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Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration

Robert C Slayton - Follow me on my journey, daily inspirational quotes with occasional snippets on how I"m imperfectly living my life.

My personal Substack showing my journey from feeling hallow like something was missing, pain and grief to passion, purpose, and peace of mind. Short videos are uplifting quotes each day. Longer form videos are on my ruminations. I do include some voice overs of articles I write. rslayton.substack.com

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0:31

The universe only has one effective weapon, and that...

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2025/10/15

“The universe only has one effective weapon, and that is laughter” - Mark Twain.Laughter diffuses some of the fiercest conflicts.Have you ever had it where you’re just head-to-head and suddenly somebody says something and everybody breaks up laughing?Let me know.What was it?How did that happen?And how can we do more of it?Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like

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0:25

“For man plans, but God arranges.”

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2025/10/14

“For man plans, but God arranges.” - Thomas a’ KempisHow many times have you made extensive plans, and they go a little bit differently?Do you allow the universe to unfold?Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Do you allow it to unfold the way it should?Or do you force things?And what have been the results?Let me know. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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3:18

Motorcycles are definitely not for perfectionists

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/10/14

Written 10/9/2025.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I’ve been meaning to write this post every time I hop on my motorcycle to go for a ride. The brake lever wobbles, there are sounds under the carriage of the motorcycle when I go over a bump. My head gets buffeted when I ride fast causing me to not see as clearly as a person behind a windshield on a car.Oh, and shifting is different too. It isn’t

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0:42

Yes, there is nirvana. It is leading your sheep to a...

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2025/10/13

“Yes, there is nirvana. It is leading your sheep to a green pasture and in putting your child to sleep and in writing the last line of your poem.”Khalil GibranThe kingdom is beside you is a Biblical quote similar to the quote above.Do you think so?And if not, how do you uncover what truly gives you peace and love and joy and spiritual fulfillment?Let me know what you’ve done.Thanks.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free

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0:37

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is...

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2025/10/09

“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strongwill and the other from a strong want.” This is a quote by Henry Ward Beecher.Wow.You ever, if somebody’s been really just not willing to do something,that’s because they want it to be some way versus persevering to get to where youwant to be.Have you had any experience with somebody with that want?What did you do about it?And tell me in the comments.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new

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1:27

Okay, no brakes on my car is probably an issue

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2025/10/08

Yesterday started off fine, I went to the office, then headed up to Schaumburg for a meeting. When I came out and got into my car and applied the brakes, it felt as if I had pushed the seat back a couple of notches due to how far I had to extend my foot on the brake pedal.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That wasn’t good. My foot was almost to the floor. I knew it may have something to do with

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0:32

Quote by Ann Murrow Lindberg

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2025/10/08

“Good conversation is as stimulating as black coffee and just as hard to sleep after.” - Ann Murrow Lindberg.I absolutely agree.Have you ever had that conversation and you just think about it and you’re lying in bed going, wow, that was amazing.Who is that with? Have you talked to them lately? And if not, maybe you should give them a call.Maybe not at midnight, but in the morning.Let me know the results of that.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my

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3:40

My Cousin's Talk on Ukraine and Grandfather's Cufflinks

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/10/07

Written 10/5/2025.My cousin Gregory is the former US Consul of Bermuda (essentially the former US Ambassador) under George W Bush and a little under Obama. He knows everyone in the political arena and is also a very devout Christian.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.When the war broke out, he mobilized 6 churches and to date, they have delivered 17 million pounds of food and medical supplies to

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0:29

Quote by Lily Tomlin

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2025/10/06

“I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been a little more specific.”You know, I am in a place that I never imagined I would be. It’s a good place. It’s just dramatically different than what I thought in my teens and 20s.Did you have a similar experience, or have you always been on the same track?Let me know.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to

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0:36

Quote by theuniversespeaks.substack.com

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2025/10/05

Quote by theuniversespeaks.substack.com“A seed doesn’t need to understand the flower it will become. It only needs to reach for the light.”I love this quote.What it says is we already have our potential within us. We don’t have to know exactly how it’s going to flower. We just need to continue to reach for the things that help us uncover who we truly are so we can grow in and to the person that we’re destined to be.Do you agree?Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new

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0:46

Quote by The Dalai Lama XIV and H Jackson Browne

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2025/10/03

I found this quote under both. My best guess is that The Dalai Lama quoted Browne.“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”I remember reading a book where the Chinese emperor who allowed Christianity into China said the same thing.People have their own paths. And just because somebody’s not on your path doesn’t mean that you should disparage them.How do you see that in the world today?Where people say,

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1:54

I did my first live on TikTok

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2025/10/03

Written 9/28/2025.I did my first live on TikTok. Why, you may ask, did I do that? Because I’m just playing around. I noticed that my regular posts here on Substack are not videos, so don’t get uploaded to TikTok.I was also informed by TikTok that I’m allowed to go live, so I figured, what the heck, let’s try it. I chose one of my posts and talked about it. Overall, no real interaction, but I did exceed 76% of other creators w/regards to views on my live. That’s pretty cool.Robert’s Substack is a

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0:29

Quote by Mother Teresa

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2025/10/02

A quote by Mother Teresa.“To keep a lamp burning, you have to put oil in it.”If you want to continue your passion, you want to continue growing, you need to learn, right?You need to grow as an individual.You need to continue to do your practices.So tell me, what you do to put oil in your lamp.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

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0:24

Quote by Stephen Covey

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2025/10/01

A quote by Stephen Covey.“Whatever lies at the center of a person’s life becomes the primary sources of security, guidance, wisdom, and power.”What’s at the center of your life?Let me know.If you need to find out, I coach on that.bookrobert.todayRobert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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0:13

Quote by Aurthur K Watson

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/09/30

Here’s a quote by Arthur K. Watson.“Show me a man with both feet on the ground, and I’ll show you a man who can’t put his pants on.”Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rslayton.substack.com/subscribe

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2:47

11 pm Brownie Run

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/09/30

Written 9/28/2025.A friend confided in me that she still had feelings for a man who she had a relationship with and has since then gotten back with his former wife.I asked whether she had gotten rid of all the pictures, gifts, blocked him on social media, etc. to which she replied, “no.”Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In my opinion, the only way to get over a person is to get rid of everything,

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0:37

Quote by John Locke

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2025/09/29

This is a quote by John Locke.“A sound mind and a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. He that has those two has little more to wish for.”I don't know.I personally think I have a lot more to wish for.Do I need a sound mind and a sound body?Absolutely.But there are other things that I like too.How about you?Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public

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3:32

Okay, I didn't think I was this pathetic

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/09/29

Written 9/27/2025.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I went on a date Friday night, and she asked me about getting together with friends. She works hard during the week, then meets with friends over the weekend to eat dinner do activities, and watch the sun set.I mumbled through my answer, talking about that I really didn’t do dinner, but had breakfast, coffee, and lunch meetings during the week

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0:27

Quote by May Sarton

Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration ·

2025/09/28

This is a quote by May Sarton.“Each day and the living of it has to be a conscious creation in which discipline and order are relieved with some play and pure foolishness.”What are you going to do to play today?It really helps.Let me know.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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0:41

Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

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2025/09/27

Quote from Robert Louis Stevenson.“If a man loves the labor of his trade, apart from any question of success or fame, the gods have called him.”Would you still do what you do if you didn't get paid for it?If not, what is something that you would do regardless of whether you get paid or not?For me, I love writing. I've always written. Do I get paid for it? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. But I figured out it's a passion.And tell me what yours is.Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To

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