All we ever want to have,
The things we aspire to be,
Come from our desire to dream,
The thoughts that we set free.

It starts so small, a passing thought,
A glimmer in our mind,
That sets us on a journey then,
A place we want to find.

And here we learn about ourselves,
The commitment we have to goals,
The things we push ourselves to reach,
The ways we become whole.

And all it is, a lot of steps,
The consistency in each day,
That helps us through the difficult times,
Until our mind has found a way.

And so, I ask, what is your goal?
The summit of your dreams…
You needn’t be concerned, you know,
If the concept is extreme.

For all of us have, the power inside,
If we have the will to change,
To get us past the barriers there,
Our lives, to rearrange.

So, take a breath, and gather yourself,
Prepare for what’s in store,
And take the leap into your dreams,
And find your forevermore…

For the courage, tenacity, and strength it takes to pursue our aspirations.

-CJG 01/11/2022

Do I believe in mystic things?
I suppose I kind of do.
But the question could just as easily be,
Why, my friend, don’t you?

I thought we all, had realized now,
That life is unexpected,
And how you handle change, my friend,
Will decide what you’ve regretted.

Because love, and hope, and unicorns exist,
They’re out there, you will find,
And it’s not the seeing that makes them real,
It’s the thoughts within our mind.

It’s what we see, in little things,
The differences that make life sublime,
But we’ll never even notice them there,
If we never take the time.

And what a shame, it is to think,
We’re busy far too much,
To hold the things that matter close,
And experience that sense of touch.

For even in our darkest thoughts,
That ray of light can shine,
It’s the beauty and joy, within ourselves,
The power within our mind.

And when we seek to wash that out,
The differences that make life sweet,
We lose that beauty where wonder resides,
That makes our lives complete.

So if you can, take the time,
And chase that rainbow down,
And even if you never reach,
That hallowed, sacred ground.

Take a breath, and smile my friend,
You were a bit extreme,
But that’s where magic, can exist,
And where life becomes a dream.

So close your eyes, when night comes,
And dream of better days,
Where hope, and love, and joy exist,
And sadness is swept away.

For the days we find hope and dream of possibilities…

-CJG 10/10/2021

Well, my friend, it seems you’re here,
Looking for the way,
Trying to find the path to follow,
That’ll take you far away.

I know that where you’ve been is hard,
A painful place to feel,
And emotions are so strong right now,
And based in something real.

But this is where you need to pause,
And take a little breath,
Cause change is always there for you,
If you take that little step.

See yourself, if you can,
Free of all your pain,
Breathe and think of happy times,
And smile then once again.

Change is honestly, just like this,
A movement in the mind,
That sometimes is so subtle, though,
Just a thought, that’s suddenly kind.

For once you give, yourself a reason,
To set your past aside,
Your steps will start to move again,
And hope will fuel your strides.

And what you carried, inside of you,
Will be left upon the ground,
Until you’re in a new found place,
With joy and peace around.

So try to close your eyes and think,
It’s only a matter of time,
Before you find a brighter day,
And leave your sadness behind.

And until that time, please have some faith,
For the strength you need each day,
And know that tomorrow is almost here,
And life will find a way…

For the days we struggle… and learn to move forward with hope for a better tomorrow.

-CJG 10/10/2021

Close your eyes, clear your mind,
Lean into your faith,
Listen for, that gentle breeze,
You only have to wait.

Try to lose, all those thoughts,
That drag you down with fear,
Look towards, the skies above,
And let your mind be clear.

Take a breath, slow and deep,
Feel your chest expand,
Know that you can never fall,
Lean into His hand.

Find a way, to have some hope,
Even when it rains,
Know the Sun’s, behind those clouds,
And it will surely shine again.

Set aside, the desire to blame,
Accept things as they are,
Have the faith, in God’s own plan,
And you’ll journey very far.

For in the times, we reach inside,
There’s something we will find,
From the Hand that made us, who we are,
That mark… of the Divine.

So rest, my friend, and dream at night,
And find that blissful peace,
And all your hopes for brighter days,
Will be within your reach.

For the faith we need in the times we struggle…

-CJG 09/30/2021

Grab your shoes, take a step,
Come along with me,
Leave behind, your worries dear,
It’s time to now be free.

Look outside, and see the stars,
Feel the nighttime air,
Forget about what worries you,
And set down that despair.

Take a breath, and feel your heart,
Beating in your chest,
Run into the nighttime’s arms,
This isn’t time to rest.

Move amidst the gentle fields,
Waving in the breeze,
Feel that wind, brush past your face,
And let your spirit ease.

Find a spot to rest your head,
And see the universe expand,
And feel the joy and peace there is,
The perfection, in holding hands.

And hear the call, the nighttime makes,
When people aren’t around,
The peace within your very soul,
That’s there, to just be found.

And maybe just, that little time,
You spent in nighttime skies,
Will clear away, the clouds you see,
And open up your eyes.

For all we are, is simple beings,
Set here upon the ground,
And all heavens, look down on us,
With all the things around.

And if we could just, feel that warmth,
And take it deep within,
We’d start to leave our fears behind,
And joy would then begin…

For the perfection in silence… and being one with the universe.

-CJG 09/30/2021

Ask me, what can move the world,
My answer is simply Love.
There is no greater power, you see,
Not here, or from Above.

