Ripples v10.51: Scattering! (Dec 22, 2008)
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 21,274
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
It's not what you gather but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived!
-Helen Walton, submitted by Carol C., Elmira NY
_________
BOULDER
There's more, much more, to Christmas
Than candlelight and cheer;
It's the spirit of sweet friendship
That brightens all year.
It's thoughtfulness and kindness,
It's hope reborn again,
For peace, for understanding,
And for goodwill to men!
-source unknown, submitted by Jacob, R., Menasha WI
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PONDER
Whether you are gathering with family/friends or celebrating solo, I hope you are able to scatter some "thoughtfulness and kindness" to those you encounter this week. Happy Solstice, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and indeed Happy Christmas to you too!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. No Ripples next week; we will see you in 2009
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Ripples v10.50: Shock Absorbers!
Ripples v10.50: Shock Absorbers!
The Ripples Project: a tribe of 21,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
-e.e.cummings, submitted by Gail H., Portland OR
_________
BOULDER
Laughter is to life
what shock absorbers are to automobiles.
It won't take the potholes out of the road,
but it sure makes the ride a lot smoother.
-Barbara Johnson, submitted by Amanda P., La Crosse WI
_________
PONDER
There is so much STUFF going on right now in your life and in the world. Some of it is really serious which makes it even MORE important that you take time every day to laugh! So, search online for a good joke, call a friend who always makes you giggle, or ask yourself why the chicken crossed the road and let whatever pops up lead to a good belly laugh. After all, a chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion! (source: http://www.jokesclean.com/ )
Peace & haha to you,
Paul
The Ripples Project: a tribe of 21,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
-e.e.cummings, submitted by Gail H., Portland OR
_________
BOULDER
Laughter is to life
what shock absorbers are to automobiles.
It won't take the potholes out of the road,
but it sure makes the ride a lot smoother.
-Barbara Johnson, submitted by Amanda P., La Crosse WI
_________
PONDER
There is so much STUFF going on right now in your life and in the world. Some of it is really serious which makes it even MORE important that you take time every day to laugh! So, search online for a good joke, call a friend who always makes you giggle, or ask yourself why the chicken crossed the road and let whatever pops up lead to a good belly laugh. After all, a chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion! (source: http://www.jokesclean.com/ )
Peace & haha to you,
Paul
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Ripples v10.49: Decide!
Ripples v10.49: Decide! (Dec 8, 2008)
The Ripples Project: our tribe of 21,275
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right,
you'll probably never do much of anything.
-Win Borden, submitted by Brett B, Madison WI
_________
BOULDER
Be willing to make decisions.
That's the most important quality in a good leader.
Don't fall victim to what I call
the Ready-Aim-Aim-Aim Syndrome.
You must be willing to fire.
-T. Boone Pickens, submitted by: Yuridia R., Reedsburg WI
_________
PONDER
Decide. You won't have to make the decision instantly and without thought. You will need to make the decision eventually. If it is time, just take a deep breath, remember that perfection is for amateurs (unless you're a heart surgeon), glance once more at the options and the available information, and DECIDE!
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project: our tribe of 21,275
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right,
you'll probably never do much of anything.
-Win Borden, submitted by Brett B, Madison WI
_________
BOULDER
Be willing to make decisions.
That's the most important quality in a good leader.
Don't fall victim to what I call
the Ready-Aim-Aim-Aim Syndrome.
You must be willing to fire.
-T. Boone Pickens, submitted by: Yuridia R., Reedsburg WI
_________
PONDER
Decide. You won't have to make the decision instantly and without thought. You will need to make the decision eventually. If it is time, just take a deep breath, remember that perfection is for amateurs (unless you're a heart surgeon), glance once more at the options and the available information, and DECIDE!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, December 1, 2008
Ripples v10.48: Sweet Aloneness!
Ripples v10.48: Sweet Aloneness! (Dec 1, 2008)
The Ripples Project is our tribe of 21,318
who believe small actions create big possibilities.
_______
PEBBLE
Be able to be alone.
Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself.
-Sir Thomas Browne, submitted by Dottie J., Cincinnati OH
_________
BOULDER
Sometimes it takes darkness and
the sweet confinement of your aloneness
to learn anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
-David Whyte, submitted by Karen H., Sheboygan WI
_________
PONDER
As I prepare to disappear into the mountains for my annual retreat, I invite you to join me in spirit: find a few precious moments in your schedule and seek a quiet spot away from your crazy life to sit, ponder, breathe and be. It will help us return to life refreshed and ready for some exciting new possibilities for this evolving tribe of Ripplers....details early in 2009!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I have queued up Ripples for a few weeks, so you will still receive your weekly splash while I am on retreat!
The Ripples Project is our tribe of 21,318
who believe small actions create big possibilities.
_______
PEBBLE
Be able to be alone.
Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself.
-Sir Thomas Browne, submitted by Dottie J., Cincinnati OH
_________
BOULDER
Sometimes it takes darkness and
the sweet confinement of your aloneness
to learn anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
-David Whyte, submitted by Karen H., Sheboygan WI
_________
PONDER
As I prepare to disappear into the mountains for my annual retreat, I invite you to join me in spirit: find a few precious moments in your schedule and seek a quiet spot away from your crazy life to sit, ponder, breathe and be. It will help us return to life refreshed and ready for some exciting new possibilities for this evolving tribe of Ripplers....details early in 2009!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I have queued up Ripples for a few weeks, so you will still receive your weekly splash while I am on retreat!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Ripples v10.47: Grateful!
Ripples v10.47: Grateful!
November 24, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,383 subscribers
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_______
PEBBLE
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.
-Jacques Maritain, submitted by Sean D., Texas
_________
BOULDER
The fragrance of the early morn,
The sunlight on the sill,
The smell of coffee perking, and
Outside, the robin's trill.
A friend's voice on the telephone,
A child with smiling face,
A letter from a loved one dear,
Some flowers in a vase.
Just little things, these treasures mine,
And yet, somehow, I find
They brighten my entire day
With cheer and peace of mind.
-Beverly J. Anderson, submitted by Louise F.
_________
PONDER
I'm grateful that every week you take a moment to pause and ponder with us. I'm grateful for the many quotes you have submitted to keep our ripply pond full of inspiration. I'm grateful to those who have been on this list for many years, and I'm grateful to our brand new ripplers, too.
I am grateful that I have you in my life. Pass it on!
Peace,
Paul
November 24, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,383 subscribers
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_______
PEBBLE
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.
-Jacques Maritain, submitted by Sean D., Texas
_________
BOULDER
The fragrance of the early morn,
The sunlight on the sill,
The smell of coffee perking, and
Outside, the robin's trill.
A friend's voice on the telephone,
A child with smiling face,
A letter from a loved one dear,
Some flowers in a vase.
Just little things, these treasures mine,
And yet, somehow, I find
They brighten my entire day
With cheer and peace of mind.
-Beverly J. Anderson, submitted by Louise F.
_________
PONDER
I'm grateful that every week you take a moment to pause and ponder with us. I'm grateful for the many quotes you have submitted to keep our ripply pond full of inspiration. I'm grateful to those who have been on this list for many years, and I'm grateful to our brand new ripplers, too.
I am grateful that I have you in my life. Pass it on!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ripples v10.46: Flow!
Ripples v10.46: Flow!
November 17, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,449 subscribers
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_______
PEBBLE
Don't push the river, it flows by itself.
-Barry Stevens, submitted by Aliison, S., Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture Japan
_________
BOULDER
All things change,
nothing is extinguished.
There is nothing in the whole world
which is permanent.
Everything flows onward;
all things are brought into being
with a changing nature;
the ages themselves glide by
in constant movement.
-Ovid
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PONDER
Hello dear ripply friend!
I promise there is no need to get ready,
no need to get set,
all you have to do is pause, breathe, then...
.....FLOW!
Peace,
Paul
November 17, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,449 subscribers
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_______
PEBBLE
Don't push the river, it flows by itself.
-Barry Stevens, submitted by Aliison, S., Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture Japan
_________
BOULDER
All things change,
nothing is extinguished.
There is nothing in the whole world
which is permanent.
Everything flows onward;
all things are brought into being
with a changing nature;
the ages themselves glide by
in constant movement.
-Ovid
_________
PONDER
Hello dear ripply friend!
I promise there is no need to get ready,
no need to get set,
all you have to do is pause, breathe, then...
.....FLOW!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, November 10, 2008
Ripples v10.45: Acknowledge Differences!
Ripples v10.45: Acknowledge Differences!
November 10, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,464 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Being tolerant does not mean that I share another's belief.
But it does mean that I acknowledge another one's right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.
-Victor Frankl, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
When we come to know ourselves
as gifted and conflicted,
we become more tolerant
of the differences we encounter in others
and can relinquish the illusion
that we are the center of a harmonious universe.
- Elizabeth J. Canham, submitted by Pat J., Wauwatosa WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Here in the U.S. we have (finally!) finished the exhilarating and exhausting process of selecting our next president and it is (finally!) time to recognize that our differences don't have to divide us. As I told my Facebook Friends, I believe "if blue celebrates humbly & red responds respectfully, the significance of this moment will emerge."
I hope you can expend extra energy this week to ACKNOWLEDGE DIFFERENCES between you and someone you argue/disagree/fight with often. With enough patience, practice, and persistence, you may discover that differences are not necessarily bad; they can even help make for more satisfying connections, more creative solutions, and a far more enriching life.
Peace,
Paul
November 10, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,464 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Being tolerant does not mean that I share another's belief.
But it does mean that I acknowledge another one's right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.
-Victor Frankl, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
When we come to know ourselves
as gifted and conflicted,
we become more tolerant
of the differences we encounter in others
and can relinquish the illusion
that we are the center of a harmonious universe.
- Elizabeth J. Canham, submitted by Pat J., Wauwatosa WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Here in the U.S. we have (finally!) finished the exhilarating and exhausting process of selecting our next president and it is (finally!) time to recognize that our differences don't have to divide us. As I told my Facebook Friends, I believe "if blue celebrates humbly & red responds respectfully, the significance of this moment will emerge."
I hope you can expend extra energy this week to ACKNOWLEDGE DIFFERENCES between you and someone you argue/disagree/fight with often. With enough patience, practice, and persistence, you may discover that differences are not necessarily bad; they can even help make for more satisfying connections, more creative solutions, and a far more enriching life.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, November 3, 2008
Ripples v10.44: Choices!
Ripples v10.44: Choices!
November 3, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,000 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are all facing choices that define us.
No choice, however messy, is without importance in the overall picture of our lives.
We all at our own age have to claim something, even if it's only our own confusion.
-Sabrina Ward Harrison, submitted by Jennifer H., San Luis Obispo CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
Any change, any loss, does not make us victims.
Others can shake you, disappoint you,
but they can't prevent you from acting,
from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on.
No matter where you are in life,
no matter what your situation,
you can always do something.
You always have a choice
and the choice can be power.
-Blaine Lee, submitted by David D., Oklahoma City OK
__PONDER _________________________________
You might be pondering who to vote for,
whether to make a substantial change at work/school,
or how to deal with a minor or significant challenge in your life.
Every choice you make this week is an opportunity to
explore alternative options,
consider possible downsides, and
remember that each decision you make has the potential to
transform your tomorrow!
Happy Choicing!
Peace,
Paul
November 3, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,000 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are all facing choices that define us.
No choice, however messy, is without importance in the overall picture of our lives.
We all at our own age have to claim something, even if it's only our own confusion.
-Sabrina Ward Harrison, submitted by Jennifer H., San Luis Obispo CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
Any change, any loss, does not make us victims.
Others can shake you, disappoint you,
but they can't prevent you from acting,
from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on.
No matter where you are in life,
no matter what your situation,
you can always do something.
You always have a choice
and the choice can be power.
-Blaine Lee, submitted by David D., Oklahoma City OK
__PONDER _________________________________
You might be pondering who to vote for,
whether to make a substantial change at work/school,
or how to deal with a minor or significant challenge in your life.
Every choice you make this week is an opportunity to
explore alternative options,
consider possible downsides, and
remember that each decision you make has the potential to
transform your tomorrow!
Happy Choicing!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ripples v10.43: Removing a Rock!
Ripples v10.43: Removing a Rock!
October 27, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,143 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Remove the rock from your shoe instead of learning to limp comfortably.
