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.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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
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