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!
Be the reason someone still believes in magic, truth, authenticity, compassion, intelligent conversation, loyalty, courage and love that doesn’t have an agenda.…
PEBBLE Slow is very nice. When cycling up a hill, it feels hard. Just continue. You will get there. -Alexander Lagaaij, shared by Abbey in Rice Lake, WI
BOULDER Keep going, and don’t worry about your speed.…
Once you find yourself, believe in yourself. -Judy Markle (comment on a social media post with the quote: “Before you can be anything, you have to be yourself.…
I think people who have had to work through really difficult things in their lives are often so much more capable of freedom and generosity than those who’ve had an easier time.…