-Stephen C. Paul, submitted by Stephanie B., San Francisco CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
The difference between great people and everyone else
is that great people create their lives actively,
while everyone else is created by their lives,
passively waiting to see where life takes them next.
The difference between the two
is the difference between living fully and just existing.
-Michael Gerber, submitted by Jamie Wackerlin, Madison WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Ahem. Excuse me...sorry to bother you, but it seems you have a rock in your shoe.
That minor annoyance that you have been living with for a few days, weeks, months has caused you enough trouble. Your "rock" could be an unkind word from a friend or co-worker, a decision you recently made that you regret, or a small item on your to-do list that has become infected while you procrastinate, worry, or resist.
I invite you to take a few minutes to remove your rock by letting go, making a switch, or taking action.
Ahhhhhh, I hope that feels better....
Peace,
Paul
October 27, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,143 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Remove the rock from your shoe instead of learning to limp comfortably.
-Stephen C. Paul, submitted by Stephanie B., San Francisco CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
The difference between great people and everyone else
is that great people create their lives actively,
while everyone else is created by their lives,
passively waiting to see where life takes them next.
The difference between the two
is the difference between living fully and just existing.
-Michael Gerber, submitted by Jamie Wackerlin, Madison WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Ahem. Excuse me...sorry to bother you, but it seems you have a rock in your shoe.
That minor annoyance that you have been living with for a few days, weeks, months has caused you enough trouble. Your "rock" could be an unkind word from a friend or co-worker, a decision you recently made that you regret, or a small item on your to-do list that has become infected while you procrastinate, worry, or resist.
I invite you to take a few minutes to remove your rock by letting go, making a switch, or taking action.
Ahhhhhh, I hope that feels better....
Peace,
Paul
Monday, October 20, 2008
Ripples v10.42: Help Them Win!
Ripples v10.42: Help Them Win!
October 20, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,149 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
He who wishes to secure the good of others
has already secured his own.
-Confucius, submitted by Loretta C., Fort Collins CO
__BOULDER _________________________________
Take care of everyone you meet.
Give your smile to those without,
because on any given day
somebody, somewhere
is losing their personal battle.
Help them win.
-Ashley S. , submitted by J.C., DePere WI
__PONDER _________________________________
If you are having a good day, find a colleague, classmate, friend, or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
If you are having a bad day (or bad week, or even bad month), you can curl into a ball in bed and cry it out....OR you can uncurl yourself and find a colleague, classmate, friend or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
Either way, I'm sending you:
Peace!
Paul
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
He who wishes to secure the good of others
has already secured his own.
-Confucius, submitted by Loretta C., Fort Collins CO
__BOULDER _________________________________
Take care of everyone you meet.
Give your smile to those without,
because on any given day
somebody, somewhere
is losing their personal battle.
Help them win.
-Ashley S. , submitted by J.C., DePere WI
__PONDER _________________________________
If you are having a good day, find a colleague, classmate, friend, or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
If you are having a bad day (or bad week, or even bad month), you can curl into a ball in bed and cry it out....OR you can uncurl yourself and find a colleague, classmate, friend or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
Either way, I'm sending you:
Peace!
Paul
*****
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Ripples v10.41: Face It!
Ripples v10.41: Face It!
October 13, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,410 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Facing it, always facing it, that's the way to get through. Face it.
-Joseph Conrad, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
-Frank Herbert, submitted by Stephanie W., West Des Moines IA
__PONDER _________________________________
If you are feeling scared or bewildered or frustrated by the crazy events recently, you need to remember a few things:
1. You are not the only one.
2. Things will get better.
3. You can handle this.
Yes, you can. You can FACE IT just like you have dealt with other challenges in your life. And I have a sneaking suspicion that not only will you come out of this okay, you might even be stronger, smarter, and braver. So put your game face on, and FACE IT!
Peace,
Paul
October 13, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,410 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Facing it, always facing it, that's the way to get through. Face it.
-Joseph Conrad, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
-Frank Herbert, submitted by Stephanie W., West Des Moines IA
__PONDER _________________________________
If you are feeling scared or bewildered or frustrated by the crazy events recently, you need to remember a few things:
1. You are not the only one.
2. Things will get better.
3. You can handle this.
Yes, you can. You can FACE IT just like you have dealt with other challenges in your life. And I have a sneaking suspicion that not only will you come out of this okay, you might even be stronger, smarter, and braver. So put your game face on, and FACE IT!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ripples v10.40: Happy Moments!
Ripples v10.40: Happy Moments!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
A happy life is just a string of happy moments.
But most people don't allow the happy moment
because they are so busy trying to get a happy life.
-Abraham Hicks, submitted by Maureen, Shawano WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy,
in whatever situation I may be;
for I have also learned from experience
that the greater part of our happiness or misery
depends upon our dispositions,
and not upon our circumstances.
-Martha Washington, submitted by Rose W., Milwaukee WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Before you dive into the crazy river of STUFF that is swarming about you: stop right now, take one single deep, delicious breath and then exhale into a happy moment.
Ahhhhhhhh.
Ok, now jump back in and carry some of that happiness with you!
Peace,
Paul
October 6, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,850 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
A happy life is just a string of happy moments.
But most people don't allow the happy moment
because they are so busy trying to get a happy life.
-Abraham Hicks, submitted by Maureen, Shawano WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy,
in whatever situation I may be;
for I have also learned from experience
that the greater part of our happiness or misery
depends upon our dispositions,
and not upon our circumstances.
-Martha Washington, submitted by Rose W., Milwaukee WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Before you dive into the crazy river of STUFF that is swarming about you: stop right now, take one single deep, delicious breath and then exhale into a happy moment.
Ahhhhhhhh.
Ok, now jump back in and carry some of that happiness with you!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ripples v10.39: Your Right Work!
Ripples v10.39: Your Right Work!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Discovering the right work is like discovering your soul in the world.
-Thomas More, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
Are you bored with life?
Then throw yourself into
some work you believe in
with all your heart;
live for it, die for it,
and you will find happiness
that you had thought could never be yours.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Are you bored, overwhelmed, confused, or just not sufficiently motivated to accomplish your best work right now?
I dare you to jump up and tackle one tiny task that you believe in strongly. Make a $10 donation to a non-profit that is doing good work, find a blog entry you agree with and post a comment, or choose a simple errand or task from your "to do" list that you know you will enjoy--or at least feel good about checking off your list.
Then grab the positive energy flow from that task and jump into a bigger project: soon you will be zooming through YOUR RIGHT WORK!
Peace,
Paul
September 29, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,825 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Discovering the right work is like discovering your soul in the world.
-Thomas More, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
Are you bored with life?
Then throw yourself into
some work you believe in
with all your heart;
live for it, die for it,
and you will find happiness
that you had thought could never be yours.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Are you bored, overwhelmed, confused, or just not sufficiently motivated to accomplish your best work right now?
I dare you to jump up and tackle one tiny task that you believe in strongly. Make a $10 donation to a non-profit that is doing good work, find a blog entry you agree with and post a comment, or choose a simple errand or task from your "to do" list that you know you will enjoy--or at least feel good about checking off your list.
Then grab the positive energy flow from that task and jump into a bigger project: soon you will be zooming through YOUR RIGHT WORK!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ripples v10.38: Important Days!
Ripples v10.38: Important Days!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
-Alexander Woollcott, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
To live each day
With love
With joy.
To take each moment
As it's own
Absent both expectation and grief.
Simple moments
Free of filters
That alone are full and rich
And need nothing more.
How glorious life becomes
When such moments are strung end to end.
Creating your own eternity
How you lived it,
One rich, colorful, fully realized,
Moment at a time.
-written and submitted by Melanie J. Palmer
__PONDER _________________________________
Welcome to your crazy day.
I suspect you have at least a gazillion things to accomplish today, and each must be done efficiently and fabulously. How preposterous, indeed how presumptuous, for me to add one more thing to your to do list. But I will add this item, and I hope you find the time and the courage to comply:
Enjoy this precious, important day!.
Peace,
Paul
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
-Alexander Woollcott, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
To live each day
With love
With joy.
To take each moment
As it's own
Absent both expectation and grief.
Simple moments
Free of filters
That alone are full and rich
And need nothing more.
How glorious life becomes
When such moments are strung end to end.
Creating your own eternity
How you lived it,
One rich, colorful, fully realized,
Moment at a time.
-written and submitted by Melanie J. Palmer
__PONDER _________________________________
Welcome to your crazy day.
I suspect you have at least a gazillion things to accomplish today, and each must be done efficiently and fabulously. How preposterous, indeed how presumptuous, for me to add one more thing to your to do list. But I will add this item, and I hope you find the time and the courage to comply:
Enjoy this precious, important day!.
Peace,
Paul
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Ripples v10.37: Sharing Ideas!
Ripples v10.37: Sharing Ideas!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
All big things in this world are done by people who are naive
and have an idea that is obviously impossible.
-Dr. Frank Richards, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
If you have an apple and I have an apple
and we exchange these apples
then you and I will still each have one apple.
But if you have an idea and I have an idea
and we exchange these ideas,
then each of us will have two ideas.
-George Bernard Shaw, submitted by Laurie S., La Grange IL
__PONDER _________________________________
Seek out a creative soul and invite them to snack with you or chat on the phone to brainstorm exciting possibilities for a tiny or humongous challenge you are facing. Spend 5 minutes being outrageously, courageously creative, and then offer them another 5 minutes to seek a fresh idea for her/him.
I assure you it can be delicious and nutritious!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Thanks to some awesome Ripplers, we raised an additional $1,000 for the Central Asia Institute...I sent donors a postcard but forgot to mention that we'll be matching that $1,000 which means that together we raised over $8,000 for CAI! Way to share, Ripplers!
September 15, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,633 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
All big things in this world are done by people who are naive
and have an idea that is obviously impossible.
-Dr. Frank Richards, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
If you have an apple and I have an apple
and we exchange these apples
then you and I will still each have one apple.
But if you have an idea and I have an idea
and we exchange these ideas,
then each of us will have two ideas.
-George Bernard Shaw, submitted by Laurie S., La Grange IL
__PONDER _________________________________
Seek out a creative soul and invite them to snack with you or chat on the phone to brainstorm exciting possibilities for a tiny or humongous challenge you are facing. Spend 5 minutes being outrageously, courageously creative, and then offer them another 5 minutes to seek a fresh idea for her/him.
I assure you it can be delicious and nutritious!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Thanks to some awesome Ripplers, we raised an additional $1,000 for the Central Asia Institute...I sent donors a postcard but forgot to mention that we'll be matching that $1,000 which means that together we raised over $8,000 for CAI! Way to share, Ripplers!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Ripples v10.36: Best Thoughts!
Ripples v10.36: Best Thoughts!
September 8, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,568 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Changing your thinking can indeed change your world.
So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.
-Ralph Marston, submitted by Jennifer G, Sheboygan Falls WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
We are shaped by our thoughts;
we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows
like a shadow that never leaves.
-Buddha, submitted by Noah Vogl, Long Beach CA
__PONDER _________________________________
What are you thinking about right now?
What could you choose to think about for the next few minutes that might help you change your day, your week, or your world?
Think about it!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I think you can, I think you can!
September 8, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,568 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Changing your thinking can indeed change your world.
So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.
-Ralph Marston, submitted by Jennifer G, Sheboygan Falls WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
We are shaped by our thoughts;
we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows
like a shadow that never leaves.
-Buddha, submitted by Noah Vogl, Long Beach CA
__PONDER _________________________________
What are you thinking about right now?
What could you choose to think about for the next few minutes that might help you change your day, your week, or your world?
Think about it!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I think you can, I think you can!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Ripples v10.35: Prepare!
Ripples v10.35: Prepare!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Long term success is not an event...
it is a process that will have peaks and valleys along the way.
-David Cotrell, submitted by Christopher T., Dearborn MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment
when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder
and offered the chance to do a very special thing,
unique to them and fitted to their talents.
What a tragedy if that moment finds them
unprepared or unqualified for that
which could have been their finest hour.
-Winston Churchill, submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL
__PONDER _________________________________
Many of us are enjoying the holiday weekend and PREPARING for the fall semester. Whether your life revolves around an academic calendar or not, I hope you can take a few moments this week to think about a "very special thing" you might be called to do in 2009 and what you could do in the next few months to PREPARE for it. Baby steps, my friend, just take a few baby steps this week and see what happens....
