Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 9, 2010
Acceptance of others always must begin with the acceptance of thy self.
Some thoughts on my mind. Dr Rob. Acceptance of others always must begin with acceptance of thyself.
I was listening to Don Miguel Luiz in The Mastery of Love this morning on my way to my office, to my work, to my art, to my love. And I think only good things of all things. With acceptance of thyself, which is first and most important, because we cannot accept anyone else, or love anyone else truly unless we accept ourselves. This comes with all the bumps and all the so-called flaws. I say “so-called flaws,” because flaws are gifts, they’re part of who we are as human beings. Accepting all of these flaws as our gifts of life, and all as teachers and lessons for us all each and every day.
When we accept ourselves, we can go out there and explore life, and explore drumming, music, dance, belly dancing and movement, zumba, and painting, and spirit, and sharing our energy with all of those around us. Loving them as we love ourselves with all of our flaws. Acceptance, this is the key. Simply to say, “I love you, you are right, awesome and amazing. How can I help? How can I do and be better?” And listen, and listen.
We have within us the power, the energy, the life. It’s through journeying and reading and sharing stories that we learn each and every day. I always go back to Don Miguel’s The Four Agreements. Take nothing personal. Make no assumptions. Always do your best and remember that today’s best is today’s best. Tomorrow will be better. Focus on today and the now. Be impeccable with your words. Remember you’re doing your best and sharing your words also. Practice, I love you, you’re right, how may I help you? This is acceptance of all things, as they are meant to be. Loving each and every day
We share energy from that basic beat, Mother Earth, our heart beat. Slow down and meditate and listen and remember you create the thought, you create the words. Focus on good words, good thoughts, and love. When you spend your time in worry and fear of yesterday and tomorrow, and hatred, and regret, and judgment, you are sending negative molecules and negative vibrations all around. Remember you are the creator of this Universe. You have the power right now to shift it. It takes simple practice, reading and writing and meditation, positive thoughts and mantras, this is the key. This is the key to love thyself, to love all others as one.
When we spend time ridiculing, judging, oil prices, health care, our government, other people, you’re just sending negative energy within thyself causing those stomachaches, those heartaches, those migraines, all those things that make us feel lousy. Use thoughts and the words, use the thoughts and the words of love and joy, connection. Get out there. Join a spirit group, a connection, and share and explore life each and every day. Accept thyself, this is the key. You are perfect exactly as you are. Practice that. My love to you each and every day on another awesome and amazing day, Dr. Rob
Beat your drum.
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 8, 2010
Dr. Rob shares his thoughts today.
Hi Dr. Rob, sharing a little on my mind. Great weekend, travels with brother Tom and brother Ray, Mom and Dad, and nephew Justin, to visit Aunt Barbara and her family, our family, that we haven’t seen, most of them in twenty-five, thirty years. Rips, breaks, family feuds, and fights that you never know exactly how they happened or why. Then time goes by and we forget and we lose connections. And then it’s too much work to restart them and we think and fear that we’re going to dig up the past. The trick is to let the past be and focus on the moment of now and the love that each and every one of us has.
That gift of my mother’s stoke brought us all together. Aunt Barbara’s cancer, all healing and all coming together Because these ties are always there, all we need to do is say, “Thank you, your right I love you. How can I do better? How can I help?” Visiting with aunt Barbara and cousins Joe and John and their wives, Ileana and Katie, and their children Alexandra and Antonio, and Max, Anthony, and Isabella. Then friends so many friends, good food, and good company, and simply sharing the beauty of the day. Putting a smile on all of this, that was the trick, the beauty that Mom and Dad, and all of us came together in loving ways. They shared their homes and their families, food and friends Bruce, and Karen, and Bill, and Bobby and so many more. We got a chance to go to church with Barbara and connect with great people. And simply putting a smile on our face, and saying “Yes I love you. How can I help?”
We had some great travels through the city. Traffic, diverted us, we kept on being drawn to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. It wasn’t the day, but it was the parade. But we still said, “Wow, this is great, fantastic,” because we were all together traveling, and zipping around. Then Antonio and Carlos showed us their rip sticks, it’s kind of like skateboarding and snowboarding. And Justin and Ray and Tom and I all got to practice and enjoy, and play and have fun together. Nothing other than sharing lives, because that’s what we’re all doing, sharing lives each and every day. When we do it in loving, positive and caring ways, the beauty of the Universe comes together for all of us. Remember the past, it’s history, the future IS the mystery, the present is in the now, the present moment now. Learn to live it in the now and sharing positive, loving connections – listen.
Brother Ray taught me something about biting my tongue. Maybe we need to just practice that, because I know me, I’m always wanting to throw it out there and share stories. But simply listening, remember – two ears, one mouth – listen twice as much as we speak. And “Yes, you’re right, I love you,” is all a gift, feeling and sending out the energy of life.
We were at auntie Rosie’s at the Oak Park Country Club. Since 1914 great energy, great people. We got a chance to meet Rosie’s family. Auntie Rosie at 90 with her red hair sharing positive, vibrant energy and life. Meeting Camille and Paul. Again so many great people and family, all one, and connected. Then Justin and Alexandra bumped cell phones, iPhones to connect new terms, new energy, new thought – bump. Through that bumping connection of their iPhones and touching, the contacts were transferred back and forth. We’re all bumping and connecting each and every day. We’re moving through and around, and touching molecules each and every one of us, we’re touching our molecules and connecting and sharing our lives. Remember bumps are normal, but what we’re really doing is we’re bumping and touching and sharing energy and love, each and every day.
