Actions and attitude — ripples on the pond
Aug 6th, 2008 by spaceagesage
I wondered what to write about today so I went to my favorite photographer’s Flickr site and found this wonderful image.
If we each imagine ourselves in one of those circles and the people around us in the other circles, then we can graphically see our interconnectedness. Maybe one of those rings is an act of kindness; maybe it’s an act of anger. Whether we take time to be there for a friend, help a stranger, and volunteer in our community; or we decide to add to a conflict, harshly judge another, and take our anger out on someone, the repercussions travel farther than we can imagine.
Both our actions and attitudes ripple out into the pond around us, perhaps not as noticeably as in this photo, but they are there nonetheless.
What do you want rippling out to the world around you today?
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Photo credit: speech path girl
Hi SpaceAgeSage,
As I was looking at the rings, it reminded me of blogging. We’re each a circle(ring) and as our communities grow, we intermingle with each other, creating a family of friends. I like how that works.
Barbara —
Me, too! I’m amazed at the bloggers I’ve connected with, especially since Liz Strauss’s blog showcase.
I take it one step further. I believe that my very thoughts can ripple out and affect others. This causes me to live very aware of my existence, and the impact of my existence on others.
What do I want to ripple out today? For some a smile, for others some comfort, and yet others a really good laugh.
What a beautiful image. There are so many different ways to interpret something so simply. It tickles both the left and the right side of the brain: mathematically profound and spiritually thoughtful. Thank you.
I immediately thought of serenity as I read your post. Of course, I may be projecting what I need today rather than what I am sending out. 🙂
I also really like Barbara’s comment above — so true!
Excellent!
Anger is a big issue. And you know what? I don’t think it’s underscored enough in society.
The anguish anger causes everyone around the angry individual can not be overstated. One who has mastered not getting anger, has done a lot for humanity.
@Urban Panther —
I have noted the warm humor and gusto for life in your writings — you radiate that quite well! I have been impacted and appreciate it.
@Writer Dad —
Yes, there are many ways to interpret that image! I had to hold myself back in the post so as to not overwhelm it’s simplicity with my verbosity.
@Linda Abbit —
Hope you find that serenity soon!
@Bamboo Forest —
I agree that anger is a fire that burns everyone. And like you, I wish more would learn to control it instead of the other way around.