Ripples v6.17: Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
This issue of Ripples is dedicated to my pop, Robert Wesselmann (1926-2004).
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We are, all of us, molded and remolded by those who have loved us.
No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny
without leaving some mark upon it forever.
-source unknown, submitted by K.B., Richmond, Indiana
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Joy, sorrow, care, courage,
and tenderness are real.
Kindness is real.
Tears are real,
and so is laughter.
These are the currency of the heart.
They are meant to be exchanged.
-Gary Zukav, submitted by Katherine B.
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This week was a whirlwind of planned and unplanned reunions for me.
I began in New Mexico to help out with the NIRSA (Natl Intramural Rec.
Sports Assn) conference where I enjoyed connecting with old and new
buddies as well as spending some time in the mountains that I love so
much. I then rushed back to the midwest to hang out with my good
friends at MPI (Meeting Professionals Intl) Wisconsin Chapter and also
made some new friends at an event for rising leaders at Mercury Marine.
By the end of the week I was with my family, unfortunately on the sad
occasion of my father's passing. Gary Zukav's quote above captures
well the bizarre combination of joy and sorrow that wove through my
week. By the time I arrived back home, exhausted from the physical
and emotional journeys, the seemingly opposite emotions appeared
more complementary. I viewed them not as "good" and "bad," but
instead simply as different ways of deepening my connections to others,
opportunities to remember that as human beings our souls exist
primarily to seek and support each other.
I hope you can take a moment from your crazy week to renew or
deepen a "soul connection" that needs attention in your life!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, April 26, 2004
Monday, April 19, 2004
Ripples v6.16: Ripples of FRONT PORCHES!
Ripples v6.16: Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 10,000+
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Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love,
a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.
-Mother Teresa
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How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving
and tolerant of the weak and the strong.
Because someday in life you will have been all of these.
-George Washington Carver, submitted by Marcia, Grand Rapids, MI
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Last week we asked for members to submit their favorite websites so
we could model our new website (coming in July!) after the best sites
out there. One of the sites was about a guy named Scott who decided
several years ago to wear a nametag everywhere he went. He found it
made it easier to meet engage with other people because suddenly
strangers were more likely to strike up a conversation. In stores,
he is often mistaken for an employee so he frequently just takes on
the roll and helps the person find an item or an answer or a
solution. His term for an object (like a nametag) or behavior that
increases approachability is a "front porch." Front porches,
according to his website, reduce uncertainty, create comfort, and
contribute to a better connected society.
I agree with Scott, and I challenge you this week to create a front
porch of your own. Find a way to make it easier for people to engage
you, whether that is a colorful broach or a smiley face or a book you
carry or just a big ole smile on your face! (If you would like other
suggestions for front porches, and to read Scott's disclaimer about
the dangers of wearing a nametag everywhere, I encourage you to visit
his website: http://www.HelloMyNameIsScott.com/ )
Peace,
Paul
Please make a Ripple in someone's life by sharing this message!
To join (free!): mailto:Join@TheRipplesProject.org
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Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love,
a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.
-Mother Teresa
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving
and tolerant of the weak and the strong.
Because someday in life you will have been all of these.
-George Washington Carver, submitted by Marcia, Grand Rapids, MI
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Last week we asked for members to submit their favorite websites so
we could model our new website (coming in July!) after the best sites
out there. One of the sites was about a guy named Scott who decided
several years ago to wear a nametag everywhere he went. He found it
made it easier to meet engage with other people because suddenly
strangers were more likely to strike up a conversation. In stores,
he is often mistaken for an employee so he frequently just takes on
the roll and helps the person find an item or an answer or a
solution. His term for an object (like a nametag) or behavior that
increases approachability is a "front porch." Front porches,
according to his website, reduce uncertainty, create comfort, and
contribute to a better connected society.
I agree with Scott, and I challenge you this week to create a front
porch of your own. Find a way to make it easier for people to engage
you, whether that is a colorful broach or a smiley face or a book you
carry or just a big ole smile on your face! (If you would like other
suggestions for front porches, and to read Scott's disclaimer about
the dangers of wearing a nametag everywhere, I encourage you to visit
his website: http://www.HelloMyNameIsScott.com/ )
Peace,
Paul
Monday, April 12, 2004
Ripples v6.15: Ripples of WORK CLOTHES!
Ripples v6.15: Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 10,000+
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Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.
