Inspiration

Writing and Yoga

Jen Grisanti | Posted 09.06.2009 | Living


Jen Grisanti

Clarity is an important ingredient in feeling free to express yourself.

100 Things to Do While Alive

James M. Lynch | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


James M. Lynch

I'm not racing or chasing death, living under a perpetual doomsday clock; I'm making sure that I live every day as fully as I can.

An Angel In Queens, New York: School Bus Driver Responsible For 70,000 Hot Meals And Counting...(Video)

Toan Lam | Posted 09.01.2009 | Living


Toan Lam

Every single night at 9:30pm, for the past four years, Munoz and his family have been delivering 120 to 140 home cooked meals to those in need, which he calls his "second job" every day.

Finding Peace Within: An Interview With Matt Kahn (The Buddha In Blue Jeans)

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 08.28.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

Inside all of us is the essence of who we are, although we bury it with superficial objects that keep us trapped in patterns and situations that are not always pleasant or enjoyable. Yet the greatest irony in life, is that we and we alone hold the key to our own peace and happiness.

Who Do You Listen To For Guidance And Inspiration?

Russell Bishop | Posted 08.27.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

People have all kinds of aspirations, some lofty, some more worldly. People sometimes experience their aspirations coming true. And many people have had their aspirations materialize only to wonder why they ever wanted that in the first place.

So You Think You Can Dance Salutes Breast Cancer

Jen Grisanti | Posted 08.23.2009 | Entertainment


Jen Grisanti

Melissa so poignantly danced the part of a woman who is fighting cancer in her body and seeking solace in the arms of Ade. It was television at its best. It was a celebration of the spirit.

Why I Don't Want the Recession to End Yet

Dov Seidman | Posted 08.22.2009 | Business


Dov Seidman

Now that there are signs of recovery, there's a part of me that doesn't want things to get too good too fast. We could use some more time to understand what went wrong with our economy.

Ingenuity: The Inspiration Behind iFart with Joel Comm

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

So, why not you? Your ideas and your dreams are yours and yours alone. They came to you and not someone else because you're the one to give them life.

Beyond Your To-Do List: How To Aspire To An Inspired Life

Russell Bishop | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

Changing gears ever so slightly (that's code in my family for completely and utterly), let's turn our attention to something that matters a bit more t...

Indonesia Tries Honesty Policy to Rebuild Trust

Dov Seidman | Posted 08.17.2009 | Business


Dov Seidman

Nordstrom has a great reputation for customer service because, among other things, the department store trusts people who bring their purchases back to the store and gives them refunds.

Leaders Lead By Serving: Do You?

Ron Mirenda | Posted 08.15.2009 | Business


Ron Mirenda

What does it mean for a leader to serve colleagues, peers and others? Let's look at six ways one can do that.

Saving the World in One Day - Shabbat Around the World

James M. Lynch | Posted 08.11.2009 | Living


James M. Lynch

How does taking a 25 hour break have anything to do with saving the world? Well for me, it is not only physical and spiritual recharging; it's also emotional and intellectual.

Creativity Can Save the World

Dave Howe | Posted 08.09.2009 | Entertainment


Dave Howe

In our bleak economic times, perhaps the only thing many people are fantasizing about is how to pay their bills or keep their jobs. But we need escapism now more than ever -- not just for entertainment, but for inspiration.

Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

How can we integrate a greater sense of independence into our lives? How can we truly practice such an important declaration, not just as a country but also as individuals?

How to Serve Without Doing Anything... (in Particular)

Garret LoPorto | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living


Garret LoPorto

Great service is about spreading great ideas. When you exemplify great ideas you strengthen them in yourself and in others.

Eat Your Fears and Snuff Them Out

Grant Cardone | Posted 07.19.2009 | Business


Grant Cardone

Ask 10 people this simple question, "Freak or super freak?" And I assure you regardless of their political views all ten will answer "Super Freak."

What Is The Most Important Thing To Learn In Your Twenties?

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

They say hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure we all have said at least once, "If I knew then what I know now . . ."

Good-Bye, Cruel World!
Hello, 'Do One Nice Thing'

Debbie Tenzer | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living


Debbie Tenzer

Helping every week is strength training for the soul. With all the bad news in the world, it's easy to become numb but making kindness a regular habit keeps your compassion muscles strong.

Will The Real Anne Bancroft Please Stand Up?

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

"First it's Shirley MacLaine, now Anne Bancroft. Who next?!" an editor of the Yoga Journal once exclaimed to us. She did not realize that she was actu...

What Are The Top 10 Positive Emotions?

Kari Henley | Posted 06.17.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Wouldn't we all love to flourish? Turns out, the trick to flourishing is to fill your day with positive emotions three times more frequently than negative ones.

The First 100 Days -- How Obama Scores on the Nine Qualities of Leadership

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

If his first 100 days are an indication of how Barack will perform against these nine measures of leadership, he is poised to be a transformational president.

Starting a Business and Following a Dream - Miniseries- Part 1

Laura Trice | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living


Laura Trice

I never for a moment thought that I could develop the skills to run a successful business and create a place where people enjoyed working.

Michelle's Way: Lessons In Buddhism From The First Lady

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 05.10.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

Tonight, for the first time in history, our First Lady will attend a Passover Seder in the white House with her two daughters, as the President honors...

This Too Shall Pass

Mike Robbins | Posted 05.07.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

Whatever our current experience of life may be, it always serves us to remember that things are in a constant state of flux and that whatever is going on in our lives right now, will pass.

Recession: We're All in This Together, Part 4

Olivia Rosewood | Posted 04.19.2009 | Living


Olivia Rosewood

There is no doubt that these are troubled times. But I have lately been reminded that all times do pass, and how you and I will come through this sto...