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A Reason to Smile
Towards finding a middle ground
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B. Dave Walters
“What is objectionable, what is dangerous about extremists is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents.”― Robert F. Kennedy First, a confession: Although I pride myself on my ability to dialog and find a common…
The Reason for the Season; Or, Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas?
By
B. Dave Walters
On a recent episode of my radio show, Rise UP with B. Dave Walters we discussed the true meaning of Christmas, and how to deal with some of the negative emotions that can come along with it. I got so emotional while talking about the meaning of Christmas that I cried on the radio; something I didn’t think…
Q&A: Love, Death, and Magic with Tomas Prower
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B. Dave Walters
Tomas Prower is the author of La Santa Muerte: Unearthing the Magic & Mysticism of Death, a book about how to tap into the power of the Ultimate Mystery to bring peace and healing into your life. In this exclusive interview series, we discuss the ‘true’ meaning of Death, and how it gives meaning to…
The Reason for the Season; Or, Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas?
By
B. Dave Walters
On a recent episode of my radio show, Rise UP with B. Dave Walters we discussed the true meaning of Christmas, and how to deal with some of the negative emotions that can come along with it. I got so emotional while talking about the meaning of Christmas that I cried on the radio; something I didn’t think…
How to make use of the Autumnal Equinox
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B. Dave Walters
September 23, 2014 marks the Autumnal Equinox, the second day of the year when day and night are exactly equal. The Fall (Autumnal) Equinox is important, since it signifies the transition into the ‘dark cycle’ of the year: “When the sun passes through the autumnal equinox, the evil forces of darkness are said to be…
3 Simple rules for a happy life
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B. Dave Walters
“You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can’t control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” — Marcus Aurelius (Meditations) On a recent episode of Rise UP with B. Dave Walters…
It’s okay to not be okay
By
B. Dave Walters
“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” ― Seneca On a recent episode of Rise UP with B. Dave Walters: Simple Answers to Life’s Hard Questions we talked about getting up after falling down: Being true to yourself, why we have difficulties, how to trust, how to forgive, how to create what you want…
Three quick ways to find peace and happiness
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B. Dave Walters
“People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that’s B.S. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us…
Q&A: Prayers and Inspiration for Tough Times
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B. Dave Walters
Question submitted via Formspring.Me/BDaveWalters: “What are some Bible verses I can share with a relative who just went to jail?” The Holy Bible is a source of inspiration for Jews, Christians, and even Muslims all over the world. The real strength of the Bible is not that it is some big collection of ‘thou shalt…
How to get up when you hit rock bottom
By
B. Dave Walters
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but thought about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral. It is as it is. Always say “yes” to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to…
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