Oh, and there is still time to help out with last week's challenge! Just send a check made out to CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUE and mail it to Ripples for CAI, 1360 Regent St #342, Madison WI 53715. The Ripples Project Foundation will MATCH all checks received by the end of this week and forward them to Greg!
Peace,
Paul
September 1, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,543 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Long term success is not an event...
it is a process that will have peaks and valleys along the way.
-David Cotrell, submitted by Christopher T., Dearborn MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment
when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder
and offered the chance to do a very special thing,
unique to them and fitted to their talents.
What a tragedy if that moment finds them
unprepared or unqualified for that
which could have been their finest hour.
-Winston Churchill, submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL
__PONDER _________________________________
Many of us are enjoying the holiday weekend and PREPARING for the fall semester. Whether your life revolves around an academic calendar or not, I hope you can take a few moments this week to think about a "very special thing" you might be called to do in 2009 and what you could do in the next few months to PREPARE for it. Baby steps, my friend, just take a few baby steps this week and see what happens....
Oh, and there is still time to help out with last week's challenge! Just send a check made out to CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUE and mail it to Ripples for CAI, 1360 Regent St #342, Madison WI 53715. The Ripples Project Foundation will MATCH all checks received by the end of this week and forward them to Greg!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Ripples v10.34: Adding Life!
Ripples v10.34: Adding Life!
August 25, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,433 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are here to add what we can to life, not get what we can from it.
-William Osler, submitted by Kathy H., Milwaukee WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
What we have done for ourselves
dies alone with us;
what we have done for others and the world
remains and is immortal.
-Albert Pike, submitted by Josephine R., Wisconsin
__PONDER _________________________________
This week some remarkable student leaders at Michigan Tech. University completely freaked me out and I may not recover.
Ever.
MTU's 2008 Summer Reading Challenge selection is "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson, a mountain climber who got lost on an expedition and stumbled into his life's mission of building schools in remote Pakistan & Afghanistan. Just before lunch on the day I spent with them, I mentioned Greg's fundraising struggles and challenged them to raise as much money as they could in over their lunch break.
I was confident that collecting a few hundred dollars would create a good sense of "look what we can do when we focus our energy." When we re-assembled after lunch, a plastic container filled with cash was handed to me and when it was all counted and sorted they had transformed a lunch hour challenge into $2,915.62. In just a few hours!!
What struck me most about this remarkable feat was how excited they were by their accomplishment. After spending many long days of training and preparation, they honestly had looked a little worn out when I initially greeted them in the morning. It appeared this profound act of ADDING LIFE to others re-energized their own spirits even while they were unselfishly helping others. How Ripply, indeed, to re-discover that helping others has great benefit to the helper too.
I am stealing a word someone just used on my Facebook wall: Michigan Tech students are FRICKMAZING and I hope you can let them inspire you to take some action this week to ADD LIFE to others.
If you would like more information:
Greg's book: http://ThreeCupsOfTea.com/
MTU students' fundraising feat: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/ttoday/previous.php?issue=20080825
Peace,
Paul
P.S. If you want to pitch in, send a check made out to CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUE and mail it to Ripples for CAI, 1360 Regent St #342, Madison WI 53715. The Ripples Project Foundation will MATCH all checks received by the end of next week and forward them to Greg!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are here to add what we can to life, not get what we can from it.
-William Osler, submitted by Kathy H., Milwaukee WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
What we have done for ourselves
dies alone with us;
what we have done for others and the world
remains and is immortal.
-Albert Pike, submitted by Josephine R., Wisconsin
__PONDER _________________________________
This week some remarkable student leaders at Michigan Tech. University completely freaked me out and I may not recover.
Ever.
MTU's 2008 Summer Reading Challenge selection is "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson, a mountain climber who got lost on an expedition and stumbled into his life's mission of building schools in remote Pakistan & Afghanistan. Just before lunch on the day I spent with them, I mentioned Greg's fundraising struggles and challenged them to raise as much money as they could in over their lunch break.
I was confident that collecting a few hundred dollars would create a good sense of "look what we can do when we focus our energy." When we re-assembled after lunch, a plastic container filled with cash was handed to me and when it was all counted and sorted they had transformed a lunch hour challenge into $2,915.62. In just a few hours!!
What struck me most about this remarkable feat was how excited they were by their accomplishment. After spending many long days of training and preparation, they honestly had looked a little worn out when I initially greeted them in the morning. It appeared this profound act of ADDING LIFE to others re-energized their own spirits even while they were unselfishly helping others. How Ripply, indeed, to re-discover that helping others has great benefit to the helper too.
I am stealing a word someone just used on my Facebook wall: Michigan Tech students are FRICKMAZING and I hope you can let them inspire you to take some action this week to ADD LIFE to others.
If you would like more information:
Greg's book: http://ThreeCupsOfTea.com/
MTU students' fundraising feat: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/ttoday/previous.php?issue=20080825
Peace,
Paul
P.S. If you want to pitch in, send a check made out to CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUE and mail it to Ripples for CAI, 1360 Regent St #342, Madison WI 53715. The Ripples Project Foundation will MATCH all checks received by the end of next week and forward them to Greg!
*****
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Ripples v10.33: Greatness!
Ripples v10.33: Greatness!
August 18, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,235 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
My goal is to be as great as my pets think I am.
-billboard near an Ohio dog boarding facility, submitted by Betsy B., Oberlin OH
__BOULDER _________________________________
There are countless ways of achieving greatness,
but any road to achieving one's maximum potential
must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual,
a commitment to excellence,
and a rejection of mediocrity.
-Buck Rodgers, submitted by Dawn R., Tallahassee FL
__PONDER _________________________________
I enjoyed helping CMU's Leadership Safari and UNCA's Summit Orientation programs get off the ground this week (and along the way become re-addicted to Facebook thank you very much!). I challenged the students on both campuses to seek GREATNESS and I hope you will do the same.
Actually, a little bird whispered in my ear that you already are great, you just need to feel more comfortable revealing it. Remember that showing your real greatness doesn't come off as boasting, especially if you're helping others realize they have their own big batch of GREATNESS brewing within!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Seek an opportunity to tell someone they are GREAT this week, and notice how, well GREAT it feels!
August 18, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,235 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
My goal is to be as great as my pets think I am.
-billboard near an Ohio dog boarding facility, submitted by Betsy B., Oberlin OH
__BOULDER _________________________________
There are countless ways of achieving greatness,
but any road to achieving one's maximum potential
must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual,
a commitment to excellence,
and a rejection of mediocrity.
-Buck Rodgers, submitted by Dawn R., Tallahassee FL
__PONDER _________________________________
I enjoyed helping CMU's Leadership Safari and UNCA's Summit Orientation programs get off the ground this week (and along the way become re-addicted to Facebook thank you very much!). I challenged the students on both campuses to seek GREATNESS and I hope you will do the same.
Actually, a little bird whispered in my ear that you already are great, you just need to feel more comfortable revealing it. Remember that showing your real greatness doesn't come off as boasting, especially if you're helping others realize they have their own big batch of GREATNESS brewing within!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Seek an opportunity to tell someone they are GREAT this week, and notice how, well GREAT it feels!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ripples v10.32: The Miracle of Starting!
Ripples v10.32: The Miracle of Starting!
August 11, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,972 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The miracle isn't that I finished. . .
The miracle is that I had the courage to start.
-source unknown, submitted by Anne C-W, Wisconsin
__BOULDERS _________________________________
It's never too late
to start living the life
you've always wanted to live, or
to start being the person
you've always wanted to be.
-source unknown, submitted by Nikki B., Cranston RI
__PONDER _________________________________
Last week I wrapped up my visit to sunny San Diego for S.P. Richards' always magnificent "Advantage Business Conference" with hundreds of old and new friends. I challenged workshop participants to make sure that they took action on some of the ideas and information they picked up at the event, and I reminded them that the easiest way to fight procrastination is to stop trying to get it DONE and instead just take action to get it STARTED.
I dare you to do the same: choose some project, task, chore, or idea that you would like to get moving on and, well, START!
Peace,
Paul
August 11, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,972 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The miracle isn't that I finished. . .
The miracle is that I had the courage to start.
-source unknown, submitted by Anne C-W, Wisconsin
__BOULDERS _________________________________
It's never too late
to start living the life
you've always wanted to live, or
to start being the person
you've always wanted to be.
-source unknown, submitted by Nikki B., Cranston RI
__PONDER _________________________________
Last week I wrapped up my visit to sunny San Diego for S.P. Richards' always magnificent "Advantage Business Conference" with hundreds of old and new friends. I challenged workshop participants to make sure that they took action on some of the ideas and information they picked up at the event, and I reminded them that the easiest way to fight procrastination is to stop trying to get it DONE and instead just take action to get it STARTED.
I dare you to do the same: choose some project, task, chore, or idea that you would like to get moving on and, well, START!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, August 4, 2008
Ripples v10.31: The Joy of Difference!
Ripples v10.31: The Joy of Difference!
August 4, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,932 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are all different, but everyone dreams in the same colors.
-source unknown, submitted by Faith G.
__BOULDERS _________________________________
The sharing of joy,
whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual,
forms a bridge between the sharers
which can be the basis for understanding
much of what is not shared between them,
and lessens the threat of their difference.
-Audre Lorde, submitted by Jana F., Random Lake WI
Behind the storm of daily conflict and crisis, the
dramatic confrontations, the tumult of political struggle,
the poet, the artist, the musician, continues the quiet work
of centuries, building bridges of experience between
peoples, reminding man of the universality of his feelings
and desires and despairs, and reminding him that the
forces that unite are deeper than those that divide.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Debra E., Twinsburg OH
__PONDER _________________________________
I had a great week of travels: spending some time with the Family Care unit of Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati and then a day with the Advancement & College Relations folks at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. And the end of July wouldn't be the same without a few hours to fire up the Loaned Executives at the Dane County United Way as they prepare to kick off their fall campaign. I'm in San Diego now but I'll tell you more about that next week.
The Audre Lorde quote above mentions "the threat of their difference" and I am often amazed at how threatened I can feel when initially detecting DIFFERENCE between me and someone I encounter. Whether it is a different political perspective, cultural upbringing, or even a general outlook on life, my first instinct is often to hesitate or even withdraw to the safety of my tribe, the people I have known the longest and I have much in common with. Of course it is so often the case that once I move beyond my initial fear and embrace the challenge of getting to know this WHOLE PERSON who surely has some things in common with me in addition to our differences, we find joy in both the commonalities and the distinctions.
Can you think of someone you cross paths with somewhat regularly that is DIFFERENT than you in some way? What could happen this week if we all agreed to spend a bit more time and energy seeking the JOY in that DIFFERENCE?
Peace,
Paul
August 4, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,932 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are all different, but everyone dreams in the same colors.
-source unknown, submitted by Faith G.
__BOULDERS _________________________________
The sharing of joy,
whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual,
forms a bridge between the sharers
which can be the basis for understanding
much of what is not shared between them,
and lessens the threat of their difference.
-Audre Lorde, submitted by Jana F., Random Lake WI
Behind the storm of daily conflict and crisis, the
dramatic confrontations, the tumult of political struggle,
the poet, the artist, the musician, continues the quiet work
of centuries, building bridges of experience between
peoples, reminding man of the universality of his feelings
and desires and despairs, and reminding him that the
forces that unite are deeper than those that divide.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Debra E., Twinsburg OH
__PONDER _________________________________
I had a great week of travels: spending some time with the Family Care unit of Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati and then a day with the Advancement & College Relations folks at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. And the end of July wouldn't be the same without a few hours to fire up the Loaned Executives at the Dane County United Way as they prepare to kick off their fall campaign. I'm in San Diego now but I'll tell you more about that next week.
The Audre Lorde quote above mentions "the threat of their difference" and I am often amazed at how threatened I can feel when initially detecting DIFFERENCE between me and someone I encounter. Whether it is a different political perspective, cultural upbringing, or even a general outlook on life, my first instinct is often to hesitate or even withdraw to the safety of my tribe, the people I have known the longest and I have much in common with. Of course it is so often the case that once I move beyond my initial fear and embrace the challenge of getting to know this WHOLE PERSON who surely has some things in common with me in addition to our differences, we find joy in both the commonalities and the distinctions.
Can you think of someone you cross paths with somewhat regularly that is DIFFERENT than you in some way? What could happen this week if we all agreed to spend a bit more time and energy seeking the JOY in that DIFFERENCE?
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ripples v10.30: Windshields and Bugs!
