Every once in a while, a hero knocks on my door. Today it happened when I searched for an inspiring video to post on this blog. No pity parties, no feeling sorry for himself, not this hero. He has a a tank full of courage. A heart bursting with gratitude, and an attitude I want to emulate. He was knocked down but not knocked out. He is an inspiration to all who watch the following Vimeo video. I know you will be inspired as much as me.
TOUCH THE SKY from tim hahne on Vimeo.
We all want to be successful. It’s what healthy people want to do regardless of their endeavor. Not everyone, however, wants to pay the price to be successful. It takes hard work. It takes facing down discouragement. It takes the courage to struggle against the pain and press on. You have the right stuff inside you to be successful. YES, you do. Call on it. Fight on. Fight on. Enjoy this brief Vimeo video to inspire you.
SUCCESS comes with ATTITUDE – "Motivational Video" from Attitude on Vimeo.
Do you rely on your GPS when you travel? I do if I’m not familiar with the address. It’s a helpful way of getting me to where I need to go without worrying about where or when to turn. It’s the same way in life. Using a “life GPS” can help us find our way, especially when we are stressed. The following Vimeo video shares 7 Life Rules – They’re common sense, but commonly forgotten. They may get you to where you want to go.
Simple Truths: Attitude is Everything Inspirational Movie from Sourcebooks Inc on Vimeo.
It’s not who others think you are. It’s not what others think you should be. It’s not what others think of you. it’s what you think about your self. See the best in yourself. See a human being worthy of giving love and being loved. The following YouTube video will make you think about these questions.
Make someone feel better with a kind word. It’s inexpensive. It’s self-renewing. Imagine you making the world kinder, gentler, and more compassionate because spread kind words wherever you travel. A high school student in this YouTube video demonstrates the power of a kind word.
Remember the Happy Dance? I do. Every time I watched it, I smiled. I felt good. Worries temporarily retreated into some far off space. I think it’s possible to grow happiness in our own private happiness garden. The following 5 minute YouTube video gives 7 tips to be happy. I learned much by watching and I’m happy. Here’s hoping you are as well.
Want to feel a bit better? Connecting with the simple things in life works wonders. Life’s pleasures surround us. It’s always a good time to slow down, smile more, enjoy a good conversation and cup of coffee with a best friend. Simple things make big differences in the quality of our lives. The following video shares the simple things of life that bring joy.
Struggling to catch your dream? Fighting your way through writer’s block? Wondering if anyone but the person who loves you most will appreciate your talent? Join the club. It’s part of the initiation process to see if you and I are worthy to reach the dream. Fight on. Don’t quit. Okay, discouragement happens. It’s one of the club’s perquisites. Fight on. This short video will inspire you to fight on and help you to understand why you MUST persevere.
THE GAP by Ira Glass from Daniel Sax on Vimeo.
Remember when you were a child and you entered a world you created? You and I still have our childlike imagination. Perhaps we’ve stored it in a closet or the attic. It’s time to find it, dust it off, and put to use to renew our life, renew our relationships, renew our community. Enjoy a 1 minute Vimeo video and let your imagination soar.
The Journey of Imagination from Wildek Entertainment on Vimeo.
Love always wins. Love conquers hate. Love creates miracles. Two men, from a culture far different from mine, teach me about love. They teach me about friendship. They teach me about the value of working together. They teach me about caring for the environment. If I could, I would personally thank them for being an example for me and all who watch this short Vimeo video.
“I Am His Hands. He Is My Eyes.” The Friendship That Built a Forest from Great Big Story on Vimeo.
