Hey GQG Friends!
Over the course of this summer of 2018, I have had occasion to attend several funerals.
The interment for the first was at Arlington National Cemetery…which is always a moving place to visit!
While there, I was re-awakened to something which has had a significant impact on me since…so I thought it might be worthwhile to take the time & effort to share it with you!
By the way, the Subtitle is: Open Secrets and Year Zero!
Enjoy!
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Hey GQG Friends!
I will be conducting another GQG Intro Lecture @ IGlobal University this Saturday, 7.21.18 from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
If anyone is available and interested, you would be welcome to join us for this event, as it has also been made available to anyone in our Group!
Here is a link with the details:
GQG Intro Lecture @ IGU 7.21.18
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Hello GQG Friends!
Recently, I have had the opportunity to conduct 4 more GQG Introductory Lectures at two new local universities.
My purpose in doing these, is to provide students (really anyone!) with an overview of the Great Questions Group and then offer an opportunity to connect with it, if the topic interests them.
The first was at Washington International University of Virginia, in Annandale, and the next three at IGlobal University, in Tyson’s Corner.
My good friend, Dr. Moses Niwe, who teaches a variety of undergrad and graduate level Information Systems courses, has been inviting me in to address his various classes.
This first picture was taken during the 4th lecture, which was to a group of approximately 30 students.
This second is Professor Niwe, presenting a “Certificate of Appreciation” from the University, at the conclusion of that final lecture.
Interestingly, one of the students attending the final session, happened to be the Career Services Coordinator for IGU, and he subsequently invited me to return during the Summer Quarter to conduct another lecture.
This session, which will be open to the entire student body, has been tentatively scheduled toward the end of the 3rd or 4th week of July.
All this is part of my ongoing endeavor to introduce this vital topic and the info being shared through the Great Questions Group forum, to as many people as possible.
Furthermore, thanks to the help of some faithful supporters, I am able to continue to offer all these Intro Lectures free of charge…so a heart-felt thank you to those of you who do!
–Mark D 🙂
Hey GQG Friends!
Thanks for all the great feedback I received from Part 1 of this message and the Update regarding my latest GQG “biz” card and new T-Shirt…I appreciate it!
As promised, here is Part 2 of the Special Message: My Crazy Year! sharing a few thoughts on some of the things I’ve learned and my (continuing) perspective change, from going through this most recent “unique season” in my life.
I trust that it will perhaps be of benefit and resonate with many of you fine folks!
And here are the two pix I refer to in this message:
The first is of my folks when they were a bit younger than they are today…
And the second is of me, the summer I was 16…
How quickly time flies by on this great experiment called life!
So GQG Friends…just had to share!
Recently received my latest GQG “Biz” Card reorder…and for those of you who may never have seen one, here are a couple Pix of the latest version, which turned out real nice!
But also, check out the cool new “tool” to help spread the word!
Off to do another Intro Lecture for the first time at new local area University, later today, Thursday, May 10th!
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Well GQG Friends…here is Part 1 of the Audio I promised, providing an overview of this most interesting 16 month period I’ve been through recently!
Since I’ve had so many people asking about it, I thought I’d put this review together so I could share an overview with everyone…and only have to tell the story once! 🙂
Furthermore, what I have learned and my perspective change from going through this “unique season” has been quite dramatic! And since I’ve been asked extensively about this as well, I will share a portion of it next in a forthcoming Part 2, as I feel it may be of benefit to many.
Before I get going though, let me just extend a warm welcome those of you that are new to our Group! For in spite of all this distraction, I’ve still been able to reach out and connect with quite a number of new folks, in new arenas–including those I refer to in this review–who are also interested in the Great Questions, just like we are!
Additionally, I have a bit of cool news: We now have two new web domains, GreatQuestionsGroup.com and GreatQuestionsGroup.org and both are now pointed to our main GQG site: MarkDeMatteo.com
Also, as an FYI, it was recently brought to my attention, that if you simply do a general search for Great Question Group, I believe our Forum is the first one that comes up!
So we now have a few more options for “Helping Folks Find The Forum”!
Enjoy! 🙂
Finally, here are a few pix I mentioned I would post in the message…
The Porsche I owned for 17 years…which is now being appreciated and cared for by her happy new owner in Ohio!
…and my folks and I appreciating that (600lbs!) Fireplace Insert one Sunday evening during that mega cold-spell we had this early January, 2018!
Greetings my GQG Friends!
Recently–for the last 15 months or so–I have been moving through what I believe may perhaps be the craziest and most challenging period I have experienced thus far in my life!
As many of you already know, much of this has revolved around the monumental task of moving my elderly (82 & 80) parents in with me, with all the myriad details and the major life transition associated with it.
Since I have learned a great deal going through this entire process, and that many people have wanted to know about it, I thought I would make the effort to compile a review of what has transpired so that I could share it with everyone.
My resultant perspective change has been quite profound, and thus I feel that it may indeed be of some benefit to many of you fine folks!
I have actually already been working on this, and it is now looking like I will probably produce a two part message, with Part One reviewing the process I’ve gone through, and Part Two, what I have learned from it.
So stay tuned, Part One should be out shortly!
And just for fun, I thought I would post a few pix of my folks and me from our recent (late Jan/early Feb) trip to Orlando, for a much-needed and welcomed break…sorta! 😉
Hey GQG Friends!
In light of the first Total Solar Eclipse to cross the continental US coast to coast in 99 years, I thought I would share a few interesting & illuminating facts about these unique celestial events that I learned on my GQ Journey.
Great American Eclipse 2017 (8.13.17)
I had the opportunity to conduct yet another GQ Introductory Lecture recently…and also would like to officially welcome all the new folks that continue to join us!
Trust everyone is having a nice summer!
Best,
Mark D 🙂
Hey Great Questions Group Friends!
Here is a New Special Message I recorded a few days ago regarding our possessions in the context of a significant life transition I am experiencing!
Additionally, I conducted yet another GQG Intro Lecture recently…and also want to welcome all our new folks who have joined our Group lately…we keep growing!
Finally, to all of us living here in the USA, I would like to wish everyone a Happy, Safe and Reflective, July 4th Weekend, and say “Happy 241st Birthday, America!” as we celebrate her Independence Day next Tuesday!
Best,
Mark D 🙂
Hello Great Questions Group Friends!
I continue to have the opportunity to conduct occasional GQG Introductory Lectures in various arenas.
As the name implies, their purpose is to provide the folks in attendance with a brief and very general overview of the origin and purpose of the Group and afterwards provide those that are interested an opportunity to connect with it, if they so desire.
Here is an email from one of the students that attended one of the Lectures I did last month.
He sent it to my Professor friend who had invited me in, who then forwarded it to me.
It is truly a pleasure to continue to connect with more and more folks who share the same interest in these Great Questions, as we do!
In the future, I actually plan to do one of these Intro Lectures specifically for our Group, so that anyone who would like to, may attend.
I will keep you updated on this.
With my best,
Mark D 🙂
–——— Forwarded message ———
From: E R J
Date: Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Life Coach
To: Prof. M N
My I request you to kindly forward to me the contact details of the gentleman (Life coach) who visited our class on the 12th of April. I am extremely interested in what he has to offer since I have always been enthralled with similar aspects of life and existence. I was wondering whether he also a pastor who is running a fellowship. It so happens that being a christian, I will be very inclined to take my kids to a place which is also hosted by a like minded person.
Thanks
E R J
