Ripples #605: Greatest Dreams!
For our tribe of 27,093 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 27, 2010
PEBBLE:
Step out of the darkness of your smallest thought
into the brilliance of your greatest dream.
-submitted by Karen, Oak Park IL
BOULDER:
Every great dream
begins with a dreamer.
Always remember,
you have within you the strength,
the patience, and the passion
to reach for the stars to change the world.
-Harriet Tubman, submitted by Crystal, Appleton WI
PONDER:
As we count down the last days of this year and get ready for a new one to
begin, this might be an excellent opportunity to practice dreaming. Let
yourself ponder some new and/or renewed dreams and let them be loud, zany,
technicolor dreams. It doesn't mean you are obligated to transform all of
these dreams into new year's resolutions, AND it could mean that one of your
dreams might just transform your tomorrow.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Ripples #604: Christmas Love!
Ripples #604: Christmas Love!
For our tribe of 27,128 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 20, 2010
PEBBLE:
Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas
if you stop opening presents and listen.
-Bobby (age 7), submitted by Kalea, Chico CA
BOULDER:
My idea of Christmas,
whether old-fashioned or modern,
is very simple:
loving others.
Come to think of it,
why do we have to wait
for Christmas to do that?
-Bob Hope
PONDER:
Many of us have a few days off from work/school to celebrate the holidays.
I hope that whatever traditions you choose to honor are filled with fun,
kindness, gratitude, and lots of love!
If you will spend time with others, remember to manage your expectations:
our memories of holidays past are sometimes recorded without the poopy parts
which can cause the present to appear less shiny and happy.
If you spend time alone this time of year, remember that alone doesn't
necessarily mean lonely: I encourage you to create some solo traditions so
you can treat yourself to a special meal, movie, book, etc.
Even if these holidays aren't "yours," I hope you can honor the end of the
calendar year and think about what possibilities may exist for 2011.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,128 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 20, 2010
PEBBLE:
Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas
if you stop opening presents and listen.
-Bobby (age 7), submitted by Kalea, Chico CA
BOULDER:
My idea of Christmas,
whether old-fashioned or modern,
is very simple:
loving others.
Come to think of it,
why do we have to wait
for Christmas to do that?
-Bob Hope
PONDER:
Many of us have a few days off from work/school to celebrate the holidays.
I hope that whatever traditions you choose to honor are filled with fun,
kindness, gratitude, and lots of love!
If you will spend time with others, remember to manage your expectations:
our memories of holidays past are sometimes recorded without the poopy parts
which can cause the present to appear less shiny and happy.
If you spend time alone this time of year, remember that alone doesn't
necessarily mean lonely: I encourage you to create some solo traditions so
you can treat yourself to a special meal, movie, book, etc.
Even if these holidays aren't "yours," I hope you can honor the end of the
calendar year and think about what possibilities may exist for 2011.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Ripples #603: Super Scars!
Ripples #603: Super Scars!
For our tribe of 27,132 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 13, 2010
PEBBLE:
Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue.
Realize the strength, move on.
-Henry Rollins, submitted by Kenny Mauk, Denton TX
BOULDER:
Self acceptance comes from
meeting life's challenges vigorously.
Don't numb yourself
to your trials and difficulties,
nor build mental walls
to exclude pain from your life.
You will find peace not by
trying to escape your problems,
but by confronting them courageously.
You will find peace not in denial,
but in victory.
-J. Donald Walters, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
We have all faced yucky stuff. All of us. It comes in all shapes and
sizes and durations and depths. As we wind down this calendar year, I hope
you can take a moment to examine your physical and psychic scars and notice
whether you have become stronger, braver, and wiser this year not in spite
of, but because of, the stuff you have faced this year.
And if you are feeling REALLY strong, brave, and wise, perhaps you can let
go some of the yuck even as you embrace the good that came out of it.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,132 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 13, 2010
PEBBLE:
Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue.
Realize the strength, move on.
-Henry Rollins, submitted by Kenny Mauk, Denton TX
BOULDER:
Self acceptance comes from
meeting life's challenges vigorously.
Don't numb yourself
to your trials and difficulties,
nor build mental walls
to exclude pain from your life.
You will find peace not by
trying to escape your problems,
but by confronting them courageously.
You will find peace not in denial,
but in victory.
-J. Donald Walters, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
We have all faced yucky stuff. All of us. It comes in all shapes and
sizes and durations and depths. As we wind down this calendar year, I hope
you can take a moment to examine your physical and psychic scars and notice
whether you have become stronger, braver, and wiser this year not in spite
of, but because of, the stuff you have faced this year.
And if you are feeling REALLY strong, brave, and wise, perhaps you can let
go some of the yuck even as you embrace the good that came out of it.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Ripples #602: Nice!
Ripples #602: Nice!
For our tribe of 27,158 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 6, 2010
PEBBLE:
I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or
think at some point, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is."
-Kurt Vonnegut, submitted by James, Crawfordville IN
BOULDER:
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I
think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to
walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even
recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes
of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.
-Thich Nhat Hanh, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
I'm sure that your life isn't perfect right now, and there may be some big
or small annoyances you are dealing with today, but let me ask you this:
What is NICE for you right now?
What teeny miracle is helping make life
a little richer, saner, more bearable?
Savor the NICE in your life, and perhaps spend a minute or two creating
NICE for someone else..
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,158 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Dec 6, 2010
PEBBLE:
I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or
think at some point, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is."
-Kurt Vonnegut, submitted by James, Crawfordville IN
BOULDER:
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I
think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to
walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even
recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes
of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.
-Thich Nhat Hanh, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
I'm sure that your life isn't perfect right now, and there may be some big
or small annoyances you are dealing with today, but let me ask you this:
What is NICE for you right now?
What teeny miracle is helping make life
a little richer, saner, more bearable?
Savor the NICE in your life, and perhaps spend a minute or two creating
NICE for someone else..
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Ripples #601: Tracks!
Ripples #601: Tracks!
For our tribe of 27,154 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 29, 2010
PEBBLE:
We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.
-Native American Proverb, submitted by Rebecca, Chicago IL
BOULDER:
What you leave behind
is not what is
engraved in monuments,
but what is woven
into the lives of others.
-Pericles, submitted by Ryan, Ashland WI
PONDER:
In a few weeks, I will challenge you to think about how you would like to
shape the upcoming year for yourself and those around you. It might help to
spend some time this week pondering what tracks you have left over the past
year. Recognize the times you were at your most effective in work, school,
relationships, and life; and also think about when you were less effective.
Celebrate the good stuff, and remember that 2011 could provide some new
opportunities to lay some new tracks!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,154 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 29, 2010
PEBBLE:
We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.
-Native American Proverb, submitted by Rebecca, Chicago IL
BOULDER:
What you leave behind
is not what is
engraved in monuments,
but what is woven
into the lives of others.
-Pericles, submitted by Ryan, Ashland WI
PONDER:
In a few weeks, I will challenge you to think about how you would like to
shape the upcoming year for yourself and those around you. It might help to
spend some time this week pondering what tracks you have left over the past
year. Recognize the times you were at your most effective in work, school,
relationships, and life; and also think about when you were less effective.
Celebrate the good stuff, and remember that 2011 could provide some new
opportunities to lay some new tracks!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Ripples #600: Giving Thanks!
Ripples #600: Giving Thanks!
For our tribe of 27,199 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 22, 2010
PEBBLE:
Not what we say about our blessings,
but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
-W.T. Purkiser, submitted by Janet, Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today and
creates a vision for tomorrow.
-Melody Beattie
PONDER:
There is something even more delicious and satisfying than the feast many
of us in the U.S. will devour in a few days: the yummy taste of gratitude.
Please take a moment before the craziness sets in to tell someone who
doesn't know that you are grateful for them.
And just in case YOU don't know, I am deeply grateful for the many fellow
Ripplers who have shared quotes, kind words, and even recruited more Ripples
over the past 12 years.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,199 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 22, 2010
PEBBLE:
Not what we say about our blessings,
but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
-W.T. Purkiser, submitted by Janet, Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today and
creates a vision for tomorrow.
-Melody Beattie
PONDER:
There is something even more delicious and satisfying than the feast many
of us in the U.S. will devour in a few days: the yummy taste of gratitude.
Please take a moment before the craziness sets in to tell someone who
doesn't know that you are grateful for them.
And just in case YOU don't know, I am deeply grateful for the many fellow
Ripplers who have shared quotes, kind words, and even recruited more Ripples
over the past 12 years.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Ripples #599: Cultivating Knowledge!
Ripples #599: Cultivating Knowledge!
For our tribe of 27,158 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 15, 2010
PEBBLE:
Knowledge is like a garden, if it is not cultivated it can not be
harvested.
-African Proverb, submitted by Kalea, Chico CA
BOULDER:
Students must be convinced that changing one's mind in light of the
evidence is not weakness: Changing one's mind is the essence of intellectual
growth. ...If we can create environments in which [children] can safely have
small epiphanies in the light of evidence, they will be motivated to share
those lessons.
-Thomas W. Martin, submitted by Terry, Franklin WI
PONDER:
We have more information available to us than ever before. Sometimes,
however, we filter out the information that challenges what we believe and
"know" because it is easier to focus on the information that is congruent
with our current world view. We like saying, "See, I'm right!" even if
there is significant evidence to the contrary.
Perhaps you can keep your eyes and ears open this week for a new way of
"knowing" something, and seek the courage to seriously consider whether it
is time to plow under the "old way" and let it be fertilizer for the new.
[Of course I am not suggesting you toss out everything. Just ponder the
last year to ensure you have shifted at least one way you think, feel, or
"know" something.]
Peace,
Paul
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For our tribe of 27,158 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 15, 2010
PEBBLE:
Knowledge is like a garden, if it is not cultivated it can not be
harvested.
-African Proverb, submitted by Kalea, Chico CA
BOULDER:
Students must be convinced that changing one's mind in light of the
evidence is not weakness: Changing one's mind is the essence of intellectual
growth. ...If we can create environments in which [children] can safely have
small epiphanies in the light of evidence, they will be motivated to share
those lessons.
-Thomas W. Martin, submitted by Terry, Franklin WI
PONDER:
We have more information available to us than ever before. Sometimes,
however, we filter out the information that challenges what we believe and
"know" because it is easier to focus on the information that is congruent
with our current world view. We like saying, "See, I'm right!" even if
there is significant evidence to the contrary.
Perhaps you can keep your eyes and ears open this week for a new way of
"knowing" something, and seek the courage to seriously consider whether it
is time to plow under the "old way" and let it be fertilizer for the new.
[Of course I am not suggesting you toss out everything. Just ponder the
last year to ensure you have shifted at least one way you think, feel, or
"know" something.]
Peace,
Paul
*****
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Ripples #598: Do What You Do!
