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We all need Inspiration
Life can be difficult and even when we already know what to do we each need a little boost if keeps us going every once in awhile. We as people have to learn to control our emotions, That can be difficult considering life is hectic sometimes. I learned a long time ago that if we do things that make us feel important, we end up happier for it. You may get stuck at a job that you don't like and that makes you absolutely miserable, but you push through it. Well Here's the thing you don't have to. You don't have to because you're better than that and you don't give yourself enough credit. You see we’re all capable of doing anything we set our mind to. I remember when I was young my grandmother (Betty) told me a story about how she became a Bartender, and how much easier it was back then get a job. Anyway she was actually walking back from the store getting her cigarettes when she saw some lady getting hassled by some guy. Now my grandmother was not a small woman And she wasn't afraid of any man.As she approached them she asked him if there was a problem he told her to mind her business and she said “well I've made this my business so why don't you leave her alone before you have a bigger problem”. After a few seconds he walked away. As it turned out The woman (Sarah) was actually the new owner of the bar she was walking past, And she has no idea how to actually run the bar. She didn't have a bartender nor a bouncer Very much doing it all on her own with one other waitresses. Needless to say That's how my grandmother started working As well as the bouncer. Now over time Betty became a big inspirational role model in Sarah’s life, she boosted her confidence by making her stand up for herself, And if you was giving her Someone to lean on and confide in. We All definitely need someone else to get inspired, to feel alive in my personal opinion anyway. Sarah went on to fulfill her dreams as a song writer and movie producer. I remember my grandmother saying that Sarah actually ended up being an inspiration to her as well, And she decided to better herself so she went back to School and became a teacher. Betty and her wrote letters once or twice a year, and kept each other updated as to what they were doing with their lives, all the way up until Betty got throat cancer and died in 2016. She taught me that life is short enjoy it while you can, make friends, be courageous, follow your dreams, take chances, and LOVE with all you have for tomorrow isnt promised, but more importantly She was always my inspiration!! To be a better person and perhaps if I could inspire just 1 person in the world the way she inspired me, Well that's a pretty inspirational thought…..
By Nikki Mcwilliams5 years ago in Families
10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Married To Each Other (Photos).
Love is a beautiful thing. For celebrities dating cannot be very easy. When you have a whole nation of people who already know who you are, finding genuine people who like you just for you and not for fame or a role you acted in or the quality of your music isn’t very easy. This is why a lot of times, celebrities end up dating and even marrying fellow celebrities. I guess the reasoning for this is that fellow celebrities understand the expectations, pressures, and hardships of dating in the public eye. It could also be because they tend to run in similar circles and so setting up something or starting a relationship becomes a lot easier.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Families
Conscious parenting
In childhood, through trauma, we learn to develop an ego. We create a separation between the body and the mind, because we need to convince ourselves whatever is happening to the body is not happening to the mind. We create a space, knowingly or unknowingly, in our minds where we can go and escape. It has been brought to my attention the sad truth that most, if not all of us, have suffered from some form of abuse as a child. For instance, if you were given a spanking, for any reason, you were abused.
By Janaye 5 years ago in Families
Lavender
It was a sunny morning in July. The rain had built a bridge of vibrant colours across the blue skies with the help of sunshine in the hope of joining two rather mysterious worlds far over the Lavender fields. The moist Everything looked washed and fresh. During our routine morning walk, passing through the efflorescence of Lavender fields, my father and I were unaware that the next few minutes of our walk would have a tremendous impact not only on our lives but the lives of every single person that lived on the Lavender Farm in Sutton, England.
By Azra Syed5 years ago in Families
Pregnancy After Baby Loss
Pregnancy after baby loss. Every hour, every minute, every second... After losing two babies at no point during my third pregnancy did I ever stop worrying.
By Lana Jayne5 years ago in Families
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Have you ever wonder what would make you want to go back in time to the age of twelve? I had a great 12th year a lot of great things came out of it. I turned the summer of 2010 before 7th grade. I was a short girl with some crazy dreams. I never thought that this year would go out with such a be bang. There are things that would make me want to go back in time and others that make me want to stay where I am at. It started with my first trip to YBC (Yosemite Bible Camp) with my family from Fresno. This was a great event because I arrived late, I got to make crafts, and I got to do Bible Time.
By Marci5 years ago in Families
Children Live What They Learn
Full disclosure. I was not a perfect mom, and I know I still am not; there is much that I need to learn yet. An aspect of my shortcomings I now see manifesting in my eldest daughter whose father I never married. When she was 4 years old I married my first husband. Before we had our own children, my eldest was doted on and spoiled, but when *our* first child came along, my first stopped being the baby and came - sometimes a distant - second when it came to choosing which child would get the attention and the treats.
By Belinda Rainwater5 years ago in Families
The Fun House
“Ladies and Gentlemen boys and girls, step right up. Who will be the first to enter the funhouse,” said the Ringmaster. People started to gather in whispers as the rumors they heard have finally come to life. It was the end of the town festival and the funhouse had finally opened.
By Jared Gutwein5 years ago in Families
The Lady And Tramp
The Lady And Tramp There was a family that lived in a tiny white house at the end of the block. The Lady of the house's name was Anita. She had a deep grumbly voice that sounded soooo meeeean. But she wasn't. She had a heart of gold and loved all the children that would come to play with her little boy named Tommy. All the neighborhood children loved to come and play in Tommy's yard with him because it was at the end of the street where the woods were. They could play hide and seek and build tree forts. But the children had the most fun playing with Tommy's Golden Retriever named Tramp. Anita named him Tramp because he was so big, and with his blockhead and slow moves he reminded her of a homeless man she knew when she was a child. She adored the man and would always bring him a banana and cookies. But one day the tramp was never seen again and it broke Anita's heart. So in remembrance, Anita called her Golden Retriever Tramp.
By Lawrence Vose5 years ago in Families
Little Jonny Pancake
Little Jonny Pancake By Lawrence T Vose Little Jonny Fender lived with just his mom and would always want to help her cook. Each day he would watch his mom, Anita, at the stove cooking and wanted to help. She started by letting him help put the frosting on the cupcakes and dip the bread in the eggs and cinnamon to make french toast. Anita knew that Jon just wanted to help. So she would always let him do things that she thought would be safe for him to do. But Jon was not always satisfied with what she would allow. So he would get all upset and leave the kitchen. His mom tried so hard to explain to him how hot the stove gets and didn't want him to get burnt.
By Lawrence Vose5 years ago in Families
The Unnamed
The Unnamed The woman stands and observes the man behind the counter. Her unborn wants that crispy fried chicken. The woman asks for a portion. The man behind the counter is unkind. He ignores her unborn and talks to others with money in their hands. Outside, the heavy mammals of grey and black are ready for exploiting. The unborn wants to sit on the bench inside and smell that appetising Southern Fried Chicken. The man behind the counter does not like this. He says, ‘buyers only.’
By Azra Syed5 years ago in Families
No Place To Be
What if you suddenly became independent at age 18 with no family to speak of, no friends because you ahve changed schools frequently, no financial resources, and not much in the way of a support system.
By Cheryl Duffy5 years ago in Families