Ripples #683: Trip of a Lifetime!
For our tribe of 31,021 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/25/2012
PEBBLE:
Sometimes it's ok to feel a little lost.
It's during those times that we find
the best surprises when we least expect them.
-written and submitted by Joe Albrecht in Mount Pleasant, MI
BOULDER:
Sooner or later we must realize
there is no station,
no one place to arrive at
once and for all.
The true joy of life is the trip.
-Robert J. Hastings, submitted by Amy in Charlotte, NC
PONDER:
We are, every one of us, creating our own "Trip of a Lifetime" every single day of our lives. I hope you are making the most of *your* journey: savoring the good stuff, learning from the tough stuff, and honoring every opportunity to provide assistance to your fellow travelers.
The next chapter in my own trip begins TODAY. I've sold my condo, considerably lightened my load, and wrapping up my last speaking engagement of the summer before heading west into the Rockies on a month-long retreat to relax and reflect. I will emerge from the mountains to move to my new temporary home in....well, watch this video to hear the scoop on that: http://theripplesproject.org/12all/lt.php?c=472&m=842&nl=13&s=5275e2f86fd9e03ae614f8c397361c8b&lid=2170&l=-http--www.youtube.com/watch--Q-v--E-TBNaZ04G8wM
By the way, I'll have an issue of Ripples queued up for every Monday while I'm away, and I should be well stocked for the daily quotes that I shoot out via Twitter and Facebook. I won't be offline entirely in July, but don't count on timely replies from me!
Peace,
Paul
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Ripples #682: The Seed of You!
Ripples #682: Seed of You!
For our tribe of 30,864 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/18/2012
PEBBLE:
What shape waits in the seed of you,
to grow and spread its branches
against a future sky?
-David Whyte, submitted by Terry in Oak Creek, WI
BOULDER:
Believe in yourself
and all that you are.
Know that there is
something inside you
that is greater
than any obstacle.
-Christian D. Larson, submitted by Amy in New Berlin, WI
PONDER:
This week was a crazy whirlwind of travels and trainings: I fired up new students and their parents at Plymouth State University in NH; explored diversity & inclusion with my Boston P&G buddies (yay, Gillette!); said a quick hello to a group of academic coordinators attending an NCAA Symposium in Indianapolis, and finished the crazy week with my 11th year of firing up new arrivals at the 2012 Wisconsin Leadership Seminar.
The groups varied in size and background and reason for gathering, but I challenged each group to bring their full, best selves to pursue their highest possibilities, so now I'll pass that on to YOU!
There are all kinds of shapes and ideas and dreams that right now exist as tiny seeds planted in the soil of your soul. They are waiting for proper nurturing and a bit of sunlight so they can grow to fruition. What actions can you take today to ensure a lush tomorrow? Can you bring YOUR full, best self to this challenge? I hope so, for your sake and for the sake of all who you encounter. We need your gifts in our garden!
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 30,864 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/18/2012
PEBBLE:
What shape waits in the seed of you,
to grow and spread its branches
against a future sky?
-David Whyte, submitted by Terry in Oak Creek, WI
BOULDER:
Believe in yourself
and all that you are.
Know that there is
something inside you
that is greater
than any obstacle.
-Christian D. Larson, submitted by Amy in New Berlin, WI
PONDER:
This week was a crazy whirlwind of travels and trainings: I fired up new students and their parents at Plymouth State University in NH; explored diversity & inclusion with my Boston P&G buddies (yay, Gillette!); said a quick hello to a group of academic coordinators attending an NCAA Symposium in Indianapolis, and finished the crazy week with my 11th year of firing up new arrivals at the 2012 Wisconsin Leadership Seminar.
The groups varied in size and background and reason for gathering, but I challenged each group to bring their full, best selves to pursue their highest possibilities, so now I'll pass that on to YOU!
There are all kinds of shapes and ideas and dreams that right now exist as tiny seeds planted in the soil of your soul. They are waiting for proper nurturing and a bit of sunlight so they can grow to fruition. What actions can you take today to ensure a lush tomorrow? Can you bring YOUR full, best self to this challenge? I hope so, for your sake and for the sake of all who you encounter. We need your gifts in our garden!
Peace,
Paul
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ripples #681: Dancing with the Universe!
Ripples #681: Dancing with the Universe!
For our tribe of 30,845 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/12/2012
PEBBLE:
You can dance with the Universe,
but you don't get to lead.
-written and submitted by Catherine Julian in Olympia, WA
BOULDER:
Cinderella may have been given
the dress, the shoes and the ride,
but she was the one who made
the choice to go to the ball.
You are given opportunities every day,
make your choice to do something with them.