Ripples v10.30: Windshields and Bugs!
July 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,021 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Sometimes, in life, you are the windshield,
and sometimes you are the bug.
-source unknown, submitted by Paul H.
__BOULDER _________________________________
Be of good cheer.
Do not think of today's failures,
but of the success that may come tomorrow.
You have set yourselves a difficult task,
but you will succeed if you persevere;
and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles.
Remember, no effort that we make
to attain something beautiful
is ever lost.
-Helen Keller, submitted by Shawna P., Sandy UT
__PONDER _________________________________
If you have smashed into something recently, or if something has smashed into you, just know that you are not alone! Everyone experiences WINDSHIELDS and BUGS occasionally, and right this moment there is someone out there who has survived the yuckiness you're facing, and there is almost certainly someone waiting to help you whether you need a pat on the back, some advice, or perhaps a few squirts of Windex!
Peace,
Paul
July 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,021 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Sometimes, in life, you are the windshield,
and sometimes you are the bug.
-source unknown, submitted by Paul H.
__BOULDER _________________________________
Be of good cheer.
Do not think of today's failures,
but of the success that may come tomorrow.
You have set yourselves a difficult task,
but you will succeed if you persevere;
and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles.
Remember, no effort that we make
to attain something beautiful
is ever lost.
-Helen Keller, submitted by Shawna P., Sandy UT
__PONDER _________________________________
If you have smashed into something recently, or if something has smashed into you, just know that you are not alone! Everyone experiences WINDSHIELDS and BUGS occasionally, and right this moment there is someone out there who has survived the yuckiness you're facing, and there is almost certainly someone waiting to help you whether you need a pat on the back, some advice, or perhaps a few squirts of Windex!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ripples v10.29: Friends!
Ripples v10.29: Friends!
July 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,081 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The more I think about it, the more I realize
there is nothing more artistic than to love others.
-Vincent Van Gogh, submitted by Aja H., Washington DC
__BOULDER _________________________________
Have friends.
They are a second being.
To a friend,
all friends are good and wise.
When you are with them,
all turns out well.
-Baltasar Gracian, submitted by Samantha T., Milwaukee WI
__PONDER _________________________________
I have just finished a most artful week of FRIENDS!
I began my journey with a stop in Illinois to reconnect with a childhood classmate and a brief pause in Indiana for a squeeze from a longtime training colleague (and most excellent hugger!). On Thursday I made some new connections at the Jennings County United Way before heading to Cincinnati for a weekend reunion with grad school buddies and their ebullient families. I finished the weekend bonding with my bestest best bubba. While I have known them all for different lengths of time, I am so honored to call all of these remarkable people my FRIENDS!
This bounty of friendship reminds me that among our most precious resources are the deep and satisfying connections we make with others. Can you take a moment right now to contact a dear friend or two who might enjoying hearing how much you appreciate having them in your life?
Thinking about it is good; actually doing it could be more wondrous and magical than you expect.
Peace,
Paul
July 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,081 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The more I think about it, the more I realize
there is nothing more artistic than to love others.
-Vincent Van Gogh, submitted by Aja H., Washington DC
__BOULDER _________________________________
Have friends.
They are a second being.
To a friend,
all friends are good and wise.
When you are with them,
all turns out well.
-Baltasar Gracian, submitted by Samantha T., Milwaukee WI
__PONDER _________________________________
I have just finished a most artful week of FRIENDS!
I began my journey with a stop in Illinois to reconnect with a childhood classmate and a brief pause in Indiana for a squeeze from a longtime training colleague (and most excellent hugger!). On Thursday I made some new connections at the Jennings County United Way before heading to Cincinnati for a weekend reunion with grad school buddies and their ebullient families. I finished the weekend bonding with my bestest best bubba. While I have known them all for different lengths of time, I am so honored to call all of these remarkable people my FRIENDS!
This bounty of friendship reminds me that among our most precious resources are the deep and satisfying connections we make with others. Can you take a moment right now to contact a dear friend or two who might enjoying hearing how much you appreciate having them in your life?
Thinking about it is good; actually doing it could be more wondrous and magical than you expect.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 14, 2008
Ripples v10.28: Hearing Your Music!
Ripples v10.28: Hearing Your Music!
July 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,080 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
Those who dance are considered insane
by those who cannot hear the music.
-George Carlin (1937-2008), submitted by Melissa C., Madison, WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
Many people die
with their music still in them.
Too often it is because they
are always getting ready to live.
Before they know it time runs out.
-Oliver Wendell Holmes, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Shhhhhhh......
Be very, very quiet. We're hearing your music!
Take a few minutes right now to listen to your environment, your day, your very soul. Listen for a drum beat of hope, a rhythm of possibility, a melody of passion that is inviting you to dance your very own dance.
Boom, boom, boom....do you hear it?
You go, girl, YOU GO!
Peace,
Paul
July 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,080 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
Those who dance are considered insane
by those who cannot hear the music.
-George Carlin (1937-2008), submitted by Melissa C., Madison, WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
Many people die
with their music still in them.
Too often it is because they
are always getting ready to live.
Before they know it time runs out.
-Oliver Wendell Holmes, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Shhhhhhh......
Be very, very quiet. We're hearing your music!
Take a few minutes right now to listen to your environment, your day, your very soul. Listen for a drum beat of hope, a rhythm of possibility, a melody of passion that is inviting you to dance your very own dance.
Boom, boom, boom....do you hear it?
You go, girl, YOU GO!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 7, 2008
Ripples v10.27: Our Imagination!
Ripples v10.27: Our Imagination!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are more than the sum of our knowledge,
we are the products of our imagination.
-Native American Proverb, submitted by R. W., Anamosa IA
__BOULDER _________________________________
In my dream
the angel shrugged and said,
"If we fail this time,
it will be a failure of imagination."
Then she placed the world
gently in the palm of my hand.
-Brian Andreas, submitted by Karen L., Cincinnati OH
__PONDER _________________________________
What are you up to this week? Whether you are beginning a typical work week, taking a summer class, or simply on a break, I think you could make this week magnificent if you paused right now to imagine some remarkable possibilities. Be creative, be daring, be bold in your vision. Imagine it, tell someone about it, and then go DO IT!
Oh, and could I trouble you for a big favor? As I prepare for the fall, I would love to replenish my pile of quote submissions with some fresh quotes. If you have come across a good one lately, please consider sending it (along with the source and your name and hometown). If you have an extra moment to format it like the quotes above, that makes it even easier for me to cut and paste them into a future issue!
Peace,
Paul
July 7, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,081 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are more than the sum of our knowledge,
we are the products of our imagination.
-Native American Proverb, submitted by R. W., Anamosa IA
__BOULDER _________________________________
In my dream
the angel shrugged and said,
"If we fail this time,
it will be a failure of imagination."
Then she placed the world
gently in the palm of my hand.
-Brian Andreas, submitted by Karen L., Cincinnati OH
__PONDER _________________________________
What are you up to this week? Whether you are beginning a typical work week, taking a summer class, or simply on a break, I think you could make this week magnificent if you paused right now to imagine some remarkable possibilities. Be creative, be daring, be bold in your vision. Imagine it, tell someone about it, and then go DO IT!
Oh, and could I trouble you for a big favor? As I prepare for the fall, I would love to replenish my pile of quote submissions with some fresh quotes. If you have come across a good one lately, please consider sending it (along with the source and your name and hometown). If you have an extra moment to format it like the quotes above, that makes it even easier for me to cut and paste them into a future issue!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 30, 2008
Ripples v10.26: Finding Beauty!
Ripples v10.26: Finding Beauty!
June 30, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,077 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful,
we must carry it with us or we will not find it.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Heidi R., Dubuque IA
__BOULDER _________________________________
We delight in the beauty
of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes
it has gone through
to achieve that beauty.
-Maya Angelou; Amy H. San Diego, CA
__PONDER _________________________________
I am back from 10 days in (did you guess the location of last week's attached photo?) Ouray and the surrounding San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. Talk about BEAUTIFUL! Grendel and I saw magnificent mountains, lively waterfalls, and even a big ole bear (captured on video!). If you feel like wasting a few minutes this morning, feel free to visit my photo & video archives of the trip:
PHOTOS: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=126058&l=c9fe0&id=698990009
VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=04DB1A98C115AEEE
While I am busy unpacking my stuff and my memories, I hope YOU can notice the BEAUTY around you and in you. Maybe even take a picture and share it with your friends?
Peace,
Paul
June 30, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,077 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful,
we must carry it with us or we will not find it.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Heidi R., Dubuque IA
__BOULDER _________________________________
We delight in the beauty
of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes
it has gone through
to achieve that beauty.
-Maya Angelou; Amy H. San Diego, CA
__PONDER _________________________________
I am back from 10 days in (did you guess the location of last week's attached photo?) Ouray and the surrounding San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. Talk about BEAUTIFUL! Grendel and I saw magnificent mountains, lively waterfalls, and even a big ole bear (captured on video!). If you feel like wasting a few minutes this morning, feel free to visit my photo & video archives of the trip:
PHOTOS: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=126058&l=c9fe0&id=698990009
VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=04DB1A98C115AEEE
While I am busy unpacking my stuff and my memories, I hope YOU can notice the BEAUTY around you and in you. Maybe even take a picture and share it with your friends?
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ripples v10.25: Stepping Back!
Ripples v10.25: Stepping Back!
June 23, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,070 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.
-Ovid, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.
Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.
Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity.
-Lao-tzu (from a translation by Stephen Mitchell), submitted by Tiffany T., from Madison, WI
__PONDER _________________________________
I am STEPPING BACK from work and life and Ripples for a few days of rest in one of my favorite spots on the planet (I have attached a photo to give you a hint...more next week). I hope you can find some time to do the same: whether it is a few days, a few hours, or even a few precious minutes away from your job and your chores and your crazyfun life. Step back, and then rush back in!
Peace,
Paul
June 23, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,070 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.
-Ovid, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.
Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.
Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity.
-Lao-tzu (from a translation by Stephen Mitchell), submitted by Tiffany T., from Madison, WI
__PONDER _________________________________
I am STEPPING BACK from work and life and Ripples for a few days of rest in one of my favorite spots on the planet (I have attached a photo to give you a hint...more next week). I hope you can find some time to do the same: whether it is a few days, a few hours, or even a few precious minutes away from your job and your chores and your crazyfun life. Step back, and then rush back in!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Ripples v10.24: Improvement!
Ripples v10.24: Improvement!
June 16, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,843 subscribers from Paul & The
Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
If everybody was satisfied with himself, there would be no heroes.
-Mark Twain, Amber D., Rancho Cucamonga CA
__BOULDERS _________________________________
The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else.
The only real nobility is
in being superior to your former self.
-Whitney Young, submitted by Debbie D, Neptune, NJ
Before a painter puts a brush to his canvas he sees his picture mentally...
If you think of yourself in terms of a painting, what do you see?...
Is the picture one you think worth painting?...
You create yourself in the image you hold in your mind.
-Thomas Dreier, submitted by Laura H, Appleton WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Is it possible to like yourself while not being completely satisfied with
where you are in life? I hope so!
I want this week's theme to encourage you to explore new ways to improve
yourself without sending a message that you are not quite good enough right
now. Seek that edge between being happy with who you are and wondering what
possibilities might exist if you worked to improve yourself by adding a
skill or enhancing a trait or shifting your perspective in some meaningful
way.
Ponder it, and then do something!
Peace,
Paul
June 16, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,843 subscribers from Paul & The
Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
If everybody was satisfied with himself, there would be no heroes.
-Mark Twain, Amber D., Rancho Cucamonga CA
__BOULDERS _________________________________
The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else.
The only real nobility is
in being superior to your former self.
-Whitney Young, submitted by Debbie D, Neptune, NJ
Before a painter puts a brush to his canvas he sees his picture mentally...
If you think of yourself in terms of a painting, what do you see?...
Is the picture one you think worth painting?...
You create yourself in the image you hold in your mind.
-Thomas Dreier, submitted by Laura H, Appleton WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Is it possible to like yourself while not being completely satisfied with
where you are in life? I hope so!
I want this week's theme to encourage you to explore new ways to improve
yourself without sending a message that you are not quite good enough right
now. Seek that edge between being happy with who you are and wondering what
possibilities might exist if you worked to improve yourself by adding a
skill or enhancing a trait or shifting your perspective in some meaningful
way.
Ponder it, and then do something!
