Ripples #989: Nowhere is Somewhere!

Ripples #989: Nowhere is Somewhere!
May 7, 2018

PEBBLE

Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere.
And sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.
-unknown, shared by Sammie in Memphis, TN

BOULDER

Life is a series of mind moments, each one a new creation. Every moment we inherit something from our past, transform it in our present experience, and thereby seed the consequences of our future.
—Andrew Olendzki, shared by Joe in Kansas City, MO

PONDER

Whenever it feels like we’re in the middle of nowhere, fear and confusion can swirl about. It’s easy to forget that everywhere is somewhere even when we’re not exactly sure where the somewhere is. With a little patience and a little time, the surroundings usually become more recognizable and a path forward will gradually emerge.

If you or someone you know is feeling stuck in work or life, this might be a good time to remember that the stuck place is usually a temporary rest stop on life’s journey and not a final end point that signals the end of the road or the end of growth. Instead, we can choose to experience it as an invitation to pause and reflect inward, assessing the past and contemplating what’s next.

It will be gone soon enough, so embrace the nowhere when it is now here. 🙂

Peace,
Paul
The Ripples Guy
P.S. If you’re a little farther along in your journey and perplexed about which direction to head next, hang on until next week because I found a pair of great quotes that will help us pivot from NOWHERE to ANYWHERE! Stay tuned!

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