Every dog lover must watch this! If you don’t have a dog, you’ll want one after watching this. If you have a dog, you’ll go hug it.

We all have a story. We can’t always know what others are going through, but if we treat others with compassion there’s a good chance we’ll make whatever it is they’re going through a bit easier. That’s not too much to ask.

I actually felt my activity level improve as my body began to reconnect to itself… muscle to muscle, limb to limb.

I recently had the pleasure of participating in a wonderful discussion with Christina Rasmussen, host of the Dear Life podcast. You can hear the entire interview on her website through the link below

I’ve always believed my purposes in life is to be a spark that inspires others…

This is my first book to be published by a major publisher, and my editor, Abigail Gehring, believes this book has the potential to go the distance.

Sometimes we forget what success really is. Here’s a great lesson!

Her simple act created a bonding bridge between generations that this town will remember forever, as demonstrated by the hundreds of students who brought flowers and signs and stood on her lawn as they collectively blew her a goodbye kiss. 

I recently saw the new Broadway Musical, Hadestown, during previews, before the critics pronounced it a hit (or not) and I found it to be quite extraordinary. The night we…

By engaging in random acts of kindness, this man brightens the days of everyone he comes into contact with.

His hair was shaggy, brown, but mostly gray. The long coat he wore had been nice, once. But not anymore. It had surrendered to its owner’s reality; unkempt, tired, and raggedy on the edges. He showed up at the back door of “Harold’s Place-Downtown” late one fall morning.

Muharrem is a deaf man living in Instabul who received a huge, heartwarming surprise when his whole neighborhood learned sign language to communicate with him.

My dog Toby brought so much love into our home. He also brought lots of compassion, patience, learning, and many other things that we tend to take for granted. This video reminded me of the wonderful daily interactions Toby and I have together, and how he has taught me so much about being the best person I can be.

Most of us never get recognized for acts of kindness, but we feel good within ourselves and that’s what really matters. Kylie also felt good, but the additional recognition she received was well deserved. After watching this story I hope you’re inspired to offer an act of kindness too.

In this video Albina teaches us the beauty of wonder. As they were driving, her son stopped to turn around and she opened the car door and jumped out. You’ll absolutely love her sense of wonder and appreciation for the things we take for granted!

Thank you to Jessica, who started a wonderful movement which had a big ripple effect!

Thanks to TheLawOfAttraction.com for these gentle, necessary reminders!

We all have good ideas about things we can do to make a difference. Most of us just leave it at the idea stage though. For whatever reason, we never get around to taking action. My goal with sharing this story is to inspire you to do just that – take action on your idea. I know you have one!

Our experience of things is largely based on our attitude. If our attitude is that experiencing something new would be a scary thing, then we’re likely to develop fear, which will hold us back from ever trying it. If our attitude is that it would be exhilarating, then we’re likely to develop excitement, which will…

Achieving your goals is much easier when you’re surrounded by people who support you. We’ve all had people around us who consume large amounts energy while offering nothing in return. Let this video give you a new perspective on the relationships you choose to cultivate.

Saying “YES” to your life doesn’t have to be so hard, but sometimes we make it that way. We set our dreams aside for all sorts of things we call reasons, situations, justifications, rationalizations, or circumstances. But in the end, they’re all really excuses. They exist in our mind and they limit us.

Once I realized that I was stronger than I thought, I was in a position to talk with myself differently. I knew that I could get through dark days and that my capacity to not only get through, but also to move forward, was an ability I could harness to make some of my big dreams begin to unfold.

When Bette was 21-years-old, she realized what she wanted to do for a career, made it happen, and now 59 years later she is still doing what she loves!

As you listen to this song I promise you’ll think of “one step” that you can take now, and by the end of the song you’ll be inspired to take it! From Broadway’s “Starting Here and Staring Now”, it captures the Begin with Yes spirit perfectly!