Ripples #598: Do What You Do!
For our tribe of 27,024 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 8, 2010
PEBBLE:
Be aware of what is in you.
Announce it, pronounce it,
produce it and give birth to it.
-Meister Eckhart, submitted by Terry, Oak Creek WI
BOULDER:
.....If we truly believe
in what we are doing,
we can move mountains,
we can change the world...
So, do what you do, whatever it is...
because without you,
who is going to make the signs,
or write the book,
or hug those who need it most?
-Ben Broadbent, submitted by Jill, Plymouth NH
PONDER:
As we inch toward the end of the year, you may feel like you are running
out of steam and overwhelmed with all the STUFF that needs to get done
before the holiday craziness begins.
This might be a good week to take a deep breath, find a few minutes to
relax and reflect on what you hope to accomplish in the remaining few weeks
of 2010, and then jump in with both feet to DO WHAT YOU DO!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,024 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 8, 2010
PEBBLE:
Be aware of what is in you.
Announce it, pronounce it,
produce it and give birth to it.
-Meister Eckhart, submitted by Terry, Oak Creek WI
BOULDER:
.....If we truly believe
in what we are doing,
we can move mountains,
we can change the world...
So, do what you do, whatever it is...
because without you,
who is going to make the signs,
or write the book,
or hug those who need it most?
-Ben Broadbent, submitted by Jill, Plymouth NH
PONDER:
As we inch toward the end of the year, you may feel like you are running
out of steam and overwhelmed with all the STUFF that needs to get done
before the holiday craziness begins.
This might be a good week to take a deep breath, find a few minutes to
relax and reflect on what you hope to accomplish in the remaining few weeks
of 2010, and then jump in with both feet to DO WHAT YOU DO!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Ripples #597: Cooling Down!
Ripples #597: Cooling Down!
For our tribe of 27,045 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 1, 2010
PEBBLE:
Nothing is ever eaten as hot as it's cooked.
-German Proverb, submitted by Dudley, Houston TX
BOULDER:
"[This was not a rally] to suggest that times
are not hard and we have nothing to fear;
they are, and we do.
But we live in hard times, not end times,
and we can have animus and not be enemies."
"Most Americans don't live their lives solely as Democrats or Republicans
or conservatives or liberals. Most Americans live their lives as if they're
just a little bit late for something they have to do. Often it's something
they do not want to do, but they do it. Impossible things get done every day
that are only made possible by the little, reasonable compromises."
-Jon Stewart, at the conclusion of this weekend's "Rally to Restore Sanity"
PONDER:
I strive to keep Ripples to a 1-minute read,
so I'll keep this brief:
It is okay to raise our voices, and
it is vital that we vote;
let's wake up on Wednesday morning
and ensure that we're ALL winners by
COOLING DOWN the rhetoric and
WARMING UP the teamwork.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,045 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Nov 1, 2010
PEBBLE:
Nothing is ever eaten as hot as it's cooked.
-German Proverb, submitted by Dudley, Houston TX
BOULDER:
"[This was not a rally] to suggest that times
are not hard and we have nothing to fear;
they are, and we do.
But we live in hard times, not end times,
and we can have animus and not be enemies."
"Most Americans don't live their lives solely as Democrats or Republicans
or conservatives or liberals. Most Americans live their lives as if they're
just a little bit late for something they have to do. Often it's something
they do not want to do, but they do it. Impossible things get done every day
that are only made possible by the little, reasonable compromises."
-Jon Stewart, at the conclusion of this weekend's "Rally to Restore Sanity"
PONDER:
I strive to keep Ripples to a 1-minute read,
so I'll keep this brief:
It is okay to raise our voices, and
it is vital that we vote;
let's wake up on Wednesday morning
and ensure that we're ALL winners by
COOLING DOWN the rhetoric and
WARMING UP the teamwork.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, October 25, 2010
Ripples #596: Imagine That!
Ripples #596: Imagine That!
For our tribe of 27,053 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 25, 2010
PEBBLE:
The stronger the imagination, the less imaginary the results.
-Rabindranath Tagore, submitted by Brett, Madison WI
BOULDER:
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, Appleton WI
PONDER:
Is there be something grand you have been hoping to experience?
Imagine that.
Is there an action to take that could make a friend's life easier?
Imagine that.
What could you do today that improves all of your tomorrows?
Imagine that.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you're having a bad day, remember that it gets better and you get
stronger!
For our tribe of 27,053 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 25, 2010
PEBBLE:
The stronger the imagination, the less imaginary the results.
-Rabindranath Tagore, submitted by Brett, Madison WI
BOULDER:
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, Appleton WI
PONDER:
Is there be something grand you have been hoping to experience?
Imagine that.
Is there an action to take that could make a friend's life easier?
Imagine that.
What could you do today that improves all of your tomorrows?
Imagine that.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you're having a bad day, remember that it gets better and you get
stronger!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Ripples #595: Enjoy the Struggle!
Ripples #595: Enjoy the Struggle!
For our tribe of 26,961 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 18, 2010
PEBBLE:
Life's a struggle: struggle to enjoy or enjoy the struggle.
-S. Cretney, submitted by KC, Madison WI
BOULDER:
Achievers can almost literally taste success because they imagine their
goals in such vivid detail. Setbacks only seem to add spice and flavor to
the final taste of victory.
-Denis Waitley, submitted by Nick, NJ
PONDER:
Life is difficult, no doubt about it. You may be dealing with a person or
a project that isn't easy to deal with, and wish you could find an
all-powerful DELETE button so the struggle would just disappear. That may
be tempting, but on our best days we remember that struggles make us
stronger and wiser. Whether you are struggling slightly or significantly
right now, it could be worthwhile to embrace the opportunity to ENJOY THE
STRUGGLE and see what good stuff it might hold for you.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. And hang in there, it gets better!
For our tribe of 26,961 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 18, 2010
PEBBLE:
Life's a struggle: struggle to enjoy or enjoy the struggle.
-S. Cretney, submitted by KC, Madison WI
BOULDER:
Achievers can almost literally taste success because they imagine their
goals in such vivid detail. Setbacks only seem to add spice and flavor to
the final taste of victory.
-Denis Waitley, submitted by Nick, NJ
PONDER:
Life is difficult, no doubt about it. You may be dealing with a person or
a project that isn't easy to deal with, and wish you could find an
all-powerful DELETE button so the struggle would just disappear. That may
be tempting, but on our best days we remember that struggles make us
stronger and wiser. Whether you are struggling slightly or significantly
right now, it could be worthwhile to embrace the opportunity to ENJOY THE
STRUGGLE and see what good stuff it might hold for you.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. And hang in there, it gets better!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ripples #594: Unleash Your Spirit!
Ripples #594: Unleash Your Spirit!
For our tribe of 26,955 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 11, 2010
PEBBLE:
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.
-Kurt Cobain, submitted by Jason, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
There is no joy like the joy
of unleashing the human spirit.
There is no laughter like the laughter
of those who are happy with others.
There is no purpose more noble than
to build communities of acceptance for all.
This is our glory.
-Eunice Kennedy Shriver, submitted by Michelle, Cottage Grove WI
PONDER:
Today is National Coming Out Day, created in 1988 to encourage gay people
to take their next steps in speaking their truth to themselves, family and
friends, and the wider community. When LGBT people come out, it is an
affirmation of our ability to love and a statement about our quest to find
love and acceptance in a society that still struggles significantly with
issues around minority sexual orientation and gender identity. National
Coming Out Day was created within the LGBT community, but I think everyone
can participate.
Unleashing your spirit is about celebrating the fact that YOU are an
indispensable part of this world and regardless of your orientation or how
unkindly you are treated by others, this world NEEDS your best self and your
unique contributions. I hope you can celebrate today by UNLEASHING YOUR
SPIRIT and encouraging others to do the same.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 26,955 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 11, 2010
PEBBLE:
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.
-Kurt Cobain, submitted by Jason, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
There is no joy like the joy
of unleashing the human spirit.
There is no laughter like the laughter
of those who are happy with others.
There is no purpose more noble than
to build communities of acceptance for all.
This is our glory.
-Eunice Kennedy Shriver, submitted by Michelle, Cottage Grove WI
PONDER:
Today is National Coming Out Day, created in 1988 to encourage gay people
to take their next steps in speaking their truth to themselves, family and
friends, and the wider community. When LGBT people come out, it is an
affirmation of our ability to love and a statement about our quest to find
love and acceptance in a society that still struggles significantly with
issues around minority sexual orientation and gender identity. National
Coming Out Day was created within the LGBT community, but I think everyone
can participate.
Unleashing your spirit is about celebrating the fact that YOU are an
indispensable part of this world and regardless of your orientation or how
unkindly you are treated by others, this world NEEDS your best self and your
unique contributions. I hope you can celebrate today by UNLEASHING YOUR
SPIRIT and encouraging others to do the same.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Ripples #593: Do Something!
Ripples #593: Do Something!
For our tribe of 26,795 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 4, 2010
PEBBLE:
There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less
than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Lisa, Battle Creek MI
BOULDER:
In any moment of decision,
the best thing you can do
is the right thing,
the next best thing
is the wrong thing,
and the worst thing
you can do is nothing.
-Theodore Roosevelt, submitted by Mary, Peoria AZ
PONDER:
Some of us have felt overwhelmed by the numerous reports of gay teen
suicides in the past few weeks, and others are feeling deflated about the
economy, the upcoming elections or challenges they or loved ones are facing.
Let's all agree to DO SOMETHING this week. Take some action, however
small, however insignificant you think it could be. We live in a world
where one person can definitely have an impact, and many people doing their
part can fuel hope, change minds, and improve the world for us all.
Think about it, then DO SOMETHING!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 26,795 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Oct 4, 2010
PEBBLE:
There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less
than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.
-John F. Kennedy, submitted by Lisa, Battle Creek MI
BOULDER:
In any moment of decision,
the best thing you can do
is the right thing,
the next best thing
is the wrong thing,
and the worst thing
you can do is nothing.
-Theodore Roosevelt, submitted by Mary, Peoria AZ
PONDER:
Some of us have felt overwhelmed by the numerous reports of gay teen
suicides in the past few weeks, and others are feeling deflated about the
economy, the upcoming elections or challenges they or loved ones are facing.
Let's all agree to DO SOMETHING this week. Take some action, however
small, however insignificant you think it could be. We live in a world
where one person can definitely have an impact, and many people doing their
part can fuel hope, change minds, and improve the world for us all.
Think about it, then DO SOMETHING!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Ripples #592: The Way It Is!
Ripples #592: The Way It Is!
For our tribe of 26,587 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 27, 2010
PEBBLE:
Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.
The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
-source unknown, submitted by Tracy B., Wautoma WI
BOULDER:
I wanted a perfect ending.
Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme,
and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment
and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.
Delicious ambiguity.
-Gilda Radner, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
Listen up, fellow control freaks (you know who you are). We can spend so
much energy trying to make things just the way we want them, the way they
are supposed to be. And then we can spend a bunch more energy on
frustration and fear when we realize that we cannot fix everything.
How about we all take a deep breath, relax into the HERE and NOW, and let
the next few moments (or hours or days even) be delicious opportunities to
make the best of the way it is.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 26,587 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 27, 2010
PEBBLE:
Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.
The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
-source unknown, submitted by Tracy B., Wautoma WI
BOULDER:
I wanted a perfect ending.
Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme,
and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment
and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.
Delicious ambiguity.
-Gilda Radner, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
Listen up, fellow control freaks (you know who you are). We can spend so
much energy trying to make things just the way we want them, the way they
are supposed to be. And then we can spend a bunch more energy on
frustration and fear when we realize that we cannot fix everything.
How about we all take a deep breath, relax into the HERE and NOW, and let
the next few moments (or hours or days even) be delicious opportunities to
make the best of the way it is.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Ripples #591: Aspire to Inspire!
Ripples #591: Aspire to Inspire!
For our tribe of 26,518 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 20, 2010
PEBBLE:
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
-source unknown, submitted by Heather, Cincinnati OH
BOULDER:
I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are
convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who
struggle to make one small difference after another.
-Ellen Goodman, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
Last week while I visited San Luis Obispo to help my good buddies at Cal
Poly kick off their Week of Welcome, I reached my 5,000 friend limit on
Facebook. I had been pondering how I might use this odd milestone to create
some fun Ripples, and I think we've come up with something ripply with a
side of whimsy and a dallop of Woohoo!
We'll be seeking adventurous souls who aspire to inspire by spreading
encouragement, gratitude, happiness, and/or kindness. It involves finding
people kind enough and brave enough to attempt something new. Oh, and it
involves five thousand dollars. Literally. So, are you intrigued? Make sure
you like this page http://www.facebook.com/TheRipplesGuy
(it will be worth joining Facebook if you haven't yet).
Look for an announcement in a few days. Until then, ponder how you might
Aspire to Inspire!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 26,518 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 20, 2010
PEBBLE:
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
-source unknown, submitted by Heather, Cincinnati OH
BOULDER:
I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are
convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who
struggle to make one small difference after another.
-Ellen Goodman, submitted by Emily, Columbus OH
PONDER:
Last week while I visited San Luis Obispo to help my good buddies at Cal
Poly kick off their Week of Welcome, I reached my 5,000 friend limit on
Facebook. I had been pondering how I might use this odd milestone to create
some fun Ripples, and I think we've come up with something ripply with a
side of whimsy and a dallop of Woohoo!
We'll be seeking adventurous souls who aspire to inspire by spreading
encouragement, gratitude, happiness, and/or kindness. It involves finding
people kind enough and brave enough to attempt something new. Oh, and it
involves five thousand dollars. Literally. So, are you intrigued? Make sure
you like this page http://www.facebook.com/TheRipplesGuy
(it will be worth joining Facebook if you haven't yet).
Look for an announcement in a few days. Until then, ponder how you might
Aspire to Inspire!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Ripples #590: Ladder of Success!
Ripples #590: Ladder of Success!
For our tribe of 26,100 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 13, 2010
PEBBLE:
The ladder of success is best climbed
by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.
-Ayn Rand, submitted by Joycelyn F., Reedsburg WI
BOULDER:
At last the ladder,
Which had been built
Slowly, Slowly,
One hope at a time,
Reached up
To the clouds.
And the dreamer
Began to climb.
-Katherine Berry, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
PONDER:
You may not have noticed, but every single day of your life has been about
building your ladder. The joyful days make it easier to climb, the
difficult days make you stronger, and the regular days are opportunities to
keep on climbing up, up, up towards your highest dreams, your highest goals,
your highest and bestest self.
Today is here. Climb if you can, rest if you need to, and enjoy the view!
Peace,
Paul
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For our tribe of 26,100 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 13, 2010
PEBBLE:
The ladder of success is best climbed
by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.
-Ayn Rand, submitted by Joycelyn F., Reedsburg WI
BOULDER:
At last the ladder,
Which had been built
Slowly, Slowly,
One hope at a time,
Reached up
To the clouds.
And the dreamer
Began to climb.
-Katherine Berry, submitted by Julie T., Eugene OR
PONDER:
You may not have noticed, but every single day of your life has been about
building your ladder. The joyful days make it easier to climb, the
difficult days make you stronger, and the regular days are opportunities to
keep on climbing up, up, up towards your highest dreams, your highest goals,
your highest and bestest self.
Today is here. Climb if you can, rest if you need to, and enjoy the view!
Peace,
Paul
*****
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to join too! It is free, and no spam ever!
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Ripples #589: Celebrate Today!
Ripples #589: Celebrate Today!
For our tribe of 26,130 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 6, 2010
PEBBLE:
There are exactly as many special occasions in life
as we choose to celebrate. -Robert Brault
BOULDER:
The value of this day is impossible to measure, for it will never come
again. I do not wish to regret its passing. What I do today is up to me and
no one else. I can use it to good advantage or squander it away. The choice
is mine. I will try and make my day one of: success rather than failure;
satisfaction rather than frustration; joy rather than tears; contentment
rather than worry; and love rather that hate.
-adapted from unknown source, submitted by Dixie S., Valley City ND
PONDER:
Please forgive my brevity, but I must rush outside soon to celebrate today.
Do me a favor and stop reading your emails and join the celebration: run
outside and walk barefoot in the grass or call a friend and make them giggle
or savor a single cookie. Just do something joyful to Celebrate Today!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 26,130 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Sep 6, 2010
PEBBLE:
There are exactly as many special occasions in life
as we choose to celebrate. -Robert Brault
BOULDER:
The value of this day is impossible to measure, for it will never come
again. I do not wish to regret its passing. What I do today is up to me and
no one else. I can use it to good advantage or squander it away. The choice
is mine. I will try and make my day one of: success rather than failure;
satisfaction rather than frustration; joy rather than tears; contentment
rather than worry; and love rather that hate.
-adapted from unknown source, submitted by Dixie S., Valley City ND
PONDER:
Please forgive my brevity, but I must rush outside soon to celebrate today.
Do me a favor and stop reading your emails and join the celebration: run
outside and walk barefoot in the grass or call a friend and make them giggle
or savor a single cookie. Just do something joyful to Celebrate Today!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Ripples #588: Lose to Win!
Ripples #588: Lose to Win!
For our tribe of 25,801 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
8/30/2010
PEBBLE:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-Lao Tzu, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
There is no growth without change; there is no change without fear or loss;
and there is no loss without pain. Every change involves a loss of some
kind: You must let go of old ways in order to experience the new. We fear
these losses, even if our old ways were self-defeating, because, like a worn
out pair of shoes, they were at least comfortable and familiar.
-Rick Warren, submitted by Rachel K., LaBelle FL
PONDER:
It is holding you back more than you realize. It might be a belief, a
routine, a perspective, a pattern. That was the way it has always been,
that was the way you were taught by your elders. It may have been the right
way AND it might be time for a new way. If the idea of letting it go is
really scary, then perhaps dare yourself just to set it aside for a few
months to see what new possibilities might open up when you clear out the
spaces in your heart, your mind, and/or your schedule which currently hold
"the old way." Gently remind yourself that you can always go back and
retrieve it if "the new way" doesn't produce the results you desire.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 25,801 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
8/30/2010
PEBBLE:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-Lao Tzu, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
There is no growth without change; there is no change without fear or loss;
and there is no loss without pain. Every change involves a loss of some
kind: You must let go of old ways in order to experience the new. We fear
these losses, even if our old ways were self-defeating, because, like a worn
out pair of shoes, they were at least comfortable and familiar.
-Rick Warren, submitted by Rachel K., LaBelle FL
PONDER:
It is holding you back more than you realize. It might be a belief, a
routine, a perspective, a pattern. That was the way it has always been,
that was the way you were taught by your elders. It may have been the right
way AND it might be time for a new way. If the idea of letting it go is
really scary, then perhaps dare yourself just to set it aside for a few
months to see what new possibilities might open up when you clear out the
spaces in your heart, your mind, and/or your schedule which currently hold
"the old way." Gently remind yourself that you can always go back and
retrieve it if "the new way" doesn't produce the results you desire.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Ripples #587: Choose Joy!
Ripples #587: Choose Joy!
For our tribe of 25,813 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
8/23/2010
PEBBLE: We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.
-Kahlil Gibran, submitted by Rebecca W., Chicago IL
BOULDER: It's a choice you can make: to have joy, to find joy and to
spread joy. -Natalie Portman, submitted by Maureen O., Shawano WI
PONDER: Friday found me in one of my favorite Madison spots: the UW
Arboretum where the UW Medical Foundation Clinic Managers held their annual
retreat. It really was a joy to spend the day with them, and we spent part
of our time together discussing the choices we have in our work and lives.
We don't always get to choose what happens in our day, we don't always get
to choose the people we are around. We can always choose how we respond to
these events and people, and we can choose joy even when that isn't our
first reaction. Anger is the right choice sometimes and so is sadness, and
all the other emotions as well. Just remember that joy is also available to
you, waiting for you to choose her. She can transform any ordinary moment
into a miracle.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 25,813 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
8/23/2010
PEBBLE: We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.
-Kahlil Gibran, submitted by Rebecca W., Chicago IL
BOULDER: It's a choice you can make: to have joy, to find joy and to
spread joy. -Natalie Portman, submitted by Maureen O., Shawano WI
PONDER: Friday found me in one of my favorite Madison spots: the UW
Arboretum where the UW Medical Foundation Clinic Managers held their annual
retreat. It really was a joy to spend the day with them, and we spent part
of our time together discussing the choices we have in our work and lives.
We don't always get to choose what happens in our day, we don't always get
to choose the people we are around. We can always choose how we respond to
these events and people, and we can choose joy even when that isn't our
first reaction. Anger is the right choice sometimes and so is sadness, and
all the other emotions as well. Just remember that joy is also available to
you, waiting for you to choose her. She can transform any ordinary moment
into a miracle.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ripples #586: Voyage of Discovery!
Ripples #586: Voyage of Discovery!
For 25,880 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE: Freedom lies in being bold.
-Robert Frost, submitted by Mari M, Sturgeon Bay WI
BOULDER: We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery,
guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is
all gates, all opportunities.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Nathalie H., San Antonio TX
PONDER: Many ripplers are preparing to head back to school, hopefully with
grand visions of new possibilities and new directions. Even if your heart
and soul doesn't operate on an academic calendar, we are all students of
life. This could be a fine week to invent, to discover, and then to boldy
go where you have you have not gone before. You go, Ripplers, YOU GO!
