The Ripple Effect
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 9:29AM "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." — John Muir
The passions, attitudes, values, beliefs, and actions of an individual have profound ripple effects on every kind of relational environment. Each one of us is connected, creating a deep privilege and opportunity to recognize our contribution in one another’s lives. John Muir’s quote is a reminder that our every “tug” generates a responsibility to recognize how our actions are “attached” and interact with the rest of the world.
This concept ties back to a previous blog post on questions about recognizing and developing leadership within ourselves so that we can achieve sustainable practices that support the intricate webs of life around us.
Some questions to deepen the discussion are:
Who are we learning from or what ripples in our lives are we inspired by? How are our relationships with one another and the web of life affected by our actions? Have we discovered our place to intervene in the system? How do we want to direct our influence today and in our future?
Let us know what this quote means to you. Please post your thoughts, accounts, and oppinions so that the learning and sharing around leadership and sustainability can continue!
