Inspiration Report

Guest Blog by John Khoury There are simple ways to be instantly happier, with no time restrictions or doctors’ notes. The every day stress related to family, work and finances can fill up our entire mind, leaving no space for us to seek true happiness and take care of ourselves. John Khoury, CEO and founder…

Take a breather and watch a touching 4-minute documentary called “Marathon Women.” Mothers and other everyday women share why running is important in their lives. For some, it’s a “release,” an “ability to grow stronger,” and a way to “control yourself.” Running is also empowering because it helps women savor the day and to increase…

Learn “How to Rule the World From Your Couch” with best-selling author Laura Day.   The author of “Practical Intuition,” The Circle” and “Welcome to Your Crisis” is offering a free, one hour mini seminar at Barnes and Noble in Tribeca, New York, tonight at 7 pm.   This introductory 1-hour workshop is a training…

During high school, Haselteen Rumbo’s parents forbid her to attend the high school prom because of dancing. Now, at 90-years-old, Rumbo got a second chance to attend a high school prom in Independence, Missouri–with her 18-year-old great grandson. The nursing home that Rumbo stays in started granting wishes to senior citizens about a year ago to help them…

A new video has surfaced of President John F. Kennedy in San Antonio, Tex., with first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. See the JFK video below. It is a lovely few minutes of the President and first lady enjoying mariachi music. It was taken by Roy Botello of San Antonio at a League of United Latin American…

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lena Horne

Kristina Rocco, a high school teacher from Long Island, NY, and her husband, Michael, are the musical duo behind “Trail of Stones.”  They collaborate and write inspiring music together to help motivate others. Their song “When I Close My Eyes” talks about the importance of being free to live your dreams and to keep pushing forward…

Three amazing teachers and authors bring their wisdom and inspiration to the Big Apple tonight. Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson have joined together to share their knowledge on what they feel is one of the most crucial obstacles to happiness we face–the shadow.  In their new book, The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the True…

What makes you happy? Share your thoughts in our community about anything that puts a smile on your face, from life’s simple pleasures, special loves and big triumphs.  Post photos, upload videos, share stories in the group forum or reflect in the group journal. Would you like to share your happiness in a book? The folks at…

Gail Brant of Anderson, Indiana proved that it’s never too late to go back to school. At 87-years-old, Brant recently graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. When Brant graduated from high school, she didn’t get a chance to attend college, and even though she took night classes for a while, the demands…

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