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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Rob you are a wise man, and I wish that everyone could see how you do. I strongly agree everyone is equal, but why is it that society, with TV and what not, tells us how we should be? Why should anyone have to conform to be welcomed? I won’t lie. I’ve been searching for true happiness for a long time now, and I see just one thing in my way. Everyone's greed. To me it seems that I have to better other peoples’ lives before I can better my own, meaning I have to satisfy someone's greed before I can live how I want to live (no I don’t need money to live, I need money to live legally). Would you say that’s accurate? Which book was it that you read? It sounds fascinating, I’d love to pick it up. Maybe I‘m just tired but I don’t think the title was mentioned. Very interesting post, made me consider some things about the markets (ex: in hindsight, yr are absolutely right: how could we NOT have been at the top when we have 60 yr mortgages?). Gonna have to file what I’ve learned here today for later use for when the next bubble invariably forms… I know its true from life’s experiences. It came about exactly as you mention – My 1st impression of this man was ‘WOW’ – can this be real? And of course it wasn’t but I didn’t learn until 14 months later. He WAS a wife cheating, wife beating, druggie – and of course, treated me the same. You can’t change your nature. The truth came out – sooner or later it always does. Thanks for the great article!
— Diane May 12, 2012
Again, another great read from Rob! I agree with so much and am challenged by other ideas, of course – the beauty!
— Tammy May 12, 2012
Hi Rob. Great to see your email in my inbox again. Hope you are well. Thanks for some great insight as usual. Just thought I’d update you on how things are going with me. I’m feeling more happiness and joy every day. Sure, I have my down days when my job gets on my nerves and people annoy me, but they’re getting fewer. I’m still in the career that I’m not sure is for me, but I’m in a much better place mentally now. I think a lot of my stress before came from wanting something better RIGHT NOW, but now I’ve realised that, yes, this career may not be for me, but I’m just looking for the right opportunity/direction and keeping myself in a good place until it shows itself to me. I’ve also just got married – back from honeymoon for 2 weeks now and things are going great. I’d just like to say thanks for your help when we exchanged emails last year. You’ve helped (along with others) to enable me to get a better mind set on life and I feel I can deal with most things from this secure baseline. p.s., your mantra of “do you want to be right or happy?” seems to work well in marriage, as I’m never right, so the default is happy! Warmest regards
— Jeff May 12, 2012
Rob, You're a hero man! I found your 'live without conflict site' when I was in the depths of depression and looking for a quick fix or failing that a reason why I was feeling like this. This was November 2007 I think. After reading everything, I began to form a perspective that I had actually held all along. From reading your work it soon dawned on me that if I continued living my life with concrete perceptions I was in for a tough ride. Your writing style contributed greatly as well, because it just flows. I still have to work on my attitude on a day to day if not hourly basis but it's thanks to your frequent reminders that I find it easier to get on with it and move into higher states of thinking. I was a little bit cautious at the start about whether this was a scam or something but the information that I was receiving was so enlightening and realistic that I thought "this guy is also developing his own understanding. When people started to post their own interpretations I thought "what a great place to organize your thoughts!" I owe you a lot Rob.
— Osbourne May 12, 2012Truth Seeker is rated 5/5 based on 48 testimonials.
Yes, I know its true because I have dared to live that way (initially in defiance of the way I was raised to be, but always trying to look at things more deeply. I had to learn to trust and eventually to love this truth within myself and now I am enjoying the fruits of this quest) -and it is the only way that works for me! (Feels like true freedom and I am very grateful!)
— Danette May 12, 2012
Why Compassion And Depression Don’t Mix
April 27, 2009I’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.