Inspiring

November 12, 2020

Beloved Stray Cat Given Memorial Service at Church She Called Home for 12 Years

Pets have a way of quickly becoming part of our families. The loss of a beloved cat or dog is devastating, and a memorial offers a way to honor what they meant to us. The Southwark Cathedral knows this all too well, as the London-based church recently held a service to memorialize its beloved furry congregant named Doorkins Magnificat. The stray feline lived in the cathedral for 12 years (arriving in 2008)

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October 8, 2020

This NYC Instagram Shares the Free Items People Leave Outside Their Stoops

If you live in a city, chances are that you’ve seen furniture or other free items on the sidewalk for anyone to take. These offerings can sometimes be total gems, proving the idiom that “one man's trash is another man's treasure.” The Instagram account Stooping NYC is helping facilitate these magical moments by sharing items that they, along with others, see on the street or are planning to haul to the sidewalk.

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September 8, 2020

20 Inspiring Quotes From Famous Authors on the Art of Writing and Life

Aspiring writers often wonder where to begin. Love, suffering, loss, humor—all artists attempt to capture the human experience. This can be a daunting task for first-time novelists and young poets. For inspiration and guidance, beginners may turn to the words of legendary novelists. For experienced writers, the wisdom of literary luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and J.D. Salinger offers a chance to meditate on the craft.

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August 13, 2020

11-Year-Old Nigerian Dancer Gets International Dance Scholarship Because of Viral Video

If you were to describe 11-year-old Nigerian dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu in only a few words, graceful and ethereal would be apt descriptors. The young performer has leaped over hurdles of stereotypes to become an accomplished dