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Inspiration

inspiration FEB 3, 2020

Make the Perfect Gift with Groomsmen Watches to Make Your Wedding Day Special

Your wedding is the happiest day of your life. But, it can be stressful and tiring if not planned well. Right from setting the registry to selecting entrée...

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inspiration APR 17, 2019

What to Get Your Mom for Mother’s Day Based on Her Personality: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, you learned what to get your mom for Mother’s Day if she is an athlete, a bookworm, or a chef. While you can find Mother's Day cards...

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inspiration JAN 15, 2019

Top 3 Benefits of Viewing Art

Many people don’t realize that art can improve their lives in numerous ways. Some people know that art is very important to our development as a society while...

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inspiration DEC 16, 2018

The Power of Colors: How to Choose the Right Colors for Effective Signages

In this day and age where a business’ visual presentation is of the utmost importance, one must be very thorough and possess a unique talent for effective...

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inspiration OCT 26, 2017

6 Tips to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts

Negativity can be a part of our lives, but it’s up to us to define its scope. Will it flood your head a few minutes a day, or will it terrify you the entire...

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inspiration SEP 21, 2017

From Follower to Leader: the Complete Guide

Who doesn’t want to be a leader? The one who calls the shots - everyone would like to be able to do that. You are appreciated; you are important, and everyone...

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inspiration AUG 29, 2017

How Students Can Feel Inspired When Losing Motivation

Irrespective of who you are, at one point in time, you’re bound to lose some learning motivation. Do not feel discouraged! Even the most efficient and fruitful...

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inspiration AUG 24, 2017

Humility – the Lost Virtue of Our Times

In today’s world, social media gradually becomes our primary way of interacting with other people. We consider it a safe “environment,” but this is only...

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inspiration AUG 9, 2017

5 Strategies to Find the Work That Will Bring You Joy and Purpose

In today’s times, everyone’s stressed about something. Still, there’s one “big stress” that our society keeps displaying so frequently. I’m talking about WORK....

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inspiration JUN 22, 2017

Italian Artist Filippo Minelli’s Ephemeral Exploration of the Sublime

Colorful smoke bombs. Unsuspecting crimson clouds of wonder. Tangerine clusters of contained chaos. Scarlet signs of ethereal beauty manifested within curious...

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inspiration JUN 1, 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in Graduate School

Whether you are facing medical school, law school, pharmacy school, or any other course intensive program following college, graduate school studies are...

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inspiration MAY 22, 2017

The Hugging Saint Spreads Her Embrace to Los Angeles: Summer 2017 Tour

“Where there is true love, anything is effortless.” -Amma Inspiration spreads like wildfire. Not many people can say they have waited hours to receive a hug...

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inspiration MAY 17, 2017

How to Increase the Value of Your Home

Care is required for anything you love, including your home. Whether you are planning to sell your home one day or not, it is important to keep the value of...

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inspiration MAY 8, 2017

What to Get Your Mom for Mother's Day Based on Her Personality: Part 1

It is Mother's Day this Sunday! It is time to show your mom how much you appreciate her and all she has done for you. If you are having a hard time coming up...

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inspiration MAY 6, 2017

Six Simple Yet Sanctifying Ways to Give Back

"BE the change you want to see in the world." These ten, tastefully commercialized words are casually etched onto graphic t-shirts and printed on colorful...

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inspiration APR 29, 2017

5 Most Common Regrets People Have Before They Die

You live and you learn, or so the age-old saying goes. While this may be true, there are some life lessons that are best learned from the likes and lives of...

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inspiration APR 28, 2017

Heineken (Surprisingly?) Gets Political Advertising Right

Heineken, in its #OpenYourWorld campaign, challenges its viewers to have honest, open discussions with those holding opposing views. In the wake of Pepsi's...

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inspiration APR 25, 2017

Ten Books to Help You Understand the World Around You

If you want to understand the world that you live in today, then you ought to pick up some books that will give you some understanding and context of that...

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inspiration APR 21, 2017

Sultry Silhouettes and Shadow Art by Visionary Artist Kumi Yamashita

**“I thought the most beautiful thing in the world must be shadow.”** **― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar** Shadow. Absence of light. Empty space embodied by a...

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inspiration APR 10, 2017

Turning Grief into Art with Inspirational Visual Artist Sarah Amy Fishlock

“Perfer et obdura, dolor hic tibi proderit olim.” “Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.”-Ovid A mantra so magnificent. The mindful...

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inspiration APR 5, 2017

Love Lines with the Lovely Jaclyn Rose

Revolutionary textile artist Jaclyn Rose uses needle and thread to create her delicate illustrations, fittingly foregrounded in a playful mélange of eroticism...

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inspiration MAR 28, 2017

5 Ultimate 30 Day Challenges to Try at Least Once in Your Life

**“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” -Tim Ferriss** Fear is crippling. It intimidates and stifles even the strongest of people. Our...

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inspiration MAR 24, 2017

Seven Unique Ways to Celebrate Your Twenty Something Birthday

Despite popular belief, adulting doesn’t have to mean intimate birthday soirees, sipping chardonnay on the rooftop of a bougie five star restaurant in West...

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inspiration MAR 2, 2017

What's the Deal with Christianity?

In the Seinfeld episode, The Burning, Puddy converts to Christianity and George reveals his secret about liking Contemporary Christian Music stating, “I like...

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inspiration FEB 17, 2017

Pixar Offers a Free Course on Storytelling Through Khan Academy

The world-renowned and Disney-owned animation studio, Pixar, has teamed up with Khan Academy to offer a free course that teaches others to do what it does...

