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!

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Ripples #1271: Following Your Aliveness

PEBBLE
But the beauty is in the walking — we are betrayed by destinations.
-Gwyn Thomas, shared by Holly in Phoenix, AZ

BOULDER

We’re being turned into a noun,
when the aliveness is in being a verb.…
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October 2, 2023

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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September 25, 2023

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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September 18, 2023
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