A Personal Journey of Expanding Heart
Expanding Heart

Trancending Dualities

Good and evil, is there a line that divides the two? Are they really opposites, or have we, in our attempts to categorize and simplify things, overlooked a deeper truth?<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 5/26/2009 5:32 PM | Add Comment

Love, Define Please

To love someone, to be in love or to be love, are these all the same, or are there subtle differences between them? We use the word love to encompass meanings immeasurable.<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 5/4/2009 10:17 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Religion vs Spirituality

Religion vs spirituality, what is the difference?  Where do these experiences intersect? Can each lead us to the other?
 
Yesterday, I spoke with ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/22/2009 11:11 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Dissolving the Unseen Roots of Suffering

How do I dissolve the unseen/unconscious roots of suffering? I think I need to start with the self. "Physician, heal thyself."  Every experience, if ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 1/14/2009 11:03 AM | Add Comment

Self-discipline

To love and respect self and others, even in the face of unkindness, disrespect or cruelty is the highest form of self-discipline. Yes, that is ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 6/26/2008 8:08 AM | Add Comment

Conflict Resolution #1

Conflict Resolution Question #1: What does it take for two unique, intelligent human beings (or two religions, or two countries, etc.) to agreeably disagree? << MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 6/1/2008 10:24 AM | Add Comment

Marriage: Who Knew It Would Be So Hard?

I pray & meditate.When I struggle over a situation, exchange or relationship, I give thanks for the strength, insight and courage to learn, heal, and grow.<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 5/29/2008 8:40 AM | Add Comment

Non-Violent Communication

How?It seems to me,if there is a formula for "non-violent" communication, it is this... Know the difference between feelings and thoughts...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/16/2008 4:52 PM | Add Comment

The Power of Thinking

My question is "Why do we continue to behave in ways that only bring us more of what we don't want? Why is it easier to be ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/8/2008 5:14 PM | Add Comment

Encouraging a Healthy Response: Curiousity

Emotional healing, it can't come soon enough. Some wounds seem to take so long to heal. The deeper the hurt...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 11/14/2007 6:16 PM | Add Comment

The Power of Words & Rewriting Them

You can find this and other free downloads on www.expandingheart.com. This old folk song used to be called "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?".<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 8/24/2007 4:11 PM | Add Comment

Expanding Heart: Self, Family, Community (now includes the whole world), the Universe and Beyond

How can we change the world? Can change be forced? It seems like we approach change all to often in that manner. It may seem ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 7/2/2007 1:12 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

A Tongue on the Loose: Words Can Get Us in a Mess

Have you ever caught yourself saying "always" or "never" and know it's exaggeration.I know I have, more times than I would like to admit.<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 6/15/2007 4:01 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Raising the Bar

Competition? It's not really "my cup of tea". I do not even like to compete with myself. I prefer to think of raising the bar like ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 6/8/2007 2:26 PM | Add Comment

A Rainbow Bright

This song poem is from a book, available along with other free downloads at www.expandingheart.com. I wrote it for kids of all ages (including myself). The book ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 5/5/2007 11:10 AM | Add Comment

An Old Familiar Prayer "Our Father" Made New

Some ideas incubate for years. This one certainly has with me. I don't remember the first time the "Our Father" struck me as being limited ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 5/1/2007 1:35 PM | Add Comment

Arrogance and Low Self-esteem

A must read for anyone interested in making a difference in themselves and the world, Power vs. Force, an inspirational, informative book by David R. ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/24/2007 1:20 PM | Add Comment

Let The Healing Begin

Click here to view or print, Let the Healing Begin, a poem I wrote to remind myself that dealing with the dis-ease of pain ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/18/2007 4:36 PM | Add Comment

Asking Questions that Encourage Reflection

What is the unifying force in my life? If I could only pick one thing, what would I say is the most important thing to me? What ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 4/13/2007 4:45 PM | Add Comment

Principles For Personal Freedom

Click this Word file link Prioritized Principles to read or print a copy. These principles came from the deepest ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Mo Gillis at 1/27/2007 3:19 PM | Add Comment
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