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Most recently published stories in Motivation.
Fate of Art
A personal experience of mine opened my eyes on our small world, specifically about how our perception as a group of human beings that can comprehend so much can be so narrow. There is this huge wall we put up as we grow, and it wasn't always so tall and fortified.
By Sakkera Soto7 years ago in Motivation
This is Not a Showdown
One of my favorite poets, slam poets, spoken word artists, is Buddy Wakefield, his words have been a comfort to me inasmuch as a guide, he has inspired me to challenge myself beyond my comfort levels and to express myself in ways that I have either never considered before or that seemed impossible, to me.
By Communitea Books7 years ago in Motivation
The Fear of Failure
As humans, we are going to fail, we are going to fall flat on our faces many times, and it's going to be messy. We are perfect in the knowledge that we aren't perfect, we are going to make mistakes, and that is okay, that is just part of the journey called life.
By Osana Lindsay7 years ago in Motivation
Altruism: it's hip!
It's hip and trendy to be altruistic in today's world of modern western thinking but is it genuine? First off let's define for those that aren't aware, Altruism according to [Google](https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=altruism&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8): disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. "some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism"
By Monty Cash Music7 years ago in Motivation
Haters gonna hate: Why do People hate you?
Many of us strive relentlessly to prove something to those who dislike us. We are stressed running away from our so-called ‘haters.’ Everyone has haters; People hate you because you are different. There is nothing wrong with you, but there is definitely something interesting about your haters. let's find out.
By Marc Bope7 years ago in Motivation
Colour on a Charcoal Canvas
We're all destined to be happy one way or another. It's just that some of us often struggle trying to acquire an ideal level of it. But we're all fully capable of fighting for it no matter the circumstance. We just occasionally need that little push in the right direction and a glimmer of hope that happiness can always be found for every living soul. With that faith and beaming optimism – anybody can thrive for a happy life.
By Jord Tury7 years ago in Motivation
Basic to Bikini: Why?
‘Do you win anything?’ was the first question I was asked when I told a friend I was going to compete as a bikini competitor. Surprisingly, this was not actually a common question, although I did expect it. I mean, why would anyone want to put their body through what I’m about to? But in actual fact, many of my family and friends were incredibly supportive; however, that’s not why I decided to do it. The ‘why’ is something I thought about a lot prior to deciding to compete. In fact, my ‘why’ is the one thing that has never faltered, even when I umm’d and ahh’d for months, going back over why I would want to sacrifice so much and put my body to the absolute test. And the truth is, that is what forms my ‘why’.
By Natalie Parry7 years ago in Motivation
The Journey
To have two voices inside your head; it’s excruciating. A loud, relentless voice that insists on smashing your self-confidence to pieces. There it is reminding you that, “you’ve never been good at anything”. Over and over it sneers, “why did you even think you could do this?” It’s taunting, “you’ll never excel at anything.” That annoying voice has a LOT to say.
By Charlotte Souter7 years ago in Motivation
Big Goals Are Essential To Make Your Dreams Come True
Did you make a New Year's Resolution this year? It's the 16th, so the stats say you probably have already given up. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! You don't have to give up on your dream though, it's still January after all. Now that you realize your grand NYE plan didn't work, go back to the goal and make a real plan to make it happen.
By Erin Moody7 years ago in Motivation
