“In bad times and good, I have never lost my sense of zest for life.” – Walt Disney Our world is filled with millions of exotic creatures, most of which we are unaware of. Fortunately, there are countless documentaries made that give us a glimpse into the curious lives of our fellow earthlings. These features remind us…
Archives for July 2015
How to Achieve Excellence in Anything
What do Albert Einstein, Michael Jordan, Steven Spielberg and JK Rowling all have in common (besides being pioneers in their fields)? They were all once considered average or below average by their peers. Before they were successful, several people in positions of authority such as teachers, coaches and publishing agents rejected them and told them…
Why Expressing Your Creativity is Critical to Your Happiness
“I love to write songs. It´s one of my favorite things to do. It´s very spiritual. It´s a connection. I´m just a source through which it comes. I´m inspired by a lot of things but it´s done in the heavens. I listen to the music and I just create from there.” – Michael Jackson While growing up, many of…
The Pessimists Guide to Feeling Inspired
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill Nothing defines the trajectory of a person’s life as much as their general perspective on things. Every choice that we make and every opportunity that we seize (and don’t seize) is based on the lens through which we view the…
How to Make a Difference in the World (even if you lack the time or resources)
“In this life, we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa It was a sunny day at my neighborhood park where I was busy setting up a spot for an afternoon picnic with my friends. While waiting for them to arrive, I opened a bottle…
