Episode 10: It’s Okay To Just Not Know
After first period ends on Wednesday at my high school, students report to their foundations classroom. During the foundations hour, students are almost always given an assignment to complete or a presentation to watch, usually focusing on a life skill we should apply after high school. Students at my school have heard it all, whether…
Keep readingEpisode 9: Purpose in Actions
The other night I had one of the most direct and telling dreams I’ve ever had. In my dream, I was walking with some friends and all they were doing was complaining about how much Covid has taken away from us. As most people are, I’m sick and tired of hearing about how much Covid…
Keep readingEpisode 8: Keeping Hope Alive
It’s been a while since you last saw a new entry added to our blog. Tess and I made the difficult decision after our last post in August, which ended with a break from The Ripple Effect and a choice to prioritize our education. Having two teenagers be the authors of this blog is a…
Keep readingEpisode 7: Onward
This summer did not turn out to be the summer we all thought we’d have last school year. But hopefully it hasn’t been all bad! As us students wind down in our summer break and get ready for a new school year, I want to challenge myself and yourselves to be open to whatever it…
Keep readingEpisode 6: Doing vs. Being
If we were to ask ourselves what it meant to be productive 6 months ago, the answer would most likely consist of the several activities, hobbies, and goals that kept us going constantly before our current pandemic reality got in the way. In this blog today, I want to focus on the meaning of productivity…
Keep readingEpisode 5: The Importance of Perspective
Everything is constantly changing, and change brings about growth. But right now, with a pandemic, the death of George Floyd, and Minneapolis riots, it can be very hard to remember that change and growth are a good thing. In June, something I’ve struggled with is finding my own voice. I’ve grown so accustomed to my…
Keep readingMoving Forward
Through the end of school and the beginning of summer we’ve taken a little time for ourselves for a personal break and a yearn for simplicity. It is important to take breaks from always doing something you love so you don’t lose your passion for it. Between the pandemic, death of George Floyd, and from…
Keep readingEpisode 4: Purpose as a Verb
“Your calling is what fulfills you.” – Richard Leider This week we had the pleasure of interviewing 2 of the wisest people we know. Richard and Sally Leider are two leaders who have spent their whole lives figuring out ways to make the world better through their jobs and through their purpose. Richard has written…
Keep readingEpisode 3: The Importance of Tradition
Our goal with this blog today is to inspire and help you grow in your understanding of tradition and its importance today! It is important to broaden our understanding of all peoples tradition to help ourselves grow. COVID-19 may have put a dampener on peoples traditions with the community, but hopefully we still found some…
Keep readingEpisode 2: Purpose in Action
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose” – Robert Byrne In this week’s blog post, we have asked 10 people who have impacted our lives 3 questions: 1) What is your purpose right now? 2) What’s something in quarantine you’ve done that has impacted your community? 3) What is something you can do…
Keep readingEpisode 1 – The Power of Kindness and Character
It’s time to find your purpose. But what is your purpose? Who are you and what makes you, you? These are questions that we can all be asking ourselves to help us grow in who we are. We live in a world where isolation and fear can many times overpower kindness. Especially today with COVID-19…
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