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HOLISTIC BUDO: The Way of the Gentle Warrior

The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 26, 2023

Responsible For Your Purpose

Do not let someone else’s unhappiness stop you from living the life you are called to live. Your life is your responsibility. You have to live with the choices you make and, ultimately, you have to live with the regrets that come from a life of unfulfilled potential. Regardless of how others around you are … Continue reading Responsible For Your Purpose

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Posted on May 22, 2023

Courageous Action

If you wait for the perfect conditions to arise before doing something courageous, you will never do anything courageous. You can try to prepare yourself to be courageous, but there will always be more that you can do. You can work harder, plan better, consider more contingencies, and mitigate more risks. At some point, however, … Continue reading Courageous Action

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Posted on May 17, 2023

Fears That Challenge

There are many forms of fear. Some fears are quite real, your body and mind’s way of telling you that something is wrong and that you are in imminent danger. These fears arise to protect you and to keep you safe As such, these experiences of fear should be respected and given attention. Most of … Continue reading Fears That Challenge

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Posted on April 30, 2023

Deciding To Be Brave

Every act of bravery changes you. Win or lose, success or failure, you are a better person for being brave. Do not let results dictate your self talk. Results are temporary. You are brave for as long as you decide to be. If you act bravely, you are brave. No one can take that from … Continue reading Deciding To Be Brave

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Posted on April 28, 2023

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 … Continue reading Doubts And Regrets

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