A simple “Yes, you’re right, I love you,” is the key and the trick I have found in my life. For we are all the same, searching, and touching – love. Remember it’s all within us, each and every one of us. That love is within you. If you’re feeling sad and down, and threatened – smile. “I love you, yes, you’re right, how may I help?” Use those words, from that thought, it creates the molecules within. It creates the vibration that shares the positive, loving energy all around. Share that energy in your day. You are the gift of the Universe, you are a blessing. Namaste on this awesome and amazing day. Share love and blessings, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 5, 2010
Hi, Dr. Rob talking a little bit about what’s on my mind: “Worry Nation,” “Meditation,” “Worry-tation.” Some plays on words. Meditation is the focus on the breath, clearing the mind of all the yick-yack and focusing on the mantra, the positive thought. But in fact each and every one of us knows how to meditate, because we do it with our worry. Worry Nation, Worry-tation. We are worrying about what happened, what won’t happen, what will happen, what if it doesn’t happen. Oh My God!
We are worrying and in our worrying we are building the molecules that are enabling each and every cell to the feel the pain, the fright, the fear of all those fantasized events appearing real. All we need to do is change the thought. Remember it’s a positive thought, a positive intention. That is where the real meditation comes. I’m just telling you what I think, because I’m challenged to clear my mind of all thought, because I know it’s always there. But if I always come back to the mantra, the positive thought, a beautiful day, thank you God for this day. A blessing it is. I love the wind, I love the rain, I love life, I love thee, I love me.
The breath. Ahhh. You’re going to breath anyways, you might as well think about it and it helps take you’re thoughts away from the other stuff, worry, unwanted. But now create the wanted thoughts, the positive love life. Remember the music in the background, the vibration, it touches each and every cell. Some walking, tai chi, yoga, movement is the key. You already know how to meditate, all you need to do is practice on the right meditation, the right thought, and the blessing is there.
Worry Nation. Remember you have the gift, it’s life. I always come back to that. And you’re part of it, you’re a key part it, you’re an integral part of it. Remember all the pain, the fears, the worries, it’s part of the gift of the past, change them up, let them go, move forward in life. I always say it is all good and a gift of God. Oh, by the way, you too are God, you are the gift of the Universe, you are important. Blessing, Love, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 4, 2010
Hi Dr. Rob just talking a little bit about what’s on my mind and open thy understanding to thy life. We seem not to understand many of the things that come to us in life and the many things we label as problems. And it’s closing off to the possibilities that is our biggest, biggest challenge in life. If we open up to all the possibilities that everything that comes to us we have attracted, and that it is there as our teacher for us to learn and grow and take the next step. That it is all part of the stepping-stones of life or the stairway to our heaven, which is in fact there right now (another topic).
Open up to understand things as there for the good of us. If everything is good and everything that happens brings us something good in the Universe, because remember its all happening at the level of you, and at the level of everything the Universe simultaneously at the same time. Cause and effect, action/reaction, it is all part of the same thing. The beginning and the end are the same. Open up to the possibilities that everything happens exactly as it is meant to be, a gift for you to learn to grow. And I say “thank you God” for every thing that comes my way, everything. Energy is eternal. The material world and things are the blink of an eye, the temporary.
The OFF is the spirit, the ON is the material. We are in the ON and simultaneously in the OFF. We’re whipping around at light speed, quantum mechanics as we’ve described it, because we’ve created this lingo to help us understand what it all means and where we’re at and where we’re going. It’s all a story. Create the story that is awesome and amazing and the greatest story ever told which is that of you. You are all of that. The beauty that God has gifted to you is in the now, is in opening up to the understanding that it is all meant to be Beauty. Energy of the Universe has been attracted to this one point of light that is now emitted as you. Beauty, wonder, passion, enthusiasm, excitement for continuing to create and explore and move forward and take steps. To opening up to the understanding that it is all happening exactly as it is meant to be.
Have a beautiful, awesome, and amazing day each and every day and remember: read, write, explore, connect and share your life with awe. Blessings, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 3, 2010
Dr. Rob sharing thoughts and ideas on how to help people win, to be winners, and to understand that we are already winners because we have the gift of the Universe, the gift of life. And that is the trick. It is all with us right now.
And it’s not our intention to criticize, but we often do that, we often lead off with, “this isn’t meant to be a criticism. I don’t want to criticize.” Well then let’s change the thoughts and the words, because somehow when you even use the words “not be a criticism,” it’s taken as that. Our instinctual beast does not hear all the words, but hones in on certain key words and phrases. To not be something, is to be that. Somehow there’s the double negative in all of this, but in fact, again our brain hones in on a few thoughts, ideas, and words. If we practice with a script, “you’re awesome and amazing and you are a winner.”
Here are some thoughts and ideas that I want to share that I think we can all do better. You’re already doing best. Let’s keep at it. Share some ideas and thoughts on how to organize and reorganize, and keep at it. Because that’s what it’s all about, for all us to just simply keep at it. Thank you Laurie, for sharing your thoughts this morning about not wanting to criticize. I know that the intent is strictly to help uplift and support and share that everyone is a winner.
Start the day with a breath, another awesome and amazing day and thank you for this day. Thank you for the winners that are all around me each and every day. Remember we’re all taking steps and often missteps and tripping up. It’s all part of the gift. I too found myself a little tweaked the other day, when a misunderstanding… they didn’t get the check on time. I began to take it personally that well you didn’t say you needed it at this date or time. Woe, it even touched me. Again, a teacher, a reminder for me: it’s all good.