It rests within our beating heart,
This power we have inside,
And when we know, we’ve found “the one”,
It’s nothing we can hide.

And everything we ever want,
Can suddenly be achieved,
It only takes, a little faith,
And the desire, to just believe.

Cause who we are, is more than flesh,
We’re spirit and also soul,
And once we find, our counterpart,
Our hearts will then feel whole.

For when two people, choose to love,
There’s nothing they can’t do,
And every turn, their path may take,
…Is a journey, they’ll see through.

And that is such a powerful bond,
That nothing could simply sever,
And the joy it can create, for them,
Will last them then… forever.

For what it is to feel you’re where you belong in the universe.

-CJG 09/30/2021

Find some hope, down deep within,
Feel that sense of Grace,
Lift your heart up to the sky,
Put a smile upon your face.

Know the truth that’s always there,
The Hand that guides our way,
And even when we cannot see,
It never goes away.

For in our heart, rests the Divine,
A piece of God within our soul,
That fills us when we’re empty,
And heals and makes us whole.

And even when, we trip and fall,
And question if He’s there,
That grace will lift us up again,
Because He’ll always care.

So when you close your eyes at night,
And dream about tomorrow,
Know you’ll never be alone,
And don’t get lost in sorrow.

For all the hopes we have inside,
Can be within our grasp,
If we have the faith, to say that prayer,
And trust in God… to ask.

So go, my friend, and smile for me,
And cherish that new day…
And know you’ll always be so blessed,
By the strength you have today.

For the power within each of us, that comes from Above.

-CJG 09/29/2021

Reach down deep,
Look inside,
Gather your fears,
Set them aside.

Look above,
To the skies,
Silence the noise,
And clear your eyes.

Turn your focus,
On the day,
Don’t let your thoughts,
Get carried away.

Take a step,
Towards your goal,
Find a piece,
To make you whole.

Move beyond,
Your inner pain,
And learn to thrive,
Have hope, again.

Seek those out,
Who’ll soothe your mind,
Who have some words,
Of praise, so kind.

Let things go,
That hold you back,
And take control,
Do not distract.

Find some peace,
Within your heart,
It will take time,
But let it start.

Know you have,
The things you need,
And see the folly,
In a life of greed.

Listen in silence,
To the voice within,
And feel a journey,
About to begin.

And know you have,
The power to change,
A life to fulfill,
To rearrange.

And have the hope,
To see things through,
You have what it takes,
It’s inside you.

So go from here,
And find your way,
And don’t look back,
Don’t try to stay.

And those who mean,
To be with us,
Will come along,
Get on the bus.

And we will find,
A happy tomorrow,
And leave behind,
Our present sorrow.

And in our strength,
We’ll surely see,
The joyous soul,
We’re meant to be.

So go, my friend,
And find that place,
And put a smile,
Back on your face.

And leave your pain,
At the door,
Your life awaits,
Your forevermore.

For the days we struggle, that we find our strength, and move on.

-CJG 08/21/2021

Take a breath, look ahead,
Feel your body go,
Rush of wind, sound of steps,
It’s a race, it’s time to Go…

I wonder why, we often find,
Our lives are moving fast,
And moments pass, away from us,
…If only they could last.

And when we pause, to take a breath,
And look at what’s around,
The smallest things, can become so clear,
And truth, be sometimes found.

And is this just, the way we live,
The world in which we toil?
Like a pot that never comes to rest,
With water perpetually boiled.

But what if we, could stop and take,
Each moment in our day,
And hold it close, to linger on,
Not let it pass away…

I wonder what we’d see right then
The people, the words, the song,
To miss the glory, in every moment,
It seems a little wrong.

For in each day, the time exists,
To take that little break,
And rest ourselves, in peaceful bliss,
And in that moment, create…

A little space, a little thought,
To find our center in time,
And know that we, were meant for more,
A being, from the Divine…

And all around, the signs are there,
If only we can see,
The beauty of all creation’s things,
The joy it is, to be…

So, close your eyes, and feel the wind,
And let your motion cease,
And find the love within your heart,
The grace, the calm, the peace.

For the moments we find peace in silence… and connect with all of what matters.

-CJG 08/05/2021

Look beyond, the things you see,
Find your glory revealed,
Leave behind, your suffering,
Your struggles, now repealed.

Close your eyes, take a breath,
Feel that source of Grace,
Look around, and see His hand,
Creation, in every place.

Have the faith, to let things go,
Accept He has a plan,
For the knowledge of all the universe,
Is not meant for any man.

And in the times, we try to think,
We see where things will go,
We’re reminded that faith is what we need,
And to accept what we don’t know.

And all the times, we toil and struggle,
We find our strength inside,
The power that God has placed within,
…That connection to the Divine.

So go, my friend, and find your path,
And know you’ll be ok,
Even if your heart has struggled so,
With the challenges of today.

For with each step, we carefully place,
To take us down that road,
We lift ourselves from where we’ve been,
And lighten that difficult load.

And all the pain, will wash away,
And leave no trace of sorrow,
So rest, my friend, and have some faith,
In the hope that is… tomorrow.

For the days that we rest on faith… and know there is a Plan that shapes our ends.

-CJG 08/03/2021