Inspiration Report

“Make a difference about something other than yourselves.” — Toni Morrison March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate and honor female pioneers who have made an impact in history–whether in science, literature, film, politics, civil rights, etc.–watch this brief video of motivational quotes by inspiring women. Click here to read 30 more inspiring quotes by…

In 2008, my son was given the chance of a lifetime to travel with 20 or so other physically challenged athletes to Dublin, Ireland to partake in the Physically Challenged Irish and American Youth Team games. The trip was a wonderful two week tour of amazing sights and activities in Ireland, and games with the Irish…

Would you keep rock climbing after losing a leg? Christa Brelsford was a 25-year-old volunteering in an adult and child literacy program near Port-au-Prince, Haiti when the earthquake happened. Christa and her brother, Julian, were on the second floor of a building when they felt the earthquake.  As they exited the building, Christa fell and became…

Ah, Beware the Ides of March.   I feel bad that Julius Caesar was assassinated on this day, but I think it is high time to take back March 15th and no longer fear that dreaded date and the bad energy associated with the “Ides of March.”   This fateful occurrence was famously dramatized in…

Dillie the Deer was brought to Dr. Melanie Butera, a vet affiliated with Elm Ridge Animal Hospital in Canal Fulton, Ohio, when she was three days old. Now she is part of the family and she things the doctor’s dog is her mother. Born on a farm, she was one of three triplet, but her mama deer rejected…

Watch Petal the Dog, Amelia the Monkey, and Lulu the Collie pound the Hollywood pavement in search of their big breakFour-legged actors are not unlike their human counterparts. They’ve got pushy stage parents, feisty agents negotiating for top dollar (and extra biscuits), and older thespians no longer able to take the heat. This documentary explores…

“Give Love… Give Your Love Away..” A very cool rap from the yogi rapper! MC Yogi – Give Love (Giving4Living Mix) from MC Yogi on Vimeo.

Actress Renee Zellweger was ordering Starbucks recently when her parking meter was about to expire. A good samaritan rushed out and poured some coins into the movie stars meter to prevent her from getting a parking ticket. The reward: Renee Zellweger gave him a $100 gift certificate to Starbucks. It was reported that it included…

Courage can be found in all ages. When three robbers, two with guns, forced their way into the home of a couple with two children in Norwalk, CA, 7-year-old Carlos grabbed his 6-year-old sister and a cell phone and then locked themselves in the bathroom. Carlos then called 911 and told dispatch his parents were being held by…

Get ready for the Spring Equinox 2010. It may not be bring good weather but it will hopefully bring more light and balance back into our lives. According to Holiday Insights: “The Spring (or Vernal) Equinox brings days and nights in equal proportions. It is simply the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight…

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