The Ripple Effect

When you drop a rock into a still pond, the ripples spread out in every direction. The effect is felt not only when the rock fell, but circles out all around it.

Something similar happens with our thoughts and actions. The inner state of Being and thoughts of each person creates a ripple that effects everyone around them.

Have you ever walked into a room where someone is depressed or thinking negative thoughts all day? If so, you probably remember how the air feels – heavy and oppressive. On the other hand, you can probably think of times when someone’s presence immediately makes you feel calm, balanced, and clear. They probably have a positive attitude that you can pick up on.

The above could be considered a subtle ripple effect from the thoughts that each person carries. And we emanate an effect out to everyone around us, based on our inner state of being.

If you pay attention you can even feel the lingering effects of the ripple on a room, or space. If you walk into a theme park, even when it’s empty there is a lingering energy from all the noise and motion that were their before. But, if we walk into a place of prayer you will feel the exact opposite. The whole space holds a feeling of quiet calm that goes beyond silence.

The thoughts of those around us have an effect on us. When you spend time around someone who is sad, or depressed you may start to feel a little low. Come near someone who hates you, even if they don’t say a word, and you can feel the harsh impact from their thoughts. In turn spend time with negative people and you may find negative thinking slowly creeping into your state of being. Just noticing this can help us pick the kinds of thoughts and people we want to surround ourselves with.

The essence of the Ripple Effect is to realize that you carry your whole state of being with you wherever you go. So what you are emanating to others? What thoughts do you carry inside of you all the time? Thoughts of gratitude for life, and possibilities of what to create? Or thoughts that destroy yourself and others?

If the thoughts of the people inside a country are mostly steeped in hatred and violence, it will certainly come about. So what are you heading toward with your thoughts? What ripple effect are you creating for the world around you?