Authentic Living

This is the last post in response to Brian’s original question, but also the beginning of a new series.  I think this post opens up a whole new can of worms that should really be answered, but let’s address this question first and then tackle the others.

Rob first what does it look like to “give yourself wholeheartedly” to what you believe? [Read more →]

Living And Coping With Regret

Part Two of my response to Brian’s question deals with the issue of living with regret.

What has taken hold, is that I’ve become sure I will always be sad about losing the family we had and how it’s taken so much from kids. I can’t imagine in any new life, not feeling the weight of that loss, the guilt for my part in it and the regret that it is unalterable. It feels like the unsheddable burden.

One of the most powerful and draining things you can do is to live with regret.  Regret is really about loss.  It’s a grieving for something you feel could have been, but you have now lost in your life.  It’s a closed door that you feel will never be open to you again. [Read more →]

The Six Steps To Achieve Enlightenment

After the last post asking which choice is the authentic you, Brian left this comment;

“When you give yourself wholeheartedly to what you truly believe, the world forms around that giving you everything you truly need and want”.

Rob first what does it look like to “give yourself wholeheartedly” to what you believe? And second, what does it mean when you know what you believe and yet act in defiance of it.? Here’s why I ask. [Read more →]

But Which Choice Is The Authentic You?

After the last post on authenticity, the overwhelming question seemed to be;

how do you know of all the options, which one is the authentic you? [Read more →]

Personal Development vs Following Your Bliss

Let me come right out and say it.  Personal development is a flawed idea.   [Read more →]