-Parkes Robinson, submitted by Reta D., Sandy, Utah
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The potential of the average person
is like a huge ocean unsailed,
a new continent unexplored,
a world of possibilities waiting to be released
and channeled toward some great good.
-Brian Tracy, submitted by Cythia P.
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We are about to roll up our sleeves here at The Ripples Project and we could really use some help! It is
time to create a more reliable system for sending out our emails to the ever-expanding membership
(10,700 and growing!). Step one is to identify a list of incredible websites that we can model
ourselves after, either in design or functionality. We need YOUR help in compiling the list!
Can you identify a few websites that you think are visually stunning or have magnificent functionality
(either in terms of moving around the site or having cool, ripply components that we could adapt to
create a site that encourages visitors to create small waves of kindness)?
Let's Share! Anyone who sends us at least two sites by the end of this week will receive a list of all
the sites that are recommended! Thanks in advance for your help!
Peace,
Paul
Please make a Ripple in someone's life by sharing this message!
To join (free!): mailto:Join@TheRipplesProject.org
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Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.
-Parkes Robinson, submitted by Reta D., Sandy, Utah
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The potential of the average person
is like a huge ocean unsailed,
a new continent unexplored,
a world of possibilities waiting to be released
and channeled toward some great good.
-Brian Tracy, submitted by Cythia P.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
We are about to roll up our sleeves here at The Ripples Project and we could really use some help! It is
time to create a more reliable system for sending out our emails to the ever-expanding membership
(10,700 and growing!). Step one is to identify a list of incredible websites that we can model
ourselves after, either in design or functionality. We need YOUR help in compiling the list!
Can you identify a few websites that you think are visually stunning or have magnificent functionality
(either in terms of moving around the site or having cool, ripply components that we could adapt to
create a site that encourages visitors to create small waves of kindness)?
Let's Share! Anyone who sends us at least two sites by the end of this week will receive a list of all
the sites that are recommended! Thanks in advance for your help!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, April 5, 2004
Ripples v6.14: Ripples of a KALEIDOSCOPE!
Ripples v6.14: Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 10,000+
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Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope-
a slight change, and all patterns alter.
-Sharon Salzberg, submitted by C. C., Longview, WA
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Life is not a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well preserved body.
But rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and
loudly proclaiming:
"WOW---WHAT A RIDE!"
-source unknown, submitted by D. D.
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Please allow me to apologize if you did not receive last week's issue of Ripples! Our
system sent out the first 2,000, but then decided the rest of us didn't need our weekly splash! ARG! We
had a team of folks working to resolve the problem and if you receive this issue then we found the
solution! Last week's issue (which included a welcome to Marijane, our new Kindness Coordinator!)
can be viewed at our archives: http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/eRipples
Speaking of Marijane, one of her first tasks was to randomly choose a member from last
month's "quote submitters" to receive an official Ripples t-shirt! Congrats to Tracy M! Of course, Ripples depends upon the kindness of members to submit awesome quotes. Each month we give away a t-shirt and WE NEED MORE QUOTES! For information: http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/
TeeShirt.html
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Do something remarkable this week that will help you proclaim "WOW--WHAT A
RIDE!" by Friday!
Please make a Ripple in someone's life by sharing this message!
To join (free!): mailto:Join@TheRipplesProject.org
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Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope-
a slight change, and all patterns alter.
-Sharon Salzberg, submitted by C. C., Longview, WA
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Life is not a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well preserved body.
But rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and
loudly proclaiming:
"WOW---WHAT A RIDE!"
-source unknown, submitted by D. D.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Please allow me to apologize if you did not receive last week's issue of Ripples! Our
system sent out the first 2,000, but then decided the rest of us didn't need our weekly splash! ARG! We
had a team of folks working to resolve the problem and if you receive this issue then we found the
solution! Last week's issue (which included a welcome to Marijane, our new Kindness Coordinator!)
can be viewed at our archives: http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/eRipples
Speaking of Marijane, one of her first tasks was to randomly choose a member from last
month's "quote submitters" to receive an official Ripples t-shirt! Congrats to Tracy M! Of course, Ripples depends upon the kindness of members to submit awesome quotes. Each month we give away a t-shirt and WE NEED MORE QUOTES! For information: http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/
TeeShirt.html
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Do something remarkable this week that will help you proclaim "WOW--WHAT A
RIDE!" by Friday!
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