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 1,300 issues. Have a quote that might make a good Pebble or Boulder? Submit it here!

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Ripples #1410: Time to Act!

PEBBLE
Every action we take is a vote for the person we want to become.
-James Clear, shared by Cheryl in Minnesota BOULDER
Dear Overripe Avocado,
Thank you for reminding me
there is such a thing as
waiting too long to be ready.…
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June 1, 2026

Ripples #1408: Inner Storms Pass

PEBBLE
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.
~Pema Chödrön, shared by Brett in Chicago, IL

BOULDER

When shit hits the fan, opportunities expand.…
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May 18, 2026

Ripples #1407: Courageous Questions

PEBBLE
We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers.
~Carl Sagan, shared by Sara in Madison, WI

BOULDER

In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.…
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May 11, 2026
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