The Five-Dollar Doctor
In an era where health care costs are spiraling out of control, one doctor in a small community charges $5 per visit. Thanks to Kevin Higdon for sharing.
Read MoreMovember: How it All Began
Find out about the origins of Movember in this inspirational video from one of the co-founders of the Movember movement, Adam Garone.Read More
Somaly Mam: Working to Rid the World of Sex Slavery
Somaly Mam was sold into sex slavery at a very young age and witnessed things most of us never will. Rather than remain in the shadows of her past, she decided to reshape the future, not only for herself, but women and children in sex slavery everywhere.
Read More“Don’t stop. Knocked down, get up; pushed back, keep pushing forward. If it rains down on your dreams, forget shelter; get wet, keep moving.”
Help Do the Impossible: Raise $20K to Educate 800 Students for 1 Year.
Help Impossible HQ's Joel Runyon raise $20,000 dollars to educate 800 kids.
Read MoreVia Brain Pickings: How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love.
Finding your passion and work that you love can seem impossible at times. Maria Popova at Brain Pickings cites some great ways for you to find what inspires you.
Read MoreBethAnn Telford: An Ironman Determined to Beat Brain Cancer
BethAnn Telford is an inspiration to anyone feeling like they can't do something. AFTER being diagnosed with brain cancer, having two surgeries and being told she had a 90% chance of never walking again...she participated in several marathons and Ironman competitions. Get off the couch and go for a run...now.
Read MoreSamasource: Fighting Poverty with Digital Work
Samasource helps companies connect with remote digital workers in impoverished areas of the world. No charity here, just dignified work.
Read MoreFrom The Intelligent Optimist: Optimism As a Way of Life
If you're interested in positive thought and new ideas, then The Intelligent Optimist is a magazine you definitely need to get.
Read MorePositive Outlook: Three on Travel
Every once and again, I'll stop to review three past articles on a specific topic. Today, the topic is travel.
Read MoreDoeDeMee's Fight to End Illiteracy Takes Re-Imagining
The 100 Greatest Novels of All-Time get their covers re-imagined for the fight against illiteracy. Explore this wonderful project by beshart called DoeDeMee, which pulled together 100 artists and got their takes on these titles. I see a few that might be making their way to my house.
Read MoreHydrogene's Hat Tip to Groundbreaking Women Scientists
An amazing tribute to wonderful scientific minds. These images quickly and succinctly tell the accomplishments of each of these scientists.
Read MoreBuy Beautiful Photojournalist Prints from Nuru Project and Help a Charity
The Nuru Project sells photojournalist prints and gives 50% of the profits to charity, 25% to the photographer and keeps 25% for operational costs. Find out more about the prints and how to buy them.
Read MorePositive Thought: Celebrate Worldwide Park(ing) Day
Celebrate Worldwide Park(ing) Day today, September 21, 2012. Read more about how people in my community are doing this and how you too, can have your own parklet.
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Federico Fellini on Life
“There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life.”
Finding Inspiration in Travel
A personal mediation on travel inspired by a video called 'Wanderlust'. I've been lucky enough to see a small piece of the world and this is a thank you note.
Read MorePositive Thought: The Journey by Mary Oliver
For me, this poem is about the struggle of the self. What do you find in it? I've accompanied this poem with pictures from a trip my family took to New Mexico.
Read MoreBethany Hamilton's Inspiring Surfing Journey
Bethany Hamilton was a pro surfer at 13 and doing really well. At that young age, how would she handle being attacked by a shark and losing her left arm? Would she continue? Find out!
Read MoreSanergy's Plan to Create Cleaner Bathrooms and Energy in Slums
Sanergy is working to make toilets that allow for safer slums. Find out how.
Read MoreSpokenVerse: Reading Poetry on YouTube
Find inspiration in the poetry readings of SpokenVerse on YouTube.
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