Inspiring Stories

You know the phrase “good enough for government work,” right? It’s that all-too American idiom used to declare a task’s completion as adequate, though hardly exceptional. Ironically, according to FCW, the phrase has taken on a meaning in direct opposition to its original use. Declaring something “good enough for government work” came into common usage

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson loves to support his family. The Rock lived up to his reputation as the nicest guy when he surprised his loyal stuntman (and cousin) Tanoai Reed with a new custom pickup truck. The way he surprised him, was equally sweet. The Amazing Surprise the Rock Gave to His Stunt Double Photo

The last two years have done a toll on people globally. The term “Pandemic Drinking” reared its head, with many turning to alcohol to fill too much time at home, numb the stress, and forget the state of the world. Supermodel Bella Hadid is the latest celebrity to take an introspective look at her own

If you’ve ever experienced a creative rut, been stuck with writer’s block, or simply believed you aren’t a creative person, Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way,” will change the way you think about the creative process forever. This wildly popular book, which Cameron self-published in 1992 after battling her way out of alcoholism, has transformed

First impressions are tricky things. We only have one chance to make a good impression on someone new – and sometimes, we blow it. This was the case for Candace Cameron Bure the first time she met Jojo Siwa – an interaction Bure had completely forgotten about, but that Siwa vividly remembered. RELATED: Why Eminem’s

The occasional sleepless night is considered the norm for most people. According to a recent survey, 70% of adults in the U.S. have at least one restless night of sleep per month, with 11% struggling to get sufficient shut-eye every night. The common symptoms associated with intermittent sleepless nights are inconvenient and unpleasant – with

*Featured image contains photo by Polina Kovaleva TikTok is often a space for dances, laughs, or cool art montages. However, for one New York resident named Courtney, it was a space where she shared her life struggle, which started when both her and her partner lost their jobs in the same week.  Through her account,

Elderly people who receive a fixed amount of government benefits every month are often left with very little, if any, money left over once the next month rolls around. Living that way can be stressful, especially when you factor in inflation, rising housing prices, and other economic factors beyond our control. So, when a tradesman

*Featured image contains photo by Keira Burton Grocery shopping is such a mundane task that most of us sleepwalk through it. Yet, when one mother and cashier connected, it was anything but ordinary. Ohio native Kimberly Grandinette was at the local Meijer grocery store with 3-year-old son Paul Jr. While in line, she spent a

If you’re one of the several hundred million people who recently watched season four of the Netflix smash hit “Stranger Things,” chances are good that you have found yourself humming Kate Bush’s 1985 ballad “Running Up That Hill” more than once since the viewing. We won’t spoil the plot of the season, don’t worry, but

Let’s face it — we’ve all spent hours of our lives scrolling through TikTok and eating up the latest viral trends. While perhaps not the most productive way to spend our time, sometimes a little bit of mindless scrolling can re-energize us and sometimes we stumble upon stories that inspire us. Recently, a story featuring

Every once in a while, a study comes along that upends years of traditional thinking. In our case, the thinking that may be shifted by recent findings is about the very thought process of the human mind itself. A new study titled “Consciousness and Cognition,” shared by Science Direct, is subtitled “Spontaneous mind-wandering tendencies linked

Pete Davidson is a comedian and Saturday Night Live (SNL) alumni. He was an important part of the SNL cast for eight years, finally confirming his last episode in May 2022. While he may be known for his great sense of humor, his tabloid coverage mostly centers around his love life these days. Davidson’s relationship

Josh Brolin was just 16 years old when he landed his big break playing Brand Walsh in The Goonies. It was his first-ever movie role and one that would change his life. As he reminisced on Instagram in 2019, he’ll forever be grateful for the experience because it was “every kid’s dream come true.” However,

Sid Edwards and his 17-year-old son Jack Ryan Edwards were walking through their local supermarket in Baton Rouge when the teen suddenly stopped. Jack Ryan, who has autism, was staring at the employee, Jordan Taylor, stock orange juice. Because of his autism, it wasn’t unusual for Jack Ryan to become fixated on things. At first,

It’s a sad reality that police often find themselves in conflict with their community’s most vulnerable segment — the homeless. After one officer was caught on camera abusing a homeless person, one angry resident said simply, “Something needs to change with the police.” For a shining example of what that change should look like, look