Be Transformed; Bob Martin

Bob Martin is a transformative figure dedicated to breaking chains, both literal and metaphorical. Serving as the Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob liberates minds from limiting narratives, fostering inner peace and potential. With over four decades of experience as a Criminal Trial Lawyer, he has worked to free individuals from unhelpful behaviors and advocate for neglected children and their families, empowering them to break free from cycles of suffering. As a Certified Meditation Teacher blending insights from brain science, Eastern and Western psychology, and spirituality, Bob guides diverse individuals toward clarity, resilience, and inner peace.
Grounded in Taoist, Buddhist, and Christian practices, he is committed to freeing people from the constraints of dogma, emphasizing virtue and self-discovery. Bob's journey from representing the mob in Miami to spiritual awakening under the mentorship of a Taoist master reflects his profound transformation. His dedication to bridging spiritual traditions and fostering compassion shines through his recent Taoist/Christian devotional book. At 74, Bob continues to inspire with his story of redemption, resilience, and commitment to liberation, eager to ignite positive change in the hearts of his audience.

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Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin

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Master Hua Ching Ni

Effect On Emotions

Mindfulness provides me with a deeper, quiet place regardless of what's happening on the surface.
It's like if there's a storm occurring on the top of an ocean, but 20 feet down, things are calm.
I can get mad as heck and still know that there's a place inside me just watching my anger.

Thoughts On Breathing

The student comes to the master and says breathing, breathing, breathing. Why are you always talking about breathing? So the master grabs his head and sticks it underneath the water in the fountain and holds it there for a while. Then he releases it and says to the student. Any questions?
Breathing is just a point of attention, but since you carry it with you wherever you are, it's not like a candle. You always have your breath.
Immediately bring your attention to your breath and because you are already conditioned that that is your meditative state, it results in a feeling of calm.

Bullying Story

I was bullied as a child. I'm 60% Hungarian, and we go back to the Huns and the Mongolians. So you can imagine that my people are the ones playing goal hockey with a Lamb's head. I've always been big.
When I was in elementary school, all the girls used to call me cooties. My mindfulness and meditation practice have allowed me to get to the point where I have some insight as to what might have been going on with them and the peer pressure that they had.
Subsequently, mindfulness has helped me to have a certain forgiveness. If I had been more mindful, I might not have been as traumatized by it.

Suggested Resources

Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin
Book: Children Of Abraham by R. H. Martin
App: Balance (AI interviews you and gives you daily reminders)
App: Insight Timer

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