Peace,
Paul
Ripples v10.23: Knowledge vs. Wisdom!
Ripples v10.23: Knowledge vs. Wisdom!
June 9, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,817 subscribers from Paul & The
Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
Wisdom is not the amassing of knowledge. Wisdom is truth lived.
-by Matthew Kelly, submitted by Desiree S, Centralia, Washington
__BOULDER _________________________________
To acquire knowledge, one must study;
but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
-Marilyn vos Savant, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom.
One helps you make a living,
the other helps you make a life.
-Sandra Carey, submitted by Bobbie H., Hanoi, Vietnam
__PONDER _________________________________
Wisdom is the digestion of knowledge and experiences into new perspectives
and new ways of moving through the world. This week's quotes remind us that
we do not receive wisdom the same way we receive information. We must
process all of our acquired knowledge and experiences that cross our path.
and then we must decide what to do with all of it and how it might transform
the next chapter in ouf life. I hope you can enjoy a few moments of
reflection this week to notice what wisdom you have gained from your crazy
adventures!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. All that anticipation last week paid off: I had a magnificent
visit to San Luis Obispo and my old and new friends at Cal Poly. I
even accepted an invitation from the universe to spend an extra day
there, so I came home with many happy experiences that will hopefully
transform into long lasting memories.
June 9, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,817 subscribers from Paul & The
Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
Wisdom is not the amassing of knowledge. Wisdom is truth lived.
-by Matthew Kelly, submitted by Desiree S, Centralia, Washington
__BOULDER _________________________________
To acquire knowledge, one must study;
but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
-Marilyn vos Savant, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom.
One helps you make a living,
the other helps you make a life.
-Sandra Carey, submitted by Bobbie H., Hanoi, Vietnam
__PONDER _________________________________
Wisdom is the digestion of knowledge and experiences into new perspectives
and new ways of moving through the world. This week's quotes remind us that
we do not receive wisdom the same way we receive information. We must
process all of our acquired knowledge and experiences that cross our path.
and then we must decide what to do with all of it and how it might transform
the next chapter in ouf life. I hope you can enjoy a few moments of
reflection this week to notice what wisdom you have gained from your crazy
adventures!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. All that anticipation last week paid off: I had a magnificent
visit to San Luis Obispo and my old and new friends at Cal Poly. I
even accepted an invitation from the universe to spend an extra day
there, so I came home with many happy experiences that will hopefully
transform into long lasting memories.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Ripples v10.22: Anticipation!
Ripples v10.22: Anticipation!
June 2, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,432 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Anxiety touched by hope becomes anticipation.
-Jeanie Daniel Duck, submitted by Christopher T., Canton MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
"Well," said Pooh, "What I like best--"
and then he had to stop and think,
because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do,
there was a moment just before you began to eat it
which was better than when you were,
but he didn't know what it was called.
-A.A. Milne, submitted by Kathy L., Mendota Heights MN
__PONDER _________________________________
I'm preparing this issue of Ripples early because I have a crazy fun
weekend ahead of me that is filling me with ANTICIPATION! I am
flying into San Luis Obispo, CA where I get to connect with a
childhood friend that I have not seen in over 20 years AND I get to
go hiking with some of my Cal Poly buddies who can best be described
with this word/acronym: WOW!
I have spent the past few weeks anticipating the reunion-bonding and
the hiking-bonding and while I am sure I will enjoy both, I know just
what Pooh means about that "moment just before." Anticipation is
basically "pre-savoring" and the enthusiasm I have put into planning
and pondering my upcoming weekend is just as delicious as the Honey
itself--(of course I won't know that for sure until next week!).
Do you have something awesome, something grand, something delicious
coming up soon? Spend a few moments right now anticipating how sweet
it will be!
Peace,
Paul
June 2, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,432 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Anxiety touched by hope becomes anticipation.
-Jeanie Daniel Duck, submitted by Christopher T., Canton MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
"Well," said Pooh, "What I like best--"
and then he had to stop and think,
because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do,
there was a moment just before you began to eat it
which was better than when you were,
but he didn't know what it was called.
-A.A. Milne, submitted by Kathy L., Mendota Heights MN
__PONDER _________________________________
I'm preparing this issue of Ripples early because I have a crazy fun
weekend ahead of me that is filling me with ANTICIPATION! I am
flying into San Luis Obispo, CA where I get to connect with a
childhood friend that I have not seen in over 20 years AND I get to
go hiking with some of my Cal Poly buddies who can best be described
with this word/acronym: WOW!
I have spent the past few weeks anticipating the reunion-bonding and
the hiking-bonding and while I am sure I will enjoy both, I know just
what Pooh means about that "moment just before." Anticipation is
basically "pre-savoring" and the enthusiasm I have put into planning
and pondering my upcoming weekend is just as delicious as the Honey
itself--(of course I won't know that for sure until next week!).
Do you have something awesome, something grand, something delicious
coming up soon? Spend a few moments right now anticipating how sweet
it will be!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Ripples v10.21: Do!
Ripples v10.21: Do!
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
You are what you think.
You are what you go for.
You are what you do!
-Bob Richards, submitted by Jenn C., Mt. Pleasant MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
The critical ingredient is
getting off your butt and doing something.
It's as simple as that.
A lot of people have ideas,
but there are few who decide
to do something about them now.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today.
The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.
-Nolan Bushnell, submitted by Debra E., Ohio
__PONDER _________________________________
Many of us are still enjoying the holiday weekend and avoiding work, and of course I celebrate that. I encourage you to take the rest of today to relax and kick back. Starting tomorrow, however, I dare you to jump up, get to work or school, choose a project that needs to be tackled, and DO. Think of the next 5 days, or 5 hours, or even 5 minutes as a most valuable and precious opportunity to move away from "thinking about it" and zoom towards becoming a DOer!
I dedicate this issue of Ripples to Marvin Becker, 1942-2008, who was most definitely a DOer. I was glad to know you, Marv, and I promise I will stop thinking about learning how to play sheephead and just DO it!
Peace,
Paul
May 26, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,433 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
You are what you think.
You are what you go for.
You are what you do!
-Bob Richards, submitted by Jenn C., Mt. Pleasant MI
__BOULDER _________________________________
The critical ingredient is
getting off your butt and doing something.
It's as simple as that.
A lot of people have ideas,
but there are few who decide
to do something about them now.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today.
The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.
-Nolan Bushnell, submitted by Debra E., Ohio
__PONDER _________________________________
Many of us are still enjoying the holiday weekend and avoiding work, and of course I celebrate that. I encourage you to take the rest of today to relax and kick back. Starting tomorrow, however, I dare you to jump up, get to work or school, choose a project that needs to be tackled, and DO. Think of the next 5 days, or 5 hours, or even 5 minutes as a most valuable and precious opportunity to move away from "thinking about it" and zoom towards becoming a DOer!
I dedicate this issue of Ripples to Marvin Becker, 1942-2008, who was most definitely a DOer. I was glad to know you, Marv, and I promise I will stop thinking about learning how to play sheephead and just DO it!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ripples v10.20: Feeding Friendlies!
Ripples v10.20: Feeding Friendlies!
May 19, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,406 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
-Plato, submitted by Mia C., Greensboro NC
__BOULDER _________________________________
Feed your friendlies.
I mean you absolutely must take the time
to nourish those relationships
that give you energy,
that provide you with insight, and
that are good for you,
whenever possible,
in order to grow big and strong.
Make it great. Feed your friendlies. It's all up to you!
-Phil Gerbyshak, submitted by Debra E., Ohio
__PONDER _________________________________
On Tuesday, I visited a group of HR professionals to explore the possibilities of professional networking. Instead of it being yet another (dreaded) task on their plate, we reframed networking as EFFICIENT (you can get work done while you network), EFFECTIVE (it can help you gain information & ideas), and ENJOYABLE (you can meet cool people to enjoy the moment and explore future opportunities). While I defined networking as building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, our theme this week sums it up even better: FEEDING FRIENDLIES!
Could you take a few minutes this week to FEED YOUR FRIENDLIES? A quick email, a long call, or a precious hand written note could be a great "snack" to nourish the connection, or perhaps you need to schedule some quality one-on-one time with someone you have lost contact with. Thinking about it is good, taking action is great.
Speaking of which: I have enjoyed connecting with many of our friendly RIPPLERS over the years, and we continue to experiment with strategies for members of The Ripples Project to interact with each other. As we gradually advance towards 10 years of Ripples and 20,000 active members I want to find some way to bring us together to celebrate. Are you in? I have a few ideas, and would like to hear some of yours....so make sure you have joined one or both of our official RIPPLES networks so we can exchange some ideas in the near future:
Facebook: http://FACEBOOK.com/group.php?gid=2204886661
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/3117/345B5A3988D1
(If you are not already using Facebook or LinkedIn, both are FREE, take only a few minutes to join, and I think they have great potential to maintain and build connections while protecting your privacy too!)
Peace,
Paul
May 19, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,406 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLE _________________________________
Be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
-Plato, submitted by Mia C., Greensboro NC
__BOULDER _________________________________
Feed your friendlies.
I mean you absolutely must take the time
to nourish those relationships
that give you energy,
that provide you with insight, and
that are good for you,
whenever possible,
in order to grow big and strong.
Make it great. Feed your friendlies. It's all up to you!
-Phil Gerbyshak, submitted by Debra E., Ohio
__PONDER _________________________________
On Tuesday, I visited a group of HR professionals to explore the possibilities of professional networking. Instead of it being yet another (dreaded) task on their plate, we reframed networking as EFFICIENT (you can get work done while you network), EFFECTIVE (it can help you gain information & ideas), and ENJOYABLE (you can meet cool people to enjoy the moment and explore future opportunities). While I defined networking as building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, our theme this week sums it up even better: FEEDING FRIENDLIES!
Could you take a few minutes this week to FEED YOUR FRIENDLIES? A quick email, a long call, or a precious hand written note could be a great "snack" to nourish the connection, or perhaps you need to schedule some quality one-on-one time with someone you have lost contact with. Thinking about it is good, taking action is great.
Speaking of which: I have enjoyed connecting with many of our friendly RIPPLERS over the years, and we continue to experiment with strategies for members of The Ripples Project to interact with each other. As we gradually advance towards 10 years of Ripples and 20,000 active members I want to find some way to bring us together to celebrate. Are you in? I have a few ideas, and would like to hear some of yours....so make sure you have joined one or both of our official RIPPLES networks so we can exchange some ideas in the near future:
Facebook: http://FACEBOOK.com/group.php?gid=2204886661
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/3117/345B5A3988D1
(If you are not already using Facebook or LinkedIn, both are FREE, take only a few minutes to join, and I think they have great potential to maintain and build connections while protecting your privacy too!)
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ripples v10.19: The Best Now!
Ripples v10.19: The Best Now!
May 12, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,263 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The days come and go, but they say nothing,
and if we do not use the gifts they bring, they carry them as silently away.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Dottie J., Cincinnati OH
__BOULDER _________________________________
Now is Now.
And Now.
And Now.
And it'll be now later on too.
Now is sort of a continual gray area of time,
sandwiched between then and yet.
Now is quite plentiful really,
so it's not like you need to worry and stress
to take advantage of now.
But if you don't take advantage of now,
it becomes then.
The trick is to see yet as it approaches,
take advantage of yet as it becomes now
and turn now into a then
when you arrive at a new now.
But by far, the best now of all is now.
-Kyle MacDonald, submitted by Christopher T., Canton MI
__PONDER _________________________________
This week included a quick trip to Connecticut to spend a day with some cool women in yet another corner of Procter & Gamble and then rushing home to fire up the Wisconsin Credit Union League conference attendees. I ended both presentations with a strong encouragement for everyone to ENJOY TODAY, and I hope by the time you reach this part of Ripples that you have decided this is the BEST NOW you could ever hope to experience. Enjoy it. Now!
Peace,
Paul
May 12, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,263 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
The days come and go, but they say nothing,
and if we do not use the gifts they bring, they carry them as silently away.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Dottie J., Cincinnati OH
__BOULDER _________________________________
Now is Now.
And Now.
And Now.
And it'll be now later on too.
Now is sort of a continual gray area of time,
sandwiched between then and yet.
Now is quite plentiful really,
so it's not like you need to worry and stress
to take advantage of now.
But if you don't take advantage of now,
it becomes then.
The trick is to see yet as it approaches,
take advantage of yet as it becomes now
and turn now into a then
when you arrive at a new now.
