Ripples v6.37: Ripples of LETTING GO!
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The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past;
you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
-source unknown, submitted by Sharon S., Indianapolis, IN
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Let Go of the Past
Let go...of guilt; it's okay to make the same mistakes again.
Let go...of obsessions; they seldom turn out the way you planned.
Let go...of hate; it's a waste of love.
Let go...of blaming others; you are responsible for your own destiny.
Let go...of fantasies; so reality can come true.
Let go...of self-pity; someone else may need you.
Let go...of wanting; cherish what you have.
Let go...of fear; it's a waste of faith.
Let go...of despair; change comes from acceptance and forgiveness.
Let go...of the past; the future is here - right now.
-Kathleen O'Brien, submitted by Yvette K., Whitemater, WI
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This week we welcome some folks who help keep the state of Washington up and running. At the
Executive Assistants Group Conference we spent some time exploring what tasks we needed to spend
less time on so we could have more time for the people and activities we would like more time for. I
was thinking about this today as I prepared to organize some of my storage closets that have become a
bit messy; a task that always starts out with throwing out old STUFF that I just don't need to keep
anymore.
So, my ripply friend, I wonder if you might have some OLD STUFF in your head or your heart or your
soul that might need to be thrown away to make room for renewed energy and passion? I challenge
you this week to spend a few moments writing down a quick list of STUFF that has been weighing you
down, and then shred it or burn it or crumple it up and LET GO!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, September 27, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Ripples v6.36: Ripples of NOT KNOWING!
Ripples v6.36: Ripples of NOT KNOWING!
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When the most important things in our life happen
we quite often do not know, at the moment,
what is going on.
-C. S. Lewis, submitted by Debbie T.
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Be brave enough to live creatively.
The creative is the place
where no one else has ever been.
You have to leave the city of your comfort
and go into the wilderness of your intuition.
You cannot get there by bus,
only by hard work, risking and
by not quite knowing what you are doing.
What you will discover will be wonderful;
what you will discover will be yourself.
-Alan Alda, submitted by Larissa M., Chicago, IL
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This week, we welcome some new credit union marketing folks from
around Wisconsin, as well as student leaders from Portland State
University. The topics I explored with these groups was very
different, but the focus was similar: trying new things is sometimes
scary, often uncomfortable, and always worth it! The quotes above
both mention "not knowing"--an unsettling prospect for many of us
control-obsessed overachievers, eh?
Our goal this week: strike out into the unknown--try something new,
take a risk, pursue an opportunity--even if you don't know quite
where it will lead you!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you have enjoyed reading Ripples, imagine what it would be
like to have a follow up conversation with other "Ripply" folks each
week. A forum to share what actions you've taken, to ask questions,
or to seek creative solutions to your challenges.....all of this is
coming soon!
Paul's FREE Weekly Splash of Inspiration for 11,000+
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When the most important things in our life happen
we quite often do not know, at the moment,
what is going on.
-C. S. Lewis, submitted by Debbie T.
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Be brave enough to live creatively.
The creative is the place
where no one else has ever been.
You have to leave the city of your comfort
and go into the wilderness of your intuition.
You cannot get there by bus,
only by hard work, risking and
by not quite knowing what you are doing.
What you will discover will be wonderful;
what you will discover will be yourself.
-Alan Alda, submitted by Larissa M., Chicago, IL
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This week, we welcome some new credit union marketing folks from
around Wisconsin, as well as student leaders from Portland State
University. The topics I explored with these groups was very
different, but the focus was similar: trying new things is sometimes
scary, often uncomfortable, and always worth it! The quotes above
both mention "not knowing"--an unsettling prospect for many of us
control-obsessed overachievers, eh?
Our goal this week: strike out into the unknown--try something new,
take a risk, pursue an opportunity--even if you don't know quite
where it will lead you!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you have enjoyed reading Ripples, imagine what it would be
like to have a follow up conversation with other "Ripply" folks each
week. A forum to share what actions you've taken, to ask questions,
or to seek creative solutions to your challenges.....all of this is
coming soon!
Monday, September 13, 2004
Ripples v6.35: Ripples of SOUL RESTORATION!
Ripples v6.35: Ripples of SOUL RESTORATION!
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Let my words, if I must speak, become a restoration of soul.
-Walter Rinder, submitted by Geri S., Camas WA
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In relation to others,
gratitude is good manners;
in relation to ourselves,
it is a habit of the heart
and a spiritual discipline.
