What can the hungry Rhino say in the face of Nature’s provision?
Right. Thank you.
Category Archives: R Life Lessons
Cooling Down
Rhinos do not perspire; that’s just a Natural Fact. What We can do is Gasp, which is primarily an Oral Exercise. Rhino nostrils are outstanding and oh-so sensitive, but when it is time to move Maxi-Air, We favor the mouth.
These Gaspings are mostly associated with Exertion, after which We must cool down, like any sensible Critter.
There is no dishonor in puffing and panting when that’s all you’ve got.
Standards of Behavior
Rhinos know what Criticism can achieve, how it can undermine happy interactions by implying that Somebody has Failed to measure up. We become the Critic or the Criticized. The Superior or the Inferior.
Rhinos do their utmost to avoid this unhappy Dynamic. Do We succeed always? No. Occasionally a Rhino goes Rogue and starts nit-picking.
We do not Encourage such tendencies. Rhinos resist with all the Good Grace We can summon. Sometimes We can summon more G.G. than at others…
Civility
Today is Ms. Amy Vanderbilt’s birthday, born 1908. She had a distinguished career writing and speaking on Etiquette and considerate social interactions.
It should come as no surprise that Rhinos are naturally thoughtful and kind, which are the precepts behind all mannerly behavior.
Courtesy takes a little of the Wild out of the Wild.
Get your coat, and get your hat…
Now or Then, a Rhino simply knows it’s time to wrap it up, and move out. That Rhino responds to the Call of Nature, wherever events lead. Hesitation does not come into play.
In most cases, the issue is not where that Rhino is Going, but where that Rhino is Leaving. One thing is for sure: shortly that Rhino will be somewhere else.
Today YIR salutes Mr. Lyonel Feininger, born 1871. He was both a German-American Impressionist painter and a cartoonist. We like his work.
Catching the Wave
This illustration is provided by ‘Your inner Rhino‘ to strengthen our readers’ Time Concepts. Scrutiny of the image will be instructive for those with Insight.
No, Rhinos do not surf, as a general rule. We are pointing out the difference in Time between Shooting the Curl, and flopping around in the water, coughing, and having Second Thoughts.
Perhaps We should have said that Rhinos seldom surf Twice.
And here We are…
Rhinos are impressed with how often Adventures commence on Mondays. There are other days, but if it’s a new set of Experiences, Monday is the most likely start time.
We admit, We are seldom sure what day it is, but if its suspect, Rhinos call it a Monday, and nobody argues with Us about it. Which proves something, or other.
We do want to point out that Adventures are not necessarily Bad Things. They just involve a lack of Control, which is the norm anyway.
Intent
Rhinos assume that setting out with Good Intentions is better than setting out with Bad Intentions. We all want to support our fellow Critter.
But it is Good to Wait to be asked before starting to fix matters. Rhino experience is that about 83% of the time We have not assessed the situation right. Often, the one We intended to help 1) didn’t want it, or 2) didn’t need it , or 3) both.
Best Intentions don’t guarantee Best Results.
Au Naturale
What possible perception would account for the Enormity of Nature’s Dynamic? What Critter could comprehend it, even to the smallest extent?
Well, it isn’t Us Rhinos. That’s for sure.
Perfection
Finding a Flawless Aesthetic Balance isn’t easy. It requires Taste and Attention. And an assumption that it matters.
The question is whether the Outside or the Inside is more worthy of Dedicated Effort. It’s a Question each Critter must address alone, Rhinos included.
Nobody says it’s easy.
Your Inner Rhino 