Inspiration Report

Thanksgiving is here! Bring on the turkey and the stuffing. I’ll be honest. I was reluctant to embrace the gratitude that this holiday fosters. After a particularly rough November, I simply did not want to be thankful. Like a Thanksgiving Scrooge, I folded my arms and said, “Bah humbug.” However, gratitude is hard to resist.…

So, it’s been a rough past couple of weeks, but I am hardly the only one. As I’ve been open about my heartbreak, I’m encountering others who’ve been going through the same lately. Seems like everyone has lost family members and dear friends unexpectedly, lost jobs and spouses, or money’s been tight. We were all…

This is a sweet song of reflection that I hope will give you hope and inspire you. We know that seasons change. Sometimes it feels warm and sunny; sometimes it’s dark and cold. However, it ultimately always changes for the better if we give it time.

I can read it in your comments. You really need a vacation. Let us take you to the most exciting city in the world. Beliefnet has an awesome giveaway going on right now. You can win a free trip to New York City! Think about it. For three days and two nights, you and a…

Each year, Beliefnet nominates 10 inspiring individuals for our Most Inspiring Person of the Year Award. We’re excited to share with you that we’ve announced our 2011 nominees and voting is underway as we speak! To vote, visit our page and click the “share” button at the top of the slide containing your favorite nominee.…

No matter who and where you are as you read this blog, I know that you have a dream. There’s something inside of you that you are dying to unleash — a mission, a calling, a longstanding prayer. An adventure is calling your name. However, like any good story, you have faced opposition. People have…

Today’s guest blogger is the fabulous Valorie Burton. She’s a speaker, personal and executive coach and the author of many great books including her latest Where Will You Go from Here?: Moving Forward When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. Enjoy! Have you ever felt as though your life was a series of projects or errands…

In the wake of some tough times, I’m finally resurfacing. I describe it all like a hurricane: the storm came through, I evacuated, and now I’m returning back to my life to survey the damage and see what can be salvaged. I don’t know much about what brought me here or what exactly I’ll do…

Today’s guest blogger is speaker and author BJ Gallagher. Check out her Beliefnet blog The Power of Positive Doing This Veterans Day all across the America, patriotic music is played, parades march down Main Street, speeches are given, and small flags stand silent sentry on military graves. We pause to honor generations of veterans from…

If you’re feeling defeated, one of the best things to do is to watch a good sports movie. Rocky, The Mighty Ducks, Hoosiers… there are all kinds of films about overcoming obstacles and becoming champions that will revive your spirit. Life can get you on the ropes sometimes, but having a coach in your corner…

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