Meditations on God

  • Robert Van Valkenburgh

  • A Nervous Decision

    If you find yourself unusually nervous about something, perhaps it is important.

    Maybe you are nervous because it matters.

    Nervousness is a sign that you are either about to do something that is brave or that you will regret.

    It is your job to decide which it is and to act accordingly.

    Your body does not know the difference.

    Your body only knows that you are in danger of changing, and both stupidity and bravery will change you.

    Listen to your feelings and ask yourself if this thing about which you are nervous will change you for the better or for the worse, and then do something.

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    April 13, 2024
    bravery, courage, decisions, fear, vulnerability

  • Everything You’ve Got

    While you are worrying about what may be, you are missing what is.

    You cannot control what is going to happen.

    But you can control what you do in this moment.

    You get to decide who you are, how you act, and what you say right now.

    Do something that matters.

    Be someone you are proud of.

    Give this moment everything you’ve got because this moment is everything you’ve got.

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    April 12, 2024
    in the moment, life, living, presence

  • What You Bring

    How you feel about the work you do is as important as the work itself.

    Sometimes it is more important.

    If you bring passion to everything you do, what you are doing tends to matter much less.

    Conversely, if you are waiting for your work to make you happy, happiness may perpetually elude you.

    At some point, happiness is a decision.

    And it is often a decision that must be made in spite of your circumstances.

    Bring meaning with you wherever you go and everything you do will be meaningful.

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    April 11, 2024
    happiness, meaning, passion, value, work

  • Wear Your Weird

    Don’t be ashamed of who you are.

    Your differences make you uniquely you.

    That which sets you apart holds the key to your purpose.

    No one can be you better than you.

    Instead of hiding, highlight your idiosyncrasies.

    You will be much happier being yourself than trying to be someone else.

    Embrace your weird and wear it proudly.

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    April 10, 2024
    meaning, purpose, strange, unique, uniqueness, weird

  • Commit To Imperfect

    You cannot prepare your way into perfection.

    You will never feel completely ready to do something brave.

    Once you get to good enough, commit.

    Experience is the best teacher.

    You will work out the imperfections as you go.

    Embrace the tension between success and failure.

    That is the line you must walk in order to do anything worthwhile.

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    April 9, 2024
    growth, perfection, progress, success, tension

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