We all look at exactly the same thing and see something different. Allow that all to be part of the good, part of the art, part of the creation. It is all good. As we share the day, each and every day, with winners all around us, with winners all around us. It starts with a smile and the breath. Share the thoughts, “I love you, you’re awesome and amazing and a winner I see. How can I be of assistance? What can I do to make it better?” I practice this every day, and the more I practice, the easier it becomes, and the light expands and opens up. It’s all a gift.
My blessings, in sharing some thoughts, helping people win in life is about knowing that they, as you, are already the winner. My blessings, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 2, 2010
Hello Good Morning, Dr. Rob, just sharing a little Dr. Rob On My Mind.
Today is another awesome and amazing day: brother Tom’s birthday. I always send my thanks to Mom and Dad, because obviously their coming together, as compelled by the energy of the Universe brought about brother Tom. My brother Tom was born March 2, 1957, the year after I was born, which was March 12th. For the next ten days we are of the same age, yet I think we are always of the same age. Youth, how young are you? Words and thoughts, because all I hear is “How old are you?” And then people talk about not wanting to get older. How can you not want to get older? Isn’t that part of the nature of life? But in fact, if you consider yourself young – for your age is all within in thy mind – that’s the trick of the Universe. Remember the blessing of the Universe is life, and with it comes birth and death, it is the nature of all things. Its built into our DNA, it’s built into every cell, for our energy is the eternal part, but the physical being is all temporary.
As I send my blessings each and every day to sister Maria and my best friend Dave, and obviously to all others who have passed on their journey one stop on the way, there are a multitude of stops as we go. There is always, always, always another one to see. The conscious mind is only a part of me. The unconscious, the subconscious is where it is all happening eternally. You do not have to think to breath, you do not have to think to beat thy heart. You do not have to think for the metabolism to take place within each and every cell. It is built into the system. Energy, always moving, clickety-clack, clickety-clack, clickety-clack, always moving. And, remember the past and the future are a part of our imagination. The present is in our thoughts of the now. And for me, friend Dave, sister Maria, are with me right now in this moment in my imagination, and my brother Tom on the West Coast with brother Ray. We all connected with the iPhone connection with Mom and Dad on one line, Tom another, Ray on another, and I on another. We simply connected to our thoughts. It is imagination that has created all of these things and brought them together for each and every one of us.
A birthday is a celebration day, a celebration of life, for the moment, for the one stop on the way. The eternal journey. Eternal energy is what each and every one of us are. In time to shine, a time you shine, is always there. All you need to do is open up to the possibilities of the Universe. And it all stems from the imagination. And if your imagination is focusing on what you can’t, won’t, shouldn’t, if you’re focusing on the pain, the ill health, that’s what you will see and have. But in fact if you take everything as a gift, a gem of the journey, a gem of the journey, then that too is what will be. It is all within thy soul, thy energy, thy life. For we are all one and the same in the Universe: energy. Creating and loving and touching, if only with a thought of the beauty we have right now. Remember it’s all made up, it’s all the imagination. Why would you make anything other than beauty up in thy mind? And with that, this is what is created. A special birthday wish, not a wish, an intention of joy and happiness and the light to shine eternally in each and every one of us.
My love on this beautiful, awesome, amazing day,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, March 1, 2010
Another beautiful day as the universe has gifted us with the energy to weave our lives as one. Since the dawn of time, all things are on a creative process, and to weave a balance into life. The creativity of the Universe is immense and always moving. The power to bless us all with the mere existence of life seems enough. But we are constantly striving for the expansion of our own lives, and those around us. This is best approached when we are there to help others. For in the giving to others, we are giving back to ourselves and gaining a simple feeling, that of balance and harmony. This is built into our DNA, albeit a selfish one. Giving and helping others assists us all to a greater balance of the universal energy. We have a basic need, maybe there is some greed to it, that darn selfish gene pops up time and time again.
In giving, I feel better, and I am healthier. Joy and happiness is best brought about from simple thoughts. This creates feelings, that foster more electro-molecular reactions in the universe, within each and every one of us. To listen and acknowledge is to let it out. I feel better when I speak or write of my challenges, hurt and sadness. For we have the ability to touch one another with a helping hand and it all starts with the thought that we are all one.
This vibration is shared to all as we weave the balance of life. As we all work as one to the good of the whole, this brings about a vibrational harmony, this is where happiness is found. We do have a need to connect, to share love and joy in life. And when we share hurt, tragedy and sadness, we can console and assist others to find their balance in life. A simple word, a hug and a touch, the acknowledgment of another person’s feelings and thoughts. This is how we connect and assist in the simplest of ways. This is the best value of all. No checks or credit card debt necessary. To simply love as we all weave the beauty of the energy gifted. For life is the gift, and with gratitude each and every day, I am one with all.
Love,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 26, 2010
A great drive to work this morning, lots of beautiful fluffy snow. The roads a great challenge yet by keeping my vision on where I wanted to go, this kept me out of the ditch. Now I have been there before and it was all good, but not my destination today. I made it to the office, albeit a challenge, I love the snow. I simply took my time and moved forward, not looking at the ditch. Many a calls this morning of those that were unable to make it out of the driveway, and some in ditches. Some suggested simply staying home and I was excited to give the opportunity to do something different, work from home. Yes, now with the use of the internet, and electronic medical records, we can do many tasks from the comfort of our own home, pajamas as the dress of the day. No guilt since we are all blessed with this great snow covered day and we simply need to enjoy where ever and whatever it is.
