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Karl Robb | A Soft Voice in a Noisy World
  • Doing What You Love and Are Passionate About

    March 20, 2023 Karl Robb

    Doing what you love and are passionate about pays off far beyond money! #MotivationMonday

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  • Changes for Better Living

    February 13, 2023 Karl Robb

    Change is often necessary, yet still painful. We make changes for better living and new opportunities, even if we don’t see them immediately. #MotivationMonday

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  • A picture of a Ferris Wheel in red, white and blue by Karl Robb 2023

    Unshared Knowledge

    January 16, 2023 Karl Robb

    Unshared knowledge is a gift meant to be disseminated to everyone to educate and not to be squandered, ignored, or forgotten. #MotivationMonday

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  • Savor the Present

    November 28, 2022 Karl Robb

    Rarely, do we live in the moment. Either we reflect on our past or look to the future.
    Try to savor the present. #MotivationMonday

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  • A photo of a fall forest with orange and yellow leaves by Karl Robb 2022

    The more informed that you are, the greater your options!

    November 7, 2022 Karl Robb

    You are the only one who can decide how you want to navigate your chronic illness. The more informed that you are, the greater your options. There really is power in staying informed! #MotivationMonday

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  • Being Mindful plus Adding Knowledge

    June 18, 2015 Karl Robb

    Keeping focus and staying mindful is a daily challenge for most of us but add chronic illness to the equation and the challenge gets that

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  • Be Open while Facing Parkinson's

    Reiki and Parkinson’s Disease

    April 20, 2011 Karl Robb

    Learning Reiki made me better and I hoped to share my ability with others dealing with Parkinson’s disease.

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A Soft Voice blog name WPC Blogger Partner with World Parkinson Congress 2016!

February 3, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Conferences & Symposiums, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Support Groups, Wellness, World Parkinson Congress 2016 One comment

I am so honored to have been chosen as a WPC blogger partner

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Comfort Zone

January 29, 2015 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness 2 comments

When one is tested with the disruption of illness or

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A New Look For A Soft Voice Blog!

January 22, 2015 Karl Robb Education

We are changing and upgrading the look and feel of

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Library Book Offer For A Soft Voice in A Noisy World

January 20, 2015 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

Library Program Offer I am so thankful to you, my

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Happy 2015!

December 31, 2014 Karl Robb 2015, Comedy, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

To my friends and followers, Thank you for your support

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Oh Joy!

November 12, 2014 Karl Robb Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Wellness

How do you define a “good day”? The elements that

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Happy wins!

October 16, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

When given the choice of being right or happy, happy

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Impact of actions

October 13, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Kind intentions carry merit, but kind actions have real impact.

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What Is It Going To Take?

October 10, 2014 Karl Robb Education, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

I am quickly nearing the age of 50. To many

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Partners in Parkinson’s DC event this Sunday 10/12

October 7, 2014 Karl Robb Conferences & Symposiums, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

This Sunday marks the first Partners in Parkinson’s event in

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As we near the end of Summer & Fall PD Educational Events 2014

September 2, 2014 Karl Robb 2014 One comment

I recently had the opportunity to express my thoughts about

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Effort

June 25, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups

In the American mindset, most of us associate the accumulation

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There is power in keeping positive text

10 More Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive

May 14, 2014 Karl Robb 2014, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Tips, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

I recently developed this list for the Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

April 18, 2014 Karl Robb Uncategorized

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

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Relying On Our Intuition

January 20, 2014 Karl Robb Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy 2 comments

Our intuition is what keeps us stable and on an

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A Mindful Christmas

December 23, 2013 Karl Robb Holidays, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Young Onset Parkinson's

As Christmas nears and I think about the coming New Year, I ask myself what is it that I need to express or be mindful of at this time?

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A Soft Voice Combo

In honor of our book release anniversary!

December 12, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

It’s been a year since the official release of A

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Being Thankful!

November 26, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health One comment

As Thanksgiving nears, I felt it important to focus on

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Where Have I Been?

October 31, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease One comment

My friends and readers, Once again, I have neglected the

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Michael J. Fox’s Show Could Change Parkinson’s Disease Perception!

October 10, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends

HBO’s In Treatment was the first series I have seen

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Let me hear from you!

September 24, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Medications One comment

I want to know if you have questions, comments, or

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Back To School–Keep It Going!

August 28, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

I haven’t purchased a new backpack or stocked up on

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Sunday Connections 8/18/13 with guest Richard London

August 16, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Join Karl and Angela Robb this Sunday at 5pm EST/2pm

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Speaker Karl Robb at Podium Young Onset Parkinson's Conference Georgia

Making A Believer

August 14, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki

Making A Believer A Soft Voice in a Noisy World Karl Robb

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Lasting Friendships Through Parkinson’s Conferences

August 5, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support

Thank you to all my readers! I want to express

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Rainbows

Back from vacation!

July 31, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Media & Trends 3 comments

It is far too easy to become enveloped and disconnected when we get so deeply engrossed in our jobs and projects. Mindfulness promotes awareness and being in the moment but obsession becomes all-consuming.

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The Frustration

July 11, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized One comment

Why is it that some people who need help ask

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Parkinson’s Isn’t A Punch Line or West Goes In The Wrong Direction!

June 26, 2013 Karl Robb Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

If you read this blog with any frequency, you know

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Good Friends!

June 11, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, Philosophy

This is REAL FRIENDSHIP! I hope this gave you a

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Share Your Thoughts With Me

May 24, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Based on recent events, I have encountered and spoken with

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Karl Robb

Karl Robb

Karl Robb has had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed at the age of twenty-three. Now fifty-four, he is a Parkinson’s disease advocate, an entrepreneur, an inventor, an author of two books about living with Parkinson's Disease and Chronic Conditions. He is a Community Team Member to ParkinsonsDisease.net. He is also an advisor and consultant on Parkinson’s disease for various organizations and corporations.Karl is a board member of both the Parkinson Voice Project and Parkinson Social Network based in Virginia. In his free time, he is a photographer, constant writer, longtime magician, and a practicing Reiki Jin Kei Do master. Karl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am not a medical professional and this information is my personal view.

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