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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 4, 2023

Misdirected Energy

Worry does nothing to improve the situation about which you are worried. Worry does not help you think more clearly, it does not help you formulate a plan, and it certainly does not help you take decisive action towards a solution for your worry. Worry just keeps you stuck, trapped in a cycle of inaction … Continue reading Misdirected Energy

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Balancing Our Output
Posted on July 22, 2022

Balancing Our Output

We only have so much of ourselves to give each day. Our internal resources are finite. We have to decide how much we are willing to give to others and how much to keep in reserve. Without a balance, we risk either being overly selfish on one hand or getting burned out on the other. … Continue reading Balancing Our Output

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Energetic Exchange
Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Energetic Exchange

We must be careful what influence we allow others to have on our thinking.  It is easy to allow the wrong people to drag us down.  For this reason, it is imperative that we associate with people who add value to our lives, who help us to think and behave with more integrity, and for … Continue reading Energetic Exchange

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What Others Think
Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

What Others Think

When we presume to know what others think about us, not only are we putting thoughts in their heads that may not actually be there, but we are also wasting an untold amount of time and energy on something we can do nothing about.  The truth is that most people spend most of their time … Continue reading What Others Think

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Give To Get
Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

Give To Get

There are no guarantees that we will get out of something what we put into it. We may get more or we may get less than we put in, but things are rarely, if ever, truly equal. This should not discourage us from trying, however. After all, one way to guarantee that we receive less … Continue reading Give To Get

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