Fort Hood Needs Your Thoughts & Prayers

I had planned to continue this morning with my next excerpt in the series From The Perspective Of A Shy Introvert but in light of all that has happened at Fort Hood in the last 24 hours it doesn't seem right. The words are simply not flowing like they should and maybe that's for a reason.

I have a few friends that over the years have been stationed at Fort Hood and know that base to be a tight knit community. My heart goes out to all that were involved in yesterday's shooting. I ask my readers to take a few moments today to stop, reflect and say a little prayer or send a good thought to all those who were affected by yesterday's tragedy.

I found this poem this morning and boy does it sum it up perfectly.

In Times of Trouble by Clay Harrison

Often in times of trouble
we don't know what to say,
So we choose to say nothing,
and sometimes run away.

When friends are really hurting,
we don't know what to do,
So we offer weak excuses
or say we're hurting too.

It really doesn't matter
what kind of gift we bring;
We only need to be there
if we don't bring a thing.

It truly is amazing
what a hug can do,
When heartache numbs the senses,
and friends depend on you.

There's comfort just in knowing
that you are not alone,
When tears are overflowing,
and hearts are cold as stone.

It's the loving prayers of others
that balance our accounts,
For when we measure love,
it's still the thought that counts.

Credit: Ellenbailey.com

From The Perspective Of A Shy Introvert Part 1

I have the great fortune of speaking all over the country on the power of Rippling. I truly feel blessed that I have such an amazing opportunity to share through my work exactly what the power of connection can mean to one's own personal and professional life. I am living proof that Rippling yourself to the right types of connections can mean the difference between a successful and happy life or one that offers neither.

I am having a blast doing what I do but I would be the first to tell you it isn't easy.

You see everything I present on or write about comes from the perspective of a shy introverted person. That's right! I am not naturally a "people person" never have been and likely never will be. People to a large extent scare me. It's the God's honest truth!

So why do I do it?

Because even shy, introverted people can do little in this world alone.

Simply put...we ALL need people.

And let me let you in on a little secret...they need us too!

I was fortunate enough to have good examples, let's call them guides, along the way that showed me how to crack that nervous shell and come out and play - if even for a little bit. Over the next few posts I want to give you some tricks that I have learned along the way to make connecting a wee bit easier for you - especially if you are like me and that process doesn't come naturally. And if you are already comfortable talking and connecting with people perhaps you'll pick up a few ideas to enhance and advance your connecting efforts.

Stay tuned and as always....

Ripple On!!!