Tag: inspiring
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Inspiring Video from a 93-Year-Old Yoga Master
Sixty-one. That’s how long Porchon Lynch has been teaching yoga. And now in her nineties, she’s still at it, still inspiring others to live healthy, happy lives. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too old to get up and make this day count, this short video may change your perception of what’s possible for you.
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An Inspiring Message from Wounded Veterans to Boston Marathon Survivors
As someone who’s from Boston and has been visiting this past month, I’m proud. I’m proud of the way the community has come together, offering their hearts, homes, and hospitality to others in need.
I’m proud of the way survivors are channeling gratitude for living through the tragedy, even while they begin the process of healing physically and emotionally.
And I’m proud of the many efforts people are taking around the country to help those directly affected as they adjust to their new realities and learn how to not just survive, but thrive.
“We stand with you.” That’s the message we’re sending as a collective, and it’s the heart of this inspiring video with words of wisdom from wounded veterans. Despite their injuries, they still live bold, passionate, engaged lives, and they want anyone who fears that might not be an option to know just how much is possible.
The video comes from Shoulder-to-Shoulder, a Virginia-based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Visit The One Fund to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Signs: A Simple Short Film on Communication
Signs is a simple short film about reaching out, connecting, and feeling less alone. We are never alone.
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Validation: A Short Film About Being Great
Some people look for the best in people, and in doing so bring it out. Validation is a short film about what it means to see light and acknowledge it. Watch it and remember: You are awesome!
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Get Up
Feel like you can’t get up and keep going? You can do more than you think. In this powerful speech, Nick Vujicic, who was born without limbs, shares an empowering reminder about what’s possible.
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The Message Your Higher Self Wants You To Hear
Editor’s Note: This is a contribution by Leanne Kallal
“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown
I’m not sure about you, but I’m the type of person who’s constantly coming up with new ideas and having big a-has—both in my personal and professional life.
I have multiple note-taking apps on my phone, and I have more notebooks and journals kicking around my room than I know what to do with.
Interestingly enough, despite all the notes I take to make sure I remember my important moments, I usually end up forgetting my “big a-has” because I’ve already moved on to the next one.
One of the positive things about being a note-writing, a-ha-generating machine is that I have the pleasure of stumbling upon my past thoughts when I’m in one of my apps or notebooks.
The other day I had the sheer pleasure of stumbling upon this beauty of a note, or rather a message to myself that I’m going to share with you today.
It was early June and an old friend had contacted me to see if I could help her with a Chakra Healing event she was organizing. Without hesitation, I agreed to hop onboard for the week of the event. (Who doesn’t love an impromptu trip to LA to reconnect with the girls?!)
One of the perks to working at an event like this is that there are usually opportunities for the crew members to participate in the exercises.
I forget the exact details of the exercise I participated in, but it went something like this: We were guided to first mediate and sit in silence for a few moments and then we were asked to connect to our higher self and listen to the message we received.
Now for those of you who are new to the meditation wagon and “connecting” with something greater than your 3D self, this exercise might sound like a bunch of pointless hubbub.
But I’d like to invite you to consider that there might be a higher self, or simply another part of you that exists in your subconscious mind that knows the way. A part of you that believes in you, fully accepts you, and is your greatest fan.
This is the part of myself I connected with, and the results of this exercise (aka the inspiring, juicy message to myself!) continue to amaze me to this day. (more…)
