Category Archives: Inspirational Stories

What Does It Take To Be Inspirational?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Brenda

What does it take to be an inspirational person? Is it someone who has lived through adversity and then come through their life with an amazing accomplishment? Is it someone who has had tragic circumstances rob them of a “normal” … Continue reading →

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Human Spirit

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Brenda

Human Spirit. What does this mean to you? Is it “ordinary people doing extraordinary things?” Is it “finding the strength to carry on when times are tough?” Whatever the definition by words, I have witnessed an amazing wave of human … Continue reading →

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Celebration of My Life

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Brenda

This month is a time of celebration for me. It’s not my birthday, or a wedding anniversary. It is even better than that! 12 months ago, I was diagnosed with a melanoma.

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Never Give Up in Life

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Brenda

A couple of days ago on the Mind Recipe’s face book page, I posted a video of a gentleman who gave his honest and often confronting view about his life, and his contribution to the world. Nick Vuijicic is an … Continue reading →

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How to be Inspirational

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Brenda

After my post yesterday, I was asked how could the “normal, average person” be inspirational? The most common question I received was “How can I be an inspiration to myself?” My question is “How can you not be, if you … Continue reading →

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Inspirational People

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Brenda

I have just spent a few hours with some very inspirational people. They have just left my house, and I can’t help but be excited and impressed by their drive and enthusiasm for life, their family and their future.

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Turning Failure Into Success

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Brenda

Do you remember the titles bestowed upon your friends and fellow students during your last weeks of school? One Most Likely to Succeed, Best Sportsman, Humanitarian, Awards for Science, Languages or History or any other official or unofficial tag.

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What is a Disability?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Brenda

Can you imagine life without sight and  hearing? The story of Helen Keller is truly inspirational. Helen lost her hearing and sight at 19 months of age after a childhood illness. 

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