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Authentic Living

September 17, 2009

This is the last post in response to Brian’s original question, but also the beginning of a new series.  I think this post opens up a whole new can of worms that should really be answered, but let’s address this question first and then tackle the others. Rob first what does it look like to [...]

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The Key To Making Lasting Inner Change

August 25, 2009

I wrote this in response to a comment from Brian to the last post on living and coping with regret. However with going away on holiday, the kids being off school and already busy with extra work  I didn’t get the time to edit and post it.  So sorry for the delay in posting, but [...]

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Living And Coping With Regret

July 16, 2009

Part Two of my response to Brian’s question deals with the issue of living with regret. What has taken hold, is that I’ve become sure I will always be sad about losing the family we had and how it’s taken so much from kids. I can’t imagine in any new life, not feeling the weight [...]

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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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Authenticity Or Suffering.

June 19, 2009

I had an idea for a post I wanted to write.  Then before I had a chance to write it I received this email, which gave the perfect setting for the idea.

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The Cause Of Stress And Anxiety And How To Overcome It

June 10, 2009

Life is like a continual tight rope walk.  A balance between wanting to get to what we desire and dream of and walking through the valley of what frightens us.

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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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What Is Compassion?

May 8, 2009

I want to add a slight twist after the last couple of posts.  In the last post on compassion and depression, I gave my idea of a compassionate response to depression.  However as I have pondered on the subject I have begun to think that maybe I’ve been missing something.  And I think I might [...]

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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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Depression Is A Natural Response To The World

April 23, 2009

James and Joe were making a pilgramage to worship a small town on the other side of the mountain.  Joe was leaving three days before James.  They said their goodbyes and arranged to meet at the hotel they were staying in.  

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