A Review of Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essay - Compensation Part I
A Reflection on Dr. Maya Angelou's Timeless Wisdom, "When people show you who they are believe them."
Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet and civil rights activist. Her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) tells of her life up until the age of 17 and earned her international acclaim. She wrote seven autobiographies and several books of poetry. Dr. Angelou also earned several honorary degrees. She recited her poem, "On the Pulse of the Morning" (1993) at the first inauguration of President Bill Clinton. Her wisdom is highly respected, and her poems are frequently recited at poetry readings and graduations. Her quote, "When people show you who they are believe them" is very popular and one of my favorite quotes. Why? Let's discuss....
A Beautiful Day: Engaging in Creative Activities is Good for Your Health
Friday Poetic Motivations: Be Inspired
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A spoken word inspirational poem with music...
The Greatest Love of All by Michael Masser and Linda Creed - An Anthem to Be Your Own Hero
Love courtesy of www.creazilla.com
May 2024
Living an inspired life is an acceptance that you are ultimately responsible for your own happiness. Our family and friends love us as much as their capacity, but they also have their own life to live. It is not fair or realistic to expect others to love us more than we are willing to love ourselves. What are ways that we can cultivate self-love? One way is to listen to inspirational music. One of my favorite inspirational songs is 'The Greatest Love of All' by Michael Masser (music) and Linda Creed (lyrics) because it is a reminder that loving yourself is a gift. Let's discuss...