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A Wholesome Update From A Former Babysitter

By Inkskinned.com on November 15, 2017 / 3,718 views

When I was 12 I babysat this girl for a few years and she would come to me and show me her art, drag me by my wrists and point at the pieces she'd made during the week. Snd she'd be like "do the voice" and I'd put on a sports-announcer olympics-style voice and be like "Such form! This level of coloring! Why I haven't seen such perfection in crayola in a long time. And what is...

Six Months Can Significantly Change Your Life

By Lazarus on November 14, 2017 / 5,941 views

As somebody who’s spent a great deal of time being unemployed, underemployed, or an aimless student, I have felt the pangs of boredom and feeling like I’m spinning my tires in the mud and doing nothing with my life. And of course, with every aimless day running into each other, it’s incredible how fast the days turn into weeks which turn into months and eventually,...

A Mother's Love

By Amelia Holjencin on November 13, 2017 / 4,179 views

Do you ever just realize that your mom is a living, breathing angel and feel really bad for being mean to her when you were 15? On Tuesday, I was having a really hard day. I go to college at Temple University in Philadelphia, which is about 5 hours away from my hometown. Going to college so far away from my family is really hard on me at times, especially when I get upset. The church shooting that...

Purposeless Life

By Job Lazarus Okello on November 10, 2017 / 3,287 views

**Are you living your life for Christ?** You may live a purposeless life unless you live it for Him. I challenge you to check you life right now. You were created to do an assignment on earth-which assignment you will only do if you live your life in Christ and for Him. You are not an accident; but a person on a divine mission. With your gift, you are meant to carryout this assignment. Everyone has...

Cherish Being Alive

By Bonswansonite on November 07, 2017 / 2,687 views

Two years ago, I was a recovering drug addict and incredibly suicidal. This is me now, with my beautiful niece, who makes me cherish being...

The Mistake

By Kay Heitsch on November 06, 2017 / 4,496 views

"The way we choose to respond when others make mistakes can cause them to feel ashamed or can allow them to remember our kindness and share our stories with future generations." -- Michelle Sedas When I read the above quote I couldn't help but think of Doris.* Doris was a little lady who lived in the memory care unit. She had been a science teacher by profession, but she also was a...

Passion Is A Magic Bullet

By Anon on November 06, 2017 / 3,036 views

Look back over the last 100 years of publishing in the self help genre, and you would find many titles revolving around the subject of getting rich. At one point in time - it seems - people considered becoming a millionaire the panacea that would solve all of their problems in life. These days we seem to have gotten wiser. No longer do we believe that money will solve all of our life's problems....

Make Yourself Proud

By The Last Hero on November 04, 2017 / 3,459 views

I'll make this short and to the point. Your future self is watching you right now through memories. Your past self is hoping for you to succeed. Make yourself...

Two Wolves

By Kay Heitsch on November 03, 2017 / 3,343 views

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope,...

5 Life Lessons Many People Learn Too Late

By Job Lazarus Okello on November 03, 2017 / 4,166 views

A Tribute to Namugenyi Sharon, the Wondrous Girl A couple of weeks ago I received a very powerful message from one of my numerous followers on social media. Sharon Namugenyi sent me a heart-melting message that immediately grabbed my attention upon reading it. It read in part “Your inspirational messages gave me strength when I was weak.” The opening paragraph...

Believe

By Celestia Barby on November 01, 2017 / 2,933 views

Bricks and stone that's what some people call there home, Unaware of the beauty of life and just creating a mess in order to survive. Time and dedication it takes to build your dreams, and if you are unaware of nature you will never believe. Believe in the power of your soul. Believe in the power of what your mind can hold. Believe in way your eyes can...

Lions Don't Have To Roar

By Les Brown on November 01, 2017 / 3,201 views

Lions don't have to roar. There is power in silence, confidence, and persistence. Those who work don't talk, and those who talk don't work. Handle your business. Measure your efforts by results. Focus your time, energy, and activity on mastering and executing a plan. Avoid the energy draining practice of telling people what you're going to do. Instead, spend your time and effort in...

Be Strong And Walk Away

By Ladybug on October 31, 2017 / 4,482 views

Don’t let anyone bring you down so low as to hate them. Release them from the hold they have on you and continue on with peace in your heart. Life is short and is not worth wasting your time trying to figure people out or prove anything to them. The only person you have to prove anything to is yourself. Strive to be the best person you can possibly be, be...

Always Choose To See The Best In People

By Judith Maduhu on October 31, 2017 / 3,285 views

"Oh Lord soften her heart for me please", these phrases kept repeating themselves in my heart as I headed towards the training department. My training had come to an end so i had to go check with the head of the training department for a recommendation letter, it happened that the lady i was instructed to was regarded as a cold and moody soul. This character made me nervous but i had no choice than...

Use Hurdles To Your Advantage

By Modudupup on October 28, 2017 / 3,187 views

I'm 18 and got my flu shot today. The nurse who vaccinated me was also 18 but dropped out of high school when she got pregnant at 16. There is more than one way to live a fulfilling life. I'm an 18 year old honors student with a 4.3 GPA and a near perfect SAT, but I have only held short summer jobs. She's an 18 year old who had to drop out of high school, but she is...

If You Think You Can't, Think Again!

By Audrey Darrow on October 26, 2017 / 2,639 views

I would love to share my story of how I came to playing musical instruments at 60 years of age!!! I would love to hear your stories of things you went after and achieved against all odds and never thought you could achieve because people told you that it wasn't possible. Send me an email or write me on Facebook. LinkedIn, Instagram or wherever @Righteously Raw Chocolate or...

Dance In The Leaves Along The Way

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 23, 2017 / 3,024 views

It is an old memory. It may even be a dream. The older I get the more the two seem to merge together at times. I was a little boy and I was falling backwards. I wasn’t afraid, however. In fact, I felt thrilled and safe at the same time. It was like I knew I couldn’t be hurt. Suddenly, my back made contact with something soft but crunchy as well. I was falling into a huge pile of freshly fallen...