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Tag Archives: Stephen Russell
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 3rd, 2025 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Waiting patiently for something good to occur is not a passive activity. Waiting patiently is an active state. With the full knowledge and faith that what’s for you won’t pass you by, and by breathing, relaxing, and going with the … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 26th, 2025 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Fame and infamy merely consist of others’ projections, fantasies and opinions, which mean about as much as yours. People’s opinions of you are like clouds passing in the sky, pushed here and there by whichever wind is prevailing. When they’re … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 4th, 2021 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Your system will function adequately on four hours’ sleep a day, with correct mental programming; however, this may deplete your adrenaline levels after a while. Seven hours a night is enough to get your dreaming and self-healing done and, if … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Doubting is what you do when you question the choice or choices you made that got you into the position in which you currently find yourself. Obviously, this is a complete waste of your energetic resources. The situation, pleasant or … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“It is impossible to eradicate fear. This would be foolish anyway as it would divest you of a crucial ally. You need fear to keep you alive, both in emergencies and in day-to-day survival matters. Fear is not there to … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 8th, 2019 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Other people will often be pressuring you to make up your mind about this or that. Do not, however, forgo your flexibility by assuming a position until you have no other choice. Remember, opinions, i.e., positions, are only opinions, which … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Worrying is nothing more than a conditioned, knee-jerk, reflex action on your part to the life choices that present themselves during the passage of your personal stroll along the Great Thoroughfare. Being a worrier is merely a habitual stance you … Continue reading →
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Always be wary of other people’s trips. You contain the blueprint in your own circuitry, which, when activated, will trigger all the information you need for your enlightenment and successful passage through. While it’s true that trigger can often come … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 31st, 2017 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“You have an intention for something to occur. You visualize that eventuality with concentrated focus, imbued with a portion of passion and chi, and then you let it go, like sending an E-mail. You picture what you want to say … Continue reading →
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“If you’re sitting all crumpled, you’ll inhibit your breathing, internal organ function and energy flow, squash your spirit, limit your perception and generally diminish yourself. If, on the other hand, you’re expanding to fill the maximum space within your body, … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Change is a force you have to groove with, not resist. Like a fast and furious monster of epic proportions, it charges headlong into the deep unknown with you clinging to its back. You can’t get off because it’s going … Continue reading →
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Money is merely a form of energy/chi. A measure of money equates to a measure of chi. There is nothing intrinsically wrong or right about money. It is merely an energy-measuring device, hence why it’s called currency, i.e., current, literally, … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 15th, 2016 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Fear of being empty (minded, hearted, stomached or pocketed), originally arises from fear of the void, i.e., death. Tempting you to avoid the void is what the advertising industry makes its living from. Think of all the chocolate, alcohol, sex, … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 10th, 2011 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“Assuming you have something relatively solid and stable to settle yourself on (a planet will do), the basic requirements you need are: air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat, a shelter to shield you from the elements, clothing … Continue reading →
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 14th, 2015 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO
“When you make an agreement stick to it. Don’t use your words idly. Avoid making any agreements, contracts, or commitments, formal or otherwise, with anyone that you don’t feel sure about being able to honor. This applies as much to … Continue reading →
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