For the fire of life is in the desires that give us the energy to move forward and be the creators of life. We are all here as the creators and the fires are built within. It is our journey of life that creates the doings and the interactions for the beauty that we share with one another. When the weather kicks us and tells us to slow down, the key is to keep the fire of desire alive and simply move at the weather’s pace. A great snowboarding day and also a day to get out on your snowmobile, or simply hunker down by the fire with a good book. Whatever it is, enjoy it within. You must foster love for the gifts are in all things. Simply take a breath and think it is all good and beautiful.
My thanks to Hairtique Salon and Day Spa for the art opening and fundraiser for the Laker Limo. A great success with great people connections. Out in the snow storm, which did not keep the evening down. It may have actually made it more fun in that the work to get there was a bit more than usual, giving us a sense of accomplishment. Bravery in the face of grave danger, if you survive it makes you feel even braver. Not that the getting there was terribly dangerous, the snow plows did a great job. Can’t wait to hear how my friend Martin did on his snowmobile run to 1820’s House for dinner. We do like to take chances and this is all based on the desire within. That which is more valuable is often harder to obtain. I always come back to the words, it is all easy, then this is what it becomes. The event raised nearly $2000 for the Laker Limo service and brought many great energies together, inspiring us all to keep the fire, the inner light burning and bright. My love to all and have an exceptionally great day, keep the smile within and the light will continue to shine despite any bumps you may feel. Love, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 25, 2010
The conversations I have with God, with me and with you, seem to be nonstop. I now understand that it is all within my head, that is, I make it all up. Yet I do learn from all that have come before me and those that presently share my life. Through words, pictures, and symbols, I find thought and ideas to guide my life. For me, I do know that imagination is a beautiful thing, a true miracle that we have been gifted. And the gifts, that of life and that of our ability to love and connect with others, is best seen with the head up. I rejoice each and every day in the gifts we all have. Remember that they are only what we think they are. Think them beautiful and then, bingo, beauty abounds.
Yes we are but animals, and we have moved beyond this basic survivalist mode, yet for some of us, much of our day is still surrounded by the fear and worry. Adrenaline surges, heart races, stomach churns, coronaries squeeze, blood flow shifts from the front of the brain to the back, not a heads up move. We go right into the survivalist mode and react without much thought. By taking a breath, the moment to practice that of love and creativity is the best way to bring us beyond the survivalist mode. Now the real gifts allow us to move to the artistic life, the creators and lovers of our gift. God, a thought and a concept that exists within all of us, exists because we think it does. I have found that thinking in the survivalist mode will bring us down and create struggles. Keeping thy head up and looking forward is a practice and the key for me. With this I can see the light and beauty within all of us. A simple smile and love each and every day will bring about the energy to share this concept of Universal love.
Universal love, a heads up move, is the energy that we share, all part of the cosmic consciousness to bring about harmony. Remember that things exist as they do because we think that way. Good or bad, love or hate, a simple thought of what it is. The beauty in all things is our creativity and love. Bring this harmony about each and every day by keeping your head up to the goodness in all people. The goodness in all things that teach us and ultimately lead us to oneness. This is the beauty of it all. Why would we think it anything but amazing and wonderful? Once again, a thought of what it is and what it is not. But why do we seem to need to have the conversation at all? We love the conversation and the connection. The unknowns and the wonders of the world are within each of us. Since God is only what we think, let us think it all beauty and good.
Speaking of creativity, my painting and pottery will be showing at Hairtique salon and day spa in Skaneateles for the next 3 days, Hosted by Donna and Randy Stockweather. The event is to support the Laker Limo (click here for details on the event), an organization that transports seniors and disabled residents. This will also combine with the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce after hours event and get together. Once again, connecting and sharing our lives that we are all blessed to be, a gift of the Universe. My thanks to Donna and Randy for their support of our community and getting outside the box. Blessings and thanks for the marvelous connections we all share. Love Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 24, 2010
Wow! Another beautiful day to share my thoughts and ideas of life, which can be a challenge some days. Yes, the act of sharing ones inner thoughts, where else can they be, good or bad, right or wrong, a challenge. I mean, the thoughts are always there yet getting them out and on to paper, or the electronic version can be hard to do. Or is this again simply the thoughts that it is hard and then, bingo, that is what it is. We are constantly thinking, for this is what the brain is designed to do.
Think is the natural process of the brain and thus involves us in the doings of the Universe. Although many days I am concerned with what I am doing and not sure if they are a result of thinking, I.E. what were you thinking? As if I wasn’t thinking before I acted or said some words I wished I had not. Everything we do involves thinking. If we do not constantly think, we are but a tree. Not to say that being a tree is a bad thing, I love trees, but in the doing is what makes us different from all other plants and animals. Being the creator of our life, the journey part, we are compelled to move forward and do something. And in the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of anything, whatever we are involved with in the day, we are pushed to do something else, or nothing in some cases. Being satisfied with whatever we are doing is the key yet having desire to move forward and do something else is a natural process of the dissatisfied Universe. I want it better and different. Yet the enemy of good, better is always lurking around the corner.
Now, non attachment is the concept that I am challenged with each day. This idea of judging things seems to be an integral part of our thought process. And we often make it imperfect, leading to frustration and unhappiness. Now I have come to the idea, I was going to say conclusion, yet this is not the end, that all things are a gift and good. As the Buddha states, all things teach, or some rendition of that. My energy then sees the goodness in the teachings and lessons, thus in the thing created and I then can move forward with the satisfaction of I did the best for the day.
