and happy in their own lives by making so simple yet profound changes. During that time I was on a spiritual journey but didnâ€™t know it. I was seeing though the glass darkly. About 3 years ago I became well introduced to Buddhism and took refuge 18 months later for me that was the best choice. I am not looking for any sexual diversions. Cyber sex or what ever it is that the people get engaged in, it can never come close to the real deal. I refuse to accept the counterfeit if the authentic is possible. I find that in life I have never had any real enduring friend but keep trying. So perhaps I am not the best at relationships but I do like them for as long as they last and I have had 4 wonderful relationships in my life. As a matter of principle I accept the concept of impermanence in everything. When people ask me my relationship status I find the correct response to be "alone but not lonely and unavaiable". I hope someday that will change, I have no power over that, only time and circumstance may change that.But for this part of my journey I would not mind to invite you to share with me this earth walk I am now on.

My Interests

Spirituality, meditation, sport diving (SCUBA), movies, Sci-Fi, classical music, travel

I'd like to meet:

People who don't feel a need to be fixed, have a life, recognise they are on a spiritual journey whilst in this corporeal state who do not need to convert anyone. I want people who know that they are not perfect but know that daily we can become incrementally better, more enlightened people. I would love someone who would like to take this journey with me to step up.

Music:

Bach, Beach Boys, Beatles, Buffalo Springfield (the 4B's)

Movies:

Matrix, Citizen Kane, The Last Starfighter, Highlander, Dances with Wolves, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Stardust

Television:

If itâ€™s got aliens, conspiracy, explodes or shoots I might watch it

Books:

Cosmic Ordering by Barbel Mohr, Les Miserables, War and Peace, A New Earth by Eckhardt Tolle. Anything by Zecharia Sitchin, the Dalah Lama or Tom Clancy. I read a lot of book in the self help, energetic and psychological therapy area.

Heroes:

Dalah Lama, Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Rex Weyler (greenpeace co-founder), Peter Benenson, (Amnesty International founder), Buddha, Mohammed, Jesus of Nazareth, Anki and Rebecca Johnson (my Homeopath).

My Blog

I’m back!

Ever meet someone who is always chipper, always has a kind word to say, can be sick in bed but still wears a smile. Why? What makes two people look at the same situation and observe two completely dif...
Posted by gary on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:46:00 PST

Law of Success

Man was meant to succeed, and to enjoy all the riches in the Universe. The powers in every human being are inexhaustible and unlimited. We are meant to progress and expand our capacity, to explore jus...
Posted by gary on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:54:00 PST

The Law of Obedience

Most people believe that the laws of government are for the good of the people, for without them chaos would ensue. Yet they are not willing to believe that the Divine Law of the Universe is even more...
Posted by gary on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:21:00 PST

Law of Sacrifice

Holliwell writes of Abe Lincoln, and how this great president started as a poor boy yet made it to the White House. Lincoln's mother had taught him that "the beginning of wisdom is not imposed by disc...
Posted by gary on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:10:00 PST

The Law of Non-Resistance

At this point in history, this Law of Truth is particularly relevant, as we see ever-increasing wrong-doing and sickness around us. As we see these troubles, it is tempting to create resistance around...
Posted by gary on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:17:00 PST

The Law of Compensation

Some people believe that the world owes them a living, and that they are entitled to something for nothing. Others believe it is holy to be poor during this lifetime, only to receive their due riches ...
Posted by gary on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:17:00 PST

The Law of Increase

The simple act of praising the Universe, or the Law, or God, is one of the most powerful ways of quickening the receipt of our desires, to almost magical proportions. This principle has been around fo...
Posted by gary on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:10:00 PST

A Powerful Affirmation to Live By!!!

I Promise Myself To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person that I meet.To make all my friends feel that there is somethin...
Posted by gary on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:19:00 PST

The Law of Supply

God never intended that humans should be forever satisfied. We are always striving for something better. We want to have a bigger home, a better job, or more knowledge. Whenever we achieve or acquire ...
Posted by gary on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:29:00 PST

The Law of Thinking

Life is a mystery only to those who don't take the time to understand it. As your knowledge and awareness grows, you will find that you are often amazed at things that happen (because the power of the...
Posted by gary on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:20:00 PST