Adventures for a Hero
What is a life of adventures? Consider a popular story, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain (alias Samuel L. Clemens). This book was printed in 1884. It is not an adventure story like the movies we watch now. No super heroes or superspy adventures. It’s...
One Weird and Crazy Day in Portland
Did you ever have a day that simply went weird and crazy? Despite all attempts of normality, the world simply wasn’t normal. Such a day can be frustrating! How does a person calm down when frustrated or emotionally flooded? EFT. Today was such a day. Funny that it...
How You Start Your Day
In the highest and best way can make a difference. How you start your day can seep into the continuing moments. Who and what you include can better prepare you. Let me give a quick example. Today is Thursday and I knew I had a meeting in Downtown Portland at 8:30 a.m....
One Loss Doesn't Define You
The Oregon Ducks just lost the college football championship. Gosh! They are only Number 2! People look at the one loss of the Duck's Team and try to define them. In reality, if those people pull back and look at the last 10 years they find the Ducks have the best...
Better Sleep = Better Performance
Let’s talk about “lack of sleep” and a way to improve sleep. Hi, Rich Aanrich here! People seem to think that you need to have eight to 10 hours of sleep every night. And recently I’ve been reading some new information that gives a different perspective on how to get...
Creating Yourself
George Bernard Shaw said, "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." In this grand thought, we might take today, New Years Day, to consider our character strengths and virtues. Shaw won both an Academy Award and a Nobel Prize through his...
What is Your Christmas?
Is there something particularly special about the holiday for you? There are so many different forms of holiday activities that I was wondering ... what is Christmas to you? My neighbor is busily getting ready for a flight, off to visit people far away. I see how...
So Much …
It's a crazy time of year. Religions have rituals. Families have visits. Friends gather. Businesses are busy helping people, and all are taking care of so much. So much! Humans are full of energy. There is so much excitement this time year that the space may be...
Path of the Moving Points
... What is a line? It is a series of points … that when connected make a line … moving your attention into a world of images. How is your world progressing? Look at the points. I do volunteer teaching in Art Literature in local elementary schools. Aspects of drawing,...
Inspired by a Dragonfly Story
As adults we usually do not pick up children stories unless we have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students. However many children's books are written with good ideas and wonderful messages. I wonder what children’s book could inspire you today? My...