It’s only been a couple of weeks since Hannah and Tom welcomed their son, Noah Skye, into their lives and they decided to share their experience in this amazing video that captures the loving journey to motherhood. The breadth of emotion and display of love they’ve shared is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

Watch this inspirational video. Each person has their own story, but collectively their stories transcend all obstacles. If you feel stuck in the pursuit of your dream, chances are your own struggles will seem a bit smaller and less insurmountable.

Fran and Marlow Cowan decided to give the patients at the Mayo Clinic an impromptu piano recital, and thankfully someone caught some of it on camera.

Thank you to The Power of Positivity for this short yet incredibly inspring message about some very basic rules we should all live by!

This man was truly stuck in every sense of the word, but he still managed to be a good sport about it!

We all have talents, but they develop at different stages in life for each of us. Some people discover their talent very early, like this 4 year old girl, Brielle. She’s amazing – not only for her incredible knowledge at such a young age – but also for her natural ability in conveying that knowledge in an engaging way. She’s a natural in front of the camera!

It’s been said that it’s better to have at least two dogs so they have a friend to play with while you’re at work. I think there’s merit to that thinking and this might just inspire me to get a pet for Toby! I’d appreciate hearing the thoughts from all the pet owners out there.

We all have a dream, a passion, or a purpose. This video will make you think seriously about yours and the direction your life is heading. You’ll definitely feel like saying “I quit” to your current job, but I’d suggest saying it in the mirror for a while, and maybe…

Get a tissue… you’ll need it! Being a military mom is no easy task. You’re proud one minute, afraid the next, with lots of other feelings in between… including being wonderfully surprised! Each of these moments of reuniting is special.

If you’ve ever thought you’re too old to try something new, take a look at this and think again. Graffiti, or street art, has typically been an art form for those of a younger generation… until now.

Danny Kean is blind and has been for all of his life, but that has never stopped him from living his life exactly the way he wants to.

My wish for you is that you begin to pay attention, not only to your own dreams and hearts desires, but that when you hear a parade coming, this time you say YES before the parade passes you by.

Today, I encourage you to do just one thing that gets you closer to a goal. Take one step. Tell others what that step is. Post it on Facebook. Ask for encouragement. You’ll go to bed tonight feeling better about yourself. Momentum starts now!

These children set a wonderful example for us all. It’s one that goes well beyond Down syndrome. As you listen to their dreams you’ll realize just how much we’re all the same. If only for today, make a conscious effort to find someone who is different than you in some way and reach out to start a conversation.

I know that this isn’t exactly about chasing a dream, but it’s certainly a lesson in believing in what you know to be true even when others may snicker at you. Watch Kylie and Snowflake, then say YES to your dream and keep on believing!

Would you put it all on the line for a dream… at the age of 77!? This is an amazing story of of a woman, who as a girl, picked beans in the segregated fields of the south. She went on to go to college, become a teacher, and teach for 50 years. And then at the age of 77, she….

This story will make you cry tears of joy! – Natalia Armoza’s daughter, Pearl, has Cerebral Palsy. One day, while wishing that her daughter could take part in activities like most other children, she decided to write a letter to the New York City Ballet. Her letter said, “It would mean so much to my daughter, and children like her, to be able to take part in a New York City Ballet workshop, and for one day, feel like they too could become ballerinas.”

Watch this amazing little girl sing “Part of Your World” from Little Mermaid and let it bring you back to that time when you had no fear. Letting go of fear is hard, but when you do you can start taking bigger steps toward your dream, and I hope this inspires you to try.

The main thing stopping us from starting over is believing we can, so believe you have a clean state and you will. But a clean slate is only good if you use it. When people ask me where to begin, I say the easiest step is a good place to start. Here’s your clean slate and chalk, so start re-writing your story!

When working toward your goal you have to be able to incorporate all the other things that life brings along the way. These moms get their exercise and their babies become part of the routine. “When there’s a will, there’s a way”!

We all need a little advice from time to time, no matter what our age! Sometimes it’s is full of humor, sometimes it is heartfelt, and sometimes it’s a bit of both. These are all great, and I’d love to hear the best advice you’ve ever received!