“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky When I was in my last semester of college in 2016, I got my first paid job working in libraries as a children’s library assistant. I can remember the passion and sense of purpose I
A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a life. They Sprung Into “Dad Mode” Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon at the Look Sharp Barbershop when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent. Santana, a father of four,
Takeaway: Can’t explain why you act the way you do? Your values may be at play. There are 10 human values that we hold most dear, explained below. Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 22s. When I was a teenager, I ran a marathon. Well, sort of. Following the instructions from a great book (my memory
It’s a new week, and that can bring with it a sense of excitement and possibility or a sense of dread about your overwhelming responsibilities. Sometimes for me it’s both. And not just because I have a lot to do, but also because, like most of us, I have a lot going in my head
Flying may be the quickest way to travel but it isn’t always the most comfortable. The seats are small, legroom is almost non-existent, and there’s always that one annoying passenger in front of you who seems to find extreme enjoyment in testing the limits of just how far back that reclining seat can go. Airlines
Friendships can spark in the least likely places. But when one nine-year-old boy tried to do a good deed on a Good Friday, it was the start of a friendship no one saw coming. It’s essential to lead with kindness and empathy, which nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis strives to do. He’s always wanted to help a
In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he’s been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library in Vancouver, B.C. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with bright lights to illuminate the pages. But he says it’s time to say goodbye to much of his collection,
A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a life. They Sprung Into “Dad Mode” Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon at the Look Sharp Barbershop when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent. Santana, a father of four,
As we get older, we tend to get clearer on what matters most to us in life. For me, it’s self-care and relationships. If you share my top values, you’re in luck, because today’s special offer honors both of those things! In my experience, self-care and relationships have been deeply intertwined—because I’ve found that deep-level
At the Look Sharp Barbershop, Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were known for their precision haircuts, but one afternoon, they had to use their quick reflexes for a whole different kind of emergency. A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a
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