Tag: inspire
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Pen to Paper
Today, October 9th, is World Post Day. Today is the day to celebrate being able to send a letter to a friend or loved one, even if that person is halfway around the world. These days we take for granted being able to communicate with people across different continents. You can Facetime with your best…
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The Importance of Storytelling
Today, October 5th, we celebrate National Storytelling Day. When thinking about storytelling, we may picture sitting with our children at bedtime while reading a story to give them pleasant dreams as they drift off to sleep. We may think of the friend who always has the best stories about a camping trip, or the coworker…
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Improve Your Office Day
Today, October 4th, we make a fresh start with the place that holds our attention much of the day, our office. Our offices come in many forms. For some, the office is a traditional small area of a building where the door can be closed to help shut out all distractions for a busy workday.…
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The Changing Leaves
Today, October 3rd, we sit back with a cup of our favorite coffee, take a deep breath, and look out the window for just a few minutes while we enjoy the colors of the autumn season. This day, we celebrate Look at the Leaves Day. Each morning we get up and start working through our…
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Carpe Diem
“Carpe Diem” means “Seize the Day.” This Latin phrase ties in perfectly with today’s quote from my Franklin Planner. Today, September 28th, as we approach the close of another month, let’s look at taking advantage of the time we have today rather than putting things off till tomorrow. Many of us have a list of…
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Hats We Wear in Life
Here in the last week of September, we have a few more days to celebrate Fall Hat Month. We pull out those hats that we enjoy with the cooler temperatures. Fall hats often will reflect some of the colors we see in the autumn foliage decorating our lawns and parks. These hats allow us to…
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Healthy Start to the Day
Today is the day to start off with a bowl of oatmeal, plain yogurt with fresh fruit, or even a nice banana with an apple on the side. Wash it down with a cup of black coffee or herbal tea. Today, September 26th, we celebrate National Better Breakfast Day. When the morning arrives, it can…
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What’s Cooking?
Today, September 25th, is National Cooking Day. Today is the day to enjoy some time in your kitchen. In a very busy world, it can be easy to pick up something quick at a fast-food restaurant. Perhaps you also find it easy to pop a frozen dinner in the microwave when you get home from…
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Capturing Your Thoughts
Do you keep a diary? Is it electronically saved on your device to be easily accessed at any point in the day, or do you keep a pen and notebook handy to capture your thoughts? If you haven’t kept a diary, have you thought about keeping one? Here’s a good reason to start. Today, September…
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Pause and Reflect
Today, September 21st, is Pause the World Day. Today is the day to find some time to tune out the noise in life. Turn off the computer, turn off the TV, silence the cellphone, and sit outside to listen to a calming breeze. Instead of listening to loud crowds and piped in music at the…
Cup of Inspiration 