Ripples v11.47: Present!
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,136
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 30, 2009
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PEBBLE
Be present, not tense.
-written & submitted by Betsy Frank, Marshfield WI
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BOULDER
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in
yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has
been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
-variation on the Prayer of St. Theresa, submitted by Nancy R., San Luis
Obispo CA
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PONDER
Sorry for the delay in sending this out. The fact that this issue was not
in your inbox earlier today is now in the past. In the present, Ripples has
arrived and all is back to normal. Whew.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Whether you believe in the power of prayer, positive energy, or just
well wishes, I need you direct some towards UW Hosptial here in Madison.
Aaron O. is one of our original Ripplers who has also been a key advisor for
The Ripples Project. Last week Aaron suddenly contracted an unknown serious
illness and remains in ICU. I believe he will find the right combination of
resting and resisting to come out of this just fine AND I believe he could
use some support.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Ripples v11.46: Ripples of Thanksgiving!
Ripples v11.46: Ripples of Thanksgiving!
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,200
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 23, 2009
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PEBBLE
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.
-W.J. Cameron
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BOULDER
As we express our gratitude,
we must never forget
that the highest appreciation
is not to utter words,
but to live by them.
-John F. Kennedy
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PONDER
As many of us prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I want to ask a favor and offer a treat:
Favor: Please forward any Ripple-worthy Thanksgiving/gratitude quotes for future Ripples.
Treat: If you would like to get a list of Thanksgiving quotes from the last decade of Ripples, just send a blank email to THANKS [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and they will zoom to you quickly.
And to all of you who have helped keep Ripples going for 10 years with quote submissions, notes of encouragement, and helping us grow our list to over 24,000 Ripplers around the world: Thanks.
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,200
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 23, 2009
_______
PEBBLE
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.
-W.J. Cameron
________
BOULDER
As we express our gratitude,
we must never forget
that the highest appreciation
is not to utter words,
but to live by them.
-John F. Kennedy
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PONDER
As many of us prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I want to ask a favor and offer a treat:
Favor: Please forward any Ripple-worthy Thanksgiving/gratitude quotes for future Ripples.
Treat: If you would like to get a list of Thanksgiving quotes from the last decade of Ripples, just send a blank email to THANKS [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and they will zoom to you quickly.
And to all of you who have helped keep Ripples going for 10 years with quote submissions, notes of encouragement, and helping us grow our list to over 24,000 Ripplers around the world: Thanks.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ripples v11.45: Fantastic You!
Ripples v11.45: Fantastic You!
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,157
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 16, 2009
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PEBBLE
Think of what you are and
all the fantastic potential of you.
-Leo Buscaglia, submitted by Angie M., York PA
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BOULDER
I promise you that I will help you whenever you are troubled.
I will do everything in my power to make things better for you.
I promise you that I will be there for you whenever you need me.
I will help care for you and keep you healthy.
I promise you that I will get up everyday with a positive outlook,
with my chin up and I'll never deprive you of hope.
I promise that I will love and respect you and never take you for granted.
I will remind you each day that you are a child of God, that there is a purpose for your life and will spend my life helping you discover that purpose.
I promise that I will listen to you when you need someone to talk to, I will not pass judgement or condemn you for mistakes you make.
I promise that I will always forgive you and I will not let past problems overshadow our relationship.
I promise that I will be a true friend to you and love you always, no matter what.
Love,
Yourself
-written and submitted by Mary E. Bentley, Vernon Hills IL
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PONDER
As we inch toward the crazy and stressful winter holidays, this could be an excellent week to remind yourself just how amazing you really are, and just how vital self-care skills are to being a good helper to others. Mary created a fantastic pledge in this week's boulder, and a more peaceful, more sane, more enjoyable winter awaits those who are ready to join her in making this commitment to self.
I promise that I am ready to commit. Are you?
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,157
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 16, 2009
_______
PEBBLE
Think of what you are and
all the fantastic potential of you.
