Inspiration Report

I don’t know about the weather where you are, but here in Virginia, autumn came rather abruptly. It was warm and sunny throughout most of September and then, literally overnight, cold winds began to blow. Summer is gone. Autumn is here. I love summer and I particularly loved this past one. I engaged in a…

Part of staying inspired and optimistic is remembering all the times when things worked out the way you wanted them to. In this world where things fall apart and so often the worst case scenario becomes reality, still, we get exactly what we hoped for some times. Think about it. Do you remember the time…

When things are tough, it’s hard to be grateful. The dark cloud of pessimism looms over you and puts a shadow over everything you see. I know it can be hard to focus on anything else besides what’s going wrong. However, gratitude is one of the essential keys to staying happy and inspired in your…

It’s amazing how laughter is contagious. I watched this video and could not stop laughing myself. Here’s a video that shows how great it is to laugh all the way from infancy to the golden years. LAUGHS! from Everynone on Vimeo. Watch more funny videos: The Laughing Bride Laughter Is An Instant Vacation Babies, Bubbles…

I loved your responses to “How to Beat the Blues”. A few of you mentioned listening to music as a way to lift your spirits, and I agree! I’ve always got some tunes in my ears to help me navigate through the day. It got me thinking about happy songs and which ones help you…

Last week, we were talking about the tricks you use to get yourself out of a funk. Here are a few of the responses: “I always say my ‘thank you’ prayers. The format is just ‘Thank you God for…’ and I list everything positive in my life. I usually do this before I go to…

Feeling stuck? Need some nuggets of inspiration. Take a few of these quotes with you as you take on the challenges of life. “I choose to focus on not what has happened but what we can do.” Ellen Pompeo “Your dreams will come true, but you have to make them come true.” Michael Jackson “I…

Today’s post is from guest blogger Joann Davis. Enjoy! When I was growing up in the 1950s, the arrival of Labor Day meant one horrible thing—that the lazy dog days of summer were over and that the opening of school was just around the bend. We kids would soon be back at our little wooden…

Today is Patriot Day. I hope you can take this day to remember the men and women who lost their lives in the tragedies of 9/11. We also honor those who fought for our country that day and every day since. Take a look at our special page and be inspired by how far we’ve…

Here’s your funny video for the week. It baffles me why kids fight sleep. Please, somebody tell me to go take a nap and I’m ready. But this little guy is holding on to being awake the best he can. What’s funnier is how his big bother seems oblivious. Here’s to hoping when you do…

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