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 #1256: Rise Above

PEBBLE
Once a day look at one soulless aspect of your culture and don’t participate.
-Thomas Moore, shared by Leslie in Madison, WI

BOULDER

If you ever get the chance to treat them the way they treated you, no matter how hurtful it was, I hope that you choose to walk away and do better.…
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June 19, 2023

Ripples #1207: W.A.I.T. to Listen

Ripples #1207: W.A.I.T. to Listen
July 11, 2022
PEBBLE
Listen, or your tongue will keep you deaf.
-Cree Nation Proverb, shared by Daniel in Milwaukee (who heard this wisdom during a meditation class offered by Rooted in Mindfulness)

BOULDER

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy.…
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July 11, 2022
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