-Leo Buscaglia, submitted by Angie M., York PA
________
BOULDER
I promise you that I will help you whenever you are troubled.
I will do everything in my power to make things better for you.
I promise you that I will be there for you whenever you need me.
I will help care for you and keep you healthy.
I promise you that I will get up everyday with a positive outlook,
with my chin up and I'll never deprive you of hope.
I promise that I will love and respect you and never take you for granted.
I will remind you each day that you are a child of God, that there is a purpose for your life and will spend my life helping you discover that purpose.
I promise that I will listen to you when you need someone to talk to, I will not pass judgement or condemn you for mistakes you make.
I promise that I will always forgive you and I will not let past problems overshadow our relationship.
I promise that I will be a true friend to you and love you always, no matter what.
Love,
Yourself
-written and submitted by Mary E. Bentley, Vernon Hills IL
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PONDER
As we inch toward the crazy and stressful winter holidays, this could be an excellent week to remind yourself just how amazing you really are, and just how vital self-care skills are to being a good helper to others. Mary created a fantastic pledge in this week's boulder, and a more peaceful, more sane, more enjoyable winter awaits those who are ready to join her in making this commitment to self.
I promise that I am ready to commit. Are you?
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Ripples v11.44: Enough Already!
Ripples v11.44: Enough Already!
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,111
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 9, 2009
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PEBBLE
Enough is abundance, to the wise.
-Euripides, submitted by Diana K., Wyoming
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BOULDER
If you look at what
you have in life,
you'll always have more.
If you look at what
you don't have in life,
you'll never have enough.
-Oprah Winfrey, submitted by Lauren H., Ferdinand IN
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PONDER
We spend so much time wishing for things we don't have.
I challenge you this week to spend equal time being grateful for what you currently have; you may find that you have ENOUGH ALREADY!
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,111
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 9, 2009
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PEBBLE
Enough is abundance, to the wise.
-Euripides, submitted by Diana K., Wyoming
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BOULDER
If you look at what
you have in life,
you'll always have more.
If you look at what
you don't have in life,
you'll never have enough.
-Oprah Winfrey, submitted by Lauren H., Ferdinand IN
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PONDER
We spend so much time wishing for things we don't have.
I challenge you this week to spend equal time being grateful for what you currently have; you may find that you have ENOUGH ALREADY!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Ripples v11.43: Seeking Revenge!
Ripples v11.43: Seeking Revenge!
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,058
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 2, 2009
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PEBBLE
The only people with whom
you should try to get even
are those who have helped you.
-May Maloo, submitted by Noel R., Milwaukee WI
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BOULDER
My grandfather took me to the fish pond on the farm when I was about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone person. You may create lots of splashes in your life but the waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow creatures, he said. Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send those feelings to other circles. You are responsible for both. That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world, creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life. Remember the eternal wisdom: Whatever You Focus On Expands.
-source unknown, submitted by Barbara R., Saint Paul MN
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PONDER
The boulder is awesome and longer; since I strive to make each issue a one minute read, this leaves me just enough time to write: create some Ripples this week by seeking revenge for some kindness done to you recently. Pay it back, pay it forward, or pay it sideways. Just keep the kindness flowing!
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,058
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
Monday, November 2, 2009
_______
PEBBLE
The only people with whom
you should try to get even
are those who have helped you.
-May Maloo, submitted by Noel R., Milwaukee WI
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BOULDER
My grandfather took me to the fish pond on the farm when I was about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone person. You may create lots of splashes in your life but the waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow creatures, he said. Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send those feelings to other circles. You are responsible for both. That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world, creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life. Remember the eternal wisdom: Whatever You Focus On Expands.
-source unknown, submitted by Barbara R., Saint Paul MN
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PONDER
The boulder is awesome and longer; since I strive to make each issue a one minute read, this leaves me just enough time to write: create some Ripples this week by seeking revenge for some kindness done to you recently. Pay it back, pay it forward, or pay it sideways. Just keep the kindness flowing!
Peace,
Paul
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