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inspiration FEB 14, 2017

How IKEA Is Making a Difference for Refugee Families Around the World

In partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the IKEA Foundation has developed the Better Shelter to help provide shelter for...

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inspiration FEB 9, 2017

Books Every Woman Should Read!

Lisa Kleypas once said that, "A well-read woman is a dangerous creature." Adding these books to your reading list will uplift you, inspire you, and make you an...

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inspiration FEB 1, 2017

The Importance of Black History

Do great men make history? Or is history influenced by the multitudes of people living their lives every day? There are several types of ways to study and...

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inspiration JAN 23, 2017

The Transformative Powers of Positive Thinking: How to Empower Your Mind the Right Way

You accidentally send a questionable text message to the wrong person. You’re caught in the midst of a thunderstorm, and you happen to be wearing suede....

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inspiration JAN 9, 2017

Are Stupid People Actually Stupid?

Many times we here in political and academic circles or through the media about people being stupid. It is never really the most polite term to use, but...

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inspiration DEC 22, 2016

5 Ways to Make a Change in Your Life Starting 2017

As we close 2016- the year of “just realizing stuff”, President-elect Trump, Harambe, the release of the iPhone 7, a giant hummus recall, and Brexit- the time...

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inspiration DEC 21, 2016

Delighting in the Winter Solstice

The snow is glistening A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland… This verse composed by Felix Bernard echoes what many feel at...

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inspiration DEC 20, 2016

Scary Selfie?

Imagine being at a zoo while enjoying time with your friends and family, when all of a sudden a wild beast leaps to attack you. If the creature succeeds, then...

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inspiration DEC 13, 2016

5 Documentaries to Watch If You Want to Stay Informed

If post-election season inspired you to keep up to date on issues, the following documentaries are a fantastic start to keeping yourself more informed. 1\....

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inspiration DEC 12, 2016

Bill Gates Launches $1 Billion Clean Energy Investment Fund

Bill Gates has announced a $1 Billion clean energy investment fund to spur a movement toward affordable, emission-free energy....

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inspiration DEC 5, 2016

How Much Land Is Needed to Power the U.S. with Solar Energy?

Do you know how the amount of land required to power the entire U.S. with solar energy? You will be surprised.

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inspiration DEC 1, 2016

This "Humans of New York" Post Will Challenge Your Ideas About Poverty

In the aftermath of the election, Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton has traveled to Macomb County, MI to try to get a better understanding of the state's...

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inspiration DEC 1, 2016

Serena Williams Wrote an Open Letter Encouraging Female Athletes to "Push for Greatness"

Serena Williams is considered by many to be one of the greatest female athletes in the world, but there's just one problem with that honor. Not only is she one...

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inspiration NOV 29, 2016

4 Companies Making It Super Simple to Give Back This Giving Tuesday

If you spent Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday treating yourself, Giving Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to share the love by giving to others,...

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inspiration NOV 18, 2016

Amal Clooney's Message for Women Under a Trump Presidency

Amal Clooney spoke at the Texas Conference for Women this year in Austin and had a few comments about Trump's future presidency. She criticized his radical...

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inspiration NOV 15, 2016

Joe Biden Writes an Emotional Letter to His 12-year-old Self

At age 29, Joe Biden was elected to the US Senate and has had an impressive 44-year-long career in the federal government. In the CBS This Morning series "Note...

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inspiration NOV 7, 2016

6 Boss Lady Quotes for Some Monday Motivation

Mondays can be tough, so we're turning to some of our favorite boss ladies for a little motivation 1\. Mindy Kaling 2\. Tina Fey 3\. Amy Poehler 4\. Beyonce...

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inspiration NOV 3, 2016

This Hospital Made Superhero Costumes for Premature Babies for Halloween

NICU babies at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City were dressed as superheros for Halloween, and they all win the award for best costume. Check out the little...

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inspiration NOV 1, 2016

Dad on Plane Creates an Unforgettable Trick-or-treating Experience for His Daughter

I guess there's a new "father of the year". One super cool dad got an entire plane full of passengers flying from Boston to San Francisco to help his daughter...

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inspiration OCT 31, 2016

Stray Dog Leads Bachelor Party to Her Newborn Puppies, and They Adopt All 8 of Them

Rescuing adorable puppies isn't usually on a bachelor party itinerary, but that's exactly what Mitchel Craddock and his guests did at his bachelor party after...

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inspiration OCT 25, 2016

5 Rainbow Food Items Loved by Instagrammers

Rainbow foods make people question why they were invented in the first place while simultaneously purchasing them for the photo op. We don't get it either, but...

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inspiration OCT 25, 2016

Last Minute Deals: 8 Amazing Group Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner and if you're still scrambling for a good group costume idea let us help you out. Whether you want to coordinate with...

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inspiration OCT 21, 2016

Dad Turns Son's Wheelchair into A 'Ghostbusting' Ride

Ryan Scott Miller's son Jeremy is wheelchair-bound and every Halloween he tries to incorporate his son's wheelchair into a dope AF Halloween costume. Last...

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inspiration OCT 18, 2016

7 DIY No-carve Pumpkin Ideas

When you think of October and Halloween a handful of things can immediately come to mind. Candy, costumes, coziness, fireplace, sweater weather, autumn,...

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inspiration OCT 4, 2016

Why You'll Be Seeing a Lot of Teal Pumpkins This Halloween

If you go out trick-or-treating this year, you might notice an odd addition to standard Halloween decorations - teal pumpkins. The Teal Pumpkin Project was...

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