Oprah was a Prisoner of Her Own Past (inspirational video)

From the Goalcast YouTube channel: This one important person in Oprah Winfrey’s life wanted nothing to do with her until she was famous. Years later, Oprah is forced to confront her.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: A Hero For Our Time

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

You may be acquainted with a real-life hero!

An American tourist in Tel Aviv was about to enter the impressive Mann Auditorium to take in a concert by the Israel Philharmonic. He was admiring the unique architecture, the sweeping lines of the entrance, and the modern decor throughout the building. Finally he turned to his escort and asked if the building was named for Thomas Mann, the world famous author.

“No,” his friend said, “it’s named for Fredric Mann, from Philadelphia.” Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Your Support System

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

Have you noticed how help is often available just when you need it? A few years ago, a California artist carved a unique Christmas gift for his parents in Connecticut. It was a four-foot-tall statue of a hitchhiker, with thumb extended. (The perfect gift for the discriminating homeowner…) His gift was unusual, but his method of shipping the statue to his folks was even stranger. He simply set it beside the road and let it “hitch” its way across the continent. Around the statue’s neck he hung a sign bearing his parents’ New England address, and across its chest was printed the word “Connecticut” in large letters. Several weeks and some 2,500 miles later, unknown hands delivered the gift to the woodcarver’s parents in time for Christmas.

I find it heartening to remember that there are always those willing to help. And it’s true regardless of the circumstance. There is someone willing to extend a hand, lend an ear or share a heart. Whether you need temporary assistance or your life has experienced a meltdown, there is someone who wants to help. Read more

An ER doctor on triaging your “crazy busy” life (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get “crazy busy.”

To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others

From the TED.com YouTube channel: When you stop comparing yourself to others, you can accomplish great things, says wheelchair athlete Dean Furness. He shares how, after losing the use of his legs in an accident, he discovered a powerful new mindset focused on redefining his “personal average” and getting better little by little.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: How to Have a Life of Joy

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

Do you know how to have a life of joy?

A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, “Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated.” “And what,” his friend asked, “do you want me to do with your ashes?” The businessman said, “Just put them in an envelope and mail them to the Internal Revenue Service and write on the envelope, `NOW YOU HAVE EVERYTHING!’”

Paying taxes is not usually a joy. But GIVING can be joyful. We pay the taxes because we have to. But when we CHOOSE to give time or money, then giving can add to our overall happiness. Read more

Navy Seal Veteran Gets Wake Up Call From Worst Fear (inspirational video)

From the Goalcast YouTube channel: Admiral McRaven, 36-year Navy SEAL veteran of “Make Your Bed” fame, faces down one of life’s worst fears.

Canadian artists come together to fight COVID-19

Canadian artists come together to fight COVID-19 and perform “Lean On Me’. Featuring Avril Lavigne, Bad Child, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bryan Adams, Command Sisters, Dan Kanter, Desiire, Donovan Woods, Fefe Dobson, Geddy Lee, Jann Arden, Johnny Orlando, Josh Ramsay, Jules Halpern, Justin Bieber, Marie-Mai, Michael Bublé, Olivia Lunny, Ryland James, Sarah McLachlan, Scott Helman, Serena Ryder, Shawn Hook, TIKA, The Tenors, Tyler Shaw and Walk Off The Earth.
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Steve Goodier Wisdom: Find An Excuse to Love

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

“Some children just need more love.” I don’t know how many times I heard Mrs. Tucker say that.

Mrs. Tucker was a 73-year-old woman who worked with me in an after-school daycare program that paid me a much-needed stipend while in graduate school. She rarely missed an opportunity to show warmth and affection to a child. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: No More Problem

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

One man exclaimed to his friend, “I just had another fight with my wife!”

“Oh, yeah?” the friend said. “And how did this one end?”

“When it was over,” he replied, “she came to me on her hands and knees.” Read more

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