Always do your best is right from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
As I drove to work this snowy and blustery day in February, I contemplated the existence of God. Listening to The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins, the saint of the atheists, I have come to understand that God is simply a thought and a connection of our inner to the outer. Yet the outer is not, for it is all within. Our ability to touch and to see, something close or something far is an option and a choice. Our ability to visualize and create within is the master and God within. Our thoughts of knowing that there is a guide that we can communicate with, 24/7, and find solid ground to stand, creates our comfort zone. A simple thought that does not require more than that. To believe and have faith is to find the within in all beings, animals and trees. And Buddha again teaches this triple truth to all: “A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” If we are sharing love and kindness to all, there be no need to argue, simply allow all things to be as they are, gifts of the Universe.
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 23, 2010
Yes another best day and beautiful way. It is all driven by our thoughts, gifted by the energy that creates life. And with this it is important to recognize that we, you and I, are in control of this and only this, thought. This is the corner stone of and the trick of life. If I simply think of an event or a person as good, that I always do, or as bad, no longer my fad, somehow my internal energy stirs this up and makes it so. Thought an electro molecular energy that then sends out markers, transmits energy to attract (or repel) what I think about.
For we are the creators of the Universe and the energy is flowing to and through each and every one of us. We are all here as one yet somehow we are all seeing and having different experiences. This past weekend I had a great experience and I spent some time with Pilar and Gina in Princeton. I had a great one on one dinner with Pilar and we contemplated the Universe, its origins and future creativity. I had the privilege to experience her final dance performance, wow, how time zips by, the fourth and final year at Princeton, with the student run team, diSiac. I loved the students creative and out of the box dance movements, which at times a little risque in scantly clothed, in the name of art and creativity. Always working out of the box, yet learning from the experiences of others that have come before us. I have enjoyed each and every one of the diSiac dance performances over the last four years and know that this has been a great creative process for all of the students. They are all awesome and amazing. Read more
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 19, 2010
Another beautiful day as God has gifted us, all awesome and yes I am always happy to be here. A gift of words, from Dr Grossman, my wonderful colleague working happily in our CNY Fertility office in the Albany area of New York. Each and every time I ask how he is doing, his comment is, “happy to be here.” My inspiration for the intention of this day, is simply this. A frame of the day, a way to always create and see life as overflowing with the beauty of simply being happy to be in the moment and in the now. Where ever and however it be, one need only create a new reality. And all reality is in thy mind. That, somehow the key to finding happiness in life is only a thought away. For the finding is in the seeing that it is there and everywhere. For all of us, happiness is not in the stuff, the finding the perfect mate, job, house, or body, but in recognizing that in the thought of being happy, in the now. All things are only a thought, and happy to be here is my thought this day. Being present in each and every event, or bump and so called imperfection, there it be, happy.
Remember that a simple smile on the face, force it if necessary, creates the energy in the brain to bring about happiness. The state of mind is an electro-physiological event, leading to a molecular response, happening in the head, or brain as I think. This signal is sent to each and every cell of the body and then as a transmitter out to the Universe. Touching those receivers in sink or in need of the same energy. Law of attraction, bingo! And the emphasis is that I start the day with the thought, all good and positive, all loving, and this is how it all begins. And then it continues from there, like a snow ball collecting more snow, attracts and grows.
This too can happen with the opposite of thought. We see and experience this each and every day. If you start with the needing to know of the weather, the news (so often sad and tragic) and how to protect from bad things in the Universe. And somehow we seem to attract exactly that which we wish to prevent. As happiness is not based on anything but our thoughts of life and the day, we need to start the day with positive things, thought. As a person thinks, she or he creates all that is in the Universe. All things are good and gifts of the Universe for all of us to learn and grow. Our thoughts of all events, things and people create the good or bad of that. We are spiritual beings having a physical experience, as we continue to move forward. Energy is all that we are and will ever be, all eternal. And with a thought of being happy, this is what you create.
Love to all and happy to be here.
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 18, 2010
As you think so shall you be. Wayne Dyer always shares great words and ideas, and this one right from the proverbs. Thought, via words is that energy that stimulates me to think and try, no practicer, new ways of thinking. And once I was not sure that this was possible.
Now I know that thinking is in my control, always is and has been and always will be. Now I can choose to have ANTS, “always negative thoughts” or APTS, “always positive thoughts.” Thank you to my father who shared these acronyms with me and they have stuck. For worry, fear and guilt are emotions brought about by thinking in lack and low energy levels. We all emit energy and with the higher thinking energies, love and gratitude to all, we are emitting the highest and most attractive of powers. By using power energy, love, not forceful energy, a heavy stick and hate, we are elevating that which we think about. Thus sharing this with all beings.
Be the most productive in the day by sharing your god gifted energy, power, with love, joy and gratitude. All unproductive thoughts that have little benefit on the day, and ultimately bring you down. Bring thy self up to the highest of levels, love and forgiveness, gratitude and see all to be perfect. Remember that all things happen as the creator has created, gifted to each of us. Now learn from every experience and relationship. All good and all the gift of God.
Blessings and Namaste,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 17, 2010
To simply let go and let God in to all things. This is the energy that we are connected as one in the Universe. And to simply use the words, yes you are right, changes the energy level of any interaction and fosters improved connections. As we are all striving to become connected in this world, as if we are not already, there is a natural tendency to want to be right. Ego booster number one, I am right. Now try the other side of this one, you are right. The energy shifts and love is opened up with the gifts that we can give to one another. This gift of yes, plugs us in to the goodness that each and every one of us has and holds within. A simple light, a flicker to some and a blazing flame for others. Yet it is all there in each and every one of us. Give the gift to all in the day by letting go and allowing yourself not to need to be the one of power. Not needing to be right can be accomplished and practiced to foster the connections. For we are all the same and of the same energy source. And as one with the creator, from and of the same energy, the beauty flows with kind and generous thoughts and words. Love, forgive and no judgment is my motto in life.
