Ripples v10.16: Strength & Courage!

Ripples v10.16: Strength & Courage!
Apr 21, 2008: a free weekly splash to 19,010 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project

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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.

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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