-Daphne Rose Kingma, submitted by Leslie S., Madison, WI
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The words we utter to others and to ourselves
can either be graceful doves or painful daggers.
Make it your mission and your destiny this week
to be more purposeful in what you say and how you say it.
The next person who calls or emails or stops by to see you
should be your first attempt; see if you can startle them
with gratitude that will restore TWO souls in an instant!
Peace,
Paul
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Let my words, if I must speak, become a restoration of soul.
-Walter Rinder, submitted by Geri S., Camas WA
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In relation to others,
gratitude is good manners;
in relation to ourselves,
it is a habit of the heart
and a spiritual discipline.
-Daphne Rose Kingma, submitted by Leslie S., Madison, WI
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The words we utter to others and to ourselves
can either be graceful doves or painful daggers.
Make it your mission and your destiny this week
to be more purposeful in what you say and how you say it.
The next person who calls or emails or stops by to see you
should be your first attempt; see if you can startle them
with gratitude that will restore TWO souls in an instant!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, September 6, 2004
Ripples v6.34: Ripples of YOU! Yes YOU!
Ripples v6.34: Ripples of YOU! Yes YOU!
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We are coming to understand that no organization,
including government, will fully succeed
without the active participation of each of us.
Volunteers are vital to enabling this country
to live up to the true promise of its heritage.
-Bill Clinton, submitted by Erin A.
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Every cause needs people more than money,
for when the people are with you and they are giving your
cause their attention, interest, confidence, advocacy & service,
financial support should just about take care of itself;
whereas, without them in the right quality and quantity,
in the right places and the right states of mind and spirit,
you might as well go and get lost.
-Harold J. Seymour, submitted by James L, Park City, Utah
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I spent a bit of time with some educators in Mt. Horeb and
new students in Eau Claire (both in my home state of Wisconsin)
before diving into the final stages of our web redesign and
I realized how AWESOME it is that so many members have
offered not only a few bucks but their precious TIME and
ENERGY to help us grow! Well, this week we have a FEW
ways if you feel like giving some more:
A. Ripply Brainstorm.
We have dreamed up something remarkable for the first
page of the new site, and it needs your boost. Peek here:
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/NewFrontPage.html
B. Better Blurb, Draft IV:
The Ripples Project: Refresh your spirit with kindness to others
[please send feedback to Blurb@HappyFlying.com]
C. New Site "Test Drivers."
Early next week we will need a crew of people to give us
some feedback about the new site and its functionality.
It would involve about 15-30 minutes and then a few more
minutes of describing what might make it better
(bonus: it will still have that "new site smell!").
Send a blank email to TestDrive@HappyFlying.com
and we will contact you next week.
D. Smile!
If you are having a busy week and do not have time to do
any of the above, just smile at the next three people you see
and you will have created a few ripples that will help the world,
and help your soul too!
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
We are coming to understand that no organization,
including government, will fully succeed
without the active participation of each of us.
Volunteers are vital to enabling this country
to live up to the true promise of its heritage.
-Bill Clinton, submitted by Erin A.
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Every cause needs people more than money,
for when the people are with you and they are giving your
cause their attention, interest, confidence, advocacy & service,
financial support should just about take care of itself;
whereas, without them in the right quality and quantity,
in the right places and the right states of mind and spirit,
you might as well go and get lost.
-Harold J. Seymour, submitted by James L, Park City, Utah
=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
I spent a bit of time with some educators in Mt. Horeb and
new students in Eau Claire (both in my home state of Wisconsin)
before diving into the final stages of our web redesign and
I realized how AWESOME it is that so many members have
offered not only a few bucks but their precious TIME and
ENERGY to help us grow! Well, this week we have a FEW
ways if you feel like giving some more:
A. Ripply Brainstorm.
We have dreamed up something remarkable for the first
page of the new site, and it needs your boost. Peek here:
http://www.TheRipplesProject.org/NewFrontPage.html
B. Better Blurb, Draft IV:
The Ripples Project: Refresh your spirit with kindness to others
[please send feedback to Blurb@HappyFlying.com]
C. New Site "Test Drivers."
Early next week we will need a crew of people to give us
some feedback about the new site and its functionality.
It would involve about 15-30 minutes and then a few more
minutes of describing what might make it better
(bonus: it will still have that "new site smell!").
Send a blank email to TestDrive@HappyFlying.com
and we will contact you next week.
D. Smile!
If you are having a busy week and do not have time to do
any of the above, just smile at the next three people you see
and you will have created a few ripples that will help the world,
and help your soul too!
Peace,
Paul
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