Bob Wilson
Growing up, Bobbie Sweetheart (aka Bob Wilson) weighed 400 pounds and was frequently mocked by his peers. Although he lost 240 pounds by the age of 21, he fell into the use of alcohol and drugs and experienced deep self-hatred. He sought many spiritual paths to help him understand and heal what was going on in his life. He met Venerable Chodron in 1987, becoming her student in 1994. The Dharma saved his life. Subsequently, when he noticed himself heading toward self-loathing and shame, he would hug himself and think of calming words a loving mother might offer to her troubled child: “It’s okay, Bobbie Sweetheart. I love you so much. Everything is going to be alright.” According to Bob, the Lam Rim teachings inspired him to be of service to others. Consequently, he became a health educator and lifestyle coach, and self-published Lighter and Free from the Inside Out. Visit his holistic wellness websites that use mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist principles to help people plant seeds of well-being in their own lives here and here. Eight years ago, he discovered he had Parkinson’s Disease. Read his story about the compassionate and holistic management of Parkinson’s Disease here.
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Bob Wilson Aging gracefully and with gratitude
Bob shares some of the practices (Dharma and other) that have benefited him throughout his…
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Transforming aging and illness into the path
One of Venerable Chodron's long-time students contemplates acceptance and slowing down.
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Healing the body, mind, and world
Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…
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