Holding On

I know I have to let go as you get older,but I’m focusing on holding on.Holding on to being your biggest fan and cheerleader.Holding on to the warmth of your smile and the sound of your laughter.Holding on to feeling so deeply, no matter your age.Holding on to how grateful I am to be your …

The Inspirational Story of Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) – The story of the man who never gave up on his dreams.Rowan Atkinson was born into a middle-class family and suffered terribly as a child because of his stuttering. He was also teased and bullied at school because of his looks. His bullies thought he looked like an alien. He …

Never Too Old

A great reminder 💜:At age 23, Tina Fey was working at a YMCA.At age 23, Oprah was fired from her first reporting job.At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer.At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school.At age 28, …

The Cockroach Theory for Self-Development

At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic-stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky. The …

The Pencil and The Eraser Story

Pencil: I'm sorry. Eraser: For what? Pencil: I'm sorry, you get hurt because of me. Whenever I make a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself and get smaller and smaller each time. Eraser: That's true, but I don't really mind. You …

The Lion & The Fox

Once upon a time, the Lion became hungry and he said to the fox: '𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂.'The fox went to a donkey and said: '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲.'When the Lion saw the donkey, it attacked her, cutting off its ears, but the …

Fear

It is said that before entering the seaa river trembles with fear.She looks back at the path she has traveled,from the peaks of the mountains,the long winding road crossing forests and villages.And in front of her,she sees an ocean so vast,that to enterthere seems nothing more than to disappear forever.But there is no other way.The …

The Inspiring Life of Centenarian Jeanne Louise Calment

Meet Madam Jeanne Louise Calment, who had the longest confirmed human lifespan: 122 years, 164 days. Apparently, fate strongly approved of the way she lived her life. She was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. The Eiffel Tower was built when she was 14 years old. It was at this time she met …

Words Of Wisdom From Grandma

My grandmother said:'Don't let your pans shine brighter than you do.Don't take house cleaning so seriously.Life is short, have fun!Dust when you need to,but also take time to paint a picture or write a poem,take a walk or visit a friend.Cook whatever you want, and water your plants.Take time off to drink a beer, swim …