What we believe not only changes how we see the world, but it also changes what we can do. Have you ever seen the movie Hook? In that movie, the legendary Peter Pan has left Neverland and has forgotten his former identity. He grows up and becomes a successful corporate lawyer with a wife and two kids….
Category: Inspirational
Committing Reverse Suicide
After contemplating it for years, I’ve decided to commit reverse suicide. And I don’t use the term lightly. I came to this decision while walking through Moscow, Russia at the beginning of this month. I had just met with a Russian publishing company that had expressed interest in translating my upcoming book. The book is about overcoming depression and suicidal…
Moving Forward in a Wheelchair
In 2004, Meg Johnson fell off a cliff and broke her neck. Paralyzed and in a wheelchair, Meg is now a motivational speaker, inspiring audiences around the world with her personal motto, which she says is applicable for people of all abilities: When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin’. In this…
My Dad Drove Me Back to Life
“So often we’re tempted to think that that we have little to offer the world — that our love is inadequate. But I believe that our ability to love others is the greatest tool that we have to change lives for the better.” This article of mine has been previously posted on FamilyShare.com. I like to drive. In…
How To Get Secret (Legal) Revenge
Has anyone ever said something mean about you? Has anyone ever lied about you or spread a nasty rumor? Has someone ever told something truthful about you, but in a way that hurt you? Have you ever wanted to get back at them for it? Have you ever wanted revenge? If you answered ‘No’ then you’re lying because everyone has…
Blessed By Cerebral Palsy
I have a soft spot in my heart for those who have cerebral palsy. For any of you who don’t know, cerebral palsy is a disorder that is caused by damage to the brain during its developmental stages (pregnancy, childbirth, or even up to the age of three). It can cause a wide-range of physical disabilities and mental…
With God ONE Thing IS Impossible
I’ve heard it said that, “With God, all things are possible.” But I’m not entirely convinced, because I’ve met people who absolutely refuse to be helped. Let me explain what I mean. Because I’m very open about my own struggles, I get a lot of emails from people asking for help. And since I don’t…
Feeling Discouraged? Read This Story!
I’ve been feeling really discouraged lately—like, really discouraged. While struggling to move forward, I was quietly reminded of this true story. It is—quite frankly—one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever heard. It was the summer of 1941, and the Nazis were rapidly tearing through Russia, destroying everything in their path. Adolph Hitler had pompously declared that…
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