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The Six Steps To Achieve Enlightenment

July 5, 2009

After the last post asking which choice is the authentic you, Brian left this comment; “When you give yourself wholeheartedly to what you truly believe, the world forms around that giving you everything you truly need and want”. Rob first what does it look like to “give yourself wholeheartedly” to what you believe? And second, [...]

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Personal Development vs Following Your Bliss

May 21, 2009

Let me come right out and say it. Personal development is a flawed idea.

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Why Compassion And Depression Don’t Mix

April 27, 2009

I’m the first to admit that I’m not the most empathic person. And I understand that there is a place for empathy and compassion. In one sense, I’m very compassionate. I care very much that everyone I come into contact with, gets the most from their life.

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The Stress Reduction Challenge

March 11, 2009

Over the last couple of posts, I have talked about selling my time and knowledge. Yet this post is going to delay that happening. It might seem strange timing, but this is something I have wanted to do for some time and now seems to be the perfect time. I will explain all now.

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What Hero Do You Most Admire And Why?

January 26, 2009

I spend hours writing all this stuff and then it sort of disappears into the digital wilderness. I hear from some people in the comments and some people email me to tell me how something has made a difference in their life, but there are many Readers that I never interact with.

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Coping With Stress

December 10, 2008

A couple of posts ago Ruth left a comment; And in many other forms people have been essentially asking the same question. It’s the question that I’ve been trying to work out myself, since I’ve realised that it doesn’t come as easily or naturally to others.

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Is It Overwhelming To Do?

July 29, 2008

Continuing with 007′s comments. Is it overwhelming to do all this for every issue?

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Practising Happiness: Why Is It So Hard To Live What We Know?

May 23, 2008

This post about practicing happiness is the second point raised in Brian’s questions. The question of how to apply what you know. I talked a while back about the 10,000 hour principle. The idea that to become a true expert at something takes 10,000 hours of practice. That’s true in every area of life.

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Why Meditating Will Make You Happier Than Succeeding

April 2, 2008

This is Part 3 of a 3 part series. (Part 1 – More Doesn’t Lead To Happier, Part 2 – Happiness And Political Correctness) When I was young and we were going on holiday my Dad would put our suitcases etc on the roof rack. And he would strap them down securely with those elasticated [...]

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Happiness And Political Correctness

March 26, 2008

Happiness And Political Correctness – Part 2 in a short series (Part 1 – More, doesn’t lead to happier) One reason more doesn’t make us happier, is the habituation factor. We get used to whatever level we’re at It’s like a set point on a thermostat. It’s the zone where we feel comfortable.

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