Rick writes songs that help folks live their lives more fully. He encourages his audiences to take control of their lives, move towards their dreams, and make positive changes in themselves and the communities in which they live.
True appreciation is lived out in actions. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy “He is incapable of a truly good action who finds not pleasure in contemplating the good actions of others.” –John Casper Lavater (1741-1801)
Adventures will bond those who do them together
The experience of the pastBuilds trust in the present Which leads to hope for the future
“A race preserves its vigor so long as it harbors a real contrast between what has Read more
Adventures will bond those who do them together
The experience of the pastBuilds trust in the present Which leads to hope for the future
“A race preserves its vigor so long as it harbors a real contrast between what has been and what may be; and so long as it is nerved by the vigor to adventure beyond the safeties of the past. Without adventure civilization is in full decay.” – Alfred North Whitehead
Compassion Kindness is the vital element for the growth of the soul. “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” --Thomas Merton
Resilience is a deep-rooted sense of joy and purpose that will not be defeated by any adversity. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and Read more
Resilience is a deep-rooted sense of joy and purpose that will not be defeated by any adversity. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr
Hold On to core beliefs, values and ideas that serve you well. Let Go of beliefs, values and ideas that don’t serve you well. Move On to replace what you left behind with what you hope for.
Our confidence comes from knowing who we are and whose we are. “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, “I lived through this horror, I can take the next thing that comes along”… You must do the thing you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Creativity helps us see things in new ways, which helps solve seemingly unsolvable problems.
In order to be creative, we must have communities that value: Safety – it is OK to express individual ideas Possibility – there Read more
Creativity helps us see things in new ways, which helps solve seemingly unsolvable problems.
In order to be creative, we must have communities that value: Safety – it is OK to express individual ideas Possibility – there are many valid ways to approach a problem Power – we have the ability to do things differently Identity – we are clear about who we are Faith – we are guided by a God who loves us and wants us to do well.
Good balance creates space for healthy relationships.
The four areas must find equal nurturing: Body - Physical Mind - Intellectual Heart - Emotional Soul - Spiritual “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of Read more
Good balance creates space for healthy relationships.
The four areas must find equal nurturing: Body - Physical Mind - Intellectual Heart - Emotional Soul - Spiritual “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” - Thomas Merton "The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man." - Euripides
Passion/Enthusiasm “An excess of excitement, and a deficiency of enthusiasm, may easily characterize the same person or period. Enthusiasm is grave, inward, self-controlled; mere excitement is outward, fantastic, Read more
Passion/Enthusiasm “An excess of excitement, and a deficiency of enthusiasm, may easily characterize the same person or period. Enthusiasm is grave, inward, self-controlled; mere excitement is outward, fantastic, hysterical, and passing in a moment from tears to laughter; from one aim to its very opposite.” John Sterling (poet, 1806-44) “Great designs are not accomplished without enthusiasm of some sort. It is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.” – Christian N. Bovee (1820-1904) Excitement leads to enthusiasm which leads to passion.