Inspiring Stories

There are few things we can all agree on in this world. However, one thing we can all find common ground on is that Christmas and the holiday season is the most magical time of the year. RELATED: Teacher Goes Above And Beyond For All 50 Of Her Students Who Couldn’t Afford To Buy Christmas

On November 19th 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered an address that would come to be known as one of the finest speeches in history. The Gettysburg Address is a mere 272 words in length and took Lincoln less than three minutes to deliver. The speech contains powerful, moving language heavy with sorrow and deep with

Your number one financial goal in life should be, simply put, the achievement of financial wellness. We’ll discuss what we mean by financial wellness in a moment, but first, let’s say this: financial health does not mean being rich; it means being content. When you are setting financial goals, you are not planning for a

Not all relationships have a magical and romantic start like we usually see in the movies. In real life, relationships have all kinds of backgrounds. So, while Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder didn’t meet in a travel bookshop in Notting Hill, they are clearly a match made in heaven. RELATED: Hugh Jackman and His Wife’s

Finding the right words to say about your close friend or family member on her wedding day can be a challenge. Even if you the bride well, crafting a speech that entertains guests while casting her in the best light can be hard to balance.  Whether you’re writing a maid of honor speech for the

The Gambler’s Fallacy is a mistaken belief that “if an event occurr[s] more frequently than expected in the past then it’s less likely to occur in the future (and visa versa).” A simple example would be when someone flips a coin. If a coin lands on heads five times in a row, one may predict

Body image issues are stereotyped as a “women’s problem.” However, this is vastly untrue, as men and boys are not immune to having negative body image. There’s no doubt that media and pop culture play a role in how a person views themselves, which is something actor Robert Pattinson seems to understand. The actor of

In the criminal sense, blackmail is a tactic typically used to get money out of someone by threatening to leak damaging information about them to the public. Emotional blackmail has a similar basis. It’s a manipulation tactic used in close relationships where a person controls another by messing with your emotions.  While some forms of

Teenagers have a bad reputation and are often portrayed as lazy or selfish in the media. This, however, is an unfortunate and largely inaccurate representation. RELATED: NFL Prospect Spots Pregnant Homeless Woman on the Sidewalk – Shocks an Onlooker with What He Does Next Many teenagers are warm-hearted, kind, and wise; their actions can often

Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic, known to the world simply as Weird Al, has been creating wacky musical parodies of other artists’ songs and making audiences laugh their butts off since the mid 1970s.  RELATED: Weird Al’ Yankovic Reconnects With High-School Crush 50 Years After Missed Connection From his outlandish 1984 performance of “Eat it,” a parody

Stoics can often be misconceived as emotionless or out of touch with their feelings. However the reality is that it’s quite the opposite. They are often very in touch, in control and fully acknowledging their emotional states.  They are not overwhelmed by feelings, and they are experiencing them for what they are. It can be

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and not just because he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2016. After playing college football for the University of Miami and winning a national championship in 1991, he followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps as a professional wrestler, ultimately becoming one of

Despite the overwhelmingly positive legacy left by the famed children’s book author known internationally as Dr. Seuss, there has been some controversy in the last couple of years with regard to the integrity of some of his works.  RELATED: The Best Dr Seuss Quotes About Life, Love, Reading and Education for Children & Adults But,

Next time you’re on a first date .. or in an important work meeting .. or even a family gathering, count how many times you check your phone. Is it over five? Is it over ten? In today’s fast-paced digital world, the standard for “being present” has shifted and our phones may feel like an

Achieving financial freedom is an important life milestone. While financial independence may look a bit different for everyone, the phrase generally means having enough financial means and stability to afford the lifestyle you want to live – without having to work for a living. While financial independence and retirement do share some similarities, financial independence

*Featured image uses a photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Parents always want to protect their kids, but sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. One father experienced this with his 12-year-old son recently, so he did the only thing he knew to do: He reached out to social media for help. RELATED: Son Brings Dad To