Ripples v6.28: Ripples of FULLY LIVING!
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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Boredom is a matter of choice, not circumstance.
-source unknown, submitted by Tiffany S., Buffalo, NY
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Life is not what happens to you,
but what you make of what happens to you.
Everyone dies, but not everyone fully lives.
Too many people are having near-life experiences.
-source unknown, submitted by Carey V., Wausau, WI
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This week I was back in California to help S.P. Richards
at their conference and expo; in a presentation on
leadership I reminded the group that any skill improves
with PRACTICE....even a skill like LIVING!
So, I challenge you this week to practice "fully living"
by taking some risks or refreshing your attitude, or
perhaps just taking a long walk in the sunshine!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 26, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
Ripples v6.27: Ripples of PERFECT PEACE!
Ripples v6.27: Ripples of PERFECT PEACE!
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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Keep uppermost in your mind that there is a place within you
where there is perfect peace and where nothing is impossible.
-Dr. Wayne Dyer, submitted by Alison D, Germany
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Peace.
It does not mean to be in a place where
there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things
and still be calm in your heart.
-source unknown, submitted by Elizabeth R., Portland, OR
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In addition to challenging you to seek some of your own "perfect
peace" this week, I need to say THANK YOU and WHOOPS!
THANK YOU to the 60 folks who emailed feedback about the new website
mock-ups, and to the 50 members who placed orders from our online
store to help fund our upcoming change. The WHOOPS comes in because
we found out that many of you attempted to visit the site on Monday
and were unable to....we're so sorry!! That is one of the reasons we
are building our new site.....it will be able to handle many more
simultaneous visits!
Now, before you jump back into your crazy week, can you take a few
moments to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and experience a glimpse
of perfect peace. Ahhhhhhhhhh................
Peace,
Paul
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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Keep uppermost in your mind that there is a place within you
where there is perfect peace and where nothing is impossible.
-Dr. Wayne Dyer, submitted by Alison D, Germany
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Peace.
It does not mean to be in a place where
there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things
and still be calm in your heart.
-source unknown, submitted by Elizabeth R., Portland, OR
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
In addition to challenging you to seek some of your own "perfect
peace" this week, I need to say THANK YOU and WHOOPS!
THANK YOU to the 60 folks who emailed feedback about the new website
mock-ups, and to the 50 members who placed orders from our online
store to help fund our upcoming change. The WHOOPS comes in because
we found out that many of you attempted to visit the site on Monday
and were unable to....we're so sorry!! That is one of the reasons we
are building our new site.....it will be able to handle many more
simultaneous visits!
Now, before you jump back into your crazy week, can you take a few
moments to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and experience a glimpse
of perfect peace. Ahhhhhhhhhh................
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 12, 2004
Ripples v6.26: Ripples of WAKING UP!
Ripples v6.26: Ripples of WAKING UP!
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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It would be very good if we could wake up before we die.
-Hindu saying, submitted by Jennifer G., San Antonio, TX
Without change, something sleeps inside us,
and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.
-Frank Herbert, submitted by Tim A.
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Finally, never give up on yourself.
Then you will never give up on others.
Wholeheartedly do what it takes
to awaken your clear-seeing intelligence,
but one day at a time.
If we live that way,
we will benefit the earth.
- Pema Chodron, submitted by Sharon K.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
So, are you awake yet? If not, let me say it a little louder: WAKE UP!!
I hope it is obvious that The Ripples Project continues to grow primarily
because of the many people who contribute quotes as well as those
who purchase goodies from our online store. Last week we raised
another $300 so we are one third of the way to raising the $12,000
we need for our new site that will launch this fall.
If you have previously made a purchase, THANK YOU! If you haven't,
could you consider buying one tiny goodie that will create a HUGE
ripple? We only need $1 from each member to make this work!!!
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/store/browse.cfm
Ooh, and if you're curious to see our progress, take a peek at our
website mock-ups and provide feedback if you're so inclined!
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/Mockups.html
Peace,
Paul
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PEBBLES =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
It would be very good if we could wake up before we die.
-Hindu saying, submitted by Jennifer G., San Antonio, TX
Without change, something sleeps inside us,
and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.
-Frank Herbert, submitted by Tim A.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Finally, never give up on yourself.
Then you will never give up on others.
Wholeheartedly do what it takes
to awaken your clear-seeing intelligence,
but one day at a time.
If we live that way,
we will benefit the earth.
- Pema Chodron, submitted by Sharon K.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
So, are you awake yet? If not, let me say it a little louder: WAKE UP!!
I hope it is obvious that The Ripples Project continues to grow primarily
because of the many people who contribute quotes as well as those
who purchase goodies from our online store. Last week we raised
another $300 so we are one third of the way to raising the $12,000
we need for our new site that will launch this fall.
If you have previously made a purchase, THANK YOU! If you haven't,
could you consider buying one tiny goodie that will create a HUGE
ripple? We only need $1 from each member to make this work!!!
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/store/browse.cfm
Ooh, and if you're curious to see our progress, take a peek at our
website mock-ups and provide feedback if you're so inclined!
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/Mockups.html
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 5, 2004
Ripples v6.25: Ripples of STRETCHING!
Ripples v6.25: Ripples of STRETCHING!
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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"I must do something," always solves more problems
than "Something must be done."
-source unknown, submitted by Pat J. Wauwatosa, WI
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Are you stretching
or are you learning?
There is a difference.
One involves effort;
the other is just lazy.
-Brad Wesselmann, submitted by Brad W., Castle Rock, CO
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
This week I returned to Oregon for another visit with my fellow
"seekers of wellness" at the 28th Seaside Health Promotion Conference.
Many of the attendees were experts in fitness and health education
and have pursued careers and hobbies that create opportunities
to teach people how to take better care of themselves. They all
know how useful stretching is before and after an exercise session;
I wanted them to remember that stretching MINDS and SOULS
are equally important tasks when striving for overall health!
Your challenge this week is to seek an opportunity to stretch.
Take a step outside of your comfort zone with an activity you
have resisted or procrastinated.
Whether it is a delayed work project, an avoided conversation,
or perhaps a little personal time you have denied yourself,
a more "well" you awaits!!
Peace,
Paul
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PEBBLE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
"I must do something," always solves more problems
than "Something must be done."
-source unknown, submitted by Pat J. Wauwatosa, WI
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Are you stretching
or are you learning?
There is a difference.
One involves effort;
the other is just lazy.
-Brad Wesselmann, submitted by Brad W., Castle Rock, CO
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
This week I returned to Oregon for another visit with my fellow
"seekers of wellness" at the 28th Seaside Health Promotion Conference.
Many of the attendees were experts in fitness and health education
and have pursued careers and hobbies that create opportunities
to teach people how to take better care of themselves. They all
know how useful stretching is before and after an exercise session;
I wanted them to remember that stretching MINDS and SOULS
are equally important tasks when striving for overall health!
Your challenge this week is to seek an opportunity to stretch.
Take a step outside of your comfort zone with an activity you
have resisted or procrastinated.
Whether it is a delayed work project, an avoided conversation,
or perhaps a little personal time you have denied yourself,
a more "well" you awaits!!
Peace,
Paul
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