Sunday, December 5, 2010

Showing genuine compassion to the less-fortunate and continually striving to better one's community is the panacea for self-hopelessness. ~ Sheg Aranm

Inspired Quote of the Day

Over the years, I have come to the simple conclusion that showing genuine compassion to the less-fortunate and continually striving to better one's community is the panacea for self-hopelessness. ~ Sheg Aranmolate


Today's Brilliance

Sheg Aranmolate

Sheg Aranmolate

Sheg is the author of iACTUATE: 100 Days of Inspiration, and was one of the finalists in Oprah's Big Give.

If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

The young man woke up in the morning with his ideas lurking in his head. Cuddled up in his bed, he thought about his family and all the great plans he wanted to execute. As he was reflecting in his dank, inhospitable cell room, one of his masked captors walked into the room with a pencil and blank piece of paper in his hand. He handed the writing utensils to the young man and told him to write his last rites, as it was time for him to meet his creator. As soon as the young man heard those words, his mouth became dry and there was a burning sensation in the back of his throat. His hands trembled as he held the crumpled paper in his left and the crooked pencil in his right. Sweat trickling down his forehead, he began to write his final legacy - five things I will do differently.

1. Wake: I will wake up every morning and smile at the world. I will be glad for the chance to see yet another day, and most especially I will be grateful for the "gift of life."

2. Eat:...

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1 comment:

  1. Nice post friend..something need to think about to make us feel about our life is very important and we should enjoy every moment of it...thanks for sharing...

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