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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on March 25, 2023

Helpful Experience

Take a moment to reflect on how far you have come. All of your experiences, whether perceived as good or bad, have brought you here. These experiences, along with the wisdom and perspective they have given you, are your unique superpower. No one else has experienced the world exactly as you have and, therefore, no … Continue reading Helpful Experience

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God Winks
Posted on August 1, 2022

God Winks

Sometimes, when we are feeling low, God taps us on the shoulder, gives us a wink and a smile, and lets us know things are going to work out just fine. Tonight, I was (am) struggling with some personal issues and feeling somewhat out of sorts. I have been anxious, worried, and stressed out over … Continue reading God Winks

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Choosing Presence
Posted on March 25, 2021

Choosing Presence

It is our responsibility to make time to appreciate the little things.  No one else is going to do it for us.  Time does not slow down to accommodate us.  We have to make the conscious choice to be present and to be grateful.  This is a choice we have to make over and over … Continue reading Choosing Presence

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It Is Not About The Dishes
Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

It Is Not About The Dishes

Have you ever noticed that the dishes are never really done?  Inevitably, after they are all washed, dried, and put away, someone, perhaps you, gets hungry or thirsty again and, just like that, there are more dirty dishes in the sink. They are not going to clean themselves.  We can tend to them one-by-one as … Continue reading It Is Not About The Dishes

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Perspective On Improvement
Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Perspective On Improvement

Improvement that comes too quickly is easily taken for granted.  When we do not have to work for our progress, when it comes to us without much effort, we begin to believe that we deserve it.  We begin to see ourselves as special, when we may simply be lucky.  Having to struggle for improvement keeps … Continue reading Perspective On Improvement

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