Ripples #610: Felonious Kindness!
For our tribe of 27,160 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 31, 2011
PEBBLE:
If you were arrested for being kind,
would there be enough evidence to convict you?
-source unknown, submitted by David, Madison WI
BOULDER:
Kindness is an inner desire
that makes us want to do good things
even if we do not get anything in return.
It is the joy of our life to do them.
When we do good things
from this inner desire,
there is kindness in everything
we think, say, want and do.
-Emmanuel Swedenborg, submitted by Deb, Cleveland OH
PONDER:
This week's pebble uses a tricky metaphor for kindness and at the risk of
pushing it too far, I challenge you to spend some time thinking about what
"kind crimes" you've committed lately. I propose that being nice is just a
misdemeanor; I want you to commit a felony of kindness this week--go ALL the
way and surprise a stranger, friend, classmate, or colleague with a sincere
gesture that could make their moment, their day, or maybe even their life.
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Just remember that we aren't encouraging you to break the law, just
break through the limits of your recent kindnesses.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Ripples #609: Really Living!
Ripples #609: Really Living!
For our tribe of 27,125 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 24, 2011
PEBBLE:
You must live in the present,
launch yourself on every wave,
find your eternity in each moment.
-Henry David Thoreau, submitted by Chris, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
REALLY living
is when a human being
chooses to awaken
from their comfy trance
of resignation
and circumstance
and step into
their destiny,
their purpose,
their freedom,
their possibility.
-Judy Morris, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
What would happen if you decided, just for a short time, to lay down all
the difficulties and frustrations and stress and take a moment to breathe
deeply, smile warmly, and embrace the possibility that you really can choose
to really live. Really!
Peace,
Paul
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For our tribe of 27,125 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 24, 2011
PEBBLE:
You must live in the present,
launch yourself on every wave,
find your eternity in each moment.
-Henry David Thoreau, submitted by Chris, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
REALLY living
is when a human being
chooses to awaken
from their comfy trance
of resignation
and circumstance
and step into
their destiny,
their purpose,
their freedom,
their possibility.
-Judy Morris, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
What would happen if you decided, just for a short time, to lay down all
the difficulties and frustrations and stress and take a moment to breathe
deeply, smile warmly, and embrace the possibility that you really can choose
to really live. Really!
Peace,
Paul
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ripples #608: Dr. King!
Ripples #608: Dr. King!
For our tribe of 27,031 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 17, 2011
PEBBLE:
In the end we will remember
not the words of our enemies,
but the silence of our friends.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
BOULDER:
On some positions,
Cowardice asks the question
"Is it safe?"
Expediency asks the question
"Is it politic?"
And Vanity comes along
and asks the question
"Is it popular?"
But Conscience asks the question
"Is it right?"
And there comes a time
when one must take a position
that is neither safe,
nor politic, nor popular,
but he must do it because
Conscience tells him
it is right.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Cathy, Richmond IN
PONDER:
Dear Dr. King,
Our country continues to break down barriers for all people and there are
many brave people working to keep your dream alive. There are some
significant challenges too, and in the wake of the recent tragedy some of us
worry that, despite wise words from our president (he referenced your last
speech even!), our national mourning has been tainted with bitterness.
Peace is neither a simple nor easy pursuit; I promise we will keep working
hard to address our own fears, to maintain empathy for those who resist
progress, and to seek the right combination of talking, listening, and
acting that will promote peace in our communities, our country, and our
planet.
We miss you,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,031 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 17, 2011
PEBBLE:
In the end we will remember
not the words of our enemies,
but the silence of our friends.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
BOULDER:
On some positions,
Cowardice asks the question
"Is it safe?"
Expediency asks the question
"Is it politic?"
And Vanity comes along
and asks the question
"Is it popular?"
But Conscience asks the question
"Is it right?"
And there comes a time
when one must take a position
that is neither safe,
nor politic, nor popular,
but he must do it because
Conscience tells him
it is right.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., submitted by Cathy, Richmond IN
PONDER:
Dear Dr. King,
Our country continues to break down barriers for all people and there are
many brave people working to keep your dream alive. There are some
significant challenges too, and in the wake of the recent tragedy some of us
worry that, despite wise words from our president (he referenced your last
speech even!), our national mourning has been tainted with bitterness.
