Category Archives: Relaxation

While I Pondered

Posted on May 10, 2017 by richrockwood

A Simple Idea Multiplied in My Mind By Waiting on the Lord I am: Surrendering-I give up my expectations and judgmentalism. I let go of the controls and turn the outcome over to the Lord. Trusting God-I admit that God … Continue reading →

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Those Probing, Prying Medical Exams

Posted on March 13, 2017 by richrockwood

As a very young boy I prided myself on being able to take a shot from the doctor without crying.  I thought I was better than other kids who would cry and fuss over it.  I recall thinking that I … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on November 21, 2016 by richrockwood

The Potency of Words Have you ever contemplated the power of words? Words, ranging from a description of the wildest fantasy to the most complicated fact or idea, create thoughts and pictures in our brains, in ways I do not understand. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Test!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by richrockwood

Do you remember dreading tests in school?  I was never fond of the cramming method and was always looking for the best way to take a test.   One fellow I met suggested having a drink beforehand because it helped … Continue reading →

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Music Can Enhance a Mood

Posted on February 1, 2013 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight: I have found music to be a great partner as I go through life.  It motivates me to work.  It helps me concentrate.  It leads me to higher levels of thought. Back in my college days, … Continue reading →

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My First Camera

Posted on January 23, 2013 by richrockwood

Living in the Past:  My first serious camera was a 35 millimeter Argus C3.  I cannot recall how I got it, but I think it was a hand me down from someone.  It had a cold and calculating appearance, with … Continue reading →

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Life’s Distractions

Posted on January 21, 2013 by richrockwood

General Observation On Life:  There are many things along the Road of Life that distract us: a pretty (handsome) face, a deep discount on something we want, a newspaper headline.  Some distractions have a pull so powerful they are termed … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts I Already Have

Posted on December 24, 2012 by richrockwood

Lessons from Life:  There is a proverb which says “the best things in life are free.”  Actually that is the title to a song.  These are some of the words in the song recorded by Frank Sinatra. The moon belongs … Continue reading →

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Only Sleeping

Posted on December 21, 2012 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight  “I’m Only Sleeping”  (Beatles) When I wake up early in the morning Lift my head, I’m still yawning When I’m in the middle of a dream Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream) Please, … Continue reading →

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Relax!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by richrockwood

Lessons I’ve Learned:  Back in 1994 on a Sunday afternoon, I thought I was having a heart attack.  I had a meeting to host in a short while and I started feeling something strange in my chest.  I felt my … Continue reading →

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