But by far, the best now of all is now.
-Kyle MacDonald, submitted by Christopher T., Canton MI
__PONDER _________________________________
This week included a quick trip to Connecticut to spend a day with some cool women in yet another corner of Procter & Gamble and then rushing home to fire up the Wisconsin Credit Union League conference attendees. I ended both presentations with a strong encouragement for everyone to ENJOY TODAY, and I hope by the time you reach this part of Ripples that you have decided this is the BEST NOW you could ever hope to experience. Enjoy it. Now!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Ripples v10.18: Planting Trees!
Ripples v10.18: Planting Trees!
May 5, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,070 subscribers
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__PEBBLES _________________________________
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
-William James, submitted by Mike R., Yukon OK
The true meaning of life is to plant trees,
under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
-Nelson Henderson, submitted by Nancy Arnold, Janesville WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
The purpose of life...
is to be useful,
to be honorable,
to be compassionate,
to have it make some difference
that you have lived and lived well.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
The quotes for this week were originally written in the hopes of inspiring people to think beyond their own concerns. For some of us, they could serve as a gentle reminder that a bit more of our time, energy and money could flow out into the universe to serve the larger community. For others, the pebbles and boulder might acknowledge our current and past efforts in serving the greater good. Whether you need a boost of encouragement, a pat on the back, or a little of both; I hope this week you can plant a tree and know that somewhere in the future a grateful person will enjoy the shade!
If you need a bit more inspiration, here is a story from the April 9,2008 edition of USA Today about this year's "Caring Awards" honorees:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-04-07-caring-awards_N.htm
And if you need even MORE inspiration, here is a blog started by a member of The Ripples Project who lives in Seattle:
http://www.do-greater.com/
Peace,
Paul
May 5, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,070 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLES _________________________________
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
-William James, submitted by Mike R., Yukon OK
The true meaning of life is to plant trees,
under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
-Nelson Henderson, submitted by Nancy Arnold, Janesville WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
The purpose of life...
is to be useful,
to be honorable,
to be compassionate,
to have it make some difference
that you have lived and lived well.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__PONDER _________________________________
The quotes for this week were originally written in the hopes of inspiring people to think beyond their own concerns. For some of us, they could serve as a gentle reminder that a bit more of our time, energy and money could flow out into the universe to serve the larger community. For others, the pebbles and boulder might acknowledge our current and past efforts in serving the greater good. Whether you need a boost of encouragement, a pat on the back, or a little of both; I hope this week you can plant a tree and know that somewhere in the future a grateful person will enjoy the shade!
If you need a bit more inspiration, here is a story from the April 9,2008 edition of USA Today about this year's "Caring Awards" honorees:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-04-07-caring-awards_N.htm
And if you need even MORE inspiration, here is a blog started by a member of The Ripples Project who lives in Seattle:
http://www.do-greater.com/
Peace,
Paul
Friday, April 25, 2008
Ripples v10.17: Listen!
Ripples v10.17: Listen!
Apr 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,038 subscribers
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__PEBBLE ______________________________________
Without good communication, a relationship is merely
a hollow vessel carrying you along on a frustrating journey
fraught with the perils of confusion, projection, and misunderstanding.
-Cherie Carter-Scott, submitted by Linda H, Lincoln NE
__BOULDER ______________________________________
Conversation is a sharing of stories.
We half listen and wait
for the moment we can jump in.
We vaguely pay attention
to the person speaking,
seeing where our piece will fit.
While waiting,
we forget to really listen.
When we forget to truly listen,
we miss things.
-Sarah Morrison, submitted by Heather S., Beaumont TX
__PONDER ______________________________________
I dare you to choose a conversation you know you will have today and commit right now to listen more carefully and more completely than you normally do. Whether your conversation partner is a colleague, supervisor, classmate, friend, family member, neighbor, or stranger, I suspect that both of you will notice the difference. Don't just wait for your turn to talk; instead, become obsessed with what the other person is saying.
Are you listening?
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I'm sorry I passed over a mention of Passover last week...Shalom!
Apr 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,038 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__PEBBLE ______________________________________
Without good communication, a relationship is merely
a hollow vessel carrying you along on a frustrating journey
fraught with the perils of confusion, projection, and misunderstanding.
-Cherie Carter-Scott, submitted by Linda H, Lincoln NE
__BOULDER ______________________________________
Conversation is a sharing of stories.
We half listen and wait
for the moment we can jump in.
We vaguely pay attention
to the person speaking,
seeing where our piece will fit.
While waiting,
we forget to really listen.
When we forget to truly listen,
we miss things.
-Sarah Morrison, submitted by Heather S., Beaumont TX
__PONDER ______________________________________
I dare you to choose a conversation you know you will have today and commit right now to listen more carefully and more completely than you normally do. Whether your conversation partner is a colleague, supervisor, classmate, friend, family member, neighbor, or stranger, I suspect that both of you will notice the difference. Don't just wait for your turn to talk; instead, become obsessed with what the other person is saying.
Are you listening?
Peace,
Paul
p.s. I'm sorry I passed over a mention of Passover last week...Shalom!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ripples v10.16: Strength & Courage!
Ripples v10.16: Strength & Courage!
Apr 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,010 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Today I have the courage to struggle so that tomorrow I can win.
-source unknown, submitted by Chris M., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubts.
It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to share a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pain,
It takes courage to show it and deal with it.
It takes strength to stand guard,
It takes courage to let down your guard.
It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to stop it.
It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on a friend.
It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to beloved.
It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.
-source unknown, submitted by Scott Van H.
____________________PONDER ____________________
I strive to keep each issues short enough to be digested in 60 seconds or left...so I only have enough time to say:
Enjoy Your Strength!
Enjoy Your Courage!
Enjoy Your Day!
Peace,
Paul
Apr 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,010 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Today I have the courage to struggle so that tomorrow I can win.
-source unknown, submitted by Chris M., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubts.
It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to share a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pain,
It takes courage to show it and deal with it.
It takes strength to stand guard,
It takes courage to let down your guard.
It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to stop it.
It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on a friend.
It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to beloved.
It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.
-source unknown, submitted by Scott Van H.
____________________PONDER ____________________
I strive to keep each issues short enough to be digested in 60 seconds or left...so I only have enough time to say:
Enjoy Your Strength!
Enjoy Your Courage!
Enjoy Your Day!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ripples v10.15: Precious Time!
Ripples v10.15: Precious Time!
Apr 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,921 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Half our life
is spent trying to find
something to do
with the time
we have rushed through life
trying to save.
-Will Rogers, submitted by Mike R., Yukon OK
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week included a visit to the Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism in Portland and a quick flight back to Wisconsin for RFW's Rehabilitation & Transition Conference. It may seem the tourism industry and those who serve people with disabilities may not have much in common, but I quickly learned that both groups struggle with how do manage a most precious and rare commodity: TIME!
Indeed all of us are running around like rabbits, hoping to accomplish lots in school, work, and/or life. People who attend my presentations on time management are often seeking the secrets of saving time and multitasking and eternally organized desks. While I am happy to share a few tips, the most valuable truth I can share is that there are not really secrets and time management is not about cramming a bunch of stuff into your day so you can check items off a list. Instead, it is about slowing down, figuring out what is most important at this point in your life and making sure it gets tended to.
Choose one neglected task that is on your plate right now and DO IT! It could be an annoying chore, checking in with a friend, or maybe taking 10 minutes for a fast paced walk to jump start your exercise program. You don't need to think about it, or plan it, or worry about it. You just need to DO IT!
Oh, and don't forget your taxes are do tomorrow too.
Peace,
Paul
Apr 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,921 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Half our life
is spent trying to find
something to do
with the time
we have rushed through life
trying to save.
-Will Rogers, submitted by Mike R., Yukon OK
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week included a visit to the Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism in Portland and a quick flight back to Wisconsin for RFW's Rehabilitation & Transition Conference. It may seem the tourism industry and those who serve people with disabilities may not have much in common, but I quickly learned that both groups struggle with how do manage a most precious and rare commodity: TIME!
Indeed all of us are running around like rabbits, hoping to accomplish lots in school, work, and/or life. People who attend my presentations on time management are often seeking the secrets of saving time and multitasking and eternally organized desks. While I am happy to share a few tips, the most valuable truth I can share is that there are not really secrets and time management is not about cramming a bunch of stuff into your day so you can check items off a list. Instead, it is about slowing down, figuring out what is most important at this point in your life and making sure it gets tended to.
Choose one neglected task that is on your plate right now and DO IT! It could be an annoying chore, checking in with a friend, or maybe taking 10 minutes for a fast paced walk to jump start your exercise program. You don't need to think about it, or plan it, or worry about it. You just need to DO IT!
Oh, and don't forget your taxes are do tomorrow too.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Ripples v10.14: Community Greatness!
Ripples v10.14: Community Greatness!
Apr 7, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,386 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by
the compassionate actions of its members,a heart of grace, and
a soul generated by love.
-Coretta Scott King, submitted by Kirsten M., Hawley PA
____________________BOULDER ____________________
When evil men plot, good men plan.
When evil men bomb and burn,
good men must build and bind.
When evil men shout words of hatred,
good men must commit themselves
to the glory of love.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Terry L., from Franklin WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week included a beautiful drive over to Fond du Lac for a leadership conference at Marian College. We bonded over Facebook, time & stress management, and lots of leadership strategies to help build strong communities.
The night before the conference, I watched several television programs that marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's murder and was reminded of how passionately and tirelessly he worked to build a community where we all could prosper.
I wonder if you could take some action this week to build community? Get involved in a neighborhood group, take some time to expand your relationships at work or school, or just take a minute to seek out someone you think makes your community better and say THANKS!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Dr. King, we have not forgotten about your dream; we are still working on it!
Apr 7, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,386 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by
the compassionate actions of its members,a heart of grace, and
a soul generated by love.
-Coretta Scott King, submitted by Kirsten M., Hawley PA
____________________BOULDER ____________________
When evil men plot, good men plan.
When evil men bomb and burn,
good men must build and bind.
When evil men shout words of hatred,
good men must commit themselves
to the glory of love.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Terry L., from Franklin WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week included a beautiful drive over to Fond du Lac for a leadership conference at Marian College. We bonded over Facebook, time & stress management, and lots of leadership strategies to help build strong communities.
The night before the conference, I watched several television programs that marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's murder and was reminded of how passionately and tirelessly he worked to build a community where we all could prosper.
I wonder if you could take some action this week to build community? Get involved in a neighborhood group, take some time to expand your relationships at work or school, or just take a minute to seek out someone you think makes your community better and say THANKS!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Dr. King, we have not forgotten about your dream; we are still working on it!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ripples v10.13: Melting Limits!
Ripples v10.13: Melting Limits!
Mar 31, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,234 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
The limits of the mind are often mistaken to be the limits of the world.
-Immanuel Kant, submitted by Amy S., New Berlin WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Sometimes things don't go, after all,
from bad to worse.
Some years, muscadel faces down frost;
green thrives; the crops don't fail.
Sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well.
A people sometimes will step back from war,
elect an honest man, decide they care enough,
that they can't leave some stranger poor.
Some men become what they were born for.
Sometimes our best intentions do not go amiss;
sometimes we do as we meant to.
The sun will sometimes melt
a field of sorrow
that seemed hard frozen;
may it happen for you.
-Sheenagh Pugh, submitted by Andrea P., St. Paul MN
____________________PONDER ____________________
If you (or someone you know) feels discouraged lately, facing another set back or discovering yet another obstacle, you know it can be tempting to just sigh and give up. And sometimes it is challenging to remain optimistic when more bad news arrives (even motivational speakers sometimes want to punch a wall or curl up in a ball and ignore the sunshine!).
The quotes above remind us that there is hope and that while things may get yucky at times, there are other times when good things happen, when the RIGHT thing happens, when the BEST thing happens!
Maybe you can practice being just a little more optimist this week, or just today, or heck for even five minutes. It might help you, it might help those around you; it might even change the world.
Really!
Peace,
Paul
Mar 31, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,234 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
The limits of the mind are often mistaken to be the limits of the world.
-Immanuel Kant, submitted by Amy S., New Berlin WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Sometimes things don't go, after all,
from bad to worse.
Some years, muscadel faces down frost;
green thrives; the crops don't fail.
Sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well.
A people sometimes will step back from war,
elect an honest man, decide they care enough,
that they can't leave some stranger poor.
Some men become what they were born for.
