The responsibility for Negativity rests with each of Us Rhinos. It’s a choice, not an inevitability.

We are good at getting on with it, whatever it may be; Rhinos are part of the Answer, not the Problem. Or maybe not. We can certainly tie our own tails into knots, figuring things out.

We get aggravated, that is what We do know.

‘Your Inner Rhino’ salutes the doings and comaraderie of our Groundhog friends today. And tomorrow as well.

Thank y’all!

In fact, no two plants are identical, just like Rhinos. Nature gives each its defining characteristics so We say, “Ah yes! A Psychothropia”. However, to the plant itself, it says, “Oh no! Marauder Alert!” Each catagorizes acquaintances by the likely outcome of any upcoming involvement.

Never suppose a plant volunteered to feed anybody. It is really fulfilling an assignment allocated by Nature, like it or not.

The added color in the picture is to intimate how delightful these plants seem to those who care for their flavor or scent or texture or intrinsic rhythm, etc&etc.

Trying out new ways to see ourselves. It’s easy, once We get an idea that makes Us squirm.

For the record, lots of things make Rhinos squirm, including our own misspellings.

Communication methodology is today’s topic. In broad strokes there is Verbal Chat and Non-verbal Chat. Rhino verbal chat is relatively modest when compared to Rhino postures, presence, signs and face-making, at which We excel.

We feel the silent but specific system is a fine one, leaving less evidence. Rhino Chats are seldom hostile. Many are comical or affectionate. But they are quicker, more distilled, more shapely. Less equivocal and by-passing punctuation.

Rhinos say less, but that is not the issue. Those who say more are often saying a Lot Less, yes? Ooooooooooooh, yes.

The reason the Wild is called the Wild is that things there are WILD, as designed by Nature. There is a Natural Competition among one thing and another; there are so many critters and plants that it all adds up pretty quickly. Not to mention iffy weather.

Then things get really Wild. Trust Us, Rhinos know whereof We speak.

Now and then, Rhinos are overcome by our good fortune. There seems to be no way to control ourselves.

We effervesce.

It is often true that other critters have opinions that involve you. When We Rhinos are not in top form, these rolled eyeballs and sniffing sounds can be distracting.

On the Stairway of Life our minds jounce from topic to topic. However, the place where We get in trouble is when We decide We know what’s going on in somebody else’ mind.

Then We forget our goals. The Rhino Dictum is: don’t bother. We never know what’s on anybody’s mind, (often also our own) so skip on ahead and let them consume their own sour grapes.

Things in Nature are seldom consciously composed. They grow where they like, they multiply and get eaten. Count to 3 and repeat.

So that is why Rhinos are not as careful as We might be; We’re spoiled. Much gets eaten, but also a lot gets trampled. Rhinos are not malicious, but We are not always mindful.

Consequently, however old We may be, We have to give ourselves a Time Out.

In the Great Rhino Dictionary, “B” is for Belligerant, among other things.

It’s not that Rhinos seek conflict. But if somebody wants to prove something, We are always ready for that discussion. Rhinos are born ready.

We are not casual about scuffles with Elephants, which are large. Whereas Elephants are smug, We Rhinos are cunning. But you already knew that, We assume.