The Importance of Kindness (an Animated Video)
Adapted from a graduation speech by George Saunders in 2013, this powerful little video reminds us that the only act of kindness we come to regret is the one we did not commit.
Posts tagged with “inspiring”
Touching Strangers: Humanity As It Could Be
We all have a certain level of comfort with our friends and family that we may assume we could never feel with a total stranger. Photographer Richard Renaldi wanted to see what would happen if he created unlikely pairings and positioned them in intimate poses. The result was far from awkward and surprisingly touching.
The Ultimate Guide to Feeling Awesome & Ultimate All the Time
If you don’t feel awesome or calm today, you may enjoy this cute, inspiring picture book, from Tiny Buddha contributor Lise Esile.
20 Things We Should Say More Often
What do you think we should say more often? Soul Pancake’s Kid President has some great ideas—twenty to be exact.
The Empty Pickle Jar: A Lesson on Life
I almost stopped watching this video because of what seems like elevator music, but I’m glad I watched the whole thing, because there’s an inspiring, thought-provoking message in here. Watch it and ask yourself: Have you made enough room for the golf balls? Can you let some of that sand slip through your fingers?
Anything Is Possible (Hey Richard, It’s Mikey)
Even though Mikey Oliveri has muscular dystrophy, he’s decided to make the most of the time he has on this earth. He’s a world traveler, advocate for disability rights, motivational speaker, world record holder, an advocate for alternative medicine, a friend and an inspiration to many.
And he now he’s set a new goal for himself: he wants to be the first disabled man to go to space.
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