Philosophy

We all shine on

Posted on by Gib Pellet
Everyone experiences dark times at some point in their life. This is something we, as sentient beings,have in common. As human beings, no matter what our political affiliation or what our ideology may be,suffering is as much a part of our lives as breathing is necessary for continued survival. But no matter how bad things may appear to be, there is always a ray of light carrying with it the promise of a better day that often accompanies hope. Michael was the epitome of hope. No matter how bad...
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Reaching Out

Posted on by Gib Pellet
The world is threatened. CGO believes the solutions to the threats are born in the human heart. While everyone doesn’t share the same theology, all believe love is the greatest, transcendent force for positive change. By channeling that power to our world and it’s inhabitants, new paradigms are created that can provide answers to the biggest challenges. CGO’s outreach is part of a global movement to rebuild our economies and governments on a foundation of respect for life and the rights of all. ...
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Mission Possible

Posted on by Gib Pellet
Common Ground Outreach (CGO) was founded in 2014 as an outgrowth of a lifetime of experience looking for answers to life’s most meaningful questions. Founded by Gib Pellet, lifelong soul seeker and social justice advocate, he and a committed group of volunteers search for meaning and justice and have multiple points of entry into conversations taking place everywhere in society. Having begun as one person’s mission, CGO is now a large network of people, in different cities, offering resources, o...
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Thoughts from the “Friendly Philosophers”

Posted on by Gib Pellet
May 6th, 2016 Last night we welcomed more new members and the conversations were great. One member courageously shared his journey in remaking himself philosophically and got great feedback and engagement from the other folks, all who were pretty awed by the effectiveness of our group in bringing the questions of existence and meaning to the table. It feels like a great honor to think this humble idea of gathering to talk and to allow great minds and hearts to connect, can result in a sharing...
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CGO this week

Posted on by Gib Pellet
Today I talked with Terry Schultz, one of our new Board members. Why is hope such a hot topic? What’s so attractive about building an alliance of hope?But there it is. When we think about some of the current themes in ministry – hope cuts through the noise like a searchlight in a crowded, foggy harbor. Hope that comes from Love / love that’s greater than any one of us yet which finds its best expression in individual souls. The Creator’s love is transforming / it can save the planet and a...
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