Peace,
Paul
August 16, 2010
For 25,880 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE: Freedom lies in being bold.
-Robert Frost, submitted by Mari M, Sturgeon Bay WI
BOULDER: We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery,
guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is
all gates, all opportunities.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Nathalie H., San Antonio TX
PONDER: Many ripplers are preparing to head back to school, hopefully with
grand visions of new possibilities and new directions. Even if your heart
and soul doesn't operate on an academic calendar, we are all students of
life. This could be a fine week to invent, to discover, and then to boldy
go where you have you have not gone before. You go, Ripplers, YOU GO!
Peace,
Paul
August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Ripples #585: Silence.
Ripples #585: Silence.
For 25,867 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE: True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what
sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. -William Penn, submitted
by Lois B., Calumet MI
BOULDER: In the beginning we have to force ourselves to be silent. But
then from our very silence is born something that draws us into deeper
silence. May God give you an experience of this "something" that is born of
silence. -Issac of Nineveh, 7th c. Syrian monk, submitted by Maggie J.,
Newburg OR
PONDER: Shhhhhhhh. I dare you to find some time and some place to be
silent for longer than usual. A few moments, a few minutes, a few hours.
Listen to your heart, listen to your soul, and most importantly: listen to
the silence to see what it sounds like and how it speaks to you. Shhhhhhh.
Peace,
Paul
August 9, 2010
For 25,867 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE: True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what
sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. -William Penn, submitted
by Lois B., Calumet MI
BOULDER: In the beginning we have to force ourselves to be silent. But
then from our very silence is born something that draws us into deeper
silence. May God give you an experience of this "something" that is born of
silence. -Issac of Nineveh, 7th c. Syrian monk, submitted by Maggie J.,
Newburg OR
PONDER: Shhhhhhhh. I dare you to find some time and some place to be
silent for longer than usual. A few moments, a few minutes, a few hours.
Listen to your heart, listen to your soul, and most importantly: listen to
the silence to see what it sounds like and how it speaks to you. Shhhhhhh.
Peace,
Paul
August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Ripples #584: Keep On Moving!
Ripples #584: Keep On Moving! [2 Aug 2010]
The Ripples Project: 25,847 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE:
You will never reach your destination if you
stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.
-Winston Churchill, submitted by Nick P., NJ
BOULDER:
Leaders must be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough
to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the
pain, and resilient enough to bounce back and keep on moving.
-Jesse Jackson, submitted by Kalea A., Chico CA
PONDER:
Life for me has been crazy and loud lately. Lots of stuff going on, lots
of background noise, lots of "dogs barking" (not Grendel, of course). Some
of you know I'm not shy about extroverting one of my favorite mantras, "Let
It Go!" or "L.I.G." for short.
I've been pondering and loving the Churchill quote in this week's Pebble
for several weeks because it reminds me that being RIGHT about something
doesn't necessarily I should let someone or something linger in my soul if
it is frustrating me. Life is full, life is crazy full, right? So let's
strive this week to move past the barking dogs and focus on the fun stuff.
I'm in. Are you?
Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Project: 25,847 busy people who make time for kindness.
PEBBLE:
You will never reach your destination if you
stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.
-Winston Churchill, submitted by Nick P., NJ
BOULDER:
Leaders must be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough
to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the
pain, and resilient enough to bounce back and keep on moving.
-Jesse Jackson, submitted by Kalea A., Chico CA
PONDER:
Life for me has been crazy and loud lately. Lots of stuff going on, lots
of background noise, lots of "dogs barking" (not Grendel, of course). Some
of you know I'm not shy about extroverting one of my favorite mantras, "Let
It Go!" or "L.I.G." for short.
I've been pondering and loving the Churchill quote in this week's Pebble
for several weeks because it reminds me that being RIGHT about something
doesn't necessarily I should let someone or something linger in my soul if
it is frustrating me. Life is full, life is crazy full, right? So let's
strive this week to move past the barking dogs and focus on the fun stuff.
I'm in. Are you?
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Ripples #583: Looking At Love!
Ripples #583: Looking At Love!
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,823
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
Love does not consist of gazing at each other
but in looking together in the same direction.
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
There are only four questions
of value in life....
What is sacred?
Of what is the spirit made?
What is worth living for, and
what is worth dying for?
The answer to each is the same:
only love.
-Don Juan de Marco (movie), submitted by Dave B, La Crosse WI
PONDER:
I have just returned from a magical weekend in rural western Wisconsin
where my dear friends and super-duper longtime Ripplers Jay and Josh hosted
what many who attended described as the most love-filled wedding they have
ever experienced.
For some of the attendees, it was difficult to understand the grooms'
choice in calling it a wedding since the state of Wisconsin recently passed
a constitutional amendment barring same sex marriage and even recognition of
civil unions. For many, it was their first same-sex wedding. For all of us,
it was a magnificent opportunity to see the love that exists among family,
friends, and neighbors. I've posted several photos on my Facebook page, and
I uploaded the video of my toast if you'd like to sample some of the love.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=483939&id=698990009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toReJzgM--Y
I hope every person who reads this note gets to experience the powerful
love that evolves when family, friends, and neighbors don't simply "accept"
or "tolerate," but indeed EMBRACE a universal truth: our connectedness is
more sacred than our differences.
Peace,
Paul
P.S. Congrats to Josh & Jay. I will never forget this weekend--ever.
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,823
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
Love does not consist of gazing at each other
but in looking together in the same direction.
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
BOULDER:
There are only four questions
of value in life....
What is sacred?
Of what is the spirit made?
What is worth living for, and
what is worth dying for?
The answer to each is the same:
only love.
-Don Juan de Marco (movie), submitted by Dave B, La Crosse WI
PONDER:
I have just returned from a magical weekend in rural western Wisconsin
where my dear friends and super-duper longtime Ripplers Jay and Josh hosted
what many who attended described as the most love-filled wedding they have
ever experienced.
For some of the attendees, it was difficult to understand the grooms'
choice in calling it a wedding since the state of Wisconsin recently passed
a constitutional amendment barring same sex marriage and even recognition of
civil unions. For many, it was their first same-sex wedding. For all of us,
it was a magnificent opportunity to see the love that exists among family,
friends, and neighbors. I've posted several photos on my Facebook page, and
I uploaded the video of my toast if you'd like to sample some of the love.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=483939&id=698990009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toReJzgM--Y
I hope every person who reads this note gets to experience the powerful
love that evolves when family, friends, and neighbors don't simply "accept"
or "tolerate," but indeed EMBRACE a universal truth: our connectedness is
more sacred than our differences.
Peace,
Paul
P.S. Congrats to Josh & Jay. I will never forget this weekend--ever.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Ripples #582: Change Ourselves!
Ripples #582: Change Ourselves!
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,819
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
We immediately become more effective when we decide
to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.
-Stephen Covey, submitted by Nick P., NJ
BOULDER:
God grant me
the serenity to accept
the people I cannot change,
the courage to change
the ONE I can,
and the wisdom to know...
it's ME!
-John Miller, submitted by Doreen L.
PONDER:
Lots of people spend lots of time and lots of energy thinking about how the
world could improve if lots of things changed.
Some people seem to know that some significant changes are possible when we
make some changes within ourselves.
Are you one of the lots, or one of the some? I dare you to consider some
small changes this week that could lead to something awesome.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,819
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
We immediately become more effective when we decide
to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.
-Stephen Covey, submitted by Nick P., NJ
BOULDER:
God grant me
the serenity to accept
the people I cannot change,
the courage to change
the ONE I can,
and the wisdom to know...
it's ME!
-John Miller, submitted by Doreen L.
PONDER:
Lots of people spend lots of time and lots of energy thinking about how the
world could improve if lots of things changed.
Some people seem to know that some significant changes are possible when we
make some changes within ourselves.
Are you one of the lots, or one of the some? I dare you to consider some
small changes this week that could lead to something awesome.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Ripples #581: Doing Right!
Ripples #581: Doing Right!
Monday, July 12, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,781
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Everyone will come to a point in their life when they have to choose
between what is right and what is easy.
-Albus Dumbledore (J.K. Rowling), submitted by Ryan K, Ashland WI
________
BOULDER
People often ask you, "What's the most embarrassing moment you had in your
life?" Oftentimes, we try to go to a humorous place. But the most
embarrassing moments are when we fail to live up to the moral courage we're
required to.
-Terrence Howard, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
_______
PONDER
When choosing between "right" and "easy" I urge you to remember that the
easier path doesn't always stay easy. Often times when we choose the RIGHT
path it involves some extra effort up front and then later on down the road
we realize that our road is much easier because the hard part is over and
done.
Whether it is a big or small choice, whether it is for work or school or
home or somewhere else, I dare you to ponder your options and seek the right
path even if it requires more effort. No, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE it requires
more effort. You can do it, and you will benefit in the long run.
Make Dumbledore proud!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 12, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,781
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Everyone will come to a point in their life when they have to choose
between what is right and what is easy.
-Albus Dumbledore (J.K. Rowling), submitted by Ryan K, Ashland WI
________
BOULDER
People often ask you, "What's the most embarrassing moment you had in your
life?" Oftentimes, we try to go to a humorous place. But the most
embarrassing moments are when we fail to live up to the moral courage we're
required to.
-Terrence Howard, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
_______
PONDER
When choosing between "right" and "easy" I urge you to remember that the
easier path doesn't always stay easy. Often times when we choose the RIGHT
path it involves some extra effort up front and then later on down the road
we realize that our road is much easier because the hard part is over and
done.
Whether it is a big or small choice, whether it is for work or school or
home or somewhere else, I dare you to ponder your options and seek the right
path even if it requires more effort. No, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE it requires
more effort. You can do it, and you will benefit in the long run.
Make Dumbledore proud!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Ripples #580: Say Yes!
Ripples #580: Say Yes!
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,607
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
There is a life-affirming spark within you which constantly nudges you
towards saying yes to life.
Create your YES list; a list of all the things you want to say YES to, and
be prepared to be amazed.
-Linda MacDonald, submitted by Bruce P., Madison WI
________
BOULDER
All your life you are told
the things you cannot do.
All your life they will say
you're not good enough or
strong enough or talented enough;
they will say you're the wrong height
or wrong weight or the wrong type
to play this or be this or achieve this.
THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no,
until all the no's become meaningless.
All your life they will tell you no,
quite firmly and very quickly.
AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES.
-Nike ad, submitted by Montanna Z., WI
_______
PONDER
Who or what could you SAY YES to and change everything?
What if you did?
Peace,
Paul
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,607
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
There is a life-affirming spark within you which constantly nudges you
towards saying yes to life.
