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"Opportunities don't happen. You create them," and other quotes to propel you forward.
Speaking Volumes In Silence
In the obsession of speaking up, we have forgotten that silence is a thing. In the noise of constant din, be the whisper. However, there are moments when silence carries more of a force than any spoken word could ever muster; particularly the kind that resonates throughout our core. Enter Leah Rivers, who not only learned how to find her voice without a word but the power and beauty of silence.
By Saiful Islam2 years ago in Motivation
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
With the bold and world-famous so often taking center stage, it can seem all-too-easy to miss those small yet mighty acts of courage and kindness happening on repeat in back alleys near you. Yet the most amazing heroes are not always in the limelight. They are the quiet life-changers, often behind-the-scenes and unrecognized. The making of the collective opposed to being run by a few exceptional individuals this is a tale of never heard heroes sir NATURAL upon us — ordinary sown who do extra-ordinary things, one act at a time.
By Saiful Islam2 years ago in Motivation
From Failures to Fuel
The moment failure strikes its often viewed as the checkmate—the point of no return, a signal that we have exerted all efforts and still came up with nothing. However, for the ones who would like to perceive differently failure is what drives us. Meet Marcus Owens, a guy who has overcome as much adversity as anyone you will ever know, and learned how to use every setback for good.
By Saiful Islam2 years ago in Motivation
The Impossible Climb
There are some challenges that feels so impossible that we wonder if it is even worth trying. The mountains that seem too high, the objectives just out of reach. But now and again, someone comes along that will not accept the boundaries put in place by fear, someone who inspires us to realize that which seems impossible is often simply untried. This is the story of Elena Ross, whose life-changing journey to overcome what appeared near impossible for some not only changed her life around but it also sparked others to take on challenges they never thought possible.
By Saiful Islam2 years ago in Motivation
One Act of Kindness
And with the rather low level of kindness in life, one would think that we can be dismissed. But the story of Emma Williams shows how one small act of kindness can inspire change that no one could see coming — inspiring not one life but a whole community.
By Saiful Islam2 years ago in Motivation
The Most Misunderstood Bible Verses Explained. AI-Generated.
The Bible, a book that has guided millions for centuries, is full of wisdom, love, and life-changing teachings. However, some Bible verses are often taken out of context or misunderstood, leading to misinterpretations of God’s intended message. Understanding the true meaning of these verses is crucial for grasping the essence of biblical truth. Here are some of the most misunderstood Bible verses, along with clear Bible verse explanations.
By Betty Sue Michael2 years ago in Motivation
10 Hidden Gems in the Book of Proverbs That Can Change Your Life. AI-Generated.
The Book of Proverbs, a timeless collection of wisdom, is filled with advice that is both practical and profound. While many of its verses are well-known, there are hidden gems in Proverbs that often get overlooked. These gems have the power to transform your daily life with insights on relationships, personal growth, and spiritual understanding. Here are 10 of these life-changing treasures.
By Betty Sue Michael2 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
“ISSUES”
Life has a funny way of putting us face-to-face with our own “issues.” From self-doubt to fear, relationship struggles to career setbacks, these challenges shape us, often in ways we don’t fully understand until we’re deep in reflection. Sometimes, when I face an issue, I just want it to disappear. But what if, instead of hiding from them, I started seeing these issues as part of a bigger, transformational journey?
By Melanie2 years ago in Motivation
