“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” ~Gautama Buddha Each time I start a new course, training, or venture, the teacher or leader asks me “why?” “Why are you here?” “Why are you taking this course?” “What’s your ‘why’?” “What’s your purpose?” And I’m
When the Pinkerton family walks into a restaurant they get noticed. Partly because, on any given day, there’s enough of them to field their own baseball team. But mostly because six of their ten children have special needs, including five with Down syndrome and one who is blind and developmentally delayed. He also has dwarfism.
In a world that pressures us to conform and toe the line, it can be hard to live a fulfilling, authentic life. We can easily spend years trying to be someone or something we’re not—checking off all the right boxes, meeting everyone’s expectations—all in a bid to gain approval from society, our peers, our parents,
Graduation day, a time when dreams and hard work merge into a future full of promise, is a monumental occasion in anyone’s life. It’s a day for the proud graduates, a moment to reflect on the journey and bask in the glory of achievement. For Timothy Harrison, a young man from Center Point, Alabama, this
The use of forceps and vacuum delivery tools during labour has resulted in an alarmingly high number of maternal traumas in Canada, such as severe perineal and cervical tears, according to a recent report. Published in the BMJ on Thursday, an analysis spearheaded by McMaster University revealed that among high-income nations, Canada has the highest
In the midst of our busy lives, sometimes we encounter moments that remind us of the immense kindness that still exists in the world. Jessica Donnahoo, a mother from South Carolina, recently experienced one of these heartwarming moments when a routine visit from an internet technician turned into something extraordinary. What an Internet Technician Did
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” ~Buddha For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with anger. My earliest memories of my anger are from junior high school, but it was around much earlier
Nikki Williams-Mixon and husband LeGerald Mixon are enjoying a boardgame night with the kids when the doorbell rings. It’s to be the start of an unforgettable ride. Unexpected Delivery When Nikki opens the door, the uniformed man announces that there’s a package for Alex Williams. There’s just one problem: Alex is only 9 years old
Takeaway: When you’re putting off doing something, shrink how long you’ll do the task for until you feel less mental resistance to it. Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 21s. The other week, I shared my resistance list ritual for tackling tasks I have a high resistance level with. This week, let me share a second, simple tactic
“Love yourself enough to let go of the people, thoughts, and habits that are weighing you down.” ~Karen Salmansohn More than a year ago I started unpacking and cleaning out my ‘backpack’ of life in a different way. I have always tried to remain friends with exes, and even though we didn’t necessarily socialize together,
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