by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Apr 15, 2022 | Health, Mind, Writing
In novel writing there is the challenge of “the muddy middle.” The interest of the opening is over (usually 20%) , and the exciting climax of the ending has yet to come (usually 15-20%). It’s the middle part, the 55-60%, which can make or break a book....
by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Apr 13, 2022 | Meditation, Mind
My cat, Roo, finds delight in the simplest of things: a peacock feather, a thrown Temptation, a little bit of grass, a box to sleep in, and a cat tree to jump from. Now, for me, the foundation of a life well-lived means a life of purpose, a life of meaning. But...
by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Apr 11, 2022 | Health, Mind
I have an odd relationship with my temporary disabled parking pass. On the one hand, two weeks out from my hip surgery, it’s very useful. Because disabled parking spaces have a good buffer of space on the sides of my car, it allows me to swing my door wide open,...
by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Mar 27, 2022 | Mind
If I’m on my “Emotional A-Game” and someone is rude to me (cuts me off in traffic, is condescending, has a mean twitter comment, etc), then I’m able to approach them with a curiosity mindset: Why are they rude to me?What did I do to contribute to this?How are they...
by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Jan 22, 2022 | Mind, Philosophy
Although I am a “time-person” (where being on time means being 15 minutes early), next to my bathroom clock is my “Life is better in flip-flops” artwork —set there to remind me to enjoy life every day with the people whom I love. Don’t let your system dictate...
by Matthew Rehrl MD, MS | Dec 10, 2021 | Habit, Mind, RAVEN
I have an odd habit. Whenever I buy a new book—such as Folk-Tales of the Coast Salish, shown above, which I am using for research in my RAVEN books—the first thing I do is open them up wide, take a deep sniff, and smell the fresh print on paper. But why? Well, we all...
