Hello All

Jessica here.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July in the USA, our Independence Day. And this week our Friday Five is about just that, tea parties in Boston, fireworks, powdered wigs and sovereignty.

1) Do you celebrate the 4th of July?

2) Which do you prefer: pasta salad, potato salad, cole slaw or apple pie?

3) Do you watch or read the news? (freedom is a global issue afterall)

4) Do you vote?

5) Would you have fought in the revolutionary war?

Here's  mine :)

Hello Beautifuls!

This is Jessica.

This week we're celebrating the simple and peaceful things that make our busy lives more beautiful and relaxing. We need to take care of ourselves so we can care for others, after all! So, please join me in answering the questions for this Friday Five. It's my hope that we can share ideas and help each other take better care of ourselves and, as a result, the world around us.

1) What music soothes you? (an artist, genre, song, etc.)

2) Do you use scents for relaxation, if so which ones? (essential oils, bath salts, food, candles)

3) Do you ever get massage, acupuncture or do yoga?

4) Which friend(s) or family members do you go to for support and love?

5) If you could go anywhere to relax where would it be?

As for mine :)

Now, we have a little present for you! We're going to take you on a journey with the video below. It shows a single photo of a beautiful sunset over the water and has affirmations we've created for Gaia and Gaia Soulmates. It is intended for Soulmates users, so it's focus is on bringing forth healthy and loving relationships, but don't we all need that?

Seriously, this was recorded by our very own Jodi - with her lovely South African accent no less - and is so deeply relaxing. The first time I listened I felt calm and hopeful. I felt like I was remembering what was important and who I can be in the world. So please...take a deep breath, click play, close your eyes and enjoy.



I hope you are all feeling warm and inspired. May you have gorgeous, peaceful and warm weekends of goodness. 

Indistinguishable from magic.


Beautiful people of Gaia...

One of my favorite "laws" comes from Arthur C. Clarke. "Any sufficiently advanced technology," he wrote, "is indistinguishable from magic."

It's true, no? I'm amazed by the amount of magic I've witnessed in my own life so far... and I'm delighted to invite you to come experience a new variety of magic this July.

In a few days, MaestroConference will unveil the beta version of a new telegathering technology. As part of their launch, they're offering over 60 free trainings with luminaries such as Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, Barbara Marx Hubbard, and Gregg Braden. (The full calendar is here.)

My personal not-to-be-missed is Patty and Paul Richard's free Wild Attraction: The Energetics of Extraordinary Relationship, which will take place on July 9th. Patty and Paul are two undiscovered teachers with amazing heart and integrity, and I've found their work magical in its own right. But there are dozens of others to choose from, and I'm sure no matter which you attend you'll be impressed.

Also, I just want to say that I'm happy the launch is finally here. :) I was lucky enough to preview an earlier version of Maestro a few weeks ago. I found it more interactive and participatory and vivid and fun than any other online or virtual training I've tried--so much so that It was hard not to chirp about the news to others. Because of this, I understand why their crew is sponsoring this event. If you enjoy the experience as much as I did, you'll be bound to tell others, and so there's no need for any "catch" when you register--just a full month of free programs and calls.

Again, you can register (and find out more about MaestroConference) by following this link. Have a click, and have a look, and mark your calendars... July is going to be wonderful. :)

To love and learning and the crazy wonderful miracles we so often and so easily and so innocently take for granted,

Siona.

Hello wonderful people!

It's Jessica.

I'm happy to be here Wednesday welcoming our new Gaia members to this beautiful community. This week we're going to be welcoming two lovely ladies and asking a few simple questions about joy, learning and life.

Please give a warm round of welcome hugs to le soleil. She is a gorgeous soul who loves nature and beauty. Check out her stunning and artistic blogs! And, here is what she had to share with us :)

Gaia: What in your life gives you the most joy?  
le soleil: Being in the wilderness farrrr from “civilization” :)

What called you to Gaia? What were you seeking? 

I was looking for an online oasis in the midst of all the noisy,
controversial, superficial social sites where you have to have 100s of
“friends” to be “worthy.”  I prefer a smaller, authentic group of
friends both on- and off-line.  Gaia offers a wide variety of groups
and discussions, allowing one to interact at their own pace; I like
that.

What would you most like to learn, or what would you most like help with? 
My spirituality is sourced from nature and creating, but I enjoy learning
about others' spiritual sources and exploring together without anyone
imposing their “right way” on others.  This kind of environment creates
a safe, free space to share and explore…and undoubtedly, triggers new
ideas, thoughts…  :)

What is your favorite animal? 
I simply adore (big) dogs (like huskies, wolf hounds, German shepherds, Great Danes…)

Now say hello and give some love to Flowering. She's a deep thinker, like so many of you and loves exploring spirituality and doing yoga. Her answers are simple and lovely:

Gaia: What in your life gives you the most joy?
Flowering: My children and husband, Colorado mountains, sunshine, fresh air, meditation.

What called you to Gaia? What were you seeking?
Like-minded friends and a place to express myself and read others' genuine expressions.

What would you most like to learn, or what would you most like help with?
I would most like to just be my genuine self, thereby giving others permission or example to also be that!

What is your favorite animal?
Cats.

Let's spread some kindness and love and send our hellos to these fresh faces ;)

Hello Lovely People,

It's Jessica.

It's my pleasure to offer you all an invitation to our Café Counter conversations in the Lounge. We've been posting topics to spur discussion and debate about ourselves and the world around us. We believe these kinds of conversations help us understand what it means to be alive on Earth today and how to make the world a better place. This week we're talking about modernity and simplicity. Here's our question:


Come read more and share your view with us in the Lounge!

Helloooo Lovely People!

It's Jessica :)

I hope you're having a beautiful week of wonder. I've been thinking about magical beings lately and fantastical creatures. I don't know about you, but I love the idea of a sparkling world of the unexpected and beautiful. So this week is about magic and the unseen wonder of life.

Please share the magic with us...

1) Do you believe in angels?
2) What is your favorite magical creature? (unicorn, phoenix, gnomes, pegasus)
3) Did you believe in the tooth fairy, Santa or the Easter Bunny as a child?
4) Do you believe in fairies? (clap your hands ;)
5) Do you like fairy tales or fantasy stories?

As for me...

Hello lovely Gaians :)

It's Jodi.

Jessica asked me to post a Friday Five all about the stars. Living in the Southern Hemisphere we have great stargazing experiences here in South Africa. I love stargazing and all the mythology surrounding the stars and planets. Here are five questions about our heavens.

Let us know...

1) Do you wish on shooting stars?
2) Would you like to travel to outer space?
3) Do you like astrology?
4) If you could name a new planet, what would you call it?
5) Do you enjoy star-gazing?
 

Here's what I said.

Can't wait to hear all about your astral experiences. :)

Hello all!

Gaia will be down on the night of Tuesday June 9th, 11:59pm US MST (-6 GMT) for a period of (hopefully!) no longer than two hours.