A Sioux Indian Story and a note of wisdom we should all consider:
My grandfather took me out to a fish pond when I was about seven and told me to throw a stone into the water. He said,"You may create lots of splashes in your life but the waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of your fellow creatures." Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your circle, and that
circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy or greed will send those feelings to other circles. That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world, creating beauty or discord with all the other circles of life.