Peace is neither a simple nor easy pursuit; I promise we will keep working
hard to address our own fears, to maintain empathy for those who resist
progress, and to seek the right combination of talking, listening, and
acting that will promote peace in our communities, our country, and our
planet.
We miss you,
Paul
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Ripples #607: The Dance of Creativity!
Ripples #607: The Dance of Creativity!
For our tribe of 27,089 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 10, 2011
PEBBLE:
Your creativity is waiting for you like a dancing partner.
-Barbara Sher, submitted by Mickey, Olympia WA
BOULDER:
Be daring,
be different,
be impractical,
be anything that will assert
integrity of purpose and
imaginative vision
against the play-it-safers,
the creatures of the commonplace,
the slaves of the ordinary.
-Sir Cecil Beaton, submitted by Peter, Lubbock TX
PONDER:
Your unique and fabulous creative talent is desperately needed. The people
around you, indeed the people of the world are counting on you to step up
and deliver magnificence. If you're shirking in the shadows, afraid that
someone will judge you or ridicule you or shame you, let me address that
fear: someone indeed might judge, ridicule, and/or shame you. AND I'm
quite sure there is someone who may just as loudly encourage you, applaud
you, and yes, even celebrate you.
So step out of the shadows this week and dance with your creativity!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you need some help in this department, watch Katie Perry's
Firework video (again!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw
For our tribe of 27,089 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 10, 2011
PEBBLE:
Your creativity is waiting for you like a dancing partner.
-Barbara Sher, submitted by Mickey, Olympia WA
BOULDER:
Be daring,
be different,
be impractical,
be anything that will assert
integrity of purpose and
imaginative vision
against the play-it-safers,
the creatures of the commonplace,
the slaves of the ordinary.
-Sir Cecil Beaton, submitted by Peter, Lubbock TX
PONDER:
Your unique and fabulous creative talent is desperately needed. The people
around you, indeed the people of the world are counting on you to step up
and deliver magnificence. If you're shirking in the shadows, afraid that
someone will judge you or ridicule you or shame you, let me address that
fear: someone indeed might judge, ridicule, and/or shame you. AND I'm
quite sure there is someone who may just as loudly encourage you, applaud
you, and yes, even celebrate you.
So step out of the shadows this week and dance with your creativity!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. If you need some help in this department, watch Katie Perry's
Firework video (again!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Ripples #606: Choices in Living!
Ripples #606: Choices in Living!
For our tribe of 27,061 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 3, 2011
PEBBLE:
The doors we open and close each day
decide the lives we live.
-Flora Whittemore, submitted by Ryan, Ashland WI
BOULDER:
Really living
is when a human being chooses
to awaken from their comfy trance
of resignation and circumstance
and step into their destiny,
their purpose, their freedom,
their possibility.
-Judy Morris, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
Welcome to 2011!
We've all heard the statistics about how few resolutions make it out of
January alive. Still, the new year remains an excellent opportunity to
embrace the new year as a fresh opportunity to consider more consciously the
choices we are making. Making even a few different choices today could
radically alter your life in just a few short months, so perhaps instead of
RESOLUTIONS, we could decide this week which CHOICES might improve our
tomorrows. Are you in?
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,061 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Jan 3, 2011
PEBBLE:
The doors we open and close each day
decide the lives we live.
-Flora Whittemore, submitted by Ryan, Ashland WI
BOULDER:
Really living
is when a human being chooses
to awaken from their comfy trance
of resignation and circumstance
and step into their destiny,
their purpose, their freedom,
their possibility.
-Judy Morris, submitted by Scott, New York NY
PONDER:
Welcome to 2011!
We've all heard the statistics about how few resolutions make it out of
January alive. Still, the new year remains an excellent opportunity to
embrace the new year as a fresh opportunity to consider more consciously the
choices we are making. Making even a few different choices today could
radically alter your life in just a few short months, so perhaps instead of
RESOLUTIONS, we could decide this week which CHOICES might improve our
tomorrows. Are you in?
Peace,
Paul
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