Posts by Shawn Ritchey
distracted driving vs active driving
Might I simply say there is value in consciously being an active drivers when driving. IF driving, then driving is my activity, my focus, my priority, my successful goal. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shawnritchey_distracted-driving-awareness-month-activity-6719367033840128000-DtV6
Read MoreIt is said that knowledge is power
Sir Francis Bacon is believed to have said that more than 420 years ago (1597). My belief, conviction, profound passion and unrelenting skillset is to commit to having more than just knowledge throughout my life. I believe that for knowledge to truly have power – and thereby benefiting the lives of those who have been…
Read MoreAn Uncomfortable conversation with a black man
Emmanuel Acho is a very articulate, compassionate speaker who’s desire is to cultivate, “uncomfortable conversations with a Black man” with the hope that real connection can come between ethnic groups. This is the first of 5 that I have found. Uncomfortable? That depends on how truthful we are with ourselves or others. But I found…
Read MoreWhy Me? Some afterthoughts
The Bible tells us that Simon of Cyrene was a real person involved with the real event of Jesus being crucified. What we know about Simon can be found in Matthew (27:32-ff), Mark (15:21-ff) and Luke (23:26-ff). When the verses start by saying, “And they”, the “they” is referring to Roman soldiers. The Bible is…
Read MoreWhy Me? a story of simon of cyrene
“Why Me? A Story of Simon of Cyrene”. Simon of Cyrene is a historical character who – according to scriptures – was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. He is a person who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time; a victim of circumstance. This, initially, left him embarrassed, humiliated, angry and even…
Read Moreshawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times, continued…
Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times, continued from March 24, 2020 https://shawnritchey.com/shawns-safety-wellness-tips-in-coronavirus-times/ Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times – continued 5) IF CPR is needed, remember two important considerations: First – Since there is now a growing concern that CPR “could” potential become a source for Covid-19 spreading, consider the following: Provide Compression Only (without…
Read MoreShawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times
Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times When training ca Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times Remember to breathe…just not on anybody: Breathing sustains life! Every cell in our body needs oxygen and our brain can become less effective with just a slight decrease in oxygen levels. But in an era where social distancing and coronavirus…
Read More2020 faith
Faith is a refusal to panic… Fatih is a refusal to panic. Dr Martin Lloyd Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the One who is leading. Oswald Chambers Faith is not a pie-in-the-sky wish for something. Rather it is a strong certainty of who is truly in control…
Read MoreDistraction vs Alcohol
A brief thought regarding “distracted driving” or simply “messing around” when driving: I liken this mindset to alcohol. Usually the last person in the room to realize how much a person is being impacted by the alcohol is the person who is drinking the alcohol. Likewise, most of us are critically aware of when others…
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