Sometimes our best intentions do not go amiss;
sometimes we do as we meant to.
The sun will sometimes melt
a field of sorrow
that seemed hard frozen;
may it happen for you.
-Sheenagh Pugh, submitted by Andrea P., St. Paul MN
____________________PONDER ____________________
If you (or someone you know) feels discouraged lately, facing another set back or discovering yet another obstacle, you know it can be tempting to just sigh and give up. And sometimes it is challenging to remain optimistic when more bad news arrives (even motivational speakers sometimes want to punch a wall or curl up in a ball and ignore the sunshine!).
The quotes above remind us that there is hope and that while things may get yucky at times, there are other times when good things happen, when the RIGHT thing happens, when the BEST thing happens!
Maybe you can practice being just a little more optimist this week, or just today, or heck for even five minutes. It might help you, it might help those around you; it might even change the world.
Really!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ripples v10.12: Dancing in the Rain!
Ripples v10.12: Dancing in the Rain!
Mar 24, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,232 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Life Isn't about waiting for that one storm to pass...
it is about learning how to dance in the rain.
-original source unknown, submitted by Marissa H., Monmouth OR &
Heather M, Dayton OH
____________________BOULDER ____________________
To live content with small means;
to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion;
to be worthy, not respectable,and wealthy, not, rich;
to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart;
to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently,
await occasions, hurry never;
in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
grow up through the common-
-this is my symphony.
-William Henry Channing, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
____________________PONDER ____________________
I found myself back in Cincinnati this week, visiting my friends at Procter & Gamble (including many long-time Ripplers!) to give a presentation on stress management. Even though some people attend these kinds of presentations with the hopes of learning about some secret to managing their crazy lives, most are not surprised to remember and re-learn that it is mostly about the basics: taking time to breathe, connecting with others, exercising your body and your soul, creating quiet time to escape the craziness of your life, and letting go of the yucky stuff that inevitably builds up over time.
If by chance your life is a bit crazy of late, take some time to enjoy some small pleasures, be sure to dance in the rain (or snow!), and try as hard as you can to ENJOY TODAY!
Peace,
Paul
Mar 24, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,232 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Life Isn't about waiting for that one storm to pass...
it is about learning how to dance in the rain.
-original source unknown, submitted by Marissa H., Monmouth OR &
Heather M, Dayton OH
____________________BOULDER ____________________
To live content with small means;
to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion;
to be worthy, not respectable,and wealthy, not, rich;
to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart;
to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently,
await occasions, hurry never;
in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
grow up through the common-
-this is my symphony.
-William Henry Channing, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
____________________PONDER ____________________
I found myself back in Cincinnati this week, visiting my friends at Procter & Gamble (including many long-time Ripplers!) to give a presentation on stress management. Even though some people attend these kinds of presentations with the hopes of learning about some secret to managing their crazy lives, most are not surprised to remember and re-learn that it is mostly about the basics: taking time to breathe, connecting with others, exercising your body and your soul, creating quiet time to escape the craziness of your life, and letting go of the yucky stuff that inevitably builds up over time.
If by chance your life is a bit crazy of late, take some time to enjoy some small pleasures, be sure to dance in the rain (or snow!), and try as hard as you can to ENJOY TODAY!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ripples v10.11: Forget & Remember!
Ripples v10.11: Forget & Remember!
Mar 17, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,150 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
May the roof over our heads never fall in.
And may we as friends never fall out.
-Irish Toast
____________________BOULDERS ____________________
Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.
-Irish Blessing
____________________PONDER ____________________
Besides honoring St. Patrick's Day today, this week is filled
with opportunities to celebrate with the arrival of spring and Easter too.
I hope you can spend a few moments today forgetting about past troubles,
and a few moments remembering the good stuff in your life.
Celebrate that good stuff and those around you might want to join in!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Spring, Happy Easter,
and just plain ole' HAPPY TODAY!
Peace,
Paul
Mar 17, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,150 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
May the roof over our heads never fall in.
And may we as friends never fall out.
-Irish Toast
____________________BOULDERS ____________________
Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.
-Irish Blessing
____________________PONDER ____________________
Besides honoring St. Patrick's Day today, this week is filled
with opportunities to celebrate with the arrival of spring and Easter too.
I hope you can spend a few moments today forgetting about past troubles,
and a few moments remembering the good stuff in your life.
Celebrate that good stuff and those around you might want to join in!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Spring, Happy Easter,
and just plain ole' HAPPY TODAY!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Ripples v10.10: Creativity!
Ripples v10.10: Creativity!
Mar 10, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,162 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
The first step to being creative
is to get rid of your own unwritten rules.
-Mary M. Byers, submitted by Linda H., Lincoln NE
Mankind's greatest accomplishment
is not the revolution of technology,
it is the evolution of creativity.
-written and submitted by Del "Abe" Jones, Tennessee
____________________BOULDERS ____________________
Creativity is inventing,
experimenting, growing,
taking risks, breaking rules,
making mistakes, and having fun.
-Mary Lou Cook, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
I am inspired by creativity in its many varied forms.
I am motivated by humor in everyday life.
I am amazed at the beauty that materializes
when laughter and/or creativity sparks
in the eyes of individuals whom otherwise appear ordinary.
-written and submitted by Robin Bateman
____________________PONDER ____________________
Please forgive my inability to select just one pebble and one boulder this week; all four of these quotes were just so, well, CREATIVE! I'll keep this ponder short so we stick to the important Ripply rule: readable in one minute or less.
Just make sure you spend some time this week choosing a task or assignment or project to use some CREATIVITY that will increase your success and increase the fun you have working on it!
Peace,
Paul
Mar 10, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,162 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLES ____________________
The first step to being creative
is to get rid of your own unwritten rules.
-Mary M. Byers, submitted by Linda H., Lincoln NE
Mankind's greatest accomplishment
is not the revolution of technology,
it is the evolution of creativity.
-written and submitted by Del "Abe" Jones, Tennessee
____________________BOULDERS ____________________
Creativity is inventing,
experimenting, growing,
taking risks, breaking rules,
making mistakes, and having fun.
-Mary Lou Cook, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
I am inspired by creativity in its many varied forms.
I am motivated by humor in everyday life.
I am amazed at the beauty that materializes
when laughter and/or creativity sparks
in the eyes of individuals whom otherwise appear ordinary.
-written and submitted by Robin Bateman
____________________PONDER ____________________
Please forgive my inability to select just one pebble and one boulder this week; all four of these quotes were just so, well, CREATIVE! I'll keep this ponder short so we stick to the important Ripply rule: readable in one minute or less.
Just make sure you spend some time this week choosing a task or assignment or project to use some CREATIVITY that will increase your success and increase the fun you have working on it!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Ripples v10.09: Magnetic Kindness!
Ripples v10.09: Magnetic Kindness!
Mar 3, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,141 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
Good friends are like stars.
You don't always see them,
but you know they're always there.
-source unknown, submitted magnetically!
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
-Marcel Proust, submitted magnetically!
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential
to turn a life around.
-Leo Buscaglia, submitted magnetically!
____________________PONDER ____________________
Kindness is not only Ripply, it is magnetic!!
A few weeks ago I asked Ripplers to send inspirational magnets to decorate my front door. I received several really great ones! I added a couple myself, and the end result was just what I was seeking: an inspirational and indeed Ripply entrance to my home. The unexpected bonus treat is that I get to think of YOU every time I come home! Thanks to those of you who sent magnets, and to all of you who over the past 10 years have shared inspirational quotes and kind words via email. I treasure each one!
I am attempting to attach a photo to this week's issue so you can see the door. I also uploaded a high resolution to Flickr in case you want to be able to READ each magnet:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ripples_guy/2304133785/sizes/l/
Peace,
Paul
p.s. My apologies for forgetting WHO submitted these quotes....I already had them on the door when I brainstormed using them as this week's Ripples quotes!
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
Good friends are like stars.
You don't always see them,
but you know they're always there.
-source unknown, submitted magnetically!
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
-Marcel Proust, submitted magnetically!
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential
to turn a life around.
-Leo Buscaglia, submitted magnetically!
____________________PONDER ____________________
Kindness is not only Ripply, it is magnetic!!
A few weeks ago I asked Ripplers to send inspirational magnets to decorate my front door. I received several really great ones! I added a couple myself, and the end result was just what I was seeking: an inspirational and indeed Ripply entrance to my home. The unexpected bonus treat is that I get to think of YOU every time I come home! Thanks to those of you who sent magnets, and to all of you who over the past 10 years have shared inspirational quotes and kind words via email. I treasure each one!
I am attempting to attach a photo to this week's issue so you can see the door. I also uploaded a high resolution to Flickr in case you want to be able to READ each magnet:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ripples_guy/2304133785/sizes/l/
Peace,
Paul
p.s. My apologies for forgetting WHO submitted these quotes....I already had them on the door when I brainstormed using them as this week's Ripples quotes!
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Ripples v10.08: Achieve! Achieve!
Ripples v10.08: Achieve! Achieve!
Feb 25, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,156 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to
one's opportunities, and to make the most of one's resources.
-Vauvenargues, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
Think of yourself on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole
clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!
-Andrew Carnegie, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
What is the recipe for successful achievement?
To my mind there are just four essential ingredients:
Choose a career you love,
give it the best there is in you,
seize your opportunities, and
be a member of the team.
-Benjamin F. Fairless, submitted by Melanie H., Iowa
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week I spent time in Milwaukee with credit union trainers before hopping a flight to Las Vegas for another visit to USTA's Community Tennis Development Workshop. I challenged both groups to take action on information and ideas they gained from their meetings, and I challenge YOU to take some action too! What quick steps could you take right now that will help you ACHIEVE something useful in school, work, or life?
On your mark,
get set,
ACHIEVE!
Peace,
Paul
Feb 25, 2008: a free weekly splash to 18,156 subscribers
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____________________PEBBLES ____________________
The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to
one's opportunities, and to make the most of one's resources.
-Vauvenargues, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
Think of yourself on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole
clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!
-Andrew Carnegie, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
What is the recipe for successful achievement?
To my mind there are just four essential ingredients:
Choose a career you love,
give it the best there is in you,
seize your opportunities, and
be a member of the team.
-Benjamin F. Fairless, submitted by Melanie H., Iowa
____________________PONDER ____________________
This week I spent time in Milwaukee with credit union trainers before hopping a flight to Las Vegas for another visit to USTA's Community Tennis Development Workshop. I challenged both groups to take action on information and ideas they gained from their meetings, and I challenge YOU to take some action too! What quick steps could you take right now that will help you ACHIEVE something useful in school, work, or life?
On your mark,
get set,
ACHIEVE!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Ripples v10.07: Little Things!
Ripples v10.07: Little Things!
Feb 18, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,946 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
It has long been an axiom of mine that
the little things are infinitely more important.
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, submitted by Sabrina R., Prescott AZ
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Everyone is trying
to accomplish something big,
not realizing that life
is made up
of little things.
-Frank Clark., submitted by Brett B., Madison WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
Every LITTLE THING counts, so right after you read this I want you to choose one little action that would help a friend, stranger, co-worker, classmate, or yourself and do it: offer a few minutes of your time, hold the door, smile, forgive someone, be more kind or more patient than necessary, etc. Do it, and notice just how big a difference that little thing makes.
Peace,
Paul
Feb 18, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,946 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
It has long been an axiom of mine that
the little things are infinitely more important.
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, submitted by Sabrina R., Prescott AZ
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Everyone is trying
to accomplish something big,
not realizing that life
is made up
of little things.
-Frank Clark., submitted by Brett B., Madison WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
Every LITTLE THING counts, so right after you read this I want you to choose one little action that would help a friend, stranger, co-worker, classmate, or yourself and do it: offer a few minutes of your time, hold the door, smile, forgive someone, be more kind or more patient than necessary, etc. Do it, and notice just how big a difference that little thing makes.
Peace,
Paul
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Ripples v10.06: Honoring Love!
Ripples v10.06: Honoring Love!
Feb 11, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,968 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
I have learned not to worry about love;
but to honor its coming with all my heart.
-Alice Walker, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
____________________BOULDER ____________________
For one human being
to love another human being.
That is perhaps
the most difficult task
that has been entrusted to us,
the ultimate task....