-written and submitted by Jennifer from Cal Poly-SLO
PONDER:
Plenty of teeny and huge stuff happens over which we have little or no control; unfortunately we are sometimes so busy fretting over these unscheduled interruptions that we ignore the choices we still have, the options that are still available to us. Just because we cannot control everything doesn't mean we have to throw up our hands and fail to get busy on the things we CAN control.
So if you're feeling stuck this week, I invite you look between the lines of the STUFF you are facing and seek the choices and options you still have. And then find a way to dance with them!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. I'm always seeking FRESH inspiration for future Ripples. You'll notice that both of this week's quotes are "written and submitted by" your fellow Ripples subscribers. Do me and the whole team a favor and use the "submit quotes" link to share a fresh quote you created or just came across: http://theripplesproject.org/submit
For our tribe of 30,845 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/12/2012
PEBBLE:
You can dance with the Universe,
but you don't get to lead.
-written and submitted by Catherine Julian in Olympia, WA
BOULDER:
Cinderella may have been given
the dress, the shoes and the ride,
but she was the one who made
the choice to go to the ball.
You are given opportunities every day,
make your choice to do something with them.
-written and submitted by Jennifer from Cal Poly-SLO
PONDER:
Plenty of teeny and huge stuff happens over which we have little or no control; unfortunately we are sometimes so busy fretting over these unscheduled interruptions that we ignore the choices we still have, the options that are still available to us. Just because we cannot control everything doesn't mean we have to throw up our hands and fail to get busy on the things we CAN control.
So if you're feeling stuck this week, I invite you look between the lines of the STUFF you are facing and seek the choices and options you still have. And then find a way to dance with them!
Peace,
Paul
P.S. I'm always seeking FRESH inspiration for future Ripples. You'll notice that both of this week's quotes are "written and submitted by" your fellow Ripples subscribers. Do me and the whole team a favor and use the "submit quotes" link to share a fresh quote you created or just came across: http://theripplesproject.org/submit
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Ripples #680: Leave Your Mark!
Ripples #680: Leave Your Mark!
For our tribe of 30,855 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/04/2012
PEBBLE:
You don't have to live your life
the way other people expect you to.
-Chris Guillebeau, submitted by Mari in Sturgeon Bay, WI
BOULDER:
You will not be remembered for your grades.
You will not be remembered for your petty arguments.
You will not be remembered for your
"should haves, could haves, never haves."
You will be remembered for taking a stand;
for screaming atop the highest height
your passions, loves, memories, and fears.
You will be remembered for actively-
-not aggressively-making a difference.
So leave your mark, for if ever there was a time, now is it.
Quit playing with excuses and realize
there are NO excuses for refusing
to participate in your own life.
-written and submitted by Ryan Kacvinsky in Ashland, WI
PONDER:
The passionate Mr. Kacvinsky (whose submissions have appeared in previous issues of Ripples) states it clearly: it is important, essential even, for you to get out there and leave your mark.
And it isn't about what you are "supposed" to do; instead, it is about recognizing that the whole world improves each time each of us identifies and fulfills the unique role we have to play. If you have been letting fears and insecurities hold you back, now is the time to take charge and take risks. If you still aren't sure exactly what contribution you have to give, work extra hard this week to notice which tasks bring you alive, which daydreams rumble with opportunity. And follow your hunches--be especially curious about any chance happenings that may be clues for your quest.
Peace,
Paul
For our tribe of 30,855 busy people who share encouragement and gratitude.
06/04/2012
PEBBLE:
You don't have to live your life
the way other people expect you to.
-Chris Guillebeau, submitted by Mari in Sturgeon Bay, WI
BOULDER:
You will not be remembered for your grades.
You will not be remembered for your petty arguments.
You will not be remembered for your
"should haves, could haves, never haves."
You will be remembered for taking a stand;
for screaming atop the highest height
your passions, loves, memories, and fears.
You will be remembered for actively-
-not aggressively-making a difference.
So leave your mark, for if ever there was a time, now is it.
Quit playing with excuses and realize
there are NO excuses for refusing
to participate in your own life.
-written and submitted by Ryan Kacvinsky in Ashland, WI
PONDER:
The passionate Mr. Kacvinsky (whose submissions have appeared in previous issues of Ripples) states it clearly: it is important, essential even, for you to get out there and leave your mark.
And it isn't about what you are "supposed" to do; instead, it is about recognizing that the whole world improves each time each of us identifies and fulfills the unique role we have to play. If you have been letting fears and insecurities hold you back, now is the time to take charge and take risks. If you still aren't sure exactly what contribution you have to give, work extra hard this week to notice which tasks bring you alive, which daydreams rumble with opportunity. And follow your hunches--be especially curious about any chance happenings that may be clues for your quest.
Peace,
Paul
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