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 #1423: Gentle Upon Yourself

PEBBLE
May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself.
~Jonathan Lockwood Huie, shared by John in Memphis, TN

BOULDER

We discover a gracious capacity for empathy when we learn to lean into our hurt places with the tender curiosity and care of a close friend.…
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August 31, 2026

Ripples #1413: Worthy of Rest

PEBBLE
I asked a therapist why resting is so hard for me, and she said “Because you confuse rest with being unproductive, and being unproductive with being unworthy.”…
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June 22, 2026

Ripples #1408: Inner Storms Pass

PEBBLE
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.
~Pema Chödrön, shared by Brett in Chicago, IL

BOULDER

When shit hits the fan, opportunities expand.…
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May 18, 2026
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