-Rainer Maria Rilke, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
____________________PONDER ____________________
I do hope you can spend a few minutes this week sharing your LOVE with someone else. We usually think of Valentine's Day as a chance to acknowledge romantic love, but there are so many other kinds of love to share: friendship love, familial love, or even universal love of humanity! So whether it is a significant other or best friend or sibling or neighbor or the person in the drive thru window, be sure to HONOR LOVE this week by giving it away!
Speaking of sharing love, I wonder if you have any inspirational magnets that you might share with me? I have a metal front door and want to cover it with inspirational magnets. I was going to purchase a bunch and then thought maybe some of you would have ones that have inspired you and yet you are ready to pass along. I promise share a picture of the door once it is filled up, and I will pass the magnets on to someone else when I'm sufficiently inspired!
Peace, and LOVE to you!
Paul
Feb 11, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,968 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
I have learned not to worry about love;
but to honor its coming with all my heart.
-Alice Walker, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
____________________BOULDER ____________________
For one human being
to love another human being.
That is perhaps
the most difficult task
that has been entrusted to us,
the ultimate task....
-Rainer Maria Rilke, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
____________________PONDER ____________________
I do hope you can spend a few minutes this week sharing your LOVE with someone else. We usually think of Valentine's Day as a chance to acknowledge romantic love, but there are so many other kinds of love to share: friendship love, familial love, or even universal love of humanity! So whether it is a significant other or best friend or sibling or neighbor or the person in the drive thru window, be sure to HONOR LOVE this week by giving it away!
Speaking of sharing love, I wonder if you have any inspirational magnets that you might share with me? I have a metal front door and want to cover it with inspirational magnets. I was going to purchase a bunch and then thought maybe some of you would have ones that have inspired you and yet you are ready to pass along. I promise share a picture of the door once it is filled up, and I will pass the magnets on to someone else when I'm sufficiently inspired!
Peace, and LOVE to you!
Paul
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Ripples v10.05: Super Life!
Ripples v10.05: Super Life!
Feb 4, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,978 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Learning to celebrate life is one of the best lessons a person needs to learn.
-Joan Chittister, submitted by Kathy W.
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Go forward in life
with a twinkle in your eye
and a smile on your face,
but with great and strong
purpose in your heart.
Love life and look for its opportunities. . . .
-Gordon B. Hinckley
____________________PONDER ____________________
Some of you spent Sunday watching the SUPER Bowl (with some SUPER commercials--I loved the talking eTrade baby and the talking Tide To Go stain!); others are preparing to participate in (or at least anticipate) the SUPER Tuesday primaries. Between these monumental occasions, I hope you can pause for a moment to notice that even your everyday regular life can be spectacular, special, and yes, I will use the word one more time: SUPER!
I reminded the remarkable student leaders at Western Oregon University over the weekend that college and indeed life speeds by very quickly and that deep enjoyment can evolve more profoundly from the regular and yet so precious daily activities than from the big, exciting marker events that often fill our memories and photo albums.
I dare you to choose one small routine or habit or chore this week and try very hard to recognize its SUPER power!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. To all of our LDS friends: we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Feb 4, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,978 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Learning to celebrate life is one of the best lessons a person needs to learn.
-Joan Chittister, submitted by Kathy W.
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Go forward in life
with a twinkle in your eye
and a smile on your face,
but with great and strong
purpose in your heart.
Love life and look for its opportunities. . . .
-Gordon B. Hinckley
____________________PONDER ____________________
Some of you spent Sunday watching the SUPER Bowl (with some SUPER commercials--I loved the talking eTrade baby and the talking Tide To Go stain!); others are preparing to participate in (or at least anticipate) the SUPER Tuesday primaries. Between these monumental occasions, I hope you can pause for a moment to notice that even your everyday regular life can be spectacular, special, and yes, I will use the word one more time: SUPER!
I reminded the remarkable student leaders at Western Oregon University over the weekend that college and indeed life speeds by very quickly and that deep enjoyment can evolve more profoundly from the regular and yet so precious daily activities than from the big, exciting marker events that often fill our memories and photo albums.
I dare you to choose one small routine or habit or chore this week and try very hard to recognize its SUPER power!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. To all of our LDS friends: we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Ripples v10.04: Preparing for Poopiness!
Ripples v10.04: Preparing for Poopiness!
Jan 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,952 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
What ought one to say then as each hardship comes?
I was practicing for this, I was training for this.
-Epictitus, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
The difficulties and
struggles of today
are the price we must pay
for the accomplishments
and victories of tomorrow.
-William J. H. Boetcker, submitted by Joycelyn F., Reedsburg WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
I have been enjoying the east coast recently, stopping in New Jersey to hang out at Montclair State, Rutgers & Rowan universities and also with the of U.S. Tennis Association Eastern Section up in White Plains NY (welcome to all!!)
In all of these presentations, I was helping participants identify skills and actions that would help them excel in their leadership roles. Sometimes we forget that while certain personality types might be more likely to develop some leadership skills, we can all improve our abilities with practice. This is certainly true with facing adversity. While some people are better at facing difficult situations than others, we can ALL improve since life inevitably hands us all difficulties. Some of you know that I often use a technical term for these sorts of challenges: POOPY STUFF!
If life has pooped on you lately, remember that you have successfully dealt with challenges in the past and whether this particular challenge is a sprint or a marathon, you can do it! It may not always be easy, it may not always be fun, but if you can hang in there and do your best you WILL make it through and you will be stronger, faster, better on the other side! And victory will smell much better than the...well, you get the idea.....
Peace,
Paul
Jan 28, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,952 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
What ought one to say then as each hardship comes?
I was practicing for this, I was training for this.
-Epictitus, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
____________________BOULDER ____________________
The difficulties and
struggles of today
are the price we must pay
for the accomplishments
and victories of tomorrow.
-William J. H. Boetcker, submitted by Joycelyn F., Reedsburg WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
I have been enjoying the east coast recently, stopping in New Jersey to hang out at Montclair State, Rutgers & Rowan universities and also with the of U.S. Tennis Association Eastern Section up in White Plains NY (welcome to all!!)
In all of these presentations, I was helping participants identify skills and actions that would help them excel in their leadership roles. Sometimes we forget that while certain personality types might be more likely to develop some leadership skills, we can all improve our abilities with practice. This is certainly true with facing adversity. While some people are better at facing difficult situations than others, we can ALL improve since life inevitably hands us all difficulties. Some of you know that I often use a technical term for these sorts of challenges: POOPY STUFF!
If life has pooped on you lately, remember that you have successfully dealt with challenges in the past and whether this particular challenge is a sprint or a marathon, you can do it! It may not always be easy, it may not always be fun, but if you can hang in there and do your best you WILL make it through and you will be stronger, faster, better on the other side! And victory will smell much better than the...well, you get the idea.....
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Ripples v10.03: Dr. King!
Ripples v10.03: Dr. King!
Jan 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,921 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL.
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You don't have to know about Aristotle and Plato to serve ...
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Allison T., San Luis Obispo CA
____________________PONDER ____________________
Some of us have the day off as the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King day, and I hope EVERYONE can take a few minutes to notice how many great things are happening, in part because Dr. King's words and actions are still echoing throughout our society.
We are not where we should be in terms of nurturing a diverse society AND we are so much farther along because of powerful voices like Dr. King's.
Celebrate this important day by speaking up for someone else and/or listening carefully to someone who is doing the same!
Peace,
Paul
Jan 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,921 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL.
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You don't have to know about Aristotle and Plato to serve ...
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Allison T., San Luis Obispo CA
____________________PONDER ____________________
Some of us have the day off as the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King day, and I hope EVERYONE can take a few minutes to notice how many great things are happening, in part because Dr. King's words and actions are still echoing throughout our society.
We are not where we should be in terms of nurturing a diverse society AND we are so much farther along because of powerful voices like Dr. King's.
Celebrate this important day by speaking up for someone else and/or listening carefully to someone who is doing the same!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ripples v10.02: Come Alive!
Ripples v10.02: Come Alive!
Jan 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,726 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.
Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.
-Ella Fitzgerald, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Don't ask yourself what the world needs;
ask yourself what makes you come alive.
And then go and do that.
Because what the world needs is
people who have come alive.
-Harold Whitman, submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL
____________________PONDER ____________________
I spent some time this week at Iowa State University to help fire up some new and transfer students and then bipped over to hang out with some passionate RAs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (and I forgot to ask them why the heck there are so many cats running around campus...they could open a cat safari and make some money!).
The presentations I gave were different, but both included messages about embracing the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming semester. I want to tell them (and you!) that while school and work and life all have lots of "need to do" tasks, it is important to your heart and to your soul that you also pursue some "want to do" projects. Carve a few minutes today, or at least an hour this week, to take some "want to" action like talking with someone in a career you have fantasized about or googling a curious topic. Pursuing educational degrees & careers are potentially more rewarding if you find a path for which you have passion. So come alive, Ripplers, COME ALIVE
Peace,
Paul
Jan 14, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,726 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.
Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.
-Ella Fitzgerald, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
____________________BOULDER ____________________
Don't ask yourself what the world needs;
ask yourself what makes you come alive.
And then go and do that.
Because what the world needs is
people who have come alive.
-Harold Whitman, submitted by Judy A., Carbondale IL
____________________PONDER ____________________
I spent some time this week at Iowa State University to help fire up some new and transfer students and then bipped over to hang out with some passionate RAs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (and I forgot to ask them why the heck there are so many cats running around campus...they could open a cat safari and make some money!).
The presentations I gave were different, but both included messages about embracing the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming semester. I want to tell them (and you!) that while school and work and life all have lots of "need to do" tasks, it is important to your heart and to your soul that you also pursue some "want to do" projects. Carve a few minutes today, or at least an hour this week, to take some "want to" action like talking with someone in a career you have fantasized about or googling a curious topic. Pursuing educational degrees & careers are potentially more rewarding if you find a path for which you have passion. So come alive, Ripplers, COME ALIVE
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Ripples v10.01: Actualize!
Ripples v10.01: Actualize!
Jan 7, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,496
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
What would the child you once were,
think of the adult you have become?
-Mike Mertes, submitted anonymously
____________________BOULDER ____________________
..The far goal of education--
as of psychotherapy, of family life, of work, of society, of life itself-
is to aid the person to grow to fullest humanness,
to the greatest fulfillment and actualization of her highest potentials,
to her greatest possible stature.
In a word, it should help her to become
the best she is capable of becoming,
to become *actually* what she deeply is potentially.
-adapted from Abraham Maslow, submitted by Brenda Halfman, Wausau WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
Welcome to 2008, and to the beginning of our TENTH YEAR of sending out RIPPLES: YIPPEE!
In addition to taking action this week to ACTUALIZE yourself, I need your help ACTUALIZING our membership. Each December we lose a pile of subscribers because emails expire and people forget to subscribe their new email addresses (or maybe they are finished being Ripply?). This is a great time of year to tell your family and friends about our happy newsletter, so if you could take a minute to forward this issue to just a couple of people that would be most Ripply of you. It would also help if you tell them how long you have been subscribing and why you like it! I am hoping that in our 10th year, we are able to reach 20,000 subscribers!
Thanks, and good luck ACTUALIZING your self in 2008!
Peace,
Paul
Jan 7, 2008: a free weekly splash to 17,496
from Paul & The Ripples Project
____________________PEBBLE ____________________
What would the child you once were,
think of the adult you have become?
-Mike Mertes, submitted anonymously
____________________BOULDER ____________________
..The far goal of education--
as of psychotherapy, of family life, of work, of society, of life itself-
is to aid the person to grow to fullest humanness,
to the greatest fulfillment and actualization of her highest potentials,
to her greatest possible stature.
In a word, it should help her to become
the best she is capable of becoming,
to become *actually* what she deeply is potentially.
-adapted from Abraham Maslow, submitted by Brenda Halfman, Wausau WI
____________________PONDER ____________________
Welcome to 2008, and to the beginning of our TENTH YEAR of sending out RIPPLES: YIPPEE!
In addition to taking action this week to ACTUALIZE yourself, I need your help ACTUALIZING our membership. Each December we lose a pile of subscribers because emails expire and people forget to subscribe their new email addresses (or maybe they are finished being Ripply?). This is a great time of year to tell your family and friends about our happy newsletter, so if you could take a minute to forward this issue to just a couple of people that would be most Ripply of you. It would also help if you tell them how long you have been subscribing and why you like it! I am hoping that in our 10th year, we are able to reach 20,000 subscribers!
Thanks, and good luck ACTUALIZING your self in 2008!
Peace,
Paul
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