Ripples #614: Chances Taken?
For our tribe of 27,303 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 28, 2011
PEBBLE:
It's not the opportunities given,
but the chances taken!
-written & submitted by Unique Zebal, Eureka CA
BOULDER:
Take a chance!
All life is chance.
The person who goes furthest
is generally the one who is
willing to do and dare.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Katherine, Milwaukee WI
PONDER:
Good news! We don't need to succeed in order to benefit from a chance
taken, because we often become braver and stronger and wiser even if the
desired outcome isn't achieved. We learn from our mistakes, and our
perspective shifts with the added experience.
We don't need guarantees of success, we just need to be confident that we
will scoot closer to our ideal selves. Of course we need to consider the
risks and make sure we have properly prepared; at some point, though, we
need to trust the process and just go for it.
On your mark, get set... GO!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ripples #613: Quirky You!
Ripples #613: Quirky You!
For our tribe of 27,232 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 21, 2011
PEBBLE:
Masquerading as a normal person
day after day is exhausting.
-source unknown, submitted by Linda, Omaha NE
BOULDER:
You know those things about yourself
that you're self conscious of?
Those quirks that you're trying to hide?
Those are not your weaknesses,
those are your strengths.
-Terry Border, submitted by Becky S., Chicago
PONDER:
Do you often think that you are you weird?
Have others said you are weird?
If so, this is good news!
Being "weird" means you are different, and once you embrace the fact that
you are different you can move on to understand that your particular "weird"
is desperately needed to make the world a better place.
How do I know this with such certainty? Because here you are in the world!
You are YOU for a reason, and you are HERE for a reason. Imagine a whole
crowd of people chanting,
"You're Here! You're Weird! You're Awesome! Get used to it!"
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,232 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 21, 2011
PEBBLE:
Masquerading as a normal person
day after day is exhausting.
-source unknown, submitted by Linda, Omaha NE
BOULDER:
You know those things about yourself
that you're self conscious of?
Those quirks that you're trying to hide?
Those are not your weaknesses,
those are your strengths.
-Terry Border, submitted by Becky S., Chicago
PONDER:
Do you often think that you are you weird?
Have others said you are weird?
If so, this is good news!
Being "weird" means you are different, and once you embrace the fact that
you are different you can move on to understand that your particular "weird"
is desperately needed to make the world a better place.
How do I know this with such certainty? Because here you are in the world!
You are YOU for a reason, and you are HERE for a reason. Imagine a whole
crowd of people chanting,
"You're Here! You're Weird! You're Awesome! Get used to it!"
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ripples #612: Lots Of Varied Experiences!
Ripples #612: Lots Of Varied Experiences!
For our tribe of 27,163 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 14, 2011
PEBBLE:
Do not seek perfection in a changing world.
Instead, perfect your love.
-Master Sengstan, submitted by Rebecca, Chicago IL
BOULDER:
Love is friendship that has caught fire.
It is quiet understanding,
mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving.
It is loyalty through good and bad times.
It settles for less than perfection and
makes allowances for human weaknesses.
-Ann Landers
PONDER:
While pondering recently how I could inspire ALL of us (regardless of
relationship status) to participate in this love-themed holiday, I decided
that L.O.V.E. could be an acronym for Lots Of Varied Experiences. Even if
you are not romantically connected on this Valentine's Day, LOVE is
something you hopefully feel towards yourself and at least a few others in
your life (friends, family, pets, etc.).
Many people will celebrate Valentine's Day today with flowers and candy and
cards and kisses. There are, however, many other ways we can express our
love towards the people around us: warm smiles, kind gestures and brief
notes are all valuable without being expensive.
Consider doing something extra special today to remind yourself and the
world that LOVE, in all its forms, is real, abundant, and essential.
Peace & L.O.V.E. to you!
Paul
For our tribe of 27,163 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 14, 2011
PEBBLE:
Do not seek perfection in a changing world.
Instead, perfect your love.
-Master Sengstan, submitted by Rebecca, Chicago IL
BOULDER:
Love is friendship that has caught fire.
It is quiet understanding,
mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving.
It is loyalty through good and bad times.
It settles for less than perfection and
makes allowances for human weaknesses.
-Ann Landers
PONDER:
While pondering recently how I could inspire ALL of us (regardless of
relationship status) to participate in this love-themed holiday, I decided
that L.O.V.E. could be an acronym for Lots Of Varied Experiences. Even if
you are not romantically connected on this Valentine's Day, LOVE is
something you hopefully feel towards yourself and at least a few others in
your life (friends, family, pets, etc.).
Many people will celebrate Valentine's Day today with flowers and candy and
cards and kisses. There are, however, many other ways we can express our
love towards the people around us: warm smiles, kind gestures and brief
notes are all valuable without being expensive.
Consider doing something extra special today to remind yourself and the
world that LOVE, in all its forms, is real, abundant, and essential.
Peace & L.O.V.E. to you!
Paul
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Ripples #611: Your Grand Legend!
Ripples #611: Your Grand Legend!
For our tribe of 27,165 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 7, 2011
PEBBLE:
What looks like adversity now will only become
the architecture of grand legend later.
-Billy Corgan, submitted by Jason, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
We cannot change our past.
We cannot change the fact
that people act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play
the one string we have,
and that is our attitude.
-Charles R. Swindoll, submitted by JU, Mt. Pleasant MI
PONDER:
If your day (or week/semester/job/life) is not going well, that just
stinks. And while I unfortunately cannot wave a magic wand to eliminate the
poopy stuff and replace it with roses, I CAN give you a gentle nudge to see
if you can hang in there one more day.
This week's pebble suggests your current difficulty will eventually be a
trophy on your shelf; something you may not have ENJOYED enduring, but that
you are proud you conquered.
You are, by the way, doing something right. How do I know? Because you
made it to today. RIGHT ON! Take a few deep breaths, go in a closet and
scream for a minute if you need to, and then come out ready to take action
to improve your day/week/semester/job/life.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 27,165 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
Feb 7, 2011
PEBBLE:
What looks like adversity now will only become
the architecture of grand legend later.
-Billy Corgan, submitted by Jason, San Luis Obispo CA
BOULDER:
We cannot change our past.
We cannot change the fact
that people act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play
the one string we have,
and that is our attitude.
-Charles R. Swindoll, submitted by JU, Mt. Pleasant MI
PONDER:
If your day (or week/semester/job/life) is not going well, that just
stinks. And while I unfortunately cannot wave a magic wand to eliminate the
poopy stuff and replace it with roses, I CAN give you a gentle nudge to see
if you can hang in there one more day.
This week's pebble suggests your current difficulty will eventually be a
trophy on your shelf; something you may not have ENJOYED enduring, but that
you are proud you conquered.
You are, by the way, doing something right. How do I know? Because you
made it to today. RIGHT ON! Take a few deep breaths, go in a closet and
scream for a minute if you need to, and then come out ready to take action
to improve your day/week/semester/job/life.
Peace,
Paul
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