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Meditations on God

  • Robert Van Valkenburgh

  • Doubts And Regrets

    If someone does not believe in you, that may be more of a reflection of them than of you.

    It may be their fears, their insecurities, and their limitations they see in you, not yours.

    Do not let anyone tell you that your goals are too lofty, that your ideas are too crazy, or that you do not have what it takes to achieve success in whatever way you define that for yourself.

    Explore your ideas, play with them, and experiment with their application to find out what works, what doesn’t, and where you need to adjust in order to be successful.

    If something does not work, you can always have a new idea.

    Is you do nothing, however, nothing will work out.

    Do not allow another person’s doubts become your regrets.

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    April 28, 2023
    bravery, courage, doubts, fear, insecurity, regrets, success, vulnerability

  • Staying Sane Or Chasing Crazy

    If the world around you is going insane, do not follow it there yelling and screaming.

    Going crazy about other people going crazy is neither sensible nor practical.

    And truthfully, is it also not very helpful.

    Let it go, let them go, and go the other way.

    You cannot help people who do not want to be helped and you especially cannot help people who are going mad by going mad along with them.

    If you want to do any good at all, for yourself or others, you must stay disciplined, centered, and focused.

    As alluring as frustration, anger, and resentment are, they are not your allies.

    Avoid the trap that is fear and worry, and do not give in to cynicism.

    When not much else makes sense, stay close to your tribe and be a beacon of patience, kindness, and compassion for others who may also be looking for the peace and comfort of truth.

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    April 27, 2023
    centeredness, comfort, community, compassion, peace, sanity, tribe, truth

  • No You Besides You

    Be weird.

    Be strange.

    Be unique.

    Be yourself.

    There is no you besides you.

    Do not waste your time here hiding who you are, trying to fit in, and trying to be like everyone else.

    Do not shy away from what makes you different because those characteristics, those attributes, and those rough edges are what make you you.

    Your differences are what make you special.

    Accept them, embrace them, and accentuate them.

    Your very existence is a miracle.

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    April 26, 2023
    be yourself, differences, express yourself, miracle, uniqueness

  • In Pursuit Of Potential

    Resist the temptation to settle for less than you are truly capable of.

    Life will give you an infinite number of excuses, obstacles, and distractions to take you off course.

    You have to learn to see these for the diversions that they are.

    Living up to your potential will require discipline, focus, and dedication.

    Your journey will be lonely, frustrating, and even boring at times, but these feelings are nothing compared to the regret you will feel if you settle for being someone you are not.

    You have a purpose and a calling; you need only find out what it is and pursue it like your life depends on it because it does.

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    April 25, 2023
    calling, distractions, diversions, mission, potential, purpose, regret

  • Edges And Boundaries

    Take risks, be brave, and push yourself beyond your perceived limitations.

    Find your edges and live up against them.

    Know your boundaries and do not allow yourself or anyone else cross them.

    Do not be ashamed of who you are.

    Be compassionate toward others and understanding of who they are.

    Allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to grow and be open to new ideas, attitudes, and experiences.

    Have the confidence stand up for your principles, values, and your friends.

    Live your life out loud because no one else is going to do it for you.

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    April 24, 2023
    boundaries, bravery, compassion, confidence, courage, edges, integrity, limitations, principles, values, vulnerability

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