Poet Amanda Gorman has released a new work, just in time for the year’s end. And like her most famous poem, “The Hill We Climb,” her latest aims to uplift its listeners during a challenging time. Instagram shared a video of Gorman reciting the poem inside an empty theater. Read on for Gorman’s full poem,Continue reading “New Day’s Lyric”
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Perseverance
Here are three real-life inspiring stories that just left me awestruck! Satya NadellaSatya Nadella wasn’t born with a net worth of $85 million. It isn’t his luck that he is the CEO of a tech giant. He joined Microsoft in 1992 and it took him 22 years to work for a position that was cultivated by BillContinue reading “Perseverance”
The Man in the Mirror
When I read this quote, I immediately thought of the famous golfer Bobby Jones. In the 1925 U.S. Open, as Bobby set up to hit out of the rough grass, his ball moved ever so slightly, a motion that calls for a stroke penalty. He was the only one who saw it, and yet, heContinue reading “The Man in the Mirror”
Limits are only inside our Head
A lot of people believe that if a person has health issues, then he or she will never be capable of having a full and happy life. But it’s not true. Here are stories of 5 people who have achieved their goals and brought happiness to their lives, despite illnesses or difficulties. They live theContinue reading “Limits are only inside our Head”
Are you a good listener?
Think of the last time you truly felt heard, a time where your thoughts and feelings weren’t skimmed over or ignored. The act of speaking actually makes you feel lighter. You don’t feel judged. You feel empowered. Not everyone lets you feel that way. Sometimes listening seems to be a special skill, maybe reserved onlyContinue reading “Are you a good listener?”
Coffee on the Wall
One evening I was in a well-known coffee shop with my friend in a neighboring town of Venice, Italy, the city which is known as the city of lights and water. As we were enjoying our precious time, an old man entered and sat at an empty table next to us. He called the waiter andContinue reading “Coffee on the Wall”
Thomas Edison and a Note
One day the young Thomas Edison came home and handed a paper to his mother from his school. He told her, “My teacher gave this paper to me and told me to give it only to you.” His mother’s eyes were tearful as she read the letter out loud to her son. “ Your sonContinue reading “Thomas Edison and a Note”
Whoever has the Son, has it all
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle whileContinue reading “Whoever has the Son, has it all”
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