Create your YES list; a list of all the things you want to say YES to, and
be prepared to be amazed.
-Linda MacDonald, submitted by Bruce P., Madison WI
________
BOULDER
All your life you are told
the things you cannot do.
All your life they will say
you're not good enough or
strong enough or talented enough;
they will say you're the wrong height
or wrong weight or the wrong type
to play this or be this or achieve this.
THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no,
until all the no's become meaningless.
All your life they will tell you no,
quite firmly and very quickly.
AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES.
-Nike ad, submitted by Montanna Z., WI
_______
PONDER
Who or what could you SAY YES to and change everything?
What if you did?
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ripples #579: Choosing Thoughts!
Ripples #579: Choosing Thoughts!
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,548
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The thoughts we choose to think
are the tools we use to paint
the canvas of our lives.
-Louise Hay, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
It's not about what happens.
It's about perspective.
I may not be able to change what takes place,
but I can always choose to change my thinking.
-Michelle Sedas, submitted by Tena B., Carbondale IL
_______
PONDER
As those of us here in the U.S. prepare to celebrate Independence Day this
weekend, I want to remind as all that a key component of freedom is having
the right to choose. I have mentioned this a few times already in previous
issues AND I think it is worth repeating: we can choose how we respond even
when we do not get to choose what has happened.
If something or someone is bothering you this week, one way to celebrate
your independence is to choose a different way to think about it and perhaps
that will lead to a different way to respond.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,548
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The thoughts we choose to think
are the tools we use to paint
the canvas of our lives.
-Louise Hay, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
It's not about what happens.
It's about perspective.
I may not be able to change what takes place,
but I can always choose to change my thinking.
-Michelle Sedas, submitted by Tena B., Carbondale IL
_______
PONDER
As those of us here in the U.S. prepare to celebrate Independence Day this
weekend, I want to remind as all that a key component of freedom is having
the right to choose. I have mentioned this a few times already in previous
issues AND I think it is worth repeating: we can choose how we respond even
when we do not get to choose what has happened.
If something or someone is bothering you this week, one way to celebrate
your independence is to choose a different way to think about it and perhaps
that will lead to a different way to respond.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ripples #578: Really YOU!
Ripples #578: Really YOU!
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,548
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
-Joseph Campbell, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
Don't lose track of who you are
just because it might be easier
to be somebody else.
-Mr. Schuester (GLEE), submitted by Justin B., Austin TX
_______
PONDER
If you try to be like someone else, you will end up getting fired because
the role of somebody else is already taken and we only need one of them.
If you try to be someone you are not, you will end up getting let go
because others will inevitably sense the incongruence, sniff out the fraud.
It is not always easy, simple, or convenient to "just" be you. It is,
however, the most precious gift you have to offer the world. Everyone you
encounter benefits whenever you bring your full, best self to school, to
work, to life.
So thank you in advance for each time you choose to be really, really,
REALLY you!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,548
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
-Joseph Campbell, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
Don't lose track of who you are
just because it might be easier
to be somebody else.
-Mr. Schuester (GLEE), submitted by Justin B., Austin TX
_______
PONDER
If you try to be like someone else, you will end up getting fired because
the role of somebody else is already taken and we only need one of them.
If you try to be someone you are not, you will end up getting let go
because others will inevitably sense the incongruence, sniff out the fraud.
It is not always easy, simple, or convenient to "just" be you. It is,
however, the most precious gift you have to offer the world. Everyone you
encounter benefits whenever you bring your full, best self to school, to
work, to life.
So thank you in advance for each time you choose to be really, really,
REALLY you!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Ripples #577: Dream, Then Do!
Ripples #577: Dream, Then Do!
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Dreams are achieved by our persistence in pursuing them.
-written and submitted by Kurt Hofman, Knoxville TN
________
BOULDER
The trick is to combine your
waking rational abilities with
the infinite possibilities
of your dreams.
'Cuz if you can do that
you can do anything.
-movie "Waking Life", submitted by John P., Pomona NJ
_______
PONDER
Maybe it is from your childhood, maybe it is from yesterday. No matter how
long ago, no matter crazy, no matter how few or how many people you have
told: if a dream has been persistent then you need to pursue it,
persistently!
Dream, then do!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Dreams are achieved by our persistence in pursuing them.
-written and submitted by Kurt Hofman, Knoxville TN
________
BOULDER
The trick is to combine your
waking rational abilities with
the infinite possibilities
of your dreams.
'Cuz if you can do that
you can do anything.
-movie "Waking Life", submitted by John P., Pomona NJ
_______
PONDER
Maybe it is from your childhood, maybe it is from yesterday. No matter how
long ago, no matter crazy, no matter how few or how many people you have
told: if a dream has been persistent then you need to pursue it,
persistently!
Dream, then do!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Ripples #576: Our Boat!
Ripples #576: Our Boat!
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
To say my fate is not tied to your fate
is like saying, "Your end of the boat is sinking."
-Hugh Downs, submitted by Carol L.N., LaCrosse WI
________
BOULDER
The moment you think only of yourself,
the focus of your whole mind narrows,
and because of this narrow focus,
uncomfortable things can appear huge
and bring you fear, discomfort,
and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by misery.
The moment you think of others
with a sense of caring, however,
your mind widens.
Within that wider angle,
your own problems appear to be of no significance,
and this makes a big difference.
-Dalai Lama, submitted by Ryan P, San Luis Obispo
_______
PONDER
You could be facing some difficulties this week that cause you to feel like
your boat is sinking. What if you made it your priority to identify someone
else around you in need and become obsessed with helping them?
You may notice that your boat has less water than it did before, and you
may discover an extra set of hands to help you stay afloat.
Yes, you can.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,272
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
To say my fate is not tied to your fate
is like saying, "Your end of the boat is sinking."
-Hugh Downs, submitted by Carol L.N., LaCrosse WI
________
BOULDER
The moment you think only of yourself,
the focus of your whole mind narrows,
and because of this narrow focus,
uncomfortable things can appear huge
and bring you fear, discomfort,
and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by misery.
The moment you think of others
with a sense of caring, however,
your mind widens.
Within that wider angle,
your own problems appear to be of no significance,
and this makes a big difference.
-Dalai Lama, submitted by Ryan P, San Luis Obispo
_______
PONDER
You could be facing some difficulties this week that cause you to feel like
your boat is sinking. What if you made it your priority to identify someone
else around you in need and become obsessed with helping them?
You may notice that your boat has less water than it did before, and you
may discover an extra set of hands to help you stay afloat.
Yes, you can.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 31, 2010
Ripples #575: Sacrifice!
Ripples #575: Sacrifice!
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,289
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The important thing is this: to be able at any moment
to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.
-Charles Du Bos, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
Those who are living in their highest light know that it is good to share
your life and your love, for we have, indeed, come together for a reason.
-The Highest Light Teachings, submitted by Bruce P Madison, WI
_______
PONDER
Here in the U.S. last Monday in May is recognized as "Memorial Day" to
honor soldiers killed during wartime. While it is for many of us the
holiday weekend that kicks off summer, most people spend at least a few
minutes thinking about those who sacrificed everything while serving their
country.
I thought this could be a good day to think about sacrifice and how giving
up something in the short term often leads to greater gain. Sacrificing
something to enrich the greater good does not have to result in our death,
nor does it even have to be painful. The right thing can even make us feel
good: donating a few dollars/hours to a community organization, defending
the honor of someone who is unable to speak up for herself, or doing the
right thing even when it is not the easiest or most convenient course of
action. Sacrifice is an opportunity for all of us to participate fully in
society, and to become our full, best selves in the process.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,289
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The important thing is this: to be able at any moment
to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.
-Charles Du Bos, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
Those who are living in their highest light know that it is good to share
your life and your love, for we have, indeed, come together for a reason.
-The Highest Light Teachings, submitted by Bruce P Madison, WI
_______
PONDER
Here in the U.S. last Monday in May is recognized as "Memorial Day" to
honor soldiers killed during wartime. While it is for many of us the
holiday weekend that kicks off summer, most people spend at least a few
minutes thinking about those who sacrificed everything while serving their
country.
I thought this could be a good day to think about sacrifice and how giving
up something in the short term often leads to greater gain. Sacrificing
something to enrich the greater good does not have to result in our death,
nor does it even have to be painful. The right thing can even make us feel
good: donating a few dollars/hours to a community organization, defending
the honor of someone who is unable to speak up for herself, or doing the
right thing even when it is not the easiest or most convenient course of
action. Sacrifice is an opportunity for all of us to participate fully in
society, and to become our full, best selves in the process.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ripples #574: Be Bold!
Ripples #574: Be Bold!
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,281
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Be bold.
If you're going to make an error, make a doozy,
and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
-Billie Jean King, submitted by Kristin K, Salisbury MD
________
BOULDER
Standing in the
middle of the road
is very dangerous;
you get knocked down
by the traffic
from both sides.
-Margaret Thatcher, submitted by Linda H., Manhattan KS
_______
PONDER
This section is called "ponder" because each week I strive to craft a
message that invites you to think about how the above quotes relate to you
and your crazy full life.
However, this week I don't want to get you to think about anything. I want
you to BE BOLD! That decision that needs to be made, that action that you
know will make a difference for school, work, life, etc.: GO DO IT!
Pondering is good and today is the day to transform the pondering into
action.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,281
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Be bold.
If you're going to make an error, make a doozy,
and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
-Billie Jean King, submitted by Kristin K, Salisbury MD
________
BOULDER
Standing in the
middle of the road
is very dangerous;
you get knocked down
by the traffic
from both sides.
-Margaret Thatcher, submitted by Linda H., Manhattan KS
_______
PONDER
This section is called "ponder" because each week I strive to craft a
message that invites you to think about how the above quotes relate to you
and your crazy full life.
However, this week I don't want to get you to think about anything. I want
you to BE BOLD! That decision that needs to be made, that action that you
know will make a difference for school, work, life, etc.: GO DO IT!
Pondering is good and today is the day to transform the pondering into
action.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Ripples #573: Change Your Life!
Ripples #573: Change Your Life!
Monday, May 17, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,268
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
To change one's life: Start immediately.
Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.
-William James
BOULDER:
We immediately become more effective
when we decide to change ourselves
rather than asking things to change for us.
-Stephen Covey, submitted by Nick P., New Jersey
PONDER:
Most of us know the serenity prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept
the things I cannot change, the courage to accept the things I can, and the
wisdom to know the difference."
It is sometimes easier to whine about things we cannot control than it is
to jump into action and change what we can. Your life can be better tomorrow
if you take action today, so make a decision and then choose a direction and
then CHANGE!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 17, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,268
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
PEBBLE:
To change one's life: Start immediately.
Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.
-William James
BOULDER:
We immediately become more effective
when we decide to change ourselves
rather than asking things to change for us.
