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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Love’s Light On Fear
Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Love’s Light On Fear

Fear can convince us to do the exact things that will cause our fears to come true.  Fear is insidious and deceitful.  It is a trickster and a thief.  It is a powerful force that can control and destroy us if we allow it to.  And, we may not even know that it is happening … Continue reading Love’s Light On Fear

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My Tribal Standards
Posted on August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

My Tribal Standards

I have two standards for my associations, regardless of whether they are personal or professional. The first requirement is that I like and respect you. The second that you like and respect me. If one of these standards is not met, I find it very difficult to move forward. In my experience, there is no … Continue reading My Tribal Standards

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Becoming The Listener
Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Becoming The Listener

Hearing requires empathy. Often, our words fall short of what we truly mean to say and want to get across. There is a feeling, an intention behind what we are trying to say that we cannot quite capture with words, that eludes our grasp, and that misses the target we are aiming for. In spite … Continue reading Becoming The Listener

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Meaningful Connection
Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Meaningful Connection

Are we looking in the right places for that which we are most deeply craving? Deep down, we all need connection. We all want to feel as if we matter to someone in some way. Whether to our family, friends, or community, we want to feel as if our presence and our work means something. … Continue reading Meaningful Connection

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