Ripples v10.46: Flow!
November 17, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,449 subscribers
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PEBBLE
Don't push the river, it flows by itself.
-Barry Stevens, submitted by Aliison, S., Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture Japan
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BOULDER
All things change,
nothing is extinguished.
There is nothing in the whole world
which is permanent.
Everything flows onward;
all things are brought into being
with a changing nature;
the ages themselves glide by
in constant movement.
-Ovid
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PONDER
Hello dear ripply friend!
I promise there is no need to get ready,
no need to get set,
all you have to do is pause, breathe, then…
…..FLOW!
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.45: Acknowledge Differences!
November 10, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,464 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Being tolerant does not mean that I share another's belief.
But it does mean that I acknowledge another one's right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.
-Victor Frankl, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
When we come to know ourselves
as gifted and conflicted,
we become more tolerant
of the differences we encounter in others
and can relinquish the illusion
that we are the center of a harmonious universe.
- Elizabeth J. Canham, submitted by Pat J., Wauwatosa WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Here in the U.S. we have (finally!) finished the exhilarating and exhausting process of selecting our next president and it is (finally!) time to recognize that our differences don't have to divide us. As I told my Facebook Friends, I believe "if blue celebrates humbly & red responds respectfully, the significance of this moment will emerge."
I hope you can expend extra energy this week to ACKNOWLEDGE DIFFERENCES between you and someone you argue/disagree/fight with often. With enough patience, practice, and persistence, you may discover that differences are not necessarily bad; they can even help make for more satisfying connections, more creative solutions, and a far more enriching life.
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.44: Choices!
November 3, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,000 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
We are all facing choices that define us.
No choice, however messy, is without importance in the overall picture of our lives.
We all at our own age have to claim something, even if it's only our own confusion.
-Sabrina Ward Harrison, submitted by Jennifer H., San Luis Obispo CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
Any change, any loss,does not make us victims.
Others can shake you, disappoint you,
but they can't prevent you from acting,
from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on.
No matter where you are in life,
no matter what your situation,
you can always do something.
You always have a choice
and the choice can be power.
-Blaine Lee, submitted by David D., Oklahoma City OK
__PONDER _________________________________
You might be pondering who to vote for,
whether to make a substantial change at work/school,
or how to deal with a minor or significant challenge in your life.
Every choice you make this week is an opportunity to
explore alternative options,
consider possible downsides, and
remember that each decision you make has the potential to
transform your tomorrow!
Happy Choicing!
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.43: Removing a Rock!
October 27, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,143 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Remove the rock from your shoe instead of learning to limp comfortably.
-Stephen C. Paul, submitted by Stephanie B., San Francisco CA
__BOULDER _________________________________
The difference between great people and everyone else
is that great people create their lives actively,
while everyone else is created by their lives,
passively waiting to see where life takes them next.
The difference between the two
is the difference between living fully and just existing.
-Michael Gerber, submitted by Jamie Wackerlin, Madison WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Ahem. Excuse me…sorry to bother you, but it seems you have a rock in your shoe.
That minor annoyance that you have been living with for a few days, weeks, months has caused you enough trouble. Your "rock" could be an unkind word from a friend or co-worker, a decision you recently made that you regret, or a small item on your to-do list that has become infected while you procrastinate, worry, or resist.
I invite you to take a few minutes to remove your rock by letting go, making a switch, or taking action.
Ahhhhhh, I hope that feels better….
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.42: Help Them Win!
October 20, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,149 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
He who wishes to secure the good of others
has already secured his own.
-Confucius, submitted by Loretta C., Fort Collins CO
__BOULDER _________________________________
Take care of everyone you meet.
Give your smile to those without,
because on any given day
somebody, somewhere
is losing their personal battle.
Help them win.
-Ashley S. , submitted by J.C., DePere WI
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If you are having a good day, find a colleague, classmate, friend, or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
If you are having a bad day (or bad week, or even bad month), you can curl into a ball in bed and cry it out….OR you can uncurl yourself and find a colleague, classmate, friend or stranger who needs a favor or a kind word or a smile and HELP THEM WIN!
Either way, I'm sending you:
Peace!
Paul
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Ripples v10.41: Face It!
