Tag: hope
Here and Now “Who controls the past controls the future.” George Orwell, 1984. In 2017, present time, it’s not completely unreasonable to say there isn’t much hope for the future. …
What would our world be without hope? The harsh truth? Nothing. Regardless of religious beliefs or lack there of, human beings can all agree that hope is essential to …
I recently moved, and while going through all of my possessions in an effort to minimize what we’d have to pack, I came across an old journal of mine, …
I’ve been a reader since I don’t remember when. I could read before I went to school. Books have represented many things to me over the years: adventure, knowledge, …
Sometimes, when folks get the dreaded “C” word from their doctor (or a host of other terminal illnesses), they retreat into their homes and withdraw from friends and family, …
Life throws curveballs at us all, that much is very well known. However, how we respond and choose to look at these difficulties forms our character and, ultimately, decides …
Life is often a cluster of emotions, changes, and hardships. And, a lot of the time, life doesn’t ask our permission before throwing all sorts of random happenings at …
It’s only been two days since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States and there have been a wave of emotions: anger, confusion, …
Exercising is one of those activities that I think people either love or hate. There’s rarely a gray area. Me? It all depends on the type of exercise I’m …
One of the most amazing aspects of young adult novels today is their diversity and understanding of being a teenager or young adult in a very active, fast paced …
YouTube Channel: TEDx Talks From the Description: If you’re looking for inspiration, don’t turn to a writer — they thrive on misery. Writing a book is all about struggling with …
*Trigger Warning: This article contains themes of self-harm, depression, and suicide.* Scars was one of those many books patiently sitting on my bookshelf for God knows how long. But, …
How many books have actually changed the course of your life? Which one inspired you the most? Maybe that one magical book propelled you along the road to your career. …
You know those days when you just feel like losing it? In the midst of breaking down, what you really need most is just some alone time with a …
Failure downright sucks. It shakes you to the core, making you feel like your dreams and goals are unobtainable. It has a lot of negative connotations and emotions built …
Looking for something inspirational? Or perhaps something that would add more magnitude in your life? Whatever and whichever the reason, here we present you 9 memoirs that you might or …
YouTube Channel: OWN Dr. Maya Angelou was one of the finest poets and authors of our time. She recently passed away in May of 2014, though her powerful legacy …
