Ripple Connection Question of the Week

"WHAT CAN YOU DO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
TO SPREAD SOME RIPPLE CHEER?"

I know it seems customary at this time of year to be a little nicer, smile a little more and be more apt to go out of your way to acknowledge a complete stranger. People do it in the "spirit of the holidays" right? But what real action could you really take on behalf of someone you know or possibly, someone you don't know, to make this the very best holiday season for them ever?

Ripples come in all shapes and sizes and they are only limited to your imagination. One thing is for sure.....how they are appreciated makes a big impression on both you as the Rippler and the person who receives your Ripple.

Today I plan to go out and create some very special Ripples for a few people I know who need them. Hope you do too!

Happy Holiday Ripples to You and Yours!

Steve
www.ripplecentral.com

What a Review!

Recently a new acquaintance of mine, Robert Wickman from BigIdeas Group posted a fantastic review about my book on Amazon. It was essentially a challenge to people to spread the Ripple and make difference by creating the kind of community we all should want to be a part of.

Here is a copy of his 5-Star Amazon.com review.

Robert Wickman, October 18, 2006

Reviewer:

Robert Wickman "BIGideas" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Imagine living in a community where people focus on the greater good of the community: caring supporting and nurturing positive relationships. Everyone looking out for each other, investing in one another. With this incredible intentionality, the community would thrive! Yes, even you. Would that be a place you would love to live? Sure, you say, but how? How could I start the process - create the first ripple? Here's a simple way: Buy eleven copies of The Ripple Effect NOW, read it, and live it in your relationships at work, with family and friends, in your church, circles of influence, anywhere you interact with others. When people ask you (and they will) what created the change in you, give them one of the ten extra copies you purchased. They'll love it, buy ten books, and give them to everyone they know. These people will, in turn, read it and buy more ten copies each and give them away to everyone they know. And so on and on. Can you imagine living in a community where everyone "gets it", where everyone is committed to creating ripples in each other's lives? Wow, that would be powerful! I want to live in that community. Let's get started.

No, I don't work for the publisher or the author, but I do love to spread the word when I find a real gem and I love to give valuable books to people purely for the opportunity to build something magnificent. This book is a great resource for building lasting, genuine relationships and communities. Read it, follow it, and thrive! I have met Steve and The Ripple Effect comes from his heart - he lives it daily. Ripple On!

Now I was both humbled and inspired by Robert's suggestion that I decided to put some skin in the game myself. So, for a limited time I am offering my book at a tremendous discount to my loyal BLOG readers and those who happen to decide that creating a Ripple-Centric 2007 is the only way to go!

Please click here for a special quantity price discount on The Ripple Effect for yourself and 10 of your friends, associates, important clients and anyone you want to help Ripple their way into a more profitable, more productive and rewarding life.

THANK YOU ROBERT! I am truly blessed to have had our paths cross and I appreciate your commitment to helping me grow the Ripple!

RIPPLE ON!!!

Steve Harper

Listen For The Bell

Maura Nevel, founder of Burget Avenue Management Services, Inc. is an amazing friend and one inspiring Rippler. She lives and breaths the concept of Rippling and it is so amazing to have such a good friend that helps me spread the word of The Ripple Effect.

I have attached the link to her company and encourage you to check out her amazing work!

Well Maura sent me this incredible story and I found it so inspirational that I just had to share it with you. You, like Maura are the bells that I follow and I am so grateful for you all!

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing.

Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind.

His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell.

Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller
horse in the field.

Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray.

When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. God watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see.

Good friends are like this.

You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.

~Author Unknown~

Many a Ripple Blessings to you and yours in this holiday season!

Steve