Posts by Shawn Ritchey
First Aid; It’s a God Thing!
For the past 10 years I have had increased awareness on how first-aid principles are so clearly presented in the Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) Bible. About 5 years ago I began to explore these themes and was compelled to write. Though it had been on-again, off-again fro much of that time, the…
Read MoreContinued adventures from Burundi, Africa in 2024
In August of 2024 I returned to Burundi, Africa with a two-prong goal. First, I was reconnecting with 6 young adult orphans involved with Sister Connection https://sisterconnection.org/ who I have not only taught first aid skills to but have invited them on the adventure of learning. how to become teachers of the curriculum I created…
Read MoreS.T.O.P. before you Go! Taking a breath is good for your body and soul…
I often say in my medical or safety classes that, “by definition, emergencies are not planned! But you can plan for emergencies.” I, also, have spent much of my working years in emergency and/or wellness related industries. So, I have become focused and passionate about scene/site safety. One tool I offer folks, as it relates…
Read More“For the life of a (Living Being) is in the Blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Blood flow = Life!
Since September of 2022, I have been facilitating a WhatsApp group which includes 4 Young Adult Burundian orphans who have been trained by me in basic first aid. It has been an amazing adventure and remarkable learning experience for all involved. Several months ago, one young man (I will call him Mosher) shared an experience…
Read MoreSocks vs Gloves; which would you choose?
In the midst of some very unpredictable weather this year, and as I found myself in a Costco looking to buy some supplies to carry in my car to offer those less fortunate than I, I found myself pondering this very question – if I had to choose between gloves and socks what would I…
Read MoreAugust 2022 – Burundi Africa – continuation of teaching First aid to unskilled orphans in Sister Connection.
“You’re so ignorant!” How often have we heard someone in America use that phrase? It seems that many use it as some ultimate put down; a pronouncement of some superior ability and/or intelligence from the person making the claim. Ignorance has nothing to do with ability or intelligence. It simply speaks of a lack of…
Read MoreBurundi, Africa
Shawn was commissioned to research, write, and teach a basic first aid class for widows and orphans associated with Sister Connection in Burundi Africa http://sisterconnection.org The Initial teaching took place in April of 2022. Shawn is returning in August of 2022 working with a select few from the original group who want to learn more…
Read Moreproper presentation pressure: under-inflated; post #5, upstaging our message
Historically, audiences used to be seated on flat ground and the theater’s stage was “raked” on an incline. Downstage was closest to the audience, upstage further away. To “upstage” someone has come to mean that I divert attention away from someone when the focus should be on them. When presenting or speaking it is only…
Read Moredui sleepy is just as bad as dui alcohol
DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol.. DUI: Driving under the influence of sleep deprivation. Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provides dynamic, practical and tailored Driver Awareness education in both classroom settings or one-on-one behind the wheel, Driver Observation. https://shawnritchey.com/educator/
Read Moreproper presentation pressure: Under-inflated; post #4, Movement is good, unless it’s not!
Movement is Good, Unless it’s Not As a Presenter/Speaker I genuinely want what I share to be impactful to those listening. So, as I seek to grow in my craft, I have come to discover that presenting/speaking can be similar to tires in that both can become over-inflated or under-inflated often creating a negative impact.…
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