BREAKING BAD HABITS
This is indeed a touchy subject, and something that almost every human being goes through at one time or another. So what’s so hard about breaking a bad habit, one that you have already identified as causing harm to yourself or others? PLENTY. Here’s some of the things to keep in mind. 1. You’re already […]
THE REAL THING
I’ve been thinking about this concept recently, because so many things and experiences offered now are recycled hits, or prettified/modified versions of some really good stuff. Also, I love the idea of experiencing “the real thing.” Here are some thoughts on what the real thing actually is: 1. The real thing must feel genuine. Now […]
ROBERT’S RULES FOR 2015
This started out as a ten things to live by blog post for 2015, but the list quickly grew to fifteen, so here it is: 1. Exercise your free will at every juncture. This was something that came to my awareness in 2014, and it tops the list for 2015- Free will is paramount […]
CARTAGENA
I was spending some time in Miami recently and wanted a quick escape, to somewhere new and different. I had heard great things about Cartagena for awhile, and it was on my short list of places to visit. Just a two and a half hour flight from Miami, Cartagena is surprisingly accessible: about the same […]
RE-THINK MEMORY
It is often considered a good thing, even a sign of good health and lack of dementia haha, for people to keep their memory. But what if that “good memory” is operating to keep you trapped in patterns, to keep you locked into the past, to prevent you from enjoying the present moment? This is […]
VIVE LA FRANCE
France has been in the news lately, and not for the best of reasons. Here’s a funny coincidence: I spent part of the New Year’s Holiday in France and returned to the United States the day before the terrorist attacks in Paris. How did I find France? Did it feel like it was about to […]
HOW TO BE PEACEFUL IN A TURBULENT WORLD
It is quite a challenge, but is most certainly worth doing. And no, the world is not going to hell, as some would like you to believe. At times like these, it is important to remember that in comparison to other historical eras, ours is not a violent time. Would you like to have been […]
BELIEVE
In this holiday season, the frenzy of consumerism, feasting, and family gatherings can overshadow one of the most important elements: What do you believe? It’s also easy to avoid living the life you want by deferring to organized religion, or other people’s ideas about what you should do. There’s that old Tina Turner song with […]
GIVING THANKS
We just passed the big holiday of “Thanksgiving;” we’re officially in the holiday season. Black Friday has come and gone, and many people stocked up on consumer products at bargain prices. I didn’t buy a thing. It’s a great time to reflect on what’s truly important, and to give official thanks for so many blessings. […]
PERFECTION
Is there such a thing? How much time do we spend in our life trying so hard to get things perfect? What if we didn’t need to make this effort at all? What if things were perfect for everyone exactly as they are? Is this possible??? I never thought I would say this, but […]
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