How to let go of being a good person — and become a better person (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: What if your attachment to being a “good” person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh explains the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior — like why it’s hard to spot your biases and acknowledge mistakes — and shows how the path to becoming better starts with owning your mistakes. “In every other part of our lives, we give ourselves room to grow — except in this one, where it matters most,” Chugh says.
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How to Change the Way You See Yourself (inspirational video)

From the Goalcast.com YouTube channel: Rock Thomas delivers a powerful, personal story on how to resist the labels forced on you in order to redefine yourself. Read more about Rock Thomas’ secret to creating lasting change in his book, “The Power of Your Identity.”

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Enjoying What You Do!

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about creativity and imagination. Enjoy!

Plato said that work should be play.  Some airline employees have taken his injunction seriously.  After landing, one flight attendant announced, “Thank you for flying Delta Business Express.  We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”

As a plane touched down and was slowing to a stop at Washington National, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, big fella. WHOA!” Read more

Share this Christmas video and help a needy child! (inspirational video)

You might be aware that 10 Million Clicks For Peace co-founder, Rick Beneteau, founded the Internet Toy Drive back in 2001 as a corporate sponsor of the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots charity which raised a lot of money for toys for families in need for a decade (NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe was his sponsor for all 10 years). This year, he wants to loan Toys for Tots a brand new video (Rick co-wrote and produced the song, Children Are the Very Heart of Christmas, in 1988) for their campaign which is now in full swing. You’ll see at the end that it asks viewers to donate to Toys for Tots. Please SHARE this Christmas video with everybody you know and let’s help a lot of children in need!

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Here’s Proof that Miracles Do Happen (inspirational video)

From the Goalcast YouTube channel: A jaw-less rapper, an 8-year-old with over 40 surgeries, and a fairy godmother determined to make one wish come true….just a few rule-smashers that prove miracles are possible.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Higher Power

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about caring. Enjoy!

A Sunday school teacher said to her children: “We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But there is a higher power. Can anybody tell me what it is?”

One child blurted out, “Aces!” Read more

Our Ability to Rise and Keep Rising (peace music)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: Inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Camille A. Brown choreographed “New Second Line,” a celebration of the culture of New Orleans and the perseverance of Black people in the midst of devastation. The performance borrows its name from the energetic, spirited people who follow the traditional brass band parades for weddings, social events and, most notably, funerals in New Orleans. “It honors our ability to rise and keep rising,” Brown says.
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Advice For When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed (inspirational video)

From the Goalcast YouTube channel: Exhausted and overwhelmed, Himanshu Narang was about to give up when his grandmother shared with him 6 simple words that turned his life around.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Building Your Trust Fund

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about trust Enjoy!

The young parents paid the baby-sitter and dropped her off at her home. As she turned to leave, she said, “By the way, I promised Amy that if she went to bed, you’d buy her a pony in the morning.” Ouch…. (I understand that she is looking for a new sitting job.)

Parents, of course, want their children to trust them, so they try to keep their promises. By modeling trust, they hope to teach their children to also be trustworthy. But keeping faith with others needn’t be limited solely to the family. There are few elements in any relationship more important than trust. Read more

Andrea Bocelli and son duet (peace music)

From Andrea Bocelli’s YouTube channel: Anyone who is a parent, anyone who knows the precious responsibility of being a mother or a father, will fully grasp the meaning of this piece. ‘Fall On Me’ is the first time I have duetted with my son Matteo Bocelli.

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