Ripples, version 1.02 [January 25, 1999]
An electronic postcard from Stone Soup Seminars
A PEBBLE ###########################
[for a drop of inspiration]
We who would learn to fly must first learn to walk and run and climb and
dance; we cannot fly into flying. - Nietzsche
REFLECTIONS ##########################
[shared from subscribers]
Fire can burn
But cannot move
Wind can move
but cannot burn
Till fire joins wind
it cannot take a step.
Do men know it's like that
with knowing and doing?
Submitted by Marcin Jakubowski, UW-Madison mailto:mjakubow@s...
Original Source: Vedic poetry, India
It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.
Submitted by: Marge Anderson, Energy Center of Wisconsin
Original Source: Margaret Bonnano
RECOMMENDATION #########################
[explore these resources]
The folks at U.S. News & World Report have created a new magazine. FAST
COMPANY is only a year old and is already becoming required reading in
organizations ranging from Fed Ex to Planned Parenthood to college courses
around the country. I recommend it to anyone seeking to keep current in
this FAST world! Due to a special arrangement with the publisher, Ripples
subscribers are eligible for a discount: $12.50 for 10 issues. If you are
interested, email me your name AND MAILING ADDRESS and I will submit all
names collected by Friday. Don't Delay!
SNIPPET ##################################
SHAKE IT! I was part of some incredible leadership training in River
Falls, Wisconsin this weekend (we didn't get to bed until 4 am.--how is
that for late night leadership!) and in one of the sessions we explored the
value of HANDSHAKES. A firm shake is like a "hand hug" and leaves a
memorable impression while maintaining appropriate boundaries. So reach
out and shake someone today!
Copyright 1999 Stone Soup Seminars
Monday, January 25, 1999
Tuesday, January 12, 1999
Ripples v1.01
PREMIER ISSUE!
Thank you to the 75 "guinea pigs" who agreed to subscribe
for a few weeks to see how this goes!
Ripples: An electronic postcard sent out by Stone Soup Seminars
version 1.01 [January 12, 1999]
copyright 1999 Stone Soup Seminars
A PEBBLE ###########################
The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.
-Benjamin Disraeli
REFLECTION ##########################
[shared from a subscriber]
The 12 Warnings Signs of Health
1. The persistent presence of a support network
2. Chronic positive expectations; tendency to frame events in a
constructive light.
3. Episodic peak experiences.
4. Sense of spiritual involvement.
5. Increased sensitivity
6. Tendency to adapt to changing conditions.
7. Rapid response and recovery of adrenaline system due to repeated
challenges.
8. Increased appetite for physical activity.
9. Tendency to identify and communicate feelings.
10. Repeated episodes of gratitude, generosity, and related emotions.
11. Compulsion to contribute to society.
12. Persistent use of humor.
*If five or more of these indicators are present in your life,
you may be at risk of full-blown health.
submitted by Kristen Hintz, Michigan State University [original source
unknown]
RECOMMENDATION #########################
Imagine my surprise when, at the end of a long but incredibly adventurous
day with the dynamic residence life staff at Central Michigan University, a
student approached me and said, "Paul, this is my favorite book and I
want you to have it." Well, Cory has a great favorite book: "If You're Afraid
of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow" by Cooper Edens (Aladdin
Paperbacks, 1979). It is a tiny book, with 20 delightful illustrations and
about that many statements like this: "If you have butterflies in your
stomach, ask them into your heart. Thank you, Cory! [If anyone else has a
book to recommend, let me know!]
SNIPPET ##################################
[from a recent Stone Soup Seminar]
While I was in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with the CMU staff over the weekend
(see above), I had a discussion with a few staff members about not getting
paid what we are worth. I was reminded that our system does not always
provide for adequate financial compensation for the value our work has to
society. If it did, nurses and teachers (and residence life staff members!)
and scores of others would make much more $$$, and drug dealers
would make far less. While I support people making every effort to
increase their salary, I encourage them to assess other forms of
compensation! Have you met anyone in your job that you are glad to call
"friend?" Have you learned anything about life or about yourself that they
did not teach us in school? Is your current position developing some
valuable skills that will help you out in the future? How many smiles,
laughs, or other good times did you get paid this month because you were at
work?
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
Peace,
Paul
Thank you to the 75 "guinea pigs" who agreed to subscribe
for a few weeks to see how this goes!
Ripples: An electronic postcard sent out by Stone Soup Seminars
version 1.01 [January 12, 1999]
copyright 1999 Stone Soup Seminars
A PEBBLE ###########################
The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.
-Benjamin Disraeli
REFLECTION ##########################
[shared from a subscriber]
The 12 Warnings Signs of Health
1. The persistent presence of a support network
2. Chronic positive expectations; tendency to frame events in a
constructive light.
3. Episodic peak experiences.
4. Sense of spiritual involvement.
5. Increased sensitivity
6. Tendency to adapt to changing conditions.
7. Rapid response and recovery of adrenaline system due to repeated
challenges.
8. Increased appetite for physical activity.
9. Tendency to identify and communicate feelings.
10. Repeated episodes of gratitude, generosity, and related emotions.
11. Compulsion to contribute to society.
12. Persistent use of humor.
*If five or more of these indicators are present in your life,
you may be at risk of full-blown health.
submitted by Kristen Hintz, Michigan State University [original source
unknown]
RECOMMENDATION #########################
Imagine my surprise when, at the end of a long but incredibly adventurous
day with the dynamic residence life staff at Central Michigan University, a
student approached me and said, "Paul, this is my favorite book and I
want you to have it." Well, Cory has a great favorite book: "If You're Afraid
of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow" by Cooper Edens (Aladdin
Paperbacks, 1979). It is a tiny book, with 20 delightful illustrations and
about that many statements like this: "If you have butterflies in your
stomach, ask them into your heart. Thank you, Cory! [If anyone else has a
book to recommend, let me know!]
SNIPPET ##################################
[from a recent Stone Soup Seminar]
While I was in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with the CMU staff over the weekend
(see above), I had a discussion with a few staff members about not getting
paid what we are worth. I was reminded that our system does not always
provide for adequate financial compensation for the value our work has to
society. If it did, nurses and teachers (and residence life staff members!)
and scores of others would make much more $$$, and drug dealers
would make far less. While I support people making every effort to
increase their salary, I encourage them to assess other forms of
compensation! Have you met anyone in your job that you are glad to call
"friend?" Have you learned anything about life or about yourself that they
did not teach us in school? Is your current position developing some
valuable skills that will help you out in the future? How many smiles,
laughs, or other good times did you get paid this month because you were at
work?
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
Peace,
Paul
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