Page 1 of Robin Newman's writing

1. Instead of.. Instead of: Telling me all the ways you are right and I am wrong Tell me all the ways you love me Instead of: Telling me all the things you hate about your life Tell me all the things which make you happy Instead of: Telling me what you see... (posted by Robin 2 years 135 days ago.)

2. A New Year and More Resolutions I think we begin every new year the wrong way, making lists of things which will probably never eventuate. People try and put the old year behind them, they tuck it under the new one as one would push an old pair of socks under the bed never to be... (posted by Robin 2 years 153 days ago.)

3. Tis the Season To Be Stressed When did we lose sight of the meaning of Christmas? When did we become so brainwashed by capitalism? I mean come on surely you can see the messages coming out of the media, if you don't buy the biggest most expensive or the latest then no one is... (posted by Robin 2 years 157 days ago.)

4. Magic Bean Mentality The secret to the success of the Secret' was good marketing and promotion. It was the new age version of a pyramid scheme selling nothing more than magic bean mentality. You can boo and hiss all you like but the people who manifested all the money... (posted by Robin 2 years 193 days ago.)

5. What Would Jesus Say? A passage I once read went something like this "If you are faced with a problem hold out your left hand and ask what would Jesus say then hold out your right hand and ask what Buddha would do?" During a particularly intense meeting I tried this... (posted by Robin 2 years 277 days ago.)

6. I wish I was Wayne Dyer I wish I was Wayne Dyer, all Zen about letting children find their own way. Then maybe I would be able to resist sending my neighbours children to bootcamp while they were not looking. I wish I was Oprah able to talk about my bowel moments without... (posted by Robin 2 years 278 days ago.)

7. Dopey and Grumpy I don't drink, smoke or do drugs but not because I stand on any moral high ground. I don't drink because my parents were alcoholics and genetically I have an excellent chance of following in their footsteps. I don't smoke anymore because all... (posted by Robin 2 years 291 days ago.)

8. 101 Life Tips Not everyone is going to like you..get over it Stuff is going to happen.deal with it Faith is not what you hold onto but what you are prepared to let go off Ignorance is thinking you know, arrogance is believing you know and enlightenment... (posted by Robin 2 years 306 days ago.)

9. Choices and Confrontation I was taught to be passive, to give in rather than make waves. Some of this is the messages we get as women and some comes from being a wounded child. When you live in an environment where opening your mouth is a dangerous thing to do you soon... (posted by Robin 2 years 312 days ago.)

10. Sisterhood of Stars From the sky a star fell and upon the earth lay broken the Angels in their wisdom gathered up all the pieces and not a word was spoken now what a dilemma they faced such special power the pieces w (posted by Robin 2 years 318 days ago.)

11. In the arms of an Angel In the arms of an Angel she gently lay Soft caress of down and feathers upon her face Safe protected without care nestled in Heaven's grace In the arms of an Angel she was lifted beyond the stars in the night sky (posted by Robin 2 years 318 days ago.)

12. Let go and let God I am not a religious person but a faith one and yes there is a different. But it is irrelevant to this conversation. The main concern here is the belief there is something or someone bigger than me out there. A bigger picture so to speak. There... (posted by Robin 2 years 319 days ago.)

13. 20 Things To Ponder You cannot think 2 thoughts at once so if you are thinking happy thoughts you cannot be thinking sad, angry, miserable, jealous or grumpy ones. You cannot change someone else into being what you want them to be but you can change yourself into... (posted by Robin 2 years 335 days ago.)

14. Angel or Ass Before you step into making assumptions about any group of people think about this: Some White people can be ignorant arrogant and rude Some black people can be ignorant arrogant and rude Some gay people can be ignorant arrogant and... (posted by Robin 2 years 336 days ago.)

15. Excuse Me Your Humanity Is Showing I could stand on my pedestal and state I never have thoughts of envy, greed or jealousy but I would be lying. So sue me if my humanity is showing! I am comfortable with who I am my words and actions align with my intent of compassion and loving... (posted by Robin 2 years 352 days ago.)

16. I Just Want Somebody To Listen The greatest need we have as humans is the need to be heard and the biggest crime we commit as humans is not taking the time to listen; I just want someone to listen I just want to share the heartaches of my soul and not be judged for the sins of... (posted by Robin 2 years 359 days ago.)

17. I Don't Want to Be Oprah Or Wayne Dwyer or Eckhart Tolle I have no business being anyone else but me. I might not be perfect and enlightenment may elude me but I wasn't born to be Oprah I was born to be me. I think we get confused between great people and greatness. Being... (posted by Robin 3 years 3 days ago.)

18. 50 Random Thing You Might Need To Know 1. Childhood dreams have a habit of being adult regrets remember to let your dreams change and grow with you 2. What it use to be it will never be again, after the moment is gone it is but a memory, better to build a future than to resurrect the... (posted by Robin 3 years 4 days ago.)

19. Guide To Healthy Relationships I am no relationships expert however there are a few things I have learnt in the last 50 years which may prevent you waiting that long to have happy healthy intimate relationships. 1. It is not always about you hard to believe I know but your... (posted by Robin 3 years 15 days ago.)

20. Taking the Next Step I am afraid of airplanes always have been and probably always will be. However in order to get back to Australia from Canada I have to travel by plane unless I can figure out how to walk on water. I am not brave I am terrifed of heights and I have... (posted by Robin 3 years 21 days ago.)

21. Mother's Day List This is my a list of all things I hope I have given to my children over the years: 1. A sense of self and a sense of purpose 2. The ability to show human compassion not because it is the right' thing to do' but because they have the... (posted by Robin 3 years 26 days ago.)

22. Things To Remember In Tough Times Things to remember in tough times "This too shall pass" Every moment brings us to another one we have had tough times before we will have them again but they will pass as they always do "Where there is love there is no fear" Love is the light of... (posted by Robin 3 years 32 days ago.)

23. Become Your Own Best Friend So many people struggle with life challenges because they do not know how to be their own best friend. We are all good at being there for others with encouraging words of support and love but rarely are we capable of extending these things to... (posted by Robin 3 years 54 days ago.)

24. 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Shared With Me 1. Learn to like yourself 2. Learn or try something new every day 3. Forgive and let go 4. Grow fairy wings take your shoes off and splash in the puddles 5. Tell someone you love them 6. Tell someone what makes them special 7. Let of expectations... (posted by Robin 3 years 55 days ago.)

25. 100 Facts of Life Here are 100 facts of life: 1. People who spend lots of time in other people's lives are avoiding dealing with their own 2. People who confess "I shouldn't tell you but.." will do the same thing to you as they do to everyone else 3. Speaking your... (posted by Robin 3 years 62 days ago.)