Blessings and enjoy the day,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 16, 2010
Another fantastic day and a blessing to be sharing my thoughts. Slowing down and focusing on the moment of the now and not being attached to the outcomes. The past history of what wrongs that have been done against me is baggage that I carry and weighs me down. All past events are what take up the majority (90%) of our thinking. He left me and was abusive. A label of past events that are not facts but beliefs, interpretations of interactions. And this past history has a way of keeping us down and not seeing the beauty of the present moment. When we can detach from our past and create the present moment with the beauty of life’s gift, the lottery is won. In the loving of all people, events and relationships, we become the engine and not the wake of the boat. Let us create the labels of love and joy to all. Generosity and love is the higher energy of living and necessary to find the true happiness given to us with our birth, with our life and with our death. It is all part of the beauty and gifts of the creator. All energy and by simply thinking on a higher plane we can find our true inner radiance. Letting go of our personal history will allow us to tap into this source, for the source is in the present moment and not in the past.
As Wayne Dyer has shared that the wake of a boat is the trail left behind, which is not what propels the craft but the engine. Now this is simply a concept for us to focus on the engine and not the wake, the past is truly history, and it is gone. And if you can see all things as gifts, all good and a blessing of the Universe, you are now focusing on the engine and adding the necessary fuel to enjoy the present moment. And in the focus of the now, we are creating our amazing future. And the future is all happening in the now, as we sow the seeds with the beauty of all things. And remember, that there is no attachment to the outcomes is the most helpful of concepts.
A thanks to the County Sheriff that slowed me down last night and helped me refocus my attention on going slow on the drive of life. This was good advice for my drive into work this am, allowing me to stop in time for the mom and baby deer crossing. Blessings and enjoy the day,
Love, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 15, 2010
The silence and the stillness are the deepest of places within each and everyone of us. It is there that we are the most challenged to go. For we seem to be in constant need of things to do, places to go and sounds to hear. We feel the most uncomfortable in the absence of thought and things. Yet it is in these uncomfortable places that we develop our true nature and connections with all things, energy of God.
Mother Teresa shares her wisdom of silence…”We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass – grows in silence; see the stars the moon and the sun, how they move in silence…We need silence to be able to touch souls, especially our own soul.”
Now finding the stillness and the silence in the sound of nothing is a challenge for me since my mind is in constant chatter. Yes always thinking about something or another. There are as many techniques to find the quiet place as there are souls in the Universe. Read more
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 12, 2010
A beautiful awesome and amazing day, a blessing of all things that come to me, and to all it is a gift. All a gift of the creator and now I know that the fringes are in fact the frontier of the Universe. This morning on my way into work I listened to the inspiring words of Clarissa Pinkola Estes, from the Mother Night series. She is an American poet, author and psychoanalyst who has written many books on the journey of life and the healing of the soul. In one of her stories she discussed that the fringes are in fact the frontier of life. Although I have only scratched the surface of her writings, I know that they are a guide to all of us, and I look forward to more and more exploration of her creativity. Reading and writing your story is the way of the creator to make the connections of the individual to the collective energy of one. Estes knows the value of reading and writing, for she has also funded the Guadalupe Foundation for literacy, empowering others to explore the fringes, the frontier.
One of the gifts of life is that at one time or another in life we have all felt like outcasts of the Universe. There, we are pushed, or drawn, to create new and out of the box thoughts, things, and connections. Fitting in to the mold and the center is not where things grow. It is the nature of the Universe to move outside the usual and customary, producing the new and different. Within the center of the fertile fields the growing crop begins to find limited resources or we begin to feel that there is something else to seek. The energy of the Universe is always pushing and pulling, moving in directions of change and evolution. And human evolution is similar to all other living energies; all pushed to move beyond the fringes. And in the fringes, the frontier, new growth develops. Additionally, within the proliferating fields, the waste is building up and adding toxins to the mix.
Clear the mind of the toxins, the tobacco and alcohol, the hate and the judgment. Seek more fertile foods, and fertile thought. Find the love of all as you move and create in life. We are all on the frontier of the Universe and our move to the fringes, the outside, is the nature of our being, to open up to the beauty of all things. Pull out the ideas that are new and different, radical to some and innovative to others. This is where and when we will be moved well beyond our comfort zone. Now set out on the journey and do something. For me trying is a struggling word and I do not struggle at anything. We may be challenged by new and different and my old word was to try. Yet now I simply and easily do. For the doing is the key and as I usually say, throw more and more mud. Something will stick and this is where the beauty and innovation comes. Saying the same thing in different ways is all that we are doing. To love all, forgive all and harbor no judgment. All must start with ourselves. Also remember that there should be no attachment to the outcomes. for the mistakes are also part of the creative process.
