Ripples v9.09: Good Work!

Ripples v9.09: Good Work!
2/26/07: a free splash from Paul & The Ripples Project

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PEBBLE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

You've achieved success in your field when you don't know
whether what you are doing is work or play.
-Warrren Beatty, submitted by Sarah B., Burlington WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= WAVE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

A "bold new" wave to our new friends from
Kohler Credit Union who joined us this week!

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Work is not something we have to do.
It is something we have the opportunity to do
that adds depth and texture to our lives.
-source unknown, submitted by Mary H., OH

It's not so much how busy you are,
but why you are busy.
The bee is praised.
The mosquito is swatted.
-Mary O'Connor, submitted by Henry S, Neenah WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

As I get ready to hunker down and watch the Oscars tonight, I am hoping that each of you has been recognized for your GOOD WORK!

For some of us, our GOOD WORK is actually at our job. Others shine at school, community service, a hobby, or raising a family. Wherever you do your thing, I hope you find it deeply rewarding. That will always be better than a little gold statue on the mantle, and as (Oscar winner) Warren Beatty suggests in this week's pebble, it will make life much more fun!

Peace,
Paul

Ripples v9.08: Facing Fears!

Ripples v9.08: Facing Fears!
2/19/07: a free splash from Paul & The Ripples Project

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PEBBLE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.
-George Herman "Babe " Ruth, submitted by Barbara R., Phillips WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= WAVE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Can you give an "Apple Mango Tango" wave
to new Ripplers from Procter & Gamble, and an
"Inventive" wave to those from Hewlett-Packard?

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Having courage
does not mean
that we are unafraid.
Having courage and
showing courage
means we face our fears.
We are able to say,
I have fallen,
but I will get up.
-Maya Angelou, submitted by Sara M., Madison WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

What could happen if you chose some object, task, or person that you are afraid of and just for today, just one day, you moved through the day as though you were not afraid anymore? What possibilities might exist if you faced your fears? Hmmmmm.....

Peace,
Paul

Ripples v9.07: Creative Love!

Ripples v9.07: Creative Love!
2/12/07: a free splash from Paul & The Ripples Project

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PEBBLE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Love shows itself better through deeds than by words.
-St. Ignatius Loyola, submitted by Samantha T., Milwaukee WI

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The meaning of life is creative love.
Not love as an inner feeling,
as a private sentimental emotion,
but love as a dynamic power
moving out into the world and
doing something original.
-Tom Morris, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= SPLASH =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

How much do I love the affirmations and contributions I have received from Ripples readers over the last 9 years? The above quotes dare me to SHOW my love, so I have a gift for you that requires two minutes of your time to receive. The Quote Pond is a place you can visit to relax a bit, and also find a message that may be just what you need today.

If you are busy, come back when you have some time. If you are ready, please take a deep breath and visit http://TheQuotePond.com. (Patience please if you're visiting this link on Monday because the site may be quite busy!!).

The site was created for you, so please enjoy your visit!! Happy Valentine's Day, Ripplers!

Peace,
Paul

Ripples v9.06: Super Enthusiasm!

Ripples v9.06: Super Enthusiasm!
2/05/07: a free splash from Paul & The Ripples Project

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Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm;
it moves stones, it charms brutes.
Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity,
and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
-Edward Bulwer-Lytton, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= WAVE =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

Please WAVE enthusiastically to new Ripplers from the
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics!
Welcome aboard!

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= BOULDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o

I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark
should burn out in a brilliant blaze
than it should be stifled by dry rot.

I would rather be a superb meteor,
every atom of me in magnificent glow,
than a sleepy and permanent planet.

The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.
-Jack London, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI

=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= PONDER =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o

As I put the final touches on this issue, I hear lots of SUPER ENTHUSIASM for the Super Bowl from neighbors (I myself am being super-enthusiastic about the commercials). Even if you are not a fan of football nor the ads, most of us have observed all the whooping and hollering that athletic events encourage. I wonder what would happen if you could unleash that sort of enthusiasm at work or school or life in general? I don't necessarily mean walking around screaming and jumping up and down, but I do believe that outward physical expressions of excitement nurture passion in the person who is showing enthusiasm AND in all who encounter her/him. You already know that enthusiasm is more contagious than any virus, so what might happen if you turned up the volume on yours?

WAIT! I was just about to hit the SEND button and had to stop the presses to share with you the jingle from a most "ripply" Super Bowl commercial. The soft drink ad begins like a video game and transforms into an encouragement to be nice: "You give a little love, and it all comes back to you. You're gonna be remembered for the things that you say and do." If you wanna see it, I'll post a link on the message board to the ad:
http://theripplesproject.org/smf/index.php?topic=211.0

Have a SUPER week!

Paul
p.s. Next week I am going to show you how much I love members of The Ripples Project!! Get ready to visit The Quote Pond!