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The very first time I sat in the therapist's office, my initial ques- tion was not in search of personal in- sights, philo- sophical up- lift, nor deep understand- ing. Rather it was a rudi- mentary and mundane query, "How long will this take?" Glancing at his watch, he glibly replied, "About 50 minutes." "No," I countered, "I mean how long before I am fixed?" "First of all," he said, "You're not broken; you do not need to be fixed. The thing about mental health is that you under- stand you will never com- pletely 'get your act to- gether;' you develop tools that help you handle bet- ter the problems you face and enjoy your life more in the process. However, once you deal with the surface issues, others will come to view; so in a manner of speaking, one never gets there. Shall we begin?" Forty-nine minutes to go; this was going to be a very long hour. Since then, I have indeed learned quite a lot: One: I make positive choices more often than I don't. Two: Despite knowing the correct thing to do — I do not always opt to do so. (However, one those oc- casions when I choose to "walk off a cliff," there is some small measure of sat- isfaction in at least know- ing I am making a choice, and not merely a victim of random circumstance.) Three: I still want to rush the process so I can be "there" already. At times, I tire of self-analysis and deep thought. I simply ex- pect the Universe to operate the way I think it should. What's wrong with that? As illustration, I wish I could lose those "extra pounds" without having to change any habits. That way, I could stop thinking about calories, carbs, and calisthenics every blasted waking minute. Then — I promise — I will lead a 100% healthy lifestyle and maintain this new body. It's not like I don't know how; so what use is there in undergoing this tortur- ous, monotonous process of yet again? I swear I have learned my lesson. Just get me to the destination and I'll prove it. Insanity is described as "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." If I am in- deed seeking physical and mental health; and every time I follow the "hurry-up- and-get-there path," I regain my weight; maybe a thought adjustment is required. Those things of which I am most proud (physically, emotionally, and spiritu- ally) all came from effort. I saved money, educated my mind, and developed my beliefs. Setbacks, although unpleasant, were the gene- sis for understanding and growth. If life is a journey and not a destination, why race for the end? I lament how quickly my days pass, yet disregard the present, ur- gently longing for tomor- row, sacrificing the only ac- tual time I have: Now. Maybe if I can enjoy to- day, tomorrow will be even better. Scott"Q"Marcusis a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. Get his free ebook of motivational quotations and one year of his highly-popular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his website. He is also available for coaching and speaking at 707 442-6243. SCOTTMARCUS Speedingthroughlifewhentherearenoshortcuts Scott Marcus The Shasta Dam- Bridge Ride is a com- munity-based bike ride set for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9 as a fundraiser for the Redding East Rotary Club. Round up your family and friends, tune up your bikes, strap on the hel- mets and enjoy a fun bike ride for a great cause. There are two ride op- tions, a 10-mile ride for families with children 9-12 and a 32-mile ride for adult riders and fam- ilies with children older than 12. Both courses be- gin and end at the Sun- dial Bridge. Register online www. shastadambridgeride. com, where you also can find course maps and de- tails on the routes page. Adults pay a small en- try fee for the 10-mile ride. There is no regis- tration fee for the 32- mile ride, but riders must raise a minimum of $100 in pledges in order to participate. Participants will re- ceive a T-shirt and lunch at the finish line. Regis- tration closes May 2. ROTARY Sundialtodamride set as fundraiser The following infor- mation has been com- piled from Red Bluff Po- lice Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests JanethJ.Cruz-Balderas: 34,ofSalem,Oregonwas arrested Wednesday on In- terstate 5north of the Red Bluff Rest Area on suspi- cion of felony willful cruelty to a child, misdemeanor unlawful to drive unless licensed and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Bail was $1,140. Jose S. Pena-Villanueva: 25, of Corning was arrested Wednesday on outstanding felony charges of posses- sion of marijuana for sale and planting or cultivating marijuana or hashish. James H. McCormick: 43, of Cottonwood was arrested Wednesday in the 22500block of River View Drive on a charge of felony assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. Bail was $75,000. Edward E. Laigo: 66, was arrested Wednesday in the 22500block of River View Drive on suspicion of felony carrying a loaded firearm in public. Shots fired R Wild Horse Ranch: A caller reported Wednesday that a man presented to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital had a gunshot wound to his leg and a vague explanation as to what happened. POLICE LOGS Mt. Lassen broke out at an early hour yester- day morning in one of the most violent erup- tions to date. Following the first eruption steam and ashes continued to is- sue from the mountain in great quantities for several hours. In a short time af- ter the eruption took place the mountain was almost obscured from view by the heavy cloud of ashes which settled around the moun- tain. About 11 a.m. smoke stopped coming from the crater and in a short time the clouds had blown en- tirely away. The moun- tain showed evidence of an extra heavy fall of ashes over its entire sur- face. — March 20, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Mr . La ss en ha d a bi g eruption at day-break PHOTO COURTESY OF YOU'RE FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHY Red Bluff Union High School held its 22nd Annual Mr. Spartan event Saturday evening. Red Bluff Union High School held its 22nd Annual Mr. Spartan event Saturday evening. Will Macdonald was named Mr. Spartan 2015. The 1st Runner Up was De- van Schoelen. Andrew Harms was named second runner up and Elijah Scharaga and Trey Shilts tied for third runner up. Shilts was also named Mr. Congeniality. The Director's Award went to Jay Boone and Shilts received the People's Choice Award. The Mr. Spartan contes- tants included Jay Boone, Walker Dodero, Kinser En- dicott, Andrew Harms, Sam Hendricks, Kevin Hinkston Jr., Victor Ibarra, Will Mac- donald, Riley Palmer, Karl Parks, Oliver Román, Elijah Scharaga, Devan Schoelen, Trey Shilts, Joey Skaggs, Victor Torres, Cory Twitch- ell and Josiah Vasey. Macdonald named Mr. Spartan 2015 RED BLUFF HIGH COURTESY PHOTO EMBLEM CLUB Lewis to be installed as president Saturday Bonnie Lewis will be installed as president of Red Bluff Emblem club on Saturday, as the club rounds out its 50th year. The Red Bluff club was instituted in March 1965. Past Supreme President Pam Shirkey of Reno will conduct the ceremony at 2p.m. Saturday at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355Gilmore road. Refreshments will be served following the installation. Thankyou! PLEASERECYCLE TH IS N EW SP AP ER . $ 10 Adults • $ 3 Students Studentteams vs Adults teams... WhowillwintheUltimate Spelling Bee Crown? 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