Hello Beautiful People :)

It's Jessica.

Life can be crazy.

If you’re at all like me, you have plans and schedules that keep your life on course. Those plans are all well and good, but I do find myself lost in them from time to time. I forget how to really be in the present. Our days can be so full that we can't see the forest through the trees. So, this week’s Friday Five is about the present. It’s about today. It’s about the place we are in and how we’re feeling. It’s just a few little questions that reminded me to check in with myself and know where I am whether it’s Friday or not. You know how to do it ;) Copy and paste them in your blog, add your answers and tag 'em with Friday Five.

So, enjoy :)

1) What made you smile today?

2) What’s the weather like where you are?

3) Who did you talk to today? (you can tell us one or more)

4) Are you hungry, thirsty or content right now?

5) What are you thankful for in this moment?

Here's mine ;)

I hope you all have a brilliant day, filled with moments of wisdom, growth and goodness.

Hello Beautiful Gaians!

This is Jessica.

Today is Friday the 13th (spooky!) but, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Some people are down on Valentine's because they have lonely hearts. But, this day is a wonder and celebration of one the most beautiful things experienced or witnessed by human beings: Love. It is magic, divine and a great blessing whether shared by lovers, friends or family. It is a joy in the midst of our chaotic world. This week I'd love if you would celebrate with me and the Friday Five. I don't care if your single or happily conjoined. If you are a cynic or as sappy and silly as I am. Everyone is blessed by love in life, and I love you :)

And guess what?!?! If you are looking for that special one, we've just launched Gaia Soulmates so you can find your enlightened partner for long walks on the beach, cuddles, soulful meditations, political analysis or whatever floats your unique and beautiful boat.



Now, without further ado, please join me in this week's romantic Friday Five. Copy the questions, paste and add your answers in your own blog, as always ;)

1)  Are you a romantic?

2)  Where did you go on your best date?

3)  Do you like red lacy paper hearts and Valentine’s swag?

4)  How do you show friends love? (Hugs? Thanks? Smoochies? Gifts?)

5)  Do you like chocolate?

And what about me?

Happy Valentine's Day Lovlies! I hope all your days are filled with love :)

Hello my wonderful Gaians!

This is Jessica :)

I've been thinking about things. Literally. Objects. The material world. Economists say Americans are comsuming less in the context of a challenged economy. And, spiritually inclined people might say this is a good shift. Things are of course, just things and they fade. They often matter most because they represent a person or idea, like your childhood teddy bear or the bracelet given to you as an anniversary gift from your partner. So, today we're exploring objects and our relationship to them in the Friday Five of Things!

Won't you join me? You know what to do! Just copy and paste the questions in your blog and add your own answers:

1) What have you bought recently?

2) Which special object(s) hold meaning for you?

3) What was the last present you gave?

4) What little things make your life easier?

5) Do you like to throw things away?

As for me...

Don't forget to tag your blog with Friday Five :) And tell your friends!

Still, via the Internet, Russell envisions change that could save humanity. He echoes Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh's idea that "the next Buddha will be a sangha." In other words, the next awakening will come via a communal breakthrough, rather than the insight of a single being. "Social networking, YouTube: This is allowing us to begin to think collectively, to solve problems collectively," Russell says. "I think we're going to need that sort of collective thinking to solve some of the problems we're up against." The Gaia Community (gaia.com) is a good example of what's taking shape, Russell says. "It's a social-networking site dedicated to exploring issues around consciousness, environment, personal development, human potential and the power of a shared vision."

Go us!! And the rest of his interview / article is no less wonderful. It's here, if you'd like to read. :)

Hello lovely people!

Life can be challenging, but it can also be amazing and inspiring. There are so many incredible people here on Gaia. So many inspiring and meaningful words and stories are shared everyday. I love that. I love the meaningful parts of life that remind of of our own potential and what makes life worth living. That's why this week we're doing the Inspirational Friday Five. Ya know, cut and paste the questions in your blog and share with friends!

Please join me and share with us...

1) Who has served as a role model in your life?

2) What book (s) have inspired you?

3) What are you excited about today?

4) Does music inspire you?

5) What qualities inspire you in others?

I wish you all magnificent sparks of inspiration and joy! You certainly inspire me.