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 #1430: The Awe in the Ordinary

PEBBLE
Finding the awe in the ordinary makes it much more likely to find joy every day.
~Debra J. Solomon, written and shared by Debra in Kenosha, WI

BOULDER

One thing I’ve learned from traveling this year is that beautiful places aren’t necessarily more beautiful than home.…
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October 19, 2026

Ripples #1429: Better at Feeling

PEBBLE
Personally, I refuse to carry the burden of having to hide my emotions.
~Victor Wembanyama, shared by Patrick in Newport, KY

BOULDER

The goal for most people should not be to feel better, but to get better at feeling.…
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October 12, 2026
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