Gaia Community Guidelines

Take a moment to imagine yourself walking into a yoga studio, or the still presence of a meditation hall, or the quiet warmth of a tea house. Whatever stress you might be carrying dissolves as you breathe in the uplifting energy of that space.

Now, bring yourself back to the present, bringing with you that same inspiring, peaceful, and supportive energy. This is the energy of Gaia.

In the spirit of this, we ask that you act in this community with reverence, compassion, and respect for yourself, your fellow members, and the law, and a desire to grow and to give to the world. Our guidelines are simple:

1. Be your (highest) self.

Gaia provides an opportunity for you to explore and express your greatest potential. So while you're here, embody your truest, most authentic self. Practice being that amazing person, and practice seeing and encouraging that spirit in others. After all, every interaction you have here is an opportunity to contribute to more love, more compassion, and more understanding in the world. It's why we're here. :)

2. Don't be anyone else.

We ask that our members maintain only one profile, and we encourage you to make sure that the articles and stories and images you're posting are your own (and if not, make sure you have permission to use them.)

And one little extra reminder:

"Treat others as you would like to be treated."

(Or, as Jesus put it, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Hillel phrased it, "What is hateful to do, do not to your fellow man." Muhammad said, "Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you." And Confucius, "What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others." So if you want to be heard, first listen. If you want to be respected, grant respect. If you want to be appreciated, be grateful. It's beautiful how the world balances that way. :)