The Ripple Effect
I'm sure this is a reference to something I've heard before. An analogy about ripples in the water. They start out small, and then go outward. This can be compared to our actions, to cause and effect. This emphasizes that what we do matters and has a way of reaching out and expanding. What we do matters, even little things.
Even small choices and actions have consequences, good or bad. The things we do for others might inspire them to do something for somebody else. It starts out small, and stretches out. Upon a quick Google search I've confirmed that I've heard this before. It's called, "The Ripple Effect".
"In sociology, the Ripple Effect can be observed in how social interactions can affect situations not directly related to the initial interaction"-Wikipedia
This thought was prompted by another thought. People still enjoy throwing rocks in the water. It connects us to nature, reduces stress, and provides sensory stimulation. I wish it was Summer so I could stand on the beach and toss rocks. Won't be long. Winter doesn't last forever.
Over the last few days my Spirit has been weary. I know this next paycheck isn't going to be great, and I'm still having difficulty with finding another job. Seasonal depression has teamed up with my regular depression, to create a crime-fighting duo. Only, instead of fighting crime they're helping out the villains. Last night I thought about writing a Facebook Post that said simply, "I'm sorry for bringing the clouds, but it looks like rain."
The situation really seems pretty bleak. I know though that sometimes, even when you feel like giving up, that's usually when things can change. A little more than half the day is over, but I'm going to see if I can do something today, even if it's as small as posting a few more Pokemon Cards to the Shop. I worked all morning trying to find good SEO Apps for Shopify. There is a lot to programming that I really don't understand. I feel I've done all that I could for now. Things will work out somehow. I have to believe that.
Even if I can't go to the Beach and throw stones into the water, I can still make ripples, metaphorically. They'll start out small and then watch them grow. In my mind's eye I can see the stone hit the water, hear the plunk and splash, watch the water droplets go up as the rock makes impact, and see the ripples form on the water.
People can make an impact every day. Even if it's only as small as a pebble on the Beach. Ok, time to get up and find something to do. Some days I need to make myself. When the rain clouds form, it's easy to want to hide from the rain, but now it's time to step out, feel the water on my skin, watch the raindrops make their own ripples, and stride forward.