Take a moment to think on this, trying to change someone else’s path in life or how they find happiness could very easily drive you crazy! What is important is to focus on your path, focus on your happiness, then let that happiness spill over into the lives of everyone you come in contact with.
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Photo Credit: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1568878-terminal-brain-cancer-patient-winning-marathon-puts-things-into-perspective
Iram Leon decided to find the silver lining in his situation. While many would have chosen to focus on the dark cloud that appeared in his life when he discovered he had terminal brain cancer, Iram decided to take a very different focus. His focus switched to his family and his daughter, and making every moment with them count.
Read his story and watch the video below:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1568878-terminal-brain-cancer-patient-winning-marathon-puts-things-into-perspective
Many people decide to believe what they are told. They decide to accept the limitations that others try to put on them. These limitations are usually one thing and one thing only, false. You can choose to accept the limited beliefs others have placed upon themselves, or you can let your dreams grow bigger and more powerful than anyone else could ever imagine.
Here is the ESPN story of Anthony Starego, a young man with autism who decided to make his own decisions about what was “possible”. He decided he could be a kicker on his high school football team. Not only did he succeed at that goal, but he also did something so incredible you will have to watch this video to believe it…
Shane Burcaw is an amazing young man with a powerful story. He suffers from spinal muscular atrophy which causes his muscle to break down as he gets older. But Shane does not look at the negatives, he looks at everyday as a blessing and tries to find a reason to laugh in every moment. This is his story…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NwZZZkrJycQ&noredirect=1#!
Visit his website using the link below:
Paulo Cohelo is a Brazilian born author originally form Rio de Janerio. This man, gets it. I recently finished one of his most popular books, The Alchemist, and it changed my life! He provides wonderful insights into finding joy in the complex, wonderful world we live in.
This sentiment in particular stands out to be me because so often in life we take on the mentality of, “I’ll do it later.” Whether it be in our relationships, our career, taking on physical challenges, or any other aspect of life it is far too easy to simply decide that later is a better time than now. Since now is all we’ve got, use now to take a step towards your dreams! It doesn’t matter how big or small the step because as long as you are moving forward, that dream is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality!
Hello Everyone,
I am making this blog to motivate, to inspire, and to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams. I don’t mean the dreams that other people impose upon you or the dreams that society tells you want, I mean the dreams that ignite the passion deep down in your heart.
The dreams that will fulfill you, build you up, and help you to do the same for those around you.
This blog will be filled with inspirational videos, pictures, quotes, and my own personal reflections on the lessons I have learned throughout my life.
Let’s get to the posts!
– Brian