Month: August 2014
Living Next Door to Liz Murray – a Girl Who Went from Being Homeless to Harvard
During my junior year in college, I was sitting in my dorm room when the phone rang. Me: “Hello?” Caller: “Is this Breanne Cooley?” Me: “Yep, that’s me.” R... Read More
When My Students Became My Teachers
Children are not usually thought of as wise or full of knowledge. In fact, they are often seen as quite the opposite. They are “vessels waiting to be filled” with all the information adults around... Read More
A Kid’s Perspective: 3 Minutes on Happiness, Gratitude & Love, with 4-Year Old Coral & 2-Year Old Christie
http://youtu.be/amjqPqUMaMg ... Read More
Ben Mattlin, Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Graduates from Harvard & Helps Others with Disabilities
Written by Antje Clasen – Harvard Writers and Publishers, with permission from Ben Mattlin Ben Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular condition that made him a lifelong w... Read More
A Kid’s Perspective: Why I Love My Family & Being a Big Sister, by 7-Year Old Keira
The day was finally here. My little sister was about to be born. My mom went to the hospital and my grammy was watching me at home. I was so happy that the baby was finally going to come out. My mom t... Read More
Finding Perspective Through Gratitude, with Women’s Empowerment Coach Julie Santiago
About 7 months ago, I was in the midst of some deep self-exploration as I prepared for my upcoming wedding. Leading up to my wedding day, my whole life seemed to be flashing before my eyes. Amidst the... Read More
Meet Blake Leeper – the 24-Year Old Paralympic Sprinter Who is Going for Gold
You know those days when you wake up and you just feel kinda blah? We all have them. Those mornings when you’re moving a little slow. When you may not feel like doing whatever it is you have sch... Read More
Get Inspired with Life Coach Sandra Possing
Every once in a while you come across someone who really makes you feel at ease. There’s something about their presence that makes you feel like anything is within reach. One of these people fo... Read More