Changing Direction

I love this lady!  She never gave up on her dream to swim from Cuba to the U.S.  On her 5th try she made it!  What I got from this is that age is just a number, so whatever your dreams, go for it and never give up!

This is the official trailer for Choice Point: Align Your Purpose. Choice Point is a powerful new documentary film featuring world leading visionaries including Sir Richard Branson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gregg Braden, Barbara Marx Hubbard, David Hamilton Jack Canfield and many more. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

A dear friend sent me this video in an email simply titled "Be Yourself".  I had no idea that it would be about a couple of cool kids who are rocking it out. Unlocking The Truth - Malcolm Brickhouse & Jarad Dawkins from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo .

Our family is grieving the loss of my Aunt Dot.  She will be missed by many friends as well.  It is bittersweet that she has gone to the other side.  We will be without her here but I know that she is in a wonderful place and joined with other departed family members and friends.  We will always remember her great spirit.   She will live on inside of us all. Guest Book

I have been thinking about creating a personal  vision board for quite some time but never really got around to it until now. Since I love all things digital, I decided to research a way that I could create one online.   I found a few ideas on the internet and even thought of going to Oprah.com and using her O Dream Board but it doesn't seem to have a mobile app and I often get hit with way more ideas or get inspired when I'm out and about. So while conducting my online research for digital vision board ideas, I found several blogs where people are creating them using Pinterest . (here are some samples ).  It isn't that I hadn't looked into Pinterest before, I just hadn't made the connection of using it as a platform for my vision board.  I also didn't realize that there is now a way to make your photos private  and I'm happy that there is.  I may end up sharing my board here and there but for the most part I want to have a private space to upload ...

This is a great TED talk by Ken Robinson on education! 

This video has been making it's way around the internet.  I am a firm believer that words have great power.  

We all need some encouragement from time to time. I saw a coworker watching this video of an amazing little kid.  If this does nothing else, it should at least bring a smile to your face.  Check him out!  

Our First Lady continues to inspire.  She is so down to Earth!  Check her out in this cute skit with Jimmy Fallon promoting her "Let's Move" campaign.

We're still in a tough job market and for those who have real bills you gotta do whatcha gotta do to make a living. Check out this inspirational video of Charmain Dacosta who despite her situation, is doing her thing and happy with it. *Image from Etsy.com  

I've blogged on the topic of happiness a few times.  I still feel that despite our circumstances, it is a choice that we make. Here's a TED Talk by Shawn Achor, CEO of Good Think Inc. He researches and teaches about positive psychology.  This video is definitely worth checking out!

My sister, cousin, and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Thayer Hotel at West Point Academy in the room dedicated to our Uncle Henry Ossian Flipper! Check out this short video I made...   *Room Dedication Program video excerpts courtesy of Thayer Hotel

Accept your past without regrets Handle your present with confidence and Face your future without fear!