Do not be surprised
When those who have never
Had peace in their hearts
Speak in terms of
Rivalry and conflict
Your task is not to change them
But to seek peace in yourself
And reflect love into the world
NOT TO CHANGE THEM
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Look around
Not at your phone
Not at your screen
Look around
What do you see?
This is your life
Make the most of it
LOOK AROUND
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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If you want to find your purpose
Start with your pain
Reflect on how you healed from it
And how you can help others
To heal as well
In this way
Your pain is a gateway to service
In service you will find purpose
PURPOSE IN PAIN
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
To read my longer writing, subscribe at robertvanvalkenburgh.com
In this moment
You get to choose
To be present
Or distracted
To live
Or to hope and worry
As time passes you by
AS TIME PASSES
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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There are many wrong choices
Many paths lead to dead ends
Set your intention with love
And you will never be lost
Even when you are
Going nowhere
INTENTION TO LOVE
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
To read my longer writing, subscribe at robertvanvalkenburgh.com
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