Robin Williams spent much of his life making people laugh, but some of his quietest acts of kindness happened far away from cameras and applause. I came across this piece recently and was deeply moved by it. The original author is unknown, but the stories within it deserve to be shared. Whether every detail can …
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Luck has more to do with success than you think
Interestingly most people think that success and a full life are directly due to hard work and, in some instances, education or persistence. However, I’ve been following research that proves that these assumptions are incorrect. Luck has much more to do with success than anything else. Surprised? Nigel Warburton has written a thorough article explaining …
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The truth about life by Kerri Grote
“If you’re reading this, this fu$king brain cancer probably got me.But let me be crystal clear while I’m able: I did not ”lose a battle” against cancer. This is a ridiculous, steamy pile of horse shit that society has dumped on cancer patients. Western medicine, and Western culture, especially, is so uncomfortable talking about …
Sometimes all it takes
“Sometimes all it takes is a moment. The briefest smile, a whispered word, a heartbeat, the tingle of a touch, to change everything, anything, or maybe just whatever thing you’ve always wanted. Amanda Ricks Hope you’re having a good day.
The power to make a decision (Quote)
The one lesson my dad tried to instill in ME was the power to make a decision. He didn’t care if it was right or wrong. Make the decision, work with it then decide next step from there. It’s not for everyone, but that is what he passed on to me.” – Steve Proctor via …
The gift of time (Quote)
“Time is perhaps the most precious gift you can give yourself.” – Amanda Ricks
Sometimes you need to burn bridges (Quote)
Advice to yourself (Quote)
“Maybe we should write words of encouragement to our older selves not our younger selves.” A little quote for #WednesdayWisdon.
What a Wonderful World
One of my all-time favourite songs, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. This post is for #TuesdayTunes
New Years Resolutions: It’s time to get on with living not failing
A new, unique and fresh look at making resolutions for the New Year. A list of suggested guidelines is offered to help you make wise goals instead of resolutions doomed to fail. By Amanda Ricks
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Your inspiration is as unique as you
The thing about inspiration is that it is so transient. It is completely dependent on the who, what, where, and how the recipient is, at that moment. – Amanda Ricks 2020