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HOLISTIC BUDO: The Way of the Gentle Warrior

The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on March 18, 2023

Spiritual Hoarding

When you live a life according to spiritual principles, good things will inevitably come your way. Life will still be difficult, painful, and heartbreaking at times, but it will more often be joyful, rewarding, and purposeful. The gifts of the spirit are many and they are great. These gifts are meant to be shared, however; … Continue reading Spiritual Hoarding

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Infinity Remembering Itself
Posted on January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

Infinity Remembering Itself

We are not our fears, our worries, expectations, or anticipation. Nor are we our shame, remorse, or regret. We are not even who we imagine ourselves to be… any more than are we who others think or say we are. We are simultaneously so much more and so much less than these. Our essence cannot … Continue reading Infinity Remembering Itself

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You Are Spirit
Posted on October 26, 2022

You Are Spirit

Relax your gaze Unfurrow your brow Exhale deeply and allow your tension to fall away As your body refills with breath Feel the spirit enter you from above and below Filling your body with light and love Know in your heart that you, too, are this light and love For where your finitude ends, the … Continue reading You Are Spirit

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Divine Comfort
Posted on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

Divine Comfort

Everything we do, whether we know it or not, is in pursuit of divine comfort.  When we are young, our source of comfort is meant to come from our parents.  As we mature and get older, however, we begin to seek other sources of comfort.  We seek comfort in all manner of people, places, things, … Continue reading Divine Comfort

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Who Gets The Credit
Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Who Gets The Credit

Our ego is like a built in pressure relief valve for when we start to think of ourselves as being more spiritual, moral, or virtuous than others.  Just as we begin to think we are doing great, that we are really making progress, our ego rears its ugly head and shatters our illusions of righteousness.  … Continue reading Who Gets The Credit

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