Sunday, July 8, 2007

Ripples v9.28: Opportunity!

Ripples v9.28: Opportunity!
7/9/07: a free weekly splash from Paul & The Ripples Project

____________________PEBBLE ____________________

We become happier, much happier, when we realize
life is an opportunity rather than an obligation.
-Mary Augustine, submitted by Cathy S., West Bend WI & by Brett B., Madison WI

____________________BOULDER ____________________

The block of granite
which was an obstacle
in the path of the weak,
becomes a stepping stone
in the path of the strong.
-source unknown, submitted by Shelley B., Des Moines, IA

____________________PONDER ____________________

Based on the number of "auto-reply" messages I received last week, I need to welcome many of you back from vacation, so WELCOME BACK! I hope you are refreshed and ready to dive back into work/school/life with renewed energy AND I hope you are ready to embrace life and all the STEPPING STONES that exist for you. Since we are now into the second half of the year, I suggest you find time this week to take stock of 2007. Perhaps you could generate a list of possibilities that might exist within a obstacle/challenge you are currently facing, and start climbing up those stones!

Speaking of opportunities, I need a few volunteers to test drive a re-designed website. If you are interested and have 10 minutes to spare, reply with TEST DRIVE in the subject line.

Peace,
Paul

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