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
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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
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