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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 11, 2023

Make Up Your Own Mind

Do not allow other people’s prejudices, resentments, and fears to dictate your attitude. The more you participate in the world, the more you will be bombarded with different opinions, attitudes, and perspectives. You cannot avoid outside influences, but you can make up your own mind. Also, you can and should form your own opinions based … Continue reading Make Up Your Own Mind

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Posted on May 6, 2023

A New Life

As you grow and change as a person, your desires, goals, and interests will inevitably grow and change as well. The attitudes, opinions, and behaviors that used to work for you, or that seemed to work for you, no longer will. Your perspective will shift and you will seek out new circumstances and relationships that … Continue reading A New Life

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A Loving Reminder
Posted on June 4, 2021

A Loving Reminder

We will not please everyone.  For one reason or another, some people will get angry at us.  They will feel slighted by us.  Our behavior may make them upset, jealous, or envious.  They will look down on us, talk badly about us, and turn their backs on us.  And, sometimes this all happens for very … Continue reading A Loving Reminder

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A Source Of Peace And Comfort
Posted on May 1, 2021

A Source Of Peace And Comfort

If our peace and comfort comes only from the opinions of others regarding who we are, not only will it be very difficult for us to find peace and comfort, but it will also be very difficult to be who we are.  We cannot please everyone.  Nor can we impress, motivate, or inspire everyone.  In … Continue reading A Source Of Peace And Comfort

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Creating Our Lives
Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Creating Our Lives

It is important to have some medium through which we are able to express ourselves. Much of our life these days is spent on the receiving end of information. We are bombarded with input and spend endless hours consuming other people’s ideas, opinions, and agendas. It is easy to forget that we are creative beings. … Continue reading Creating Our Lives

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