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21 Day Kindness Challenge – Reflections, Highlights, and Stories!

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October 13, 2014

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Small Acts of Kindness

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Sunday: I volunteered at DTown farms in Detriot.”

space Shellflower wrote: “Day 4: I wrote to my state senator expressing gratitude for her work to find innovative solutions for complex issues.”
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Featured Kindness Stories

Story1 30 acts of kindness in 30 days. A kindness challenge that she’ll never forget.
Story2 Beautiful reflections to think about as we begin the second half of this year’s challenge.
Story3 Check out how she added her own twist to the no complaint challenge!
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The Myth Of Creative Inspiration

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October 13, 2014

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The Myth Of Creative Inspiration

You can’t “try” to do things. You simply “must” do things.

– Ray Bradbury –

The Myth Of Creative Inspiration

When we read the masterpieces of authors such as Maya Angelou, James Chabon, or Franz Kafka – we assume that it is their creative genius which helps the words to flow. But, what if creativity were more a matter of habit, than these often elusive moments of inspiration? Franz Kafka, for example, worked tirelessly through the night. While Maya Angelou rented a room to create during the day. In each of these cases, the authors set aside time for their passion. Why? Because they knew this daily routine would help them to succeed. Read more to learn how our daily habits help to ensure our personal success. { read more }

Be The Change

Whether writing, composing, or creating great works of art — make time, each day, to follow your heart. Remember, “you never fail until you stop trying.”

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