Gary Renard Podcast - ep043

Episode 43: "Gary, Gene, and the Podcast Live Again!" The podcast returns after a lengthy hiatus, following Gene's near-death medical crisis of last Summer (August 2011). Gary begins the show discussing Gene's revelatory experiences, and discussing in depth how this was a wonderful example of putting the Course's teachings into practice — being able to experience peace at all times, even when facing an extreme circumstance. The conversation takes a lighter turn when Gary brings up Gene's new book, "A Golf Course in Miracles", which was released while Gene was recovering from surgery; and then Gary talks about his recent schedule, and how it has allowed him to focus on his writing, and also on counseling activities. The talk about counseling also touches on why anything effectively "therapeutic" that takes place in the world is really being coordinated in one way or another by the Holy Spirit. After a bit more chat together, Gary and Gene transition into the recording of the "Podcast at Sea", taped during 2011's cruise to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean. After some introductory remarks the conversation turns to A Course in Miracles, and about how the Course as well as Gary's books seem to resonate so well with people from all over the world. Both Gary and Gene discuss the Course's effectiveness and practicality in dealing with the challenges of life and spirituality. Then it is time for "Questions for Gary!" First question asks about the differences between "waking dreams" (our daily "life") and the dreams we have at night. Gary's answer touches on the important concept that ALL our dreams are simply that: just dreams… and if we can begin to see that our sleeping dreams are not real, even while we are experiencing them, then we are getting very close to realizing that our "waking" dream-state is really no different. (More Questions for Gary from the "Podcast at Sea" will be coming up in our next podcast episode.)