Short and sweet each day I say, love all in life,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 11, 2010
A blessing to all this and every day. The journey of life is awash in time, all we need to do is to think it so. Slow down and take a breath, and see the eternal time within all things. For time is a man made event and simply in our heads. Our mind most often thinks not enough and in short supply, then we run around speeding, frantic, worried that we won’t get things done. Anxiety, stress, dis-ease ensues anytime we think lack. Calm and abundance is the key to all life. We are spiritual beings having a human experience and as spirit is energy, and energy is eternal, time then becomes eternal. The Universe has an eternal picture of all things and time does not exist. We are the creators of time and with that we have created a sense of rush, hurry, get it done, fast and faster. Remember that life is abundant and thus so is time. Awash in time is simply a thought and with the thought we create all things. The secret and the law of attraction keeps on coming up in the discussion, that it is all within in our heads. Read more
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 10, 2010
I am blessed each and every day of life I know. It is extra special to spend time in my pottery studio in the morning, relaxing and plugging in to my energy source. And on this beautiful snowy day, I was able to glaze some pots and create. My meditative place is there, and a passionate experience and outlet. An outlet for me to plug into, and gain the needed energy of creativity. In the studio I am expressing my inner play and fun energy of the day. As I work I am often listening to a book, a story to inspire my journey. Always seeking knowledge and plugging in, and there I find the power of my day. For me, the inspiration of the day and of life comes from the doing of something and always with joy and passion. For what I do is always a choice and I know that whenever I proceed with passion and love for anything, I do it best. It is in the doing that we find the energy of life. This is how I fuel my day and pave the way to full joy and happiness. Every day I plug in to an inspiring book, a story or essay to motivate and inspire, me.
I am always seeking knowledge for a better and more fulfilled understanding of our human experience. And with an artistic exploration I am learning of the gems within all of us. Talent is a creative process and all people have it. Most of us think that we have no talent and thus do not explore the possibilities. The creative talent is in all of us. Same hardware, now you simply must add the necessary software. Override the old stuff with new stuff. There is so much thought out there, and it is right in front of you. Now turn off the television, open up a book, paint a picture or write a story. No attachment to the outcome is the key. The joy is in the doing and that is how your inner soul is truly expressed. Man has shared his artistic talent since the dawn of time, and only through the reading, writing, throwing mud, exploratory conversations, and connections can we grow and inspire our inner beauty. With the plugging in, we are powering up and moving forward, at life speed. Get up, get out, and share your inner soul and beauty.
Love and connect each day,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 9, 2010
For us to share each day in life is the key to exploring the box. For the tools of life are already there and all we need to do is open the box. Life is an exploration and the toolbox contains all of the necessary equipment to live it to the fullest. All of our senses are gifted to you, to all of us, to get up and out, and to risk life. It is all risky and this is the intent. There is no need to fear, for the adventure of life is simply for us to move forward and enjoy. And as usual it starts with the thought. Life is a gift, for it is, all good. All is part of the adventures on the journey. Within each and every one of us are the tools to enjoy. Yes to enjoy all things. A smile, hello, I can, you can, I am, you are, we are, all, awesome and amazing. These are the most powerful tools we carry in the box of life. No need for high tech expensive gadgets (yet I do love them), for simple words are the power to love and enjoy all things.
It is a choice for each of us, each and every day, to turn the words around. To find the love within all things is only a thought. It is there and they are all gifts of the Universe. And the Universe has created YOU! Now, is the gift, with exactly the beauty and uniqueness of, YOU. Remember, it all begins in your head, your brain, your mind, for you are the perfect energy. “I love you”, are the simple words and the beginning of opening the box. If you start with yourself, then share with all, this will open up to the light and beauty within. Our power lies within our words, our thoughts, our heart, our soul. Practicing love and gifts of life words brings us to the joy of life. “Fear,” “worry,” “hard,” “I can’t,” are words that lead us to exactly that which you think, not where I want to go and I am sure not where you want to go either. The power box of life has the gems that share love and joy of all things. Love it, great, fantastic, all good, are beauty of life words, thoughts, that lead us to the true beauty within all people. All things. Life is the gift and all of the bumps are the joys of the creator. Hold on with ease and a smile to all of the gems in life.
Read and write the stories of the Universe and this is the sharing of the box within. Bringing all to the understanding that we are all the same and one with the energy of all things. The tool box is you.
Love Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 8, 2010
The mystery of talent is that it is within each and every one of us. We harbor all of the necessary hardware and basic know how, and now we simply must connect the dots. That is the myelin around the neurons connecting the necessary mechanical parts to what makes it work. Daniel Coyle in the Talent Code shares great stories about the deep practice necessary to the amazing talents of the world. Deep practice is the building of the hardware of the brain. The neuro pathways are coated by a myelin sheath and our muscles only function based on those building blocks. Every single one of us has the ability to focus and practice. The sitting in front of the television is unlikely to build the neurons. Yet, there were times in my youth that I watched football or tennis on television and was motivated to go out and practice. Success comes from the doing and practice. Go slow and keep at it. The failures are part of the learning process. Focus on technique and focus on learning. The learning and the doing starts in the mind. Again, a simple thought that you can do and accomplish anything. Remember that success comes to those that keep at it and overcome the failures, that is the necessary part of learning.
The neuro pathways are built by the persistence of practice, and more and more myelin is laid down to accomplish exactly this. The master is born not overnight but over time and practice. We are all on the field of our dreams each and every day. Now, close thy eyes and visualize what you wish to be, then practice. Find a coach, a mentor and be the apprentice. For life is an apprenticeship and over time we build from the experiences that we practice each and every day. Practice hate and dislike in life and that will become your reality. Now practice love and positive connections and that will blossom and reality is born.
Well, easy to say and yes easy to do. You must simply get up and do the thing you wish to succeed at, and practice. Thoughts of failure will simply lead to that which you do no not seek, but you think about. Remember that a thought creates a thing. And a focused, determined practice, that is slow and repetitive is the key. Always start with the basics, building the neuro pathways will lead to the next level of capabilities. It is all mental. And each and every one of us has the capability to do and be anything. For each of us is already perfect and we are building on that perfection. Now to think it, visualize it, do it, is to practice it.
