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The Inevitable Changes of Our Lives

November 1, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

The inevitable changes of our lives can come at the most unexpected and inconvenient times. It is the challenges of change that test our flexibility and resilience. #MotivationMonday

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Illness Teaches

September 27, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Featured, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy 7 comments

Illness teaches a whole new perspective on living. #MotivationMonday Chronic illness changes lives and forces those of us with conditions to realize how precious every single day is to us. We can appreciate what some may not see.

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You are the Key to Your Growth

September 20, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Mind Body Spirit, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care

No fees, no contracts, just you! You are the key to your growth, your future, and whatever you consider to be a win. Your best investment is in yourself! No broker needed! #MotivationMonday @ASoftVoicePD

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Birthdays Are More Than Just Any Day!

September 9, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease

Birthdays Are More Than Just Any Day! Birthdays are to be celebrated and treasured! #ThanfulThursday #ThoughtfulThursday

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Nature Rejuvenates

May 24, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease

Nature rejuvenates and replenishes. Take in the gift of Nature without disturbing the residents. #MotivationMonday

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Everyday Joys

May 17, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Do not discount those everyday joys! #Motivation Monday

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Opening your Mind

April 26, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Wellness

Opening your mind to new ways of healing can make

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The Mighty’s Guide to Parkinson’s Disease

August 27, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Medications, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, The Mighty, Wellness

The Mighty, one of the largest online information resources on various illnesses, recently launched their own Parkinson’s disease guide.

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Hear It, Share It – (Part 2 of 4) – This Disease Isn’t Fair

May 28, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, A Soft Voice book, Audio book, Education & Support, Hear It Share It, Parkinson's Disease

We are all tasked with some sort of physical, mental, or spiritual challenge in our lives at some point. Some events that we face are inexplicable and hard to fathom. Often, we categorize a level of what is fair or unfair.

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It’s World Parkinson’s Day

April 11, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.

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World Parkinson Congress (WPC) 2019 in Kyoto!

June 6, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Conferences & Symposiums, Parkinson's Disease, World Parkinson Congress 2016

WPC Kyoto 2019 I have had the good fortune to

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019

April 3, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Conferences & Symposiums, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

The month of April is upon us and this means

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Expression Choices

February 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness One comment

Expression and making our voice heard is hard enough but

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Who is paying the price?

February 7, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Living Well, Philosophy One comment

I found this quote that I wrote a year ago

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Perpetuate Kindness!

January 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Recently, I have been the recipient of kind acts from

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It’s The Little Things That Aren’t So Little!

January 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Appreciating those calm moments of the day, a good laugh, or even a brief nap, may seem simple daily occurrences that are the good stuff of life that we too often take for granted.

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Live in the Moment

Messages to Ponder for 2019

January 3, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Inspiration can come in many forms, be it words, photos,

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Our Holiday Card To You!

December 24, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness
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Only 2 Days to Christmas!

December 23, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

We must live in the here and now, plan for

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Thankfulness and The Holidays—Stay Tuned!

December 5, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness One comment

As much as Parkinson’s disease tests my day, it does

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Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive

July 23, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness 2 comments

Here are some Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive: Take

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EverydayHealth.com Recognizes ASoftVoice.com Blog as One of the 10 Parkinson’s Disease Blogs to Help You Stay Fit and Positive!

June 4, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease 2 comments

Recently, EverydayHealth.com recognized ASoftVoice.com, as one of the 10 Parkinson’s

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Accept Your Mission! It’s Not Impossible! Focus Your Energy, Wisely!

May 31, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Education & Support, Health, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

If you are embarrassed, sad, shamed, or lack self confidence about having Parkinson’s, I am here to tell you that you don’t have the energy or time to devote to such unproductive emotions.

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Don’t Expect Everyone To Understand Parkinson’s-2018!

February 22, 2018 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

This was my first blog post 10 years ago–slightly updated!

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Rock Steady Boxing–It’s so much more than just boxing!

January 26, 2018 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Support Groups, Wellness One comment

Rock Steady Boxing is like a fast-paced support group that makes you sweat.

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Community Update – Events and Online Resources

July 26, 2017 Karl Robb Conferences & Symposiums, Education, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

ParkinsonsDisease.net Reaches 10k Likes! If you follow this blog, you

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Dealing and Healing Chapter 29 Positive Daily Living

Positive Daily Living Sample Chapter from Dealing and Healing

April 28, 2017 Karl Robb Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Tips, Wellness

We are excited to provide this collection of exercises and tools that we believe can benefit most anyone! Whether you are an individual, a support group, a social group, or a small informal group, we encourage you to try these exercises and to share it with those who you feel may benefit from it.

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April is Parkinson's Awareness Month

Parkinson’s Essay Turns 200!

April 10, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, Education & Support, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Research

Tomorrow,  James Parkinson‘s essay will be 200 years old. Since

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Five or More with Todd Sherer, CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation

August 26, 2016 Karl Robb Education, Interviews, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, World Parkinson Congress 2016

Five or More… My thanks to Todd Sherer, PhD, CEO

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Friday nature photo!

July 29, 2016 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness One comment
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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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