Hopeful: Omr - Stories

By Pat Ritter

Each week in 2018 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read).

I hope you enjoy reading each one.

I want to express my gratitude to Melissa Smith. Thank you for doing a great job of the cover. If you want Melissa to create your next cover, I highly recommend you do.

If you have enjoyed reading this book, or if you haven’t enjoyed it, still let me know. I would love to receive your feedback. You can contact me on my e-mail: I’d love to receive your feedback.
Pat Ritter - Author/Self Publisher.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pat Ritter
• Release date: Dec 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463685242

Pat Ritter

Hi Everyone,Let me introduce myself. My name is Pat Ritter. Since 1988 I have been writing and publishing books. In 2009 I decided to publish my books as e-books on this and other websites.Writing and self-publishing became expensive especially the marketing end of the business. I experienced little problems with my first book 'Closing The Gap' however after writing and self-publishing six other books the printing costs out-weighed the cost of production.At this stage of my writing I am converting from writing true life stories to fictional or better known - storytelling and it's difficult I can tell you. I'm giving it my best.Reading is a passion. When I read I try and place myself in the writer's seat and endeavour to work out how they wrote the story. I enjoy reading interesting stories filled with passion, desire with a happy ending.If you have a look at my website www.patritter.com.au all of my books are exhibited plus stories I have written and published.I'm happy to meet you.I'm also proud to be involved in Operation eBook Drop.Pat RitterAuthor/Self Publisher

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Hopeful

OMR

(One Minute Read)

Stories

By

Pat Ritter

© Copyright Pat Ritter - 2018

Published by Pat Ritter.

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Each week in 2018 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read).

I hope you enjoy reading each one.

I want to express my gratitude to Melissa Smith. Thank you for doing a great job of the cover. If you want Melissa to create your next cover, I highly recommend you do.

If you have enjoyed reading this book, or if you haven’t enjoyed it, still let me know. I would love to receive your feedback. You can contact me on my e-mail: I’d love to receive your feedback.

Pat Ritter - Author/Self Publisher.

A Little Matter Of Money

Napoleon Hill, author of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ published secrets of life leaving the reader thinking this process produced a little matter of money. Instead filled their mind with a philosophy: ‘Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe he can achieve’. In other words: if one believes in their goals in life, they can achieve anything.

In early 90’s a friend handed me ‘Think and Grow Rich’ to read. His remark, ‘I can’t make head nor tail of what this book means’. I read the book ten times agreeing with my friend, ‘didn’t do anything for me either.’ I missed the message altogether. I returned the book to my friend.

At the time I worked with Queensland Health in Drug Clinic counselling heroin addicts. One morning whilst I waited for a client to arrive, I opened ‘Think and Grow Rich’ to read, understand to think and make myself rich. The Manager leaned over my shoulder to find out what I was reading. This person was Boss of the whole Department.

‘What are you reading?’ He asked. I showed him the book. He took the book from me, flicked a few pages, returned the book. ‘This is a great book. Keep reading.’ He left my office. Napoleon Hill describes in ‘Think and Grow Rich’ various ways to improve yourself. This became my goal to reach.

A couple of days later I was requested to visit the Manager’s office. Entering his office most of the Executive were present. Offered to sit the Manager asked me a question, ‘We’re asked you here to understand where you think your career is going?’ My answer simple.

‘At this moment my career’s not going anywhere.’ I answered honestly.

Where do you want your career to go?’ The Manager asked.

I want to work in the community. Patients are treated for detox here at this centre. When they leave; no follow-up. Within a month they return. Like a revolving door syndrome.’ I answer confidently.

After a couple of further questions, I was excused and thanked for my participation.

A couple of weeks later I received a memorandum to re-locate my work in the community. Never in the history of the department had counsellors worked with clients in the community. Only registered nursing staff. I began working in the community as an alcohol and drug counsellor at Redcliffe and Deception Bay under Community Health.

After working in the community for many years helping clients overcome alcohol and drug issues, my thoughts returned to reading ‘Think and Grow Rich’. Unbeknown to my understanding I must’ve understood Napoleon Hill, ‘whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe he can achieve.’ A little matter of money didn’t affect my career.

Word count: 460

A Poison Message

People at times are cruel. I’ve experienced first-hand how cruel and nasty they can become. Puzzles my mind why people want to send a poison message to destroy you. At eight years old I first experienced a poison message from my aunt. This message hurt my feelings so much I didn’t understand until years later how a poison message worked.

During my teenage years a friend, or a person who I thought to be a friend at the time, sent me a poison message by telling me lies. Trust flew out of the window. Our friendship instantly dissolved. This became a huge issue with my growing to adulthood. My mind wasn’t mature enough to understand why particular friends, or so-called friends behaved in this manner.

My wife always told me I was a little slow in the mind to fully understand meanings from others. Whether this issue being my hearing, or when hearing words analyse the message to understand why this person would say such a thing. My philosophy in life treat others as you want to be treated yourself. In other words, always speak the truth, show sincerity, honesty always.

A recent happening occurred between myself and my partners daughter-in-law. Words she spoke hurt my feelings so much I needed to act immediately. Hating confrontation with another, I decided to separate myself from this individual. Nothing I could’ve done to repair the damage caused by this person. Her message certainly a poison message.

Without hurting other people’s feelings my decision to extradite myself from this relationship proved valuable. I needed to take immediate action which I did to stop another poison message directed toward me. I don’t regret my actions. I don’t need to tolerate this behaviour. I have no answer to why this person sent me a poison message. I’ll never place myself in her company again to receive another poison message from her.

Honestly, I have no idea why these people who send a poison message to another would want to do so. From this moment I’ve decided to NOT PUT UP WITH THIS BEHAVIOUR ANY LONGER! When anyone sends me a poison message, I’ll ignore the message also ignore the sender.

Word count: 372

Accidents Will Happen

My first personal experience on witnessing accidents will happen. Fifteen years old at Deagon Railway Station when a vehicle attempted to cross the railway tracks against a red light. In front of the railway platform a vehicle unrecognizable crunched by the engine of the train. This scene remained in my mind forever.

Serving in Queensland Police Service for twenty years – accidents will happen – many times. Stanthorpe on New England