Gaia: Connect. Grow. Inspire. Empower.
When is competition valuable?
I love competition. Sports are a huge part of my balanced life. Competition is healthy for me as long as it facilitates the best in me, not beating you or lessening you, the best in... More »
Assignment: Past Lives Conclusion (I think)
I love her. I have loved her since the first time we kissed under the full moon with the Cinna-Bons in my hand. The warmth of her smile, the strength in her eyes, the courage... More »
Assignment: Past Lives Part III
The first time I met Leah was after class during a summer session of Social Welfare in 1993. We were both working on completing our B.S.W. in Social Work. She came up to speak with... More »
Goor things...
Good Things… After waiting nearly a year and a half to begin our work together, I was internally facing expectations of how this first session would transpire. Would the anticipation be an obstacle to allowing... More »
There is More Work to be Done
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo. I will eat at a Mexican restaurant here in Charlottesville, VA. So far, it seems like a great town and UV is really nice. The students all seem soft and... More »
Qi Healing
Today was the day I was looking forward to. The Qi Healer Intensive was at the point of the class where all the students would be practicing Qi Healing on each other. This \ is... More »
Michaelicated
It’s a small acupuncture treatment room. Along the wall is a low, horizontal wooden cabinet with one side enclosed with glass doors that hold supplies; needles, towels and head cushions. The twin sized “bed” with... More »
But they are Good to Look at
I spent some time today at Jamestown Beach. Different beach, different part of the country- same result. I cold not focus on really much else but the enchanting bodies and smiles of college girls-... More »
Inspiration Sources- Part II
I felt so good after writing Inspiration Sources, I needed to get up from the grated, green iron table at the University Center patio and walk around. The energy was bubbling up through me and... More »
What are you seeking to become?
Genuine, the real thing. It is time for me toi move from the guy who stands both as a spiritual worker and part of the ordinary world, to fully embracing and standing as the physical... More »






