Richard is a Progressive New Thought minister who believes that if you change your thinking you change your life. He is a career coach, speaker, writer, talkative, controversial, a bit radical, progressive free thinker, vegetarian, cat lover, reader (love Powell's Books in Portland). He is committed to spiritual and professional growth, whatever that means, wherever it leads, and whatever that takes!
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Just as light is projected onto the cosmos, so is the state change from matter to energy upon space/time. Everything you see validates the universe being projected from stillness to perception and back; the endless and timeless cycle from white holes (Big Bang) to black holes (Big Refold) ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.
From Love
My entire being was created in love, sustains itself with love and co-creates with love every day of my life. And so it is! ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.
See The Joy In Everything
When you daily choose to be happy you begin to see the joy in everything. You hear the love songs of the animals and insects, you smell the sweetness of the flowers, you taste the warmth in the air and you feel the touch of your world. Happiness is the recognition of your part in your environment and the trust you have in God to unfold beauty in your life. Revel in the joy of knowing that you are an expression of the very creator of the universe. Smile and be grateful and more happiness will fill your spirit. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.
I moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1988. As soon as possible in early 1989, I began my volunteering journey. To support myself, I also worked as:
Data processor (Boring, left ASAP)
Professional private caregiver (Second best job ever)
Ordained minister (Seminary, not internet)
Certified pastoral counselor (Through Practicum)
Wedding officiant (Non denominational)
Singer (Yes, I actually got paid to sing!)
Professional writer (Freelance, business)
And eBook author, career coach, professional speaker, blogger
History Before Portland in a Very Brief Nutshell
Denver, 10 years
San Francisco, 2 years
Vancouver, BC, Canada, 3 years
Los Angeles, 7 years Careers: Hair stylist and barber, data processing for steamship companies, banks, oil companies, and nonprofits, ordained minister(1993), certified pastoral counselor (1995), wedding officiant, public speaker, singer, professional writer, career coach, volunteer.
Personal and Professional Mission:
To help you become your best so you can SELL your best to the world! Full Version
"Become your best. Share your best with the world. Miracles follow!"
"I believe in miracles. Not the supernatural kind. The everyday kind, the kind we often miss. It's one thing to walk on water. It's another to walk on the earth in peace and compassion. (I borrowed that phrase from spiritual teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.)"
After a lifetime of achievement, joy, relationship, and adventure, Richard has relaxed into a new direction: Writing ebooks and blogging. "It's my way of reaching out to the world with an open heart."
Originally from Southern California, Richard has lived in Los Angeles, Vancouver BC, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and currently, Portland, Oregon for nearly 30 years.
He spent some time in the US Army, stationed near Stuttgart, Germany after Basic Training in Louisiana. (During the Viet Nam era.)
Richard also has a list of volunteer projects including church, food banks, art museums, kids' programs, career classes for Easter Seals, and Alzheimer's Association speaker's bureau. Currently, he volunteers with Portland's Ride Connection, a public transportation advocacy organization for seniors and people with disabilities (13 years).
Richard loves Powell's Books in Portland where he does coffee and writing almost every morning. (Richard has written nearly 600 articles for blogs and online sites since 2002. If you Google his name, he has more than three pages of listings!)
His brother, sister in law, and niece moved to Portland recently. After all that heat, Oregon is proving to be a bit unnerving, they say. ("They'll get used to it.")
Richard is also a semi retired progressive minister, Certified Pastoral Counselor, and wedding officiant. ("In reality, no one ever truly retires from ministry. It's a lifelong calling.")
"It's been a wonderful journey, and it's not over yet, by a long shot!"
Personal and Professional Mission:
To help you become your best so you can SELL your best to the world!
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Every week Dr. Dean will be engaging subjects that are pertinent to your growth and expansion into recognition of; respect to; and communication with your inner spirit.
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