Alone Time.
I haven’t always liked being by myself. I remember a time when I’d always take someone with me on a trip or to places I had to go. During the campaign I always had a staffer with me. There’s so much work to do that one person just can’t do it alone. But I remember one time when I had to go to Lakeview and I decided I was taking that trip alone. I needed the drive time to sort out my life, my head and my campaign. I drove hundreds and hundreds of miles alone. It was one of the greatest trips I can remember.
Yesterday I drove up to Portland to see my big sister who is visiting from Arizona. Kathy, my wife, was in meetings all day here in Eugene so I had to go alone. I hoped in the car, put on the cruise control and drove to Portland. It was a good day. Just me, my thoughts, God and a couple of phone calls. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a people person. But I think I’m a better people person when I have some time without people.
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Even Jesus needed alone time, and he was here to save us all. I think it is good that you realized this.
Rick I hope you continue in politics, the Republican party is getting pretty thin, these days , I think you would make a great representative of the conservative cause. Most Oregon citizens have conservative values , they have just let the main steam pop culture due the thinking for them . Its time to get serious , and put out a voice that people will listen too. I think you have the skills and spirit to lead. Thanks John.
Hi Rick – yes you definitely not only need alone time, but you need to feel good about it, and enjoy it, and not let it freak you out. I’m very much a people person too – duh – but I’m glad I have learned to carve out time without phone calls, emails, conversations, etc. It hasn’t always been by choice but I’ve found how very nice it can be (in limited amounts of time tho!)
I think it may be better to have too little alone time than too much. That is coming from someone who got divorced, though, and later regretted it more than anything ever. Being alone is better than being with someone who you would pretend was someone else. I realize now that the only way I would want to be with someone is if she looked almost exactly like her. I know that would not be a good idea so I guess I am alone forever. In other news UO proposed another “state of the art” sports facility today(RG sports section). It never ends. Rick how about you pray she contacts me again? I lost track of her lately and I know God likes you. I don’t know if she is going to visit this year like she had said she was now. I do believe prayer works.
Zach, I can and will pray for you but God doesn’t like me any more than you. It doesn’t work that way. But it is good to ask others to join you in prayer and I will. But I think a better prayer might be that God show you what He has planned for you. (If that’s okay with you)
I believe deeply that she wil be my destiny Rick, someday …..so just a prayer so that zach might find his right destiny. I think God is partial to those who follow their spirit with bravery and selflessness. In terms of following your spirit you are at the front of the pack. I said I know God likes you because you do things that he would like to see done. Acts of righteousness. In my experience many do not do those things and are scared or too self-obsessed. Some people do more of Gods work than others. That is just how I see it. I think those who do more good things might have more sway with him. It is funny how I think of God more in times of hardship than when things are going well. Thinking about your house makes me think of it as a little church- a church of living. Mainly just because of the way it is presented…like a carefully planned space of comfort and aesthetics. Anyway got to go drink beer with dad now-that is our Sunday afternoon ritual. Thanks for your help with that destiny thing. I can think of very little that matters to me the way that does. I am sure that is always the way it will be.
Zach, I’m honored to be your friend. I know you don’t think you know God but He knows you and let me tell you something, I think Jesus and you have a lot in common. Thanks for your kind words about me, my family and our home.
Some words that some people say or write stay with you for a long time. Your post here is something I will not forget. Have a good day and hope to cross your path soon.
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