-Stephen Covey, submitted by Nick P., New Jersey
PONDER:
Most of us know the serenity prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept
the things I cannot change, the courage to accept the things I can, and the
wisdom to know the difference."
It is sometimes easier to whine about things we cannot control than it is
to jump into action and change what we can. Your life can be better tomorrow
if you take action today, so make a decision and then choose a direction and
then CHANGE!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Ripples #572: On Purpose!
Ripples #572: On Purpose!
Monday, May 10, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,309
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Find a purpose in life so big it will
challenge every capacity to be at your best.
-David O. McKay, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
Keep on beginning and failing.
Each time you fail, start all over again,
and you will grow stronger until
you have accomplished a purpose;
not the one you began with perhaps,
but one you'll be glad to remember.
-Anne Sullivan, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
_______
PONDER
Several hundred Ripplers will graduate from high school or college in the
coming weeks (including my niece---you go, Jamie, YOU GO!) and while some of
the have determined their next steps, others are pondering, "What's next?"
Defining a purpose for your life provides a direction for your journey, and
that direction is useful even though you may eventually alter the course.
Whether we'll be wearing a cap and gown or not, perhaps we can all pause
and reflect on our dreams and ambitions to ensure our actions are helping us
to live a life ON PURPOSE!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 10, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,309
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Find a purpose in life so big it will
challenge every capacity to be at your best.
-David O. McKay, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
Keep on beginning and failing.
Each time you fail, start all over again,
and you will grow stronger until
you have accomplished a purpose;
not the one you began with perhaps,
but one you'll be glad to remember.
-Anne Sullivan, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
_______
PONDER
Several hundred Ripplers will graduate from high school or college in the
coming weeks (including my niece---you go, Jamie, YOU GO!) and while some of
the have determined their next steps, others are pondering, "What's next?"
Defining a purpose for your life provides a direction for your journey, and
that direction is useful even though you may eventually alter the course.
Whether we'll be wearing a cap and gown or not, perhaps we can all pause
and reflect on our dreams and ambitions to ensure our actions are helping us
to live a life ON PURPOSE!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Ripples #571: The Work of Love!
Ripples #571: The Work of Love!
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,363
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws,
you can love other people so much better.
And that makes you so happy.
-Kristin Chenoweth
________
BOULDER
We need, each of us, to begin
the awesome, difficult work of love;
loving ourselves
so that we can become able
to love others without fear,
so that we can become powerful enough
to enlargen the circle of our trust
and our common striving for a safe, sunny afternoon,
near to flowering trees and under a very blue sky.
-June Jordan, submitted by Seb H., Madison WI
_______
PONDER
What could happen if you loved your self as deeply as you love your best
friend?
What might change if you embraced every grain of your being the way a child
delights in every grain of beach sand?
As you seek deeper love for yourself this week, you will likely deepen the
love you share with others.
Starting...¦now.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,363
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws,
you can love other people so much better.
And that makes you so happy.
-Kristin Chenoweth
________
BOULDER
We need, each of us, to begin
the awesome, difficult work of love;
loving ourselves
so that we can become able
to love others without fear,
so that we can become powerful enough
to enlargen the circle of our trust
and our common striving for a safe, sunny afternoon,
near to flowering trees and under a very blue sky.
-June Jordan, submitted by Seb H., Madison WI
_______
PONDER
What could happen if you loved your self as deeply as you love your best
friend?
What might change if you embraced every grain of your being the way a child
delights in every grain of beach sand?
As you seek deeper love for yourself this week, you will likely deepen the
love you share with others.
Starting...¦now.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Ripples #570: How You Carry It!
Ripples #570: How You Carry It!
Monday, Apr 26, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,306
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
It's not the load that breaks you,
it's the way you carry it.
-Lena Horn, submitted by Nicole W., San Luis Obispo CA
________
BOULDER
There is no person without faults,
none without a burden.
None is sufficient in himself,
none is wise in himself;
therefore, we must support one another,
comfort, help, teach, and advise one another.
-Thomas a Kempis (translation), submitted by Lois B., Calumet MI
_______
PONDER
You can handle your load if you carry it correctly. Back injuries often
arise when we don't lift with our legs. Soul injuries can occur when we
forget to use all of our strength and all of our resources. That includes
bringing your best self to face challenges, and it includes asking for help
from the tribe of people you have assembled for just such purposes.
Today I wish for you the courage to ask for help and the strength to offer
help.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Apr 26, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,306
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
It's not the load that breaks you,
it's the way you carry it.
-Lena Horn, submitted by Nicole W., San Luis Obispo CA
________
BOULDER
There is no person without faults,
none without a burden.
None is sufficient in himself,
none is wise in himself;
therefore, we must support one another,
comfort, help, teach, and advise one another.
-Thomas a Kempis (translation), submitted by Lois B., Calumet MI
_______
PONDER
You can handle your load if you carry it correctly. Back injuries often
arise when we don't lift with our legs. Soul injuries can occur when we
forget to use all of our strength and all of our resources. That includes
bringing your best self to face challenges, and it includes asking for help
from the tribe of people you have assembled for just such purposes.
Today I wish for you the courage to ask for help and the strength to offer
help.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Ripples #569: A Better World!
Ripples #569: A Better World!
Monday, Apr 19, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,320
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The starting point for a better world is the belief that it is possible.
-Norman Cousins, submitted by Terry L., from Franklin WI
________
BOULDER
It is not for me
to seek evidence
that confirms the world that is,
but to create evidence
of the world to be.
-written and submitted by John Brown, founder of RoomsForPeace.org
_______
PONDER
Once you believe in the possibilities of a better world, you gotta get out
there and create it. If you want more peace, go make peace with someone
today. If you want more safety, do what you can to create safety (drive
slower, reduce multitasking, etc.). If you want more joy, pause right this
instant and after a deep cleansing breath think of 3 awesome things in your
life right now. Start small, start soon, start NOW!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Apr 19, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,320
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
The starting point for a better world is the belief that it is possible.
-Norman Cousins, submitted by Terry L., from Franklin WI
________
BOULDER
It is not for me
to seek evidence
that confirms the world that is,
but to create evidence
of the world to be.
-written and submitted by John Brown, founder of RoomsForPeace.org
_______
PONDER
Once you believe in the possibilities of a better world, you gotta get out
there and create it. If you want more peace, go make peace with someone
today. If you want more safety, do what you can to create safety (drive
slower, reduce multitasking, etc.). If you want more joy, pause right this
instant and after a deep cleansing breath think of 3 awesome things in your
life right now. Start small, start soon, start NOW!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Ripples #568: This Moment!
Ripples #568: This Moment!
Monday, Apr 12, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,294
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this moment
is the only one you know you have for sure.
-Oprah Winfrey, submitted by Andrea P - UNL Lincoln NE
________
BOULDER
Love the moment.
Flowers grow out of dark moments.
Therefore, each moment is vital.
It affects the whole.
Life is a succession of such moments
and to live each, is to succeed.
-Sister Mary Corita Kent
_______
PONDER
I could spend a few more moments pondering these quotes and pondering what
to write here, or I could go outside and live these quotes by living the
moment.
Join me, won't you?
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Apr 12, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,294
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this moment
is the only one you know you have for sure.
-Oprah Winfrey, submitted by Andrea P - UNL Lincoln NE
________
BOULDER
Love the moment.
Flowers grow out of dark moments.
Therefore, each moment is vital.
It affects the whole.
Life is a succession of such moments
and to live each, is to succeed.
-Sister Mary Corita Kent
_______
PONDER
I could spend a few more moments pondering these quotes and pondering what
to write here, or I could go outside and live these quotes by living the
moment.
Join me, won't you?
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Ripples #567: Blank Your Life!
Ripples #567: Blank Your Life!
Monday, Apr 5, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,286
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life.
-Buddha, submitted by Nancy S., Birmingham AL
________
BOULDER
Life is a mystery,
Not meant to be solved.
Full of complexity,
And extremely involved.
Lived day by day,
In future and past.
Not fluttered away,
Like the first and the last.
-written and submitted by Sandra Mahan, Lewiston ID
_______
PONDER
________ your life.
Life is here for you to experience, sample, appreciate, despise, avoid,
embrace, fear, cherish, neglect, know, taste, loathe, love, anticipate,
welcome, savor, enjoy.
Choose one of these actions toward life, and then as my sister says, "Own
your choice!"
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Apr 5, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,286
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life.
-Buddha, submitted by Nancy S., Birmingham AL
________
BOULDER
Life is a mystery,
Not meant to be solved.
Full of complexity,
And extremely involved.
Lived day by day,
In future and past.
Not fluttered away,
Like the first and the last.
-written and submitted by Sandra Mahan, Lewiston ID
_______
PONDER
________ your life.
Life is here for you to experience, sample, appreciate, despise, avoid,
embrace, fear, cherish, neglect, know, taste, loathe, love, anticipate,
welcome, savor, enjoy.
Choose one of these actions toward life, and then as my sister says, "Own
your choice!"
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Ripples #566: Be That Light!
Ripples #566: Be That Light!
Monday, Mar 29, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,296
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Believe that there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Believe that you might be that light for someone else.
-Kobi Yamada, submitted by Michael, Compendium Inc.
________
BOULDER
There is a light that shines
beyond all things on earth,
beyond us all,
beyond the heavens.
This is the light that
shines in our hearts.
-Chandogya Upanishad, submitted by Cris D. Madison WI
_______
PONDER
If you are having a bad day,
keep your eyes open for someone else's light.
If you are having a good day,
keep your eyes open for an opportunity
to be the light for someone else.
If you want to have the best day ever,
keep your eyes open for both.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Mar 29, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,296
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Believe that there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Believe that you might be that light for someone else.
-Kobi Yamada, submitted by Michael, Compendium Inc.
________
BOULDER
There is a light that shines
beyond all things on earth,
beyond us all,
beyond the heavens.
This is the light that
shines in our hearts.
-Chandogya Upanishad, submitted by Cris D. Madison WI
_______
PONDER
If you are having a bad day,
keep your eyes open for someone else's light.
If you are having a good day,
keep your eyes open for an opportunity
to be the light for someone else.
If you want to have the best day ever,
keep your eyes open for both.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ripples #565: Plus & Minus!
Ripples #565: Plus & Minus!
Monday, Mar 22, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,020
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Life is made up of pluses and minuses.
The pluses give us hope and the minuses give us strength.
-source unknown, submitted by Roger C.
________
BOULDER
You don't know how it tastes until you try.
You don't know how to laugh until you cry.
You don't know where you've been
until you're homeward bound, and
you don't know what you lost until it's found.
-song from "Fraggle Rock," submitted by Nikki B., Cranston RI
_______
PONDER
I wish you for you lots of pluses this week.
