In Transitions, author Richard D. Riddle Sr. discusses the experiences of his life. As he explains, in the past, he did not understand what happened and why things happened when they occurred; he simply experienced them. Today, he looks back and reflects on all that has happened in his life and, with a critical eye and heart, digs deep within to see if there was something more significant to his journey. With just a shift in perspective, even he was surprised by what he discovered. Transitions is not a "how-to" manual. There is no way that any one person could begin to tell you how to live your life or suggest that you should do what he has done; indeed, doing so would suggest that someone else has a much more elaborate plan for your life than he or she has for his or her own. Instead, Riddle writes about his own life and experiences, hoping that this will inspire you to want to further investigate your own life and destiny. Like the symbol on the cover of this book, the stories included within have many the stories of his youth, as well as discussions with his spiritual advisor, his angelic advisors, and his son. Each of these experiences stands on their own as valuable teaching opportunities in his life, but when viewed as a whole, they form something far more a journey of the spirit.
In the spiritual universe he is Nathaniel. In the physical universe he is Dr. Richard D. Riddle, Sr. He received his Doctorate of Computer Science from Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs Colorado in 2002 after 30 years of pursuing his college education. Richard was born and raised in the country side of northern Missouri and smiles when he states that he grew up in the United States Army. Richard spent the majority of his life afraid, worried, and self-conscience. He could see something in the future but did not understand what it was or from where it came. If he found himself in a hole then he would look for a way out of that hole, often thinking that the best way out was to just keep digging. In 2009, Richard was given a divine gift. He was given a gift of permission, permission to participate in a set of events so precious and moving that he began writing it all down so that he could at first relive those moments. He then converted his notes into his first book Transitions, A Spiritual Evolution and in now in this book, Perspectives, 30 Days to Life. Richard is not clairvoyant. The Angels do not speak through him. Richard only tells what he has experienced, what he has heard, what he has seen, what he has felt. Though he acknowledges how hard it is to open his ears to hear, they call Richard the listener. Anything will work if you let it, with God all things are possible.