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

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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


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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

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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

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

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PEBBLE
The starting point for a better world is the belief that it is possible.
-Norman Cousins, submitted by Terry L., from Franklin WI
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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
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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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