Written by Ben Emerling, Guest Blogger Never give up. How many times have we heard that saying?...
I call her "Sasita." Some call her "Sase", some call her "Sas" and some call her "Lori." Whatever...
On July 14, 2015, at 12:34 am, I gave birth to a baby boy named Brayden. When I type those words,...
Brandon Beack, a teenager from Cape Town, South Africa, was well on his way to achieving his dream of competing...
When I got up on the block for my first “real” race as part of my high school swim team, I was so nervous....
Did you know that about 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed? Though this statistic is quite...
My big brother Sean is a heck of a guy. From the time I was little, I remember watching everything...
What would you do if you had no arms and no legs? How would you function? How would you get through the day?...
Featured image courtesy of Centeroftheheart.com Have you ever been to a “Conscious Potluck?” If...
Kirk Reynolds is a Missouri native who moved to New York City with his corporate job twelve years ago....
Kids love to imagine. They love to read stories that take them to another place, another world where...
In today's world, a few things come to mind when I think of the word "beauty": photoshop, perfection,...
When you read the news and see stories about Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa, unfortunately, we don't...
Sometimes things happen in the course of a day that stick with us. Some things leave a lasting positive...
My Dad has 31 first cousins. Yes, you read that right - 31. One of these awesome human beings is Neil...
There is a difference between performing from the heart and performing for a crowd. I have known this...
Growing up going to Angels games in Southern California, I lived for sports - especially baseball. My...
Have you ever done karate? I haven't, but I've always been fascinated by people who do. As an avid...
Have you ever seen a dog surf? Have you ever seen surfing dog Ricochet help disabled kids experience...
I was a junior in high school when I heard the song "Wear Sunscreen" for the first time, by Baz Lurhmann....
You just never know what a seemingly small random act of kindness can do for someone's day, for someone's...
Perspective is everything, figuratively and literally. I went into the classroom next door for a minute...
There are a lot of inspiring moms out there. These incredible women dedicate their lives to their kids...
Have you ever met someone and instantly known that your life was going to change so much for the better...
We all know someone who has battled an illness. Someone who has been in an accident. Someone who endures...
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I've always admired marathon runners. There is something about people who are able to push themselves through...
I never thought I would find perspective in a sink, but there it was, staring me in the face. Stress...
My husband Ryan is a pretty awesome guy. Have you ever met someone who is always in a good mood? Then...
During my junior year in college, I was sitting in my dorm room when the phone rang. Me: "Hello?" Caller:...
Children are not usually thought of as wise or full of knowledge. In fact, they are often seen as quite...
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The day was finally here. My little sister was about to be born. My mom went to the hospital and my grammy...
About 7 months ago, I was in the midst of some deep self-exploration as I prepared for my upcoming wedding. Leading...
You know those days when you wake up and you just feel kinda blah? We all have them. Those mornings...
Every once in a while you come across someone who really makes you feel at ease. There's something about...
When you're born in Buffalo, New York, as soon as you can take your first breath, you're a Bills fan....
Have you ever taken the time to say hello to the person who cleans your office building, your apartment...
Last night the baby woke up every 2 hours. 9:04 p.m., “WHHAA!” 11:19 p.m., “WHHHHAAAA!!” 1:01...
Living in the Bay Area, you hear about all kinds of awesome outdoor festivals. It seems like every...
1. What is “Positive Psychology”? How did you first begin studying it? Positive psychology is the science...
I can't imagine losing my sense of sight. And neither could Veteran Steve Baskis - until it actually...
As moms I think it's natural to stress ourselves out regularly, wondering if we're doing all the right...
"She is my heart and I am her legs." That's how Rick Van Beek describes his relationship with his 13-year...
I don't know about you, but I always thought that successful anchormen and women were cool as cucumbers...
"It felt like we won a championship. Everyone was so happy for me." Those were the words Jason McElwain...
I'll never forget my conversations with Kathy. She was the type of person who could listen with...
It's always cool to see a successful musician giving back to others. An example of one of these amazingly...
At age 47, Arthur was ready to give up on life. He was living in pain as a disabled veteran, having given...
A few years ago, I was home visiting my parents in my childhood home in Irvine, California. With the windows...
29,029 feet high. 5 1/2 miles above sea level. 256 recorded fatalities to date. When you hear about someone...
Some of my favorite memories of my father involve yellow Post-it notes. This small, yellow piece...
Brandon Beack, a teenager from Cape Town, South Africa, was well on his way to achieving his dream of competing in gymnastics at the Olympics. He was talented, dedicated and ready to take on the world. As a promising and driven gymnast, dancer, student...
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