October 13, 2008: a free weekly splash to 21,410 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Facing it, always facing it, that's the way to get through. Face it.
-Joseph Conrad, submitted by Lin H., Bloomington IL
__BOULDER _________________________________
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
-Frank Herbert, submitted by Stephanie W., West Des Moines IA
__PONDER _________________________________
If you are feeling scared or bewildered or frustrated by the crazy events recently, you need to remember a few things:
1. You are not the only one.
2. Things will get better.
3. You can handle this.
Yes, you can. You can FACE IT just like you have dealt with other challenges in your life. And I have a sneaking suspicion that not only will you come out of this okay, you might even be stronger, smarter, and braver. So put your game face on, and FACE IT!
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.40: Happy Moments!
October 6, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,850 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
A happy life is just a string of happy moments.
But most people don't allow the happy moment
because they are so busy trying to get a happy life.
-Abraham Hicks, submitted by Maureen, Shawano WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy,
in whatever situation I may be;
for I have also learned from experience
that the greater part of our happiness or misery
depends upon our dispositions,
and not upon our circumstances.
-Martha Washington, submitted by Rose W., Milwaukee WI
__PONDER _________________________________
Before you dive into the crazy river of STUFF that is swarming about you: stop right now, take one single deep, delicious breath and then exhale into a happy moment.
Ahhhhhhhh.
Ok, now jump back in and carry some of that happiness with you!
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.39: Your Right Work!
September 29, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,825 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
Discovering the right work is like discovering your soul in the world.
-Thomas More, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
Are you bored with life?
Then throw yourself into
some work you believe in
with all your heart;
live for it, die for it,
and you will find happiness
that you had thought could never be yours.
-Dale Carnegie, submitted by Terry H., Franklin WI
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Are you bored, overwhelmed, confused, or just not sufficiently motivated to accomplish your best work right now?
I dare you to jump up and tackle one tiny task that you believe in strongly. Make a $10 donation to a non-profit that is doing good work, find a blog entry you agree with and post a comment, or choose a simple errand or task from your "to do" list that you know you will enjoy–or at least feel good about checking off your list.
Then grab the positive energy flow from that task and jump into a bigger project: soon you will be zooming through YOUR RIGHT WORK!
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.38: Important Days!
September 22, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,700+ subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
-Alexander Woollcott, submitted by Cindy K, Green Bay WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
To live each day
With love
With joy.
To take each moment
As it's own
Absent both expectation and grief.
Simple moments
Free of filters
That alone are full and rich
And need nothing more.
How glorious life becomes
When such moments are strung end to end.
Creating your own eternity
How you lived it,
One rich, colorful, fully realized,
Moment at a time.
-written and submitted by Melanie J. Palmer
__PONDER _________________________________
Welcome to your crazy day.
I suspect you have at least a gazillion things to accomplish today, and each must be done efficiently and fabulously. How preposterous, indeed how presumptuous, for me to add one more thing to your to do list. But I will add this item, and I hope you find the time and the courage to comply:
Enjoy this precious, important day!.
Peace,
Paul
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Ripples v10.37: Sharing Ideas!
September 15, 2008: a free weekly splash to 20,633 subscribers
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__PEBBLE _________________________________
All big things in this world are done by people who are naive
and have an idea that is obviously impossible.
-Dr. Frank Richards, submitted by Linn W., Milwaukee WI
__BOULDER _________________________________
If you have an apple and I have an apple
and we exchange these apples
then you and I will still each have one apple.
But if you have an idea and I have an idea
and we exchange these ideas,
then each of us will have two ideas.
-George Bernard Shaw, submitted by Laurie S., La Grange IL
__PONDER _________________________________
Seek out a creative soul and invite them to snack with you or chat on the phone to brainstorm exciting possibilities for a tiny or humongous challenge you are facing. Spend 5 minutes being outrageously, courageously creative, and then offer them another 5 minutes to seek a fresh idea for her/him.
I assure you it can be delicious and nutritious!
Peace,
Paul
p.s. Thanks to some awesome Ripplers, we raised an additional $1,000 for the Central Asia Institute…I sent donors a postcard but forgot to mention that we'll be matching that $1,000 which means that together we raised over $8,000 for CAI! Way to share, Ripplers!
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