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    Those that walk in our shoes
    Those that walk in our shoes
    Those that walk in our shoes
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    Those that walk in our shoes

    By Rob Vandemark

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    Stemming from the concept that we should not judge others without first being prepared to walk in their shoes comes this new self help book designed to help you understand what shoes you wear yourself.

    Rob will take you on a trip to help better understanding yourself, your environment, and what makes you, you.

    Together you will travel through the past, the present, and take a glimpse at what the future may hold.

    Written from a higher place and deeper understanding, you will be taken on a journey to better understand your personal struggles and how to manage them more effectively over time.

    All along with your guide, Rob Vandemark, at your side.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMakin Books Publishing
    Release dateJan 9, 2016
    ISBN9781524246112
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      Those that walk in our shoes - Rob Vandemark

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      Table of Contents

      1. Defining the problem

      -  Understanding the problem and what it is

      2. History of the problem

      -  Understanding where the problem stems from

      3. Preparing for action

      -  Understanding what to do about the problem

      4. The action plan

      -  Taking steps to correct the problems and reverse their negative impact

      5. Maintenance plan

      -  Learning not only to enjoy the idea of the destination but the journey that accompanies it

      Defining the problem is to know yourself

      The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.

      ~Thales~

      It seems the fire has been raging in our culture for a very long time. This fire is a metaphor of our internal destruction. I have been depressed or sad for unknown reasons. I get angry and frustrated, with the thoughts and behaviors of other people. I can’t stand to be alone, yet at the same time, I don’t want anyone around. What is causing this turmoil? These emotions? My quest, my journey of insight and discovery, must be shared.

      The questions we must ask, the hard ones, the ones that make us angry and depressed, are the most important. The discomfort you will feel as you read is normal, because as I write I feel the same discomfort overcoming me. But I must continue on my path to be healed by my own words, so that I may share the struggles and ultimately, find happiness, peace and fulfillment.

      I will attempt to shed light on depression, on sadness and on anger; I'll try and attempt to answer the question — what is wrong with people?

      However, the real question isn’t what’s wrong with people, but what’s wrong with me? Let’s look at why we constantly ask this question.

      ***

      Still to this day, I find myself drifting off. Thinking about the past, what others had and what I didn’t have. Asking what I did wrong to not be where I needed to be in my life.

      As a young man, I believed I should have achieved my dreams by a certain age. I remember when I lived at home, watching my mother and father struggle at the end of those two weeks. There wasn’t money left, month after month, year after year. I never wanted to live like that.

      I learned from my father to not complain. Do your job, keep your head down and push on. Always give back to others and if you only have the shirt on your own back, then give that. Never ask for anything in return. Never judge others, appreciate everything around you.

      I idolized my father. I wanted to be just like him. Kind, loving and strong. He also learned the importance of not having regrets. In my early 30’s, my father told me his,

      I regret not spending more time with my kids.

      He was always helping others, working hard to make ends meet. And as time passed, my older sister, younger brother and I, grew up. By the time he looked up, we were all grown.

      It is so important that we realize that time does not wait. We cannot reuse it later and we need to understand the value of time, not for the monetary compensation but for the fun moments, happy ones, and most of all the time we spend with family.

      These are some of the many amazing lessons I have gathered through the years spent with my father. He is the best man I have ever known.

      Although I look to the past and see so many happy memories, for some reason I’ve used them for excuses on why I have not been able to achieve what my heart told me was possible. Part of me, wants to claim that I am broken. That I have more of an excuse to be sad and angry.

      When all along, it was my own mind, my own behavior that caused my lack of achievement. All along, I walked with blame by my side. Blaming my surroundings, my mother, my father, my teachers, my job. Alongside ridicule and embarrassment, I walked with ignorance and blame. Every now and then, I would see clarity in the form of kindness, compassion, intelligence, courage and faith.

      Today, my eyes, my heart and my soul, feel and see clearly.

      ***

      We all have ups and we all have down’s. Those so-called ups and downs are followed by emotional consequences

      At times, we are so excited about the possibilities. Only to be disappointed by the end result.

      To better understand my own ups and downs I’ve asked myself these questions

      ●  What causes this excitement in

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