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Here's a great story of people with vision and an animal that doesn't know it has any limitations. See this inspiring story of a dog named Kan-Du. Click on the image below to watch this 3-minute video.
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In this video, the oldest holocaust survivor shares her incredible passion for living. Having personally met Dr. Edie Eger who is also a holocaust survivor, I find it amazing that these two women can share so much love for life and people after what they've been through. This is a wonderful lesson of the human spirit. Enjoy!
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A boy was watching his grandmother write a letter. At one point he asked: 'Are you writing a story about what we've done? Is it a story about me?' His grandmother stopped writing her letter and said to her grandson: I am writing about you, actually, but more important than the words is the pencil I’m using. I hope you will be like this pencil when you grow up.'
Intrigued, the boy looked at the pencil. It didn’t seem very special.
‘But it’s just like any other pencil I’ve ever seen!’
‘That depends on how you look at things. It has five qualities which, if you manage to hang on them, will make you a person who is always at peace with the world.’
‘First quality: you are capable of great things, but you must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand God, and He always guides us according to His will.’
‘Second quality: now and then, I have to stop writing and use a sharpner. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he’s much sharper. So you, too, must learn to bear certain pains and sorrows, because they will make you a better person.
‘Third quality: the pencil always allows us to use an eraser to rub out any mistakes. This means that correcting something we did is not necessarily a bad thing; it helps to keep us on the road to justice.’
‘Fourth quality: what really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite inside. So always pay attention to what is happening inside you.’
‘Finally, the pencil’s fifth quality: it always leaves a mark. in just the same way, you should know that everything you do in life will leave a mark, so try to be conscious of that in your every action’
source: “Like the Flowing River” by Paulo Coelho
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It's been a while since I've posted on this blog. I just saw this video and got inspired and had a big smile on my face. Enjoy!
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My wife Jessica just sent me this email. I enjoyed it and thought you would too.
A Most beautiful story..............
I arrived at the address where someone had requested a taxi. I honked
but no one came out. I honked again, nothing. So I walked to the door
and knocked. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could
hear something being dragged across the floor.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood
before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil
pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie.
By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no
one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with
sheets..
There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the
counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and
glassware.
'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase
to the cab, and then returned to assist the woman.
She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the cab.
She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her. 'I
just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother
treated'....
'Oh, you're such a good boy', she said. When we got in the cab, she gave
me an address, and then asked, 'Could you drive through downtown?'
'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly.
'Oh, I don't mind,' she said 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a
hospice'.
I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't
have any family left,' she continued. 'The doctor says I don't have very
long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.
'What route would you like me to take?' I asked.
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the
building where she had once worked as an elevator operator.
We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived
when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture
warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a
girl.
Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or
corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said,
'I'm tired. Let's go now'
We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low
building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed
under a portico..
Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were
solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been
expecting her.
I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman
was already seated in a wheelchair.
'How much do I owe you?' she asked, reaching into her purse.
'Nothing,' I said
'You have to make a living,' she answered.
'There are other passengers,' I responded.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me
tightly.
'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said...
'Thank you.'
I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.
Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost
in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk.
What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his
shift?
What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven
away?
On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more
important in my life.
We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what
others may consider a small one.
PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID, BUT THEY
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might
as well dance.
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Please pass along to every teacher you know. They deserve to watch this.
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Click on the image to enjoy this short movie that has some excellent quotes, beautiful pictures and uplifting music. 
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I received this short (3 minutes) slide presentation that I think you will enjoy. It has some great quotes and is very uplifting. Click here to enjoy.
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Impressive mother/daughter duo
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Tiger Woods II? Kyle Lograsso is an amazing talent with an amazing story. Enjoy
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I just received a message from someone who found out about QuoteActions. This message together with the short video on this post illustrate the power of connection and how the little things do matter.
To watch the 2 minute video, simply click on the image. Enjoy.
Hi Rick,
My son is 19 years old and has DOWN SYNDROME. He is employed part time at a local grocery store and I give him a thought for the day to give to co-workers and customers every day. Please watch this short video (click on the image) which is where I got the idea!
When.I saw this video, Zach & I decided we wanted to make a difference in people lives, even if it is in a simple way!
I will use some of the quotes you send my way for Zach to give to his Customers each day!!!
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