Ripples
Every Monday since 1999, Paul has been sending out Ripples, an email containing two upbeat quotes submitted by readers (Pebble, Boulder) and something to think about for the week (Ponder). Enjoy recent issues below, and farther down you can use the keyword cloud or search bar to dive into our archive of over 1,100 issues. Have a quote that might make a good Pebble or Boulder? Submit it here!

Ripples #1270: Futzing with Feels

PEBBLE
To assume that your emotions are always important and meaningful is a recipe for suffering and emotional instability.
Nick Wagnall, shared by Tom via his blog

BOULDER

Whatever you’re focused on is literally like planning a future event and your emotions give you instant feedback that reflect your thinking.…
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Ripples #1269: Choosing Joy

PEBBLE
I know joy is not a solution, but it feels like the closest experience I have to something that fundamentally feels like I am experiencing enoughness.…
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Ripples #1266: Keep Moving

PEBBLE
Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually, the confidence will follow.…
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