Flat calm last night all night. This evening the most quiet, calm noiseless experience I think I've ever encountered. The wind didn't blow for maybe 18 hours. I think the other campers on the lake took reverence in it as well. Mid morning I tried my luck fishing from the boat (North Star, NW Solo a fantastic canoe). Had one large/heavy fish on for a moment but, had the drag set to tight and boom, bang ,boing, he gone. The wind was so none existent that I didn't drift, so I was using the paddle to slide myself along. Looking up I noticed that my ripples had filled the whole lake. From my location all the way to the north and south end of the lake. My mediation for the day was " let my practice be of benefit to all mankind" The ripples on a smooth lake illustrated that very clearly. In everyday activity (traffic, work, home) you don't see your ripples but, they are still there and they do matter. our intent, thoughts and action all play a part.