The ripple effect
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Drop a pebble in the water
Drop a pebble in the water:
Just a splash, and it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on
and on and on,
Spreading, spreading from the center,
flowing on out to the sea.
And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be.
Drop a pebble in the water:
In a minute you forget,
But there’s little waves a-flowing,
and there’s ripples circling yet,
And those little waves a-flowing to a great big wave
have grown;
You’ve disturbed a mighty river just by dropping in a stone.
Drop an unkind word, or careless:
In a minute it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on
and on and on.
They keep spreading, spreading,
spreading from the center as they go,
And there is no way to stop them,
once you’ve started them to flow.
Drop an unkind word, or careless:
In a minute you forget;
But there’s little waves a-flowing,
and there’s ripples circling yet,
And perhaps in some sad heart a mighty wave of tears you’ve stirred,
And disturbed a life was happy ere you dropped that unkind word.
Drop a word of cheer and kindness:
Just a flash and it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on
and on and on,
Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dashing wave
Till you wouldn’t believe the volume of the one kind word you gave.
Drop a word of cheer and kindness:
In a minute you forget;
But there’s gladness still a-swelling,
and there’s joy circling yet,
And you’ve rolled a wave of comfort whose sweet music can be heard
Over miles and miles of water just by dropping one kind word.
Author Unknown
Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny….
Choose wisely and be accountable!
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
I often notice the effect of my words on myself and others. I just as often forget or become mindless of them too. So this poem is a pleasant reminder for me.
I love this tip: ‘Choose wisely and be accountable!’
Thanks
Jens
Love this. I really think the ripple effect works for happiness. Recent studies have shown that if you’re happy, the people around you are going to be happier and the people around them are going to be happier. It’s amazing what your attitude can do for the world!
I remember when I first realized how true this is — what an eye-opener! I’ve been much more judicious about my words and actions ever since.
What a fabulous picture!
Carla Mercer
Miracle Life Solutions
Hi Giovanna,
So many thoughts. First of all, I just love the picture that you used. Absolutely beautiful.
This whole post was a great example of the power of cause and effect. Words are so powerful. Sometimes people say things without thinking and can cause so much pain to another person. However, words that are chosen wisely can do wonders.
You always have such wonderful inspiration posts. I really appreciate the work that you are doing.
Love it! I always try and remember “big things start small….”
Giovanna, thank you fro the beauty of this post. It has such great meaning. It is so powerful. Just one word or sentence can do so much for good or bad.Actions are the same way.
Dan and Deanna “Marketing Unscrambled”
Hi Jens
I am glad that this poem reminded you to notice more. That is why I do my work.
Thank you for your comment and support.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Positively Present
I read that too. If we each acted out what we wish the world to be, the world around us will be just like what we wish for.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Carla
If we can be more aware of our words and actions. We will change our world we are in.
Thanks for your comment and joining the conversation.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Nadia
Thank you so much for that, it means alot to me to have your support for my work.
Thanks for your comment and sharing your wisdom
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Christopher
Great words of wisdom, “Big things stat small.” So true.
Thanks for your comment and joining the conversation.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Deanna
When we speak we are responsible for our words. So we have to keep that in mind.
Thank you for your comment and support.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
We often lose sight of how far ranging our thoughts and actions are. To realize that what we do affects the entire planet, gives us pause and allows us to make wiser choices.
Hi Mark@Global Patriot
I think this post goes along well with your message of Global Patriot. “What we do affects the entire planet.”
Thanks for your comment and sharing your thought.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Acton
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