Ripples v10.43: Removing a Rock!
October 27, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,143 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__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 27, 2008
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
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__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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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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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
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__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!
October 6, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,850 subscribers
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__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
from Paul & The Ripples Project
__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
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