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!

Ripples #994: Sharing Pain

Ripples #994: Sharing Pain.
June 11, 2018
PEBBLE
When you are in the midst of a fog and can’t see the shoreline, you need a compass because we are not hard-wired to go it alone.…
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Ripples #977: Practice Love!

Ripples #977: Practice Love!
Feb 12, 2018
PEBBLE
Practice love until you remember that you are love.
-Swami Sai Premananda
shared by Pete in Ouray, CO

BOULDER

most importantly love
like it’s the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you’re sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them
-Rupi Kaur
shared by Diane in Blacksburg, VA

PONDER

Our longtime readers may remember that one of our annual traditions is to focus on the theme of Love around Valentine’s Day.…
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Ripples #967: The Evolution of Happiness!

Ripples #967: The Evolution of Happiness!
Dec 4, 2017
PEBBLE
You’re not happier because you turn your brain off. You’re happier because you encourage yourself to think more deeply about what actually matters.…
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