James Vandenburg is a Philosopher and Composer living in San Diego, CA. With advanced degrees in both fields and, having lived all over the world, James brings a unique voice, perspective and a wide range of human experience to exploring and expanding his purpose and passion.

My passion is ...

Philosophy and Music

I know too much about ...

13th century motets

My parents always told me ...

Maturity is taking responsibility for your own attitudes and actions

My childhood ambition ...

Fame, fortune and other forms of world leadership

My favorite memory ...

The forests in Papua New Guinea

Why I write ...

Passion for life, understanding, deeper thinking, better questions

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

John Shelby Spong's "A New Christianity for A New World", and Paulo Coelho's "Life"

My first job ...

Sears Catalogue sales in Ojai, CA

My best moment ...

Hearing my work performed and understood

My inspiration ...

The life that surrounds me, is part of me, and works through me in every moment.

Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to build better relationships in life

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Whether it's a new friend, a potential boyfriend/girlfriend, or someone you're considering for marriage, you can learn everything you need to know about someone by taking them to Disneyland. (No, I haven't been drinking, but thanks for asking.) Although it was probably not his intentions, Walt Disney has given the world the ideal sociological and relationship laboratory.

Disney theme parks give you the perfect opportunity to see how someone deals with virtually every important aspect of life. The prices give you insight into their ideas about money. The long lin...

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