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What is your relationship to independence?

Posted on Jul 4th, 2009 by Rob : Namaste Rob

Indpendence is a myth. We like to believe that we are free of the influence or control of others. But we aren't. Your thoughts are shaped by your parents, teachers, maybe even clergy. Byt he... More »

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What helps you stay open?

Posted on Jul 11th, 2008 by Rob : Namaste Rob

Famous quote, famous now! The book is in your hand, the stupid Smiley Face and title, attributing fascism to liberals; what do you do? "You can't judge the book by looking at the cover...." More... More »

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What gets in the way of us connecting with others?

Posted on Jul 10th, 2008 by Rob : Namaste Rob

EGO! Do I listen with my heart and mind, or just for the opening so I can tell my story? Can I recall what was said to me, and the attendant emotions that hide within... More »

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What is your relationship to conflict?

Posted on Apr 15th, 2008 by Rob : Namaste Rob

New actually. I tended to avoid it, most my life, then i ralized that that even if i did, I still had it warring on inside. So disarmamnet has to start with me, eliminating anger,... More »

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What's the longest relationship you've been in?

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2007 by Rob : Namaste Rob

My wife and her family, and my two sons, then a good friend and fellow writer, in that order. Every once in while a former high school buddy would call, but I think that's gone... More »

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