A great post demonstrating what I think is Floridaborne’s (Joelle Legendre) great humour but what she calls “I’m at a Loss for Words.” “My mom used to say, “I’m at a loss for words.” That cliché describes this week quite well: My sense of humor is hiding and my creativity has gone bye-bye. However For some reason, …
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Strength For Women After Hardships
Bitterness and hardship. Quote from Women who run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Additional input by Elizabeth Grant. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Popular Is A Paradox
Popular is a paradox. Why, do you ask? Perhaps ask yourself these questions. Are you being true to yourself? Are your ideas, dreams, goals, and work reflective of your own unique creative expression? Do you aim towards a successful life or a life being successful for your inner creative abilities? There are copious amounts of …
Get A New Lease On Life
A change or trying something new will shake up your status quo and give you a new lease on life. Everyone needs a fresh perspective on life at regular intervals in order to keep moving forward in a positive direction. Here are some cute pictures from Brightside offering some ideas for easy changes and new …
Jane Goodall Speaks About Harambe, The Gorilla
In an email, Jane Goodall eloquently and ever so beautifully manages to address and reassure both sides on the “Harambe” debate. Brilliant. Dear Thane, I feel so sorry for you, having to try to defend something which you may well disapprove of. I tried to see exactly what was happening — it looked as though the …
Emma Watson Turns 25 With Beauty, Class and Wisdom
Today at 25, as shown in these stunning photographs, Emma Watson is every inch the definition of beauty, class, and wisdom. Yet inside the UN Ambassador remains the down to earth and intelligent woman that we met in the UN years ago. Here are some quotes she has made about what is is like being …
Superheroes: Women In Addiction and Recovery
Women who are addicted and in recovery face a very different journey than men. The issues that women face in this area need to be addressed separately and with care. A brief list of these issues is offered. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Shabana Basij-Rasikh, For The Sake Of Girls.
Shabana Basij-Rasikh had to hide in every sense of the word to receive what most of us perceive as a fundamental right. The right to an education. Shabana had to go to school disguised as a boy, taking different paths to avoid detection and covering her books to make them look like the Koran. …
Angelina Jolie: A Woman To Admire
Angelina Jolie over the years has proven to be a powerhouse of intelligence, goodwill, talent, and beauty. I remember first writing about her humanitarian efforts a few years ago. Since then, she has demonstrated even more strength and good character. Currently, Angelina Jolie, the longtime Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency, has been …
Data: No More Please, I Have A Goal To Achieve
We’re hooked on data to prove our worth and level of success. To use as a pre-requisite to all of our decision-making and goals. Who saw it? Who clicked? What percentage? What’s trending? We are letting stats dictate our daily activities to the point where each of our days no longer reflects our life’s goals. …
Sharbat Gula, The Afghan Girl: Where Is She Today?
Sharbat Gula the young Afgan girl who mesmerized the world from a national geographic cover for 17 years was an enigma. But where was she today? Found out what happened.
Beautiful Words of The English Language
The English language has some beautiful sounding words and also some words that conquer beautiful thoughts. Here are some cool examples. Aquiver Mellifuous Ineffable Hiraeth Somnambulist Sonorous Limerence Bombinate Ethereal