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Do you know why people set New Years’ Resolutions for January 1? Because there really is something about timing things, perhaps because of the anticipation, that gives you a little boost of inspiration/motivation and help with accomplishing your goals. But of course, we all know that the vast majority of these well-meaning resolutions fall through, …
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“I am thankful that thorns have roses.” — Alphonse Karr Every year during Thanksgiving month, I make one of these lists (yes, for me it’s a month, not just a day, so there ;D) There’s not much else I need to say by way of an intro, except that the (loose) rules I set for myself include: Items are …
So you like to read. A lot. Which is why, when people ask you “what’s your favorite book?” you shrivel a bit inside. Instead of dealing with such questions, give these interesting A-Z questions a shot, instead, and see what you can learn about yourself and your reading habits. (Below are my answers. At the …
Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever doubted your worth, or your ability to overcome difficult life situations? If you’ve ever felt the cold, clammy hands of doubt and despair wrapped around your neck, here are two ways to fight back: 1) Make a Gratitude File Whether that file takes the form of a handwritten journal, …
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To be honest, I debated sending this to you for about a week before deciding to go ahead. Because, especially given the current situation, this is a topic RIPE for misunderstandings. But… 1. There is an important message in here that hopefully might encourage you And 2. If anyone chooses to misunderstand again, it’s best …
Sad things are happening in the country I live in these days. Hopefully this story will inspire you to remember that you can be a light even when it’s dark… In the 1980s, R&B musician Daryl Davis met his first Klan member. He had just finished playing a gig when an older white man told …
I sat on the cold, tiled hospital bathroom floor, trying not to puke. Moments earlier, I was helping a patient put on a sock, when a sudden wave of nausea sent me running to the nearest bathroom. This wasn’t the first time, either. A week before, my supervisor and I were working with a heart …
Have you ever seen a live panda? I have. And here’s something I realized about pandas after seeing one with my own googly eyes: They don’t do anything. I mean, aside from playing, sleeping, and eating bamboo, that is. Other animals perform a variety of useful, admirable functions: Dogs can be trained as guides for …
How the Most Useless Animal in the World Will Teach You to be a Stronger Writer Read More »
-intones- With the permanent closing of the great and magnificent doors of Journal Genius 1.0, comes the dawning of a new age…the age of the Brilliant Writer AudioGazette… Yeah, okay. Enough with the Star Wars voice and all that. Just wanted to let y’all know about a new opportunity that is ONLY for Brilliant Writers on …
True story: Once upon a time, there was a piano teacher named Mrs. Pine* and she was MEAN. If she was unhappy with someone, she wouldn’t hesitate to throw a fit, throw books, and throw kids out of her house. One day, the mother of Sandy, one of the students, decided she’d had enough and …