Have you ever tossed a pebble into a pond? You know, one of those serene, almost glass-like

bodies of water that just seemed to be holding its breath, waiting for something to disturb its

stillness. Here, try this with me. If you're in a safe space, close your eyes with me. Imagine this pond.

I'd be curious to know what your pond looks like in your mind.

Is it in a forest or is it on top of a mountain somewhere?

Notice the stillness of it, the quiet, the peacefulness, almost like everything is just perfect.

Now, with your eyes so close, imagine picking up a tiny, smooth pebble.

Just one, no, we're not skipping stones, not today.

But with your eyes close, picture the serenity of the pond.

And now toss the pebble just gently into the pond.

Just a simple toss.

What happens next is magical, isn't it?

The moment the pebble kisses the water, ripples form, extending outward and perfect circles,

each one larger than the last.

It's almost like the pond is whispering to you,

Thank you for reminding me how to dance.

I just love that imagery.

You can open your eyes if you would like,

or if you want to keep them closed, that's totally fine too.

But did you know that a single ripple can travel as far as half a mile?

It's fascinating how something so small can have such a far-reaching impact.

But that's a bit like life, though, isn't it?

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