Mom update: She has been doing great and on Friday had a seizure. The wonderful SAVES team came to the house in minutes and carefully transported her to Upstate Medical Center. There, the team of nurses and doctors along with all of the supporting staff guided her healing. She is now back home for continued care and love. Also my thanks to Dr David Lansberg for stopping at the house to check on Mom. It is the people that we are connected to and relationships with care and love that are the important parts of the journey. These bumps are all part of the journey of life and the care of the people make it a joy.
Love, Dr Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 5, 2010
Sharing thought is amazing and fun, yet often a challenging exploration of life. Where to start is often the hang up for me and learning the best ways to begin has been my goal, mission and journey. Also, what to write about and where do the thoughts come from continue to push me. Years ago my daughter Pilar and I watched an inspiring and touching movie, with Sean Connery, Finding Forrester. He used the line, “Punch the keys for gods sake”, to motivate Rob Brown. I was inspired to use these words to push and motivate Pilar (as if she really needed it) in her early exploration of typing and use of the computer. She now is a prolific writer and typist simply due to practice, punching the keys, and starting somewhere. The trick of the Universe is to start, and as you move forward the energy flows and something else will come. And with this something else we learn and grow new neurons and new paths of life. Remember that this is the journey and there is no wrong way or bad outcome. It is all part of the Universal energy moving us forward, creating.
As we read and write more and more, share and share every day, we recognize that we are all the creative one. The creative one is in you and me, and with the sharing of music, dance, painting, writing and more, we are simply doing what the Universe has intended. And with practice, which must start somewhere, we all learn and grow. The more you do, the more you get is a reality. For doing is practicing and the concept of failing is simply an outcome of doing enough stuff. If you fail 9 of 10 times you are likely more successful than most in the Universe. Thus the more you get, is all possible anytime and anywhere by simply doing enough stuff. Desire and will is the energy pushing us to create and do. No fear and no attachment to the outcome. Enjoy each and every moment, each and every experience. We are all one and the same and the possibilities are all expansive.
Since we are only what we think we are and we can only change what we think, the gift of the Universe is within each of us. Changing your thoughts is the easiest of things to do. Now why would anyone think themselves anything but beautiful and amazing. But what we do is think less of ourselves and the impossibilities of things. This is all we are in life, a thought of ourselves. If you would think of yourself as you would wish to be, this is the start to being what you desire. Of having what you desire. Yet, in fact, you are already the gift and beauty of the Universe. The thoughts and ideas are all within. It is all made up and simply coming from the ethos and expansive knowledge of the Universe.
Finally, I arrived to my office this morning listening to thoughts from Voltaire, a French philosopher and prolific writer. I am energized and motivated by the words of others, and reading and listening to the creators of thought. This is the start, and adding smart to my own thoughts of the Universe. And with the knowledge of others we are growing and expanding our (the) Universe.
Love all is my parting thought this day, Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 4, 2010
The compelling energy of the Universe is to change. For constant change is what the energy of the creator is always pushing, putting out to each and every sub atomic particle, moving us more and more, forward. As we seem finally to have gotten it all right, looks good, all is perfect, in a moment it all changes. It all breaks up and changes to something else. The solidness of all things are in fact liquid, like water constantly on the move down the river. The chance of a thing is not chance at all but an energy moving since the dawn of time with an intent to create exactly what comes. Not predetermined, but all meant to be. A little twist of the tongue, that the brain, the mind of man, is truly at the center of the Universe. For the Universe is the energy and director of all things and through the human mind, the Universe is created.
We are simply a part of the whole, and the pursuit of knowledge is the energy of change. To generate, organize and destroy, is the nature of all things. For birth, life and death is all part of the nature and gift of life. We need to embrace and enjoy each and every moment and each and every change. It is the gift and the director. When you rejoice in change you become part of the creative nature of the Universe. Positive and loving thoughts lead to positive and loving things. You and I are part of the whole, one with the energy of the Universe. You are an integral part of all things and your life is the gift. Embrace all things with the energy and joy of the creator. Through your participation in life, with a smile to all things, the goodness of all is embraced.
Love change,
Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 3, 2010
A thought of the day and of my life, and finding comfort in the sharing. I am listening and learning each and every day, and seeking knowledge, is my way to enjoy the day. One of the things that I have worked towards is to understand the truth and find what is right. On my quest and my journey, I am opening up to the reality that right is whatever one thinks it is. And the truth, a judgment and an assumption, is a belief. Well, that may be an overstatement but I will start with this, you are right, and in fact we are all right. Nature and the Universe compels us to move forward and go with the flow and the need to be right is part of the flow. This need to be right is a major cause of discourse. Yet this is nature’s way, and our thoughts of right and wrong is ever changing.
The best way that I have learned to let go and move forward in life, is to learn to say, YOU’RE RIGHT. Read more
Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 2, 2010
We are here, in this moment and in this time. Yes, the fact of life is the amazing thing in the Universe. That life exists at all and that we are a thinking and creating being. What an amazing miracle in the Universe. Now the trick of the Gods, the energy of all things, is with this gift, we are here to seize the opportunity and the moment. To get up and out, and to live, spectacular and amazing risky lives. To focus our thought, our sight of the mind, on the prize of the Universe, existence. To see it as a positive and a blessing to enjoy and share with grace and gratitude. Now the odds that we exist at all is the most amazing creation of the Universe, greater than winning the lottery or being hit by lightening. Yes, from the fiery and atomic explosions of the cosmos, here we are. To wallow in fear, hatred, regret, worry, resentment, or any other negative thoughts is a pure waste of mind time. It will simply bring you that what you think. It is within each of us, the lottery winners of the Universe, to be, to create, to love, and to share the blessings with all. We are all sisters and brothers, and we share this world as one. Read more
