There it is… the secret to happiness! Flat abs and better sex, that’s what life is all about right? In today’s highlighted article Kate Bartolotta gives a very honest account of why flat abs and great sex are not the secrets to a happier more fulfilling lifestyle. Continue reading
Category Archives: Stories
A Guaranteed Smile on Your Face (S.T.S.)
Sometimes inspiration can get impeded from flourishing in our minds due to the many distractions we have in our lives. We get so caught up in the little stresses and anxieties of day-to-day life that we lose sight of all the great things that surround us. What is the best way to bring yourself back from all the worrying? Laugh, smile, and enjoy the little things. Here is a list of things that are guaranteed to get you smiling and get the good vibes flowing! Continue reading
The Top Five Regrets of the Terminally Ill (S.T.S.)
When people are on their death beds what are the things that they regretted most? What things do they wish they had done, said, had the courage to try, or focus their time and energy on? Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse who works in palliative care decided to chronicle what she heard from her patients and summarized them in this list.
One Man’s Pursuit of Happiness (S.T.S.)
A great friend of mine started pursuing his dream years ago, writing his own music and then did his first ever performance of one of his songs while we were studying abroad in Granada, Spain. Now just a few years later he is performing all over North Carolina and just released his latest track and music video. Continue reading
“What was the Number 1 Thing You Could Do Today to get Your Life More Rockin’ ” (S.T.S. and L.S.N.)
“What is one thing you know your highest self would be doing in this moment, in this day, in this lifetime. What is the one thing that you just know you could be doing to live a more extraordinary life.” – Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson, of Philosopher’s notes, continues to impress with his quick, detailed reviews of the world’s most influential, life changing books. Today’s book is “Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Mihaly dedicated his life to studying what he calls, “Flow” and how people can achieve that state. Continue reading
Need Something to Brighten Your Day? (M.I.F.M.O.L. and S.T.S.)
Buzzfeed is always a great source of random entertainment and today they bring you the, “30 Happiest Facts of All Time”.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-happiest-facts-of-all-time?sub=2073385_963763
Kakenya (M.I.F.M.O.L. and S.T.S.)
Watch the story of Kakenya and how nothing meant more to her than education. She committed herself mind, body, and soul to her goal and then was the first girl from her village in Africa to go to college.
How One Tear Changed a Man’s Life Forever (S.T.S.)
Mike Spohr’s daughter, Maddie, was born 12 weeks premature and was not in good health. Complication after complication made life very stressful for Mike and his wife as each night they tried to sleep worrying the phone would ring, bringing them terrible news.
Learn How To Help Tiny Superheroes! (S.T.S.)
Robyn Rosenberger started sewing superhero capes for her nephew, her son, and her dog. At the same time she was reading the blog of a young girl named Brenna who was born with a rare and severe skin disease.
Do You Think You Are Too Young or Too Old To Start Your Own Business? Then Read About Madison Robinson! (S.T.S.)
Two years ago Madison Robinson started a business making flip-flops in the shapes of sea creatures that light up. Sounds like a fun hobby for a young girl right? Well it has also turned into an extremely successful business selling 60,000 units and making over 1.2 million in revenue in the past year!