I don't wish for you any minuses,
but I do hope you will grow stronger from the minuses that inevitably
arise.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Eleven years ago, The Ripples Project evolved out of the idea that
there is huge potential in small acts. I'm proud and humbled to announce
that as of last week we achieved the milestone of having 25,000 active
subscribers. We have had a few stumbles and challenges along the way (those
would be the minuses), and I'm so honored to travel this journey with so
many longtime and brand new friends. You are the pluses, in a most profound
and ripply way!
Monday, Mar 22, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 25,020
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Life is made up of pluses and minuses.
The pluses give us hope and the minuses give us strength.
-source unknown, submitted by Roger C.
________
BOULDER
You don't know how it tastes until you try.
You don't know how to laugh until you cry.
You don't know where you've been
until you're homeward bound, and
you don't know what you lost until it's found.
-song from "Fraggle Rock," submitted by Nikki B., Cranston RI
_______
PONDER
I wish you for you lots of pluses this week.
I don't wish for you any minuses,
but I do hope you will grow stronger from the minuses that inevitably
arise.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Eleven years ago, The Ripples Project evolved out of the idea that
there is huge potential in small acts. I'm proud and humbled to announce
that as of last week we achieved the milestone of having 25,000 active
subscribers. We have had a few stumbles and challenges along the way (those
would be the minuses), and I'm so honored to travel this journey with so
many longtime and brand new friends. You are the pluses, in a most profound
and ripply way!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ripples #564: Reputation vs. Character.
Ripples #564: Reputation vs. Character.
Monday, Mar 15, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,980
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Reputation is the shadow: character is the tree.
-Abraham Lincoln, submitted by JDN, Amarillo TX
________
BOULDER
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your
character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what
others think you are.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Steve R., Madison WI
_______
PONDER
Have you become a person that would make your grama proud? Do you make the
right choices when no one else is looking? What action could you take this
week to strengthen your CHARACTER?
Perhaps you need to speak up on behalf of someone else, or do the right
thing even if it isn't convenient, or maybe find the courage to apologize
and make ammends for a past wrong.
You may notice that as your CHARACTER grows, so does the shadow called your
REPUTATION!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Mar 15, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,980
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Reputation is the shadow: character is the tree.
-Abraham Lincoln, submitted by JDN, Amarillo TX
________
BOULDER
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your
character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what
others think you are.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Steve R., Madison WI
_______
PONDER
Have you become a person that would make your grama proud? Do you make the
right choices when no one else is looking? What action could you take this
week to strengthen your CHARACTER?
Perhaps you need to speak up on behalf of someone else, or do the right
thing even if it isn't convenient, or maybe find the courage to apologize
and make ammends for a past wrong.
You may notice that as your CHARACTER grows, so does the shadow called your
REPUTATION!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Ripples #563: Hand in Hand!
Ripples #563: Hand in Hand!
Monday, Mar 8, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,636
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Remember, we all stumble, every one of us.
That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.
-Emily Kimbrough, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
________
BOULDER
Many people believe that support is something that you give to someone you
feel sorry for or that it means propping up someone who would fail unless
you were there to give him a boost. But that's not the way I see it. Support
is the boost you can give someone who can help himself but who needs a
partner to open a window or push aside a roadblock.
-Dave Thomas, submitted by Ann P., Mason OH
_______
PONDER
I was lucky enough to spend Friday with 300 remarkable people at the Lt.
Governor's Conference on LGBT Youth. Educators, administrators, and
community leaders of all ages from all over the state converged on Oshkosh,
Wisconsin to become "Engaged & Empowered." It is rare to witness such a
large, diverse group of people quickly create a powerful feeling of "we are
in this together so let's make magic!" I initially assumed my purpose as
keynote speaker & workshop facilitator was to offer support to those
attempting to create safe environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered youth. As I drove home Friday evening, exhausted and
exhilarated, I realized that I had received as much (or more?) support as I
attempted to generate.
Some days we need support, some days we have support to offer. Our growing
tribe of ripplers believe in the power of generating AND receiving small
acts of kindness; I hope you can enjoy a little of each this week.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Mar 8, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,636
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Remember, we all stumble, every one of us.
That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.
-Emily Kimbrough, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
________
BOULDER
Many people believe that support is something that you give to someone you
feel sorry for or that it means propping up someone who would fail unless
you were there to give him a boost. But that's not the way I see it. Support
is the boost you can give someone who can help himself but who needs a
partner to open a window or push aside a roadblock.
-Dave Thomas, submitted by Ann P., Mason OH
_______
PONDER
I was lucky enough to spend Friday with 300 remarkable people at the Lt.
Governor's Conference on LGBT Youth. Educators, administrators, and
community leaders of all ages from all over the state converged on Oshkosh,
Wisconsin to become "Engaged & Empowered." It is rare to witness such a
large, diverse group of people quickly create a powerful feeling of "we are
in this together so let's make magic!" I initially assumed my purpose as
keynote speaker & workshop facilitator was to offer support to those
attempting to create safe environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered youth. As I drove home Friday evening, exhausted and
exhilarated, I realized that I had received as much (or more?) support as I
attempted to generate.
Some days we need support, some days we have support to offer. Our growing
tribe of ripplers believe in the power of generating AND receiving small
acts of kindness; I hope you can enjoy a little of each this week.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Ripples #562: Today Matters!
Ripples #562: Today Matters!
Monday, Mar 1, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,416
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Each morning we are born again.
What we do today is what matters most.
-Buddha, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
This is the beginning of a new day.
You have been given this day to use as you will.
You can waste it or use it for good.
What you do today is important
because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes,
this day will be gone forever;
in its place is something that you have left behind...
.....let it be something good.
-source unknown, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI
_______
PONDER
Today matters! I dare you to embrace every succulent moment of today and
remind yourself constantly that you have just one chance to make this day
worthwhile. Whether you choose to rest or reach, ponder or pursue, dream or
do, please make today matter for you and those who count on you.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Mar 1, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,416
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Each morning we are born again.
What we do today is what matters most.
-Buddha, submitted by Terry H., Oak Creek WI
________
BOULDER
This is the beginning of a new day.
You have been given this day to use as you will.
You can waste it or use it for good.
What you do today is important
because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes,
this day will be gone forever;
in its place is something that you have left behind...
.....let it be something good.
-source unknown, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI
_______
PONDER
Today matters! I dare you to embrace every succulent moment of today and
remind yourself constantly that you have just one chance to make this day
worthwhile. Whether you choose to rest or reach, ponder or pursue, dream or
do, please make today matter for you and those who count on you.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ripples #561: A Little Bit More!
Ripples #561: A Little Bit More!
Monday, Feb 22, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,430
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above
the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a
little bit more.
-A. Lou Vickery, submitted by Nick P., New Jersey
________
BOULDER
A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are
based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert
myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still
receiving.
-Albert Einstein, submitted by Joel L., Indianapolis IN
_______
PONDER
This could be a magical week for you with unexpected and magnificent
possibilities. How do we make that happen? A LITTLE BIT MORE! Bring your
bestest, most creative, tireless, extraordinary self to school, work, and/or
life this week, and be prepared for remarkable things. Treat every
interaction, every task, every chore as though it holds a key to your future
and you will find that it does!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. A quick hello to my old and new buddies from Kohler Credit Union. It
was great fun to hang out with you on President's Day!
Monday, Feb 22, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,430
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above
the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a
little bit more.
-A. Lou Vickery, submitted by Nick P., New Jersey
________
BOULDER
A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are
based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert
myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still
receiving.
-Albert Einstein, submitted by Joel L., Indianapolis IN
_______
PONDER
This could be a magical week for you with unexpected and magnificent
possibilities. How do we make that happen? A LITTLE BIT MORE! Bring your
bestest, most creative, tireless, extraordinary self to school, work, and/or
life this week, and be prepared for remarkable things. Treat every
interaction, every task, every chore as though it holds a key to your future
and you will find that it does!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. A quick hello to my old and new buddies from Kohler Credit Union. It
was great fun to hang out with you on President's Day!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Ripples #560: Drink or Gargle?
Ripples #560: Drink or Gargle?
Monday, Feb 15, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,399
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Are you going to drink from the well of life-or just gargle and spit?
-written and submitted by Patricia Clason, Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
You don't have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your
life to come to you the way you want it.
-Dan Zadra, submitted by Kristel, Bellingham WA
_______
PONDER
Life happens. Good stuff, blechy stuff, and everything in between.
Sometimes things fall into place so sweetly, and sometimes it feels like you
are sitting in front of a box from Ikea: a hundred parts to assemble with no
written instructions.
An optimal life isn't perfect, and it isn't always fun. It is, however,
ALWAYS worth it. I hope you can enjoy a thirst-quenching drink of life this
week and let it fill you up.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Feb 15, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,399
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Are you going to drink from the well of life-or just gargle and spit?
-written and submitted by Patricia Clason, Milwaukee WI
________
BOULDER
You don't have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your
life to come to you the way you want it.
-Dan Zadra, submitted by Kristel, Bellingham WA
_______
PONDER
Life happens. Good stuff, blechy stuff, and everything in between.
Sometimes things fall into place so sweetly, and sometimes it feels like you
are sitting in front of a box from Ikea: a hundred parts to assemble with no
written instructions.
An optimal life isn't perfect, and it isn't always fun. It is, however,
ALWAYS worth it. I hope you can enjoy a thirst-quenching drink of life this
week and let it fill you up.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Ripples #559: Love!
Ripples #559: Love!
Monday, Feb 8, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,413
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.
-Buddha, submitted via Facebook by Brenda F.
________
BOULDER
Truly loving another means
letting go of all expectations.
It means full acceptance,
even celebration
of another's personhood.
-Karen Casey, submitted via FB by Lindsay W., MI
_______
PONDER
As some prepare to celebrate romantic love on Valentine's Day, I invite all
of us to celebrate LOVE and its sweet variations: whether it is your
friends, your kin, your pets, your self, and/or your Higher Power, it is
worth taking a few minutes this week to savor the love in your life and
perhaps remind someone how important their LOVE is to you.
Many of you have enjoyed previous quote compilations, so I dug through our
archives and put together a list of LOVE-themed Ripples. You can receive
the list by sending a blank email to LOVE [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and you
will need to replace [at] with @ and eliminate the extra spaces.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Feb 8, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,413
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.
-Buddha, submitted via Facebook by Brenda F.
________
BOULDER
Truly loving another means
letting go of all expectations.
It means full acceptance,
even celebration
of another's personhood.
-Karen Casey, submitted via FB by Lindsay W., MI
_______
PONDER
As some prepare to celebrate romantic love on Valentine's Day, I invite all
of us to celebrate LOVE and its sweet variations: whether it is your
friends, your kin, your pets, your self, and/or your Higher Power, it is
worth taking a few minutes this week to savor the love in your life and
perhaps remind someone how important their LOVE is to you.
