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2 Years On Basic Income: A Personal Story of Transformation. AI-Generated.
Two years ago, I was just like most people: working multiple part-time jobs, barely making ends meet, and constantly worried about whether I'd have enough to cover my rent, bills, and groceries. I had dreams, sure, but they felt far out of reach, buried under the weight of survival. Then, something extraordinary happened: I became part of a pilot program for a Universal Basic Income (UBI). And looking back, I can't overstate how much that single shift has changed my life.
By Peshang Hassan2 years ago in Motivation
Echoes of a Beautiful Soul. Top Story - November 2024.
2025 better be good to my family. I had a trying year. 2024 was a one of the hardest years of my life. This past year, I brought a new little one into our home. He has so much personality now and he truly was the perfect addition to our family. My two older kiddos are smitten with him.
By Chloe Unfiltered2 years ago in Motivation
Rising from the Ashes. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Rising from the Ashes: How I Overcame My Darkest Days and Found Inner Peace Introduction Life is unpredictable. It is full of highs that make you feel like you are on top of the world and lows that make you wonder if the whole world has gone against you. For many people, like myself, these lows can spiral down into the kind of darkness that seems impossible to escape. This is my story of hitting rock bottom, clawing back to the light, and the lessons I learned along the way. If you are struggling, I hope this reminds you that you are not alone—and healing is always possible.
By Rushikesh2 years ago in Motivation
Lessons for Living
"Good afternoon", my grandpa says smiling. I look at the clock, it says 9am. My mom adds, "Hey, It's the holidays." I look at all their smiling faces and I feel home. If I could bottle up that feeling, the moments, and share it, I would. I have it saved inside myself, but some how that doesn't seem enough. Surviving is not harder than the act of dying, but surviving a loved one's death is another form of dying. This year will forever be remembered as the year of death for me. I know some extraordinary developments took place in the world and in the life of our family, as well as my own. However, nothing stands out against the great loss. My mom, my best friend, my hero, died. I watched as she died. I could do nothing, but sit by her side with my family. We all sat there cherishing every moment she could be conscious, until she couldn't. I died at that moment as well, but a different death than hers caused by cancer. If you have not witnessed this first hand trust me, death is not like the movies. My mom had already lost her parents. Her dog. Then, her future hopes. I couldn't help but think I'm left without all of them too. I wonder if she was feeling similarly. The amount of pain this series of thoughts causes daily is crushing. The weight squashes me by the time night rolls around. These joyous memories, like the simple one in the opening are complicated now. Full of longing, pain and a sadness at the changing times. On the way to work one day I put on YouTube. A video called 'Sitting with Dogs' came on. A man named Rocky Kanaka sits with dogs to give them comfort, love and his time. He tries to give them worth back. He works with charities and foundations to help these animals. He helps get most of the dogs adopted. In the specific video I watched he was sitting with a dog named Princess. This dog would just stare at a corner, frozen, trying to disappear. By the end of the video he had picked her up and held her on his lap. Princess had taken some treats and still seemed accepting of love. It has been a long road for Princess, but after the work of some super humans she was adopted and is now living life with a loving family. In my opinion dogs (or pets like these) are everything right and good in the world. They teach us to never give up. These animals teach that no matter how bad a mental state becomes, trust and love is possible again with genuine trust and love. I am always impressed at the resiliency on display in these videos. The resiliency on both the parts of dogs and the humans helping. The power love can have is incredible. That's the real point. As a woman at the park told me, "Dogs are here for a good time, not a long time". That's true for all of us. No one knows how much time they have. We can't always have all the right things at the right times. We can't have everything we want all the time. We can give and accept love and try to have a good time. The imperfections are what make these relationship unique. When I think about my time with my mom, my grandparents, my family still here, I know I am lucky. I feel bad for those who don't know this kind of time and love. At least it existed or exists at all. Now I have the opportunity to take what was shared with me and give it to others. The love I show my dog is given back ten fold. I know I can't fall apart because she needs me, she is there for me. I have the power to give her the best life I can. In turn, she holds mine together and gets me through tough times. If these wounded, mistreated, and at times forgotten or abandoned animals can find a reason in this world, surely a person like myself could as well. Surely, all of us can. In the movie based on the book 'The Storied Life of A.J. Fickery' the daughter says, "It wasn't a happy ending, but it was the end". This was our ending. At least I had something so great to miss. At least her pain was done. I couldn't help but think, at least it was done for her. It was over. We knew she loved us and she knew we loved her. She made all the difference in our lives. Now it is our turn to try to provide that in someway in this world.
By simplicity2 years ago in Motivation
Why Is the Sun So Hot?
“Why Why World: Why Is the Sun So Hot?” As the holiday season approaches and temperatures rise, parents and guardians everywhere are searching for meaningful and entertaining gifts that spark the imagination and foster learning. Enter Why Why World: Why Is the Sun So Hot?, a captivating children’s book that answers the curious questions of young minds aged 3 to 8. This holiday season, give the gift of discovery with this delightful story that will be available at a special Kindle Countdown price just in time for Christmas.
By Estalontech2 years ago in Motivation
Choose your hard . Runner-Up in Echoes of the Year’s Lessons Challenge.
This year, huh? Wow. Man, this challenge couldn’t come at a better time. This year sure was good to me. Unconventionally good. Still waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out of the bushes and tell me that I’m being punk’d (wow, that just gave away my age like, whoa).
By Natasha Collazo2 years ago in Motivation
Develop a culture of risk management and resilience
Welcome back to our weekly course series, The Winning Entrepreneur: Your Weekly Guide to Success, a program designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and people who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Last week we talked about Growth Strategies . Today we’re talking about Developing a Culture of Risk Management and Resilience.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
The Procrastination Trap
It’s 5 p.m., and that report you’ve been putting off is due tomorrow. Time to get serious, right? But first, you check your phone. A quick look at your favorite YouTube channel couldn’t hurt. Actually, it’s probably better to make dinner first. You usually enjoy cooking, but tonight it’s hard to focus with that deadline looming. It’s getting late, so you tell yourself you’ll just start fresh in the morning. This is the cycle of procrastination, and if this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But what is it that keeps pulling us into this cycle, even when we know it’s bad for us?
By E.V.K2 years ago in Motivation
Are Ghosts of Old Friendships Haunting You?
Have you ever experienced the discomfort that ensues when a friendship ends? It can be akin to a deep emotional wound. Most of us have been in a situation where a once cherished friendship abruptly ends. One moment, you are sharing laughter and secrets, and the next, the friend seems to disappear without a trace. Your attempts to reach out go unanswered, leaving you with a profound sense of loss.
By PhilipM-I2 years ago in Motivation
Best Times to Visit Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island: Beat the Crowds, Abu Dhabi
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is one of the most exciting and immersive theme parks in the world, offering visitors the chance to step into the vibrant worlds of their favorite characters from the DC Universe, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera. However, like any popular theme park, it can become crowded, especially during peak seasons. To help you make the most of your visit, we’ll explore the best times to visit Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, when to avoid the crowds, and some tips for maximizing your experience.
By Cocktail2 years ago in Motivation
