Ripples #675: Force of Nature!
For our tribe of 30,888 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
05/01/2012
PEBBLE:
There is no passion to be found playing small-
-in settling for a life that is less
than the one you are capable of living.
-Nelson Mandela
BOULDER:
This is the true joy in life,
the being used for a purpose
recognized by yourself as a mighty one;
the being a force of nature instead of
a feverish, selfish little clod
of ailments and grievances
complaining that the world
will not devote itself
to making you happy.
-George Bernard Shaw, submitted by Mary Catherine in Athens, GA
PONDER:
The world needs you to step over the annoying obstacles you are facing and step up to your destiny. You talents, your skills, your gifts, your perspective: they have all converged in one place and are waiting for you to become that FORCE OF NATURE that is your potential.
It could be as small as finishing off a project with flair, or as grand as charting a new course in a relationship or work or life. Keep your eyes open for the opportunity and be ready to unleash your potential.
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Ripples #672: Donuts & Holes.
Ripples #672: Donuts & Holes.
For our tribe of 30,676 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
04/09/2012
PEBBLE:
As you ramble on through life, brother,
whatever be your goal,
keep your eye upon the donut
and not upon the hole.
-on the wall at "Dippy Donuts" in Omaha, NE;
submitted by Diane in Gilbert, AZ
BOULDER:
Decide to be happy today,
to live with what is yours:
your family, your business, your job, your luck.
If you can't have what you like,
maybe you can like what you have.
Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable,
responsible, caring and understanding.
Be your best, dress your best, talk softly,
look for the bright side of things.
Praise people for what they do and
don't criticize them for what they cannot do.
If someone does something stupid,
forgive and forget.
After all,
it's just for one day.
-source unknown, submitted by Karen in Cincinnati, OH
PONDER:
If I asked you to brainstorm a list of things that would help make your life easier, you could probably identify a few pretty quickly: more money, different circumstances, more time with some people you enjoy and perhaps less time with certain other people.
Let's save that list for another day; instead, I want you to notice the "donuts" in your life.....the people and things and situations that make your life taste good. I challenge you, just for today (or maybe throughout this week?), to ignore the "hole"--the pieces that sometime feel missing--and just savor the goodness in your life.
Your life may be more delicious than you realize!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Yeah, I know...I'm hungry for donuts now as well. Sorry about that...
For our tribe of 30,676 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
04/09/2012
PEBBLE:
As you ramble on through life, brother,
whatever be your goal,
keep your eye upon the donut
and not upon the hole.
-on the wall at "Dippy Donuts" in Omaha, NE;
submitted by Diane in Gilbert, AZ
BOULDER:
Decide to be happy today,
to live with what is yours:
your family, your business, your job, your luck.
If you can't have what you like,
maybe you can like what you have.
Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable,
responsible, caring and understanding.
Be your best, dress your best, talk softly,
look for the bright side of things.
Praise people for what they do and
don't criticize them for what they cannot do.
If someone does something stupid,
forgive and forget.
After all,
it's just for one day.
-source unknown, submitted by Karen in Cincinnati, OH
PONDER:
If I asked you to brainstorm a list of things that would help make your life easier, you could probably identify a few pretty quickly: more money, different circumstances, more time with some people you enjoy and perhaps less time with certain other people.
Let's save that list for another day; instead, I want you to notice the "donuts" in your life.....the people and things and situations that make your life taste good. I challenge you, just for today (or maybe throughout this week?), to ignore the "hole"--the pieces that sometime feel missing--and just savor the goodness in your life.
Your life may be more delicious than you realize!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Yeah, I know...I'm hungry for donuts now as well. Sorry about that...
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Ripples #671: Connected.
Ripples #671: Life Flow.
For our tribe of 30,690 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
04/02/2012
PEBBLE:
Live life like the flow of a stream,
at the end there is always something bigger.
-unknown, submitted by Aakash at Rutgers University, NJ
BOULDER:
At the heart of each of us,
whatever our imperfections,
there exists a silent pulse of perfect rhythm,
which is absolutely individual and unique,
and yet which connects us to everything else.
-George Leonard, shared via daily email from Values.com
PONDER:
Regardless of whether you've been receiving Ripples for a over a DECADE or just a FEW DAYS, today you are a part of this unique and powerful stream of inspiration. For as long as our paths cross, let's encourage each other to maximize the possibilities, minimize the difficulties, and savor every moment along the way.
Be brave enough to ask your friends and colleagues for help when you need it; alternately, if things are flowing easily for you be sure to keep your eyes open for someone who needs your help. Every opportunity you discover to help or be helped ensures the life flow more smoothly for us all.
Are you in?
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 30,690 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
04/02/2012
PEBBLE:
Live life like the flow of a stream,
at the end there is always something bigger.
-unknown, submitted by Aakash at Rutgers University, NJ
BOULDER:
At the heart of each of us,
whatever our imperfections,
there exists a silent pulse of perfect rhythm,
which is absolutely individual and unique,
and yet which connects us to everything else.
-George Leonard, shared via daily email from Values.com
PONDER:
Regardless of whether you've been receiving Ripples for a over a DECADE or just a FEW DAYS, today you are a part of this unique and powerful stream of inspiration. For as long as our paths cross, let's encourage each other to maximize the possibilities, minimize the difficulties, and savor every moment along the way.
Be brave enough to ask your friends and colleagues for help when you need it; alternately, if things are flowing easily for you be sure to keep your eyes open for someone who needs your help. Every opportunity you discover to help or be helped ensures the life flow more smoothly for us all.
Are you in?
Peace,
Paul
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