It is possible for our entire lives to be changed in a single moment. In fact, every single moment is changing our entire lives whether we are conscious of it or not. But, once we are conscious of these profound moments of transformation, we begin to appreciate them and to look for them. We begin…
Author: Robert Van Valkenburgh
Co-Founder of Kogen Dojo of Severna Park and Taikyoku Mind & Body
Creating Our World
Some of us have more difficulty fitting into and adapting to this world than the people around us do. While they seem to do this without much thought or effort, we struggle to find our place. It is more than okay to admit that we are not like others. In fact, it may be necessary…
Lighten Up
Give yourself a break. Don’t spoil yourself, pamper yourself, or put your selfish desires ahead of everything else. Just give yourself a break. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be kind to yourself like you would a close friend. Don’t ignore your responsibilities, buy things you cannot afford, or believe that you are owed anything…
Our Boundaries
We have no right to be angry when we allow others to cross our boundaries. Our integrity is ours, not theirs, to maintain. Of course, people who respect us will also respect our boundaries, but only if we do first. On the other hand, people who do not respect us may never respect our boundaries,…
Growing Pains
We all have to do things in our lives that we would rather not do. We cannot get our way all of the time. Nor would we likely be happier if we did. We need resistance to make us stronger. Friction helps to develop our character. Pressure forces us to grow in ways we otherwise…