Tag: inspire
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Loss Can Lead to Opportunity
Today, January 4th, is World Braille Day. Today we celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system which provides the written word to those who have lost sight. The inventor developed this system as a result of losing his own sight as a child. The Braille system was born from the…
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Be Humble, Not Prideful
Today, January 3rd, is Humiliation Day. This is not the day to go out and humiliate someone. Rather, this is the day to humble ourselves and to remember that we are all equal before God. There are many voices in the world that speak of pride. Pride is embraced and encouraged. It is spoken of…
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Celebrating Introverts
Today, January 2, is World Introvert Day. Today is the day for introverts to enjoy a day to themselves, past all the holiday celebrations the past couple of weeks. Introverts are often misunderstood. While we do enjoy being with friends and family, an environment surrounded by people can feel draining. We are more than likely…
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New Year, New Start
Here we are in the new year, 2024. Many people will be reviewing their list of New Year’s Resolutions, determined that this will be the year they keep their commitments. They will lose that weight, they will go for that job, they will push for that promotion, etc. I am not a huge fan of…
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The Mason Jar: Simple Object, Unlimited Uses
Today, November 30th, is National Mason Jar Day. Today we look at how an object so simple can be used in so many ways. It’s amazing what we can do when we don’t limit our creativity. John Landis Mason patented the Mason jar in 1858. Over the years, after the patent expired, other companies came…
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Giving Back
Today, November 28th, is Giving Tuesday here in the United States. After several days of shoppers taking advantage of various deals in their quest to purchase those perfect gifts, today we remember the importance of giving back. Life can be hectic. We rush to meet the various deadlines in both our work and personal lives.…
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Cleaning Out the Old for the New
Have you ever reached into the back of your refrigerator for a jar of mustard, but instead found a small container of leftover potato salad from last weekend’s party? Have you ever searched for that leftover pasta from last night’s dinner, but found an old jar of sauce that you had completely forgotten about? Perhaps…
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Cucumbers to Pickles
Today, November 14th, we celebrate National Pickle Day. We toast these wonderful forms of cucumbers that add taste to our sandwiches, our relishes, or even just as a side item on our sandwich plate. While pickles can come in a variety of different flavors, at the end of the day, before the addition of various…
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship
Have you ever had an idea for a business of your own? Today, November 13th, we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is celebrated the second week of November each year. It can certainly be scary launching out on your own. There are benefits to working for someone else. You probably have set hours along…
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Today, October 31st, is World Savings Day. Today we remember the importance of savings, even if those savings are in small amounts. Eventually, those small savings will add up. It is very easy to spend money as it is available to us. As soon as you get that paycheck, or that bonus, or that gift…
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