Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Ripple Effect

American Heritage Dictionary:  A gradually spreading effect or influence.

Wikipedia:  The ripple effect is a term used to describe a situation where, like the ever expanding ripples across water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state can be followed outwards incrementally.

This "cause and effect" surrounds us all the time.  It's in deeds, words, actions, reactions.  We may think we know how we effect those in our presence, but are we aware it doesn't stop there?   The smile you gave to one may just reach numerous people!  The attitude you displayed (good or bad) influenced not only those who witnessed it. 

This ripple effect goes way beyond our control.  It is manifested in energy, emotions, and cognitive consciences.  Directly or indirectly. 
It's wise to say, be aware of your words, not only what they say, but what they imply. 
Be aware of your actions, temperament, attitude and thoughts, for they control your actions, words and reactions. 

Used wisely and aware of the power they have, choosing the positives can be used advantageously!

“Have a ripple effect.”  ~ Proverb

“Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”  ~ Scott Adams

“The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable.”  ~ Horace

“Do not suppress it-that would hurt you inside. Do not express it-this would not only hurt you inside, it would cause ripples in your surroundings. What you do is transform it.”  ~ Peace Pilgrim

“There are various orders of beauty, causing men to make fools of themselves in various styles... but there is one order of beauty which seems made to turn the heads not only of men, but of all intelligent mammals, even of women. It is a beauty like that of kittens, or very small downy ducks making gentle rippling noises with their soft bills, or babies just beginning to toddle and to engage in conscious mischief /a beauty with which you can never be angry, but that you feel ready to crush for inability to comprehend the state of mind into which it throws you.” ~ George Eliot

“It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” ~ Robert Francis Kennedy

"Everybody talks about wanting to change things and help and fix, but ultimately all you can do is fix yourself. And that's a lot. Because if you can fix yourself, it has a ripple effect." ~ Rob Reiner

"A thought is nothing but a pebble hitting the water."  ~ Unknown

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