The idea that forgiveness is something you do for someone else results from the perception of power as the ability to manipulate and control. The unconscious intention behind not forgiving is to cause pain in someone you feel caused painKeep Reading

What you share is not as important as why you share it. For example, sharing with the intention to impress people with your generosity, intelligence, or good nature is not the same as sharing with the intention to support anotherKeep Reading

The great sadness that enveloped the people of Boston and the participants in the Boston Marathon is the same great sadness that envelopes people everywhere in our global village. The two bombs that exploded in Boston, USA, killed three peopleKeep Reading

The characteristics of an authentically empowered personality are humbleness, clarity, forgiveness, and Love. Love is the big one. Each time you have the courage to feel the sensations beneath the impulse to shout in anger, withdraw in jealousy, judge orKeep Reading

An alcoholic demanded to return home from a treatment center. His wife felt that being home where she could take care of him was a good thing even though the staff at the center strongly advised otherwise. Once she hadKeep Reading

A responsible choice is a choice that creates consequences that you are willing to assume responsibility for. For example, you may usually shout when you become angry. Shouting in anger pushes people away, they are intimidated by you, they areKeep Reading

Dear Spiritual Partners, May you and your families and friends have a deep and meaningful Solstice! May your relationships with them become spiritual partnerships. This is the day that the long count Mayan calendar comes to an end, and someKeep Reading

The deaths of the children and adults who tried to protect them in the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut renewed the debate about how to prevent this kind of violence. How to prevent yet more unpredictable killings inKeep Reading

There are two solstices each year. These are astronomical moments when the light is greatest and the dark is least (Summer Solstice) and when the light is least and darkness is greatest (Winter Solstice). Each solstice is a domain ofKeep Reading

The Celebrating Gary’s 70th Birthday page that Linda created turned out to be more profound for me than I imagined it could. In the process of reading, hearing, and watching the many forms of appreciation that I received, I discoveredKeep Reading

Archive
Thumbnail image for FORGIVENESS AND FREEDOM

FORGIVENESS AND FREEDOM

The idea that forgiveness is something you do for someone else results from the perception of power as the ability to manipulate and control. The unconscious intention behind not forgiving is to cause pain in someone you feel caused painKeep Reading

Thumbnail image for CLARITY AND SHARING

CLARITY AND SHARING

What you share is not as important as why you share it. For example, sharing with the intention to impress people with your generosity, intelligence, or good nature is not the same as sharing with the intention to support anotherKeep Reading

Thumbnail image for HOW TO STOP THE BOMBING

HOW TO STOP THE BOMBING

The great sadness that enveloped the people of Boston and the participants in the Boston Marathon is the same great sadness that envelopes people everywhere in our global village. The two bombs that exploded in Boston, USA, killed three peopleKeep Reading

Thumbnail image for HUMBLENESS

HUMBLENESS

The characteristics of an authentically empowered personality are humbleness, clarity, forgiveness, and Love. Love is the big one. Each time you have the courage to feel the sensations beneath the impulse to shout in anger, withdraw in jealousy, judge orKeep Reading

Thumbnail image for THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT COMPASSION

THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT COMPASSION

An alcoholic demanded to return home from a treatment center. His wife felt that being home where she could take care of him was a good thing even though the staff at the center strongly advised otherwise. Once she hadKeep Reading

Thumbnail image for WHY PAINFUL THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE

WHY PAINFUL THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE

A responsible choice is a choice that creates consequences that you are willing to assume responsibility for. For example, you may usually shout when you become angry. Shouting in anger pushes people away, they are intimidated by you, they areKeep Reading

Active Discussions

  • seekerofsource Forgiveness of parents who subjected me to things a little girl should never see is hard. I'm 61. St  Read more
  • Cschoombe Thank you for these words of wisdom, Gary. It has come at a perfect time in my life. Much love Chris  Read more
  • Silverhealer I spend a day a week as a volunteer therapist at my local hospice, giving reiki to patients with can  Read more
  • Jan I just love you two!!! I always feel less crazy when I read the things you share. Thank-you.  Read more
  • Leena Jain Dear Gary, I am from India which is very rich in its spiritual treasury. I am not an enlightened sou  Read more

Random Articles

About Gary

Author of the NY Times Bestseller The Seat of the Soul, Gary has made the transformation from an angry, drug-using, sex addict to someone who has helped millions through his writings and workshops. Learn more →

About Linda

After reading The Seat of the Soul in 1989, Linda began practicing the creation of authentic power. She met Gary in 1993, and after creating a spiritual partnership, they founded the Seat of the Soul Institute. Learn more →