Many of you have enjoyed previous quote compilations, so I dug through our
archives and put together a list of LOVE-themed Ripples. You can receive
the list by sending a blank email to LOVE [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and you
will need to replace [at] with @ and eliminate the extra spaces.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ripples #558: Seizing Opportunities!
Ripples #558: Seizing Opportunities!
Monday, Feb 1, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,189
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Boldness rewards those who know how to seize their opportunities. -Marcel
Proust, submitted by Taylor W. Wauwatosa WI
________
BOULDER
We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided
each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all
gates, all opportunities. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Kelly L.,
Boston MA
_______
PONDER
After a brief yet fun-filled journey to the Canadian Province of Alberta
for the Western Canadian Campus Recreation Conference, I am writing this
ponder on the flight home to my dog, my sweetie, and my own sweet bed.
I had some time on this trip to dive into Seth Godin's new book "Linchpin:
Are you Indispensable?" As always, his provocative perspective and informal
writing style invite me to challenge how I think, feel, and behave in my
training business and beyond. I recommend it to anyone who might be ready
to seize new opportunities!
I hope you create the time and energy to claim the rewards of your boldness
this week!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Feb 1, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,189
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Boldness rewards those who know how to seize their opportunities. -Marcel
Proust, submitted by Taylor W. Wauwatosa WI
________
BOULDER
We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided
each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all
gates, all opportunities. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, submitted by Kelly L.,
Boston MA
_______
PONDER
After a brief yet fun-filled journey to the Canadian Province of Alberta
for the Western Canadian Campus Recreation Conference, I am writing this
ponder on the flight home to my dog, my sweetie, and my own sweet bed.
I had some time on this trip to dive into Seth Godin's new book "Linchpin:
Are you Indispensable?" As always, his provocative perspective and informal
writing style invite me to challenge how I think, feel, and behave in my
training business and beyond. I recommend it to anyone who might be ready
to seize new opportunities!
I hope you create the time and energy to claim the rewards of your boldness
this week!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Ripples #557: Learning from the Past!
Ripples #557: Learning from the Past!
Monday, Jan 25, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,108
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it,
you can either run from it, or learn from it.
-Rafiki (in The Lion King) submitted by Heidi R., Dubuque IA
________
BOULDER
People grow through experience
if they meet life honestly
and courageously.
This is how character is built.
-Eleanor Roosevelt, submitted by Linda H., Lincoln NE
_______
PONDER
Everyone stumbles, everyone experiences difficulty, everyone has poopy
times. Everyone. Even Oprah. Even the Pope. Even me. Even you.
Yesterday's poopy times can help us be stronger, more effective, and more
appreciative of tomorrow's good times. I wish for you a few good times this
week, and just enough poopy times to learn something important!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Jan 25, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 24,108
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it,
you can either run from it, or learn from it.
-Rafiki (in The Lion King) submitted by Heidi R., Dubuque IA
________
BOULDER
People grow through experience
if they meet life honestly
and courageously.
This is how character is built.
-Eleanor Roosevelt, submitted by Linda H., Lincoln NE
_______
PONDER
Everyone stumbles, everyone experiences difficulty, everyone has poopy
times. Everyone. Even Oprah. Even the Pope. Even me. Even you.
Yesterday's poopy times can help us be stronger, more effective, and more
appreciative of tomorrow's good times. I wish for you a few good times this
week, and just enough poopy times to learn something important!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Ripples #556: Dr. King!
Ripples #556: Dr. King!
Monday, Jan 18, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,950
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
We must accept finite dissapointment,
but we must never lose infinite hope.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Samantha Z., Oklahoma
________
BOULDER
I believe that unarmed truth
and unconditional love
will have the final word in reality.
That is why right, temporarily defeated,
is stronger than evil triumphant.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
_______
PONDER
Each year in the U.S.A. we set aside the third Monday in January to honor
the magnificent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who believed passionately in the
powerful and unending ripples of peace and justice. He was a primary
influence in the creation of this newsletter.
I ask Ripplers everywhere to honor Dr. King by donating $10 to a charity
already on the ground in Haiti [http://CharityWatch.org has compiled an
excellent list] and another $10 to a local charity that might be receiving
fewer donations because of the economy and/or the recent focus on Haiti. If
you are comfortable, share which organizations you donated to on our
facebook wall:
http://Facebook.com/TheRipplesGuy
I know that for some Ripples $20 is a substantial sum of money; I suspect
you know that $10 can make a real difference in a country as poor as Haiti,
and $10 to a local charity will help them know they are not forgotten in
these difficult times. It takes only a moment, so please do what you can!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you would like a remarkable list of Dr. King quotes from the past
12 years of Ripples, please send a blank email to the following address:
MLK [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and please note you will need to replace [at]
with @.
Monday, Jan 18, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,950
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
We must accept finite dissapointment,
but we must never lose infinite hope.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Samantha Z., Oklahoma
________
BOULDER
I believe that unarmed truth
and unconditional love
will have the final word in reality.
That is why right, temporarily defeated,
is stronger than evil triumphant.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
_______
PONDER
Each year in the U.S.A. we set aside the third Monday in January to honor
the magnificent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who believed passionately in the
powerful and unending ripples of peace and justice. He was a primary
influence in the creation of this newsletter.
I ask Ripplers everywhere to honor Dr. King by donating $10 to a charity
already on the ground in Haiti [http://CharityWatch.org has compiled an
excellent list] and another $10 to a local charity that might be receiving
fewer donations because of the economy and/or the recent focus on Haiti. If
you are comfortable, share which organizations you donated to on our
facebook wall:
http://Facebook.com/TheRipplesGuy
I know that for some Ripples $20 is a substantial sum of money; I suspect
you know that $10 can make a real difference in a country as poor as Haiti,
and $10 to a local charity will help them know they are not forgotten in
these difficult times. It takes only a moment, so please do what you can!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you would like a remarkable list of Dr. King quotes from the past
12 years of Ripples, please send a blank email to the following address:
MLK [at] TheRipplesGuy.com and please note you will need to replace [at]
with @.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Ripples #555: Owning Our Choices!
Ripples #555: Owning Our Choices!
Monday, Jan 11, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,950
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
We have time for whatever we choose to do, so let's own our choices!
-written and submitted by Dr. Mia Cary, Greensboro NC (& my sister!)
________
BOULDER
Every time you make a choice
you are turning the central part of you,
the part that chooses,
into something a little different
than what it was before.
And taking your life as a whole, with all your innumerable choices, you are
slowly turning this central thing either into a heavenly creature or into a
hellish creature.
-C.S. Lewis, submitted by Lisa D. L'Anse MI
_______
PONDER
We are all busy, busy, BUSY! You probably have more on today's to-do list
than you can fit in a week. I know, I get it.
We may not have time to get to everything we WANT to get done. We do,
however, have EXACTLY enough time to get to the most important stuff. We
have to choose what is important and then, as my sister states above in the
pebble: OWN OUR CHOICES! So make choices this week to accomplish much,
appreciate others, and add joy for yourself and those around you.
Peace,
Paul
Monday, Jan 11, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,950
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
We have time for whatever we choose to do, so let's own our choices!
-written and submitted by Dr. Mia Cary, Greensboro NC (& my sister!)
________
BOULDER
Every time you make a choice
you are turning the central part of you,
the part that chooses,
into something a little different
than what it was before.
And taking your life as a whole, with all your innumerable choices, you are
slowly turning this central thing either into a heavenly creature or into a
hellish creature.
-C.S. Lewis, submitted by Lisa D. L'Anse MI
_______
PONDER
We are all busy, busy, BUSY! You probably have more on today's to-do list
than you can fit in a week. I know, I get it.
We may not have time to get to everything we WANT to get done. We do,
however, have EXACTLY enough time to get to the most important stuff. We
have to choose what is important and then, as my sister states above in the
pebble: OWN OUR CHOICES! So make choices this week to accomplish much,
appreciate others, and add joy for yourself and those around you.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Ripples #554: New Dreams!
Ripples #554: New Dreams!
Monday, Jan 4, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,938
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Your life is the manifestation of your dream; it is an art.
And you can change your life anytime
if you aren't enjoying the dream.
-Don Miguel Ruiz, submitted by Sharri d.S., Eugene, OR
________
BOULDER
To dream anything that you want to dream.
That's the beauty of the human mind.
To do anything that you want to do.
That is the strength of the human will.
To trust yourself to test your limits.
That is the courage to succeed.
-Bernard Edmonds, submitted by Danielle A., Oshkosh WI
_______
PONDER
Welcome to a new year, a new decade and an opportunity to create NEW
DREAMS! Whether you are enhancing a long-time dream or starting from
scratch, I encourage you to consider where you would like to end up this
year in terms of finances, fitness, work, school, etc., and then figure out
what you can start doing NOW to ensure you reach your destination.
If you are not into establishing resolutions, that is okay! It is still
worth dreaming a bit so you can consider this year's direction and
destination. And whatever you choose to create for yourself and others, I
hope it includes...
Peace!
Paul
p.s. You may have noticed a different format in the SUBJECT LINE.
Beginning with this issue, I have chosen to shift away from using a "volume
#, issue #" format for identifying each issue and instead will use a single
number that communicates how many issues we have Rippled since January 15,
1999.
Monday, Jan 4, 2010
The Ripples Project is a tribe of 23,938
who believe tiny actions create big possibilities
_______
PEBBLE
Your life is the manifestation of your dream; it is an art.
And you can change your life anytime
if you aren't enjoying the dream.
-Don Miguel Ruiz, submitted by Sharri d.S., Eugene, OR
________
BOULDER
To dream anything that you want to dream.
That's the beauty of the human mind.
To do anything that you want to do.
That is the strength of the human will.
To trust yourself to test your limits.
That is the courage to succeed.
-Bernard Edmonds, submitted by Danielle A., Oshkosh WI
_______
PONDER
Welcome to a new year, a new decade and an opportunity to create NEW
DREAMS! Whether you are enhancing a long-time dream or starting from
scratch, I encourage you to consider where you would like to end up this
year in terms of finances, fitness, work, school, etc., and then figure out
what you can start doing NOW to ensure you reach your destination.
If you are not into establishing resolutions, that is okay! It is still
worth dreaming a bit so you can consider this year's direction and
destination. And whatever you choose to create for yourself and others, I
hope it includes...
Peace!
Paul
p.s. You may have noticed a different format in the SUBJECT LINE.
Beginning with this issue, I have chosen to shift away from using a "volume
#, issue #" format for identifying each issue and instead will use a single
number that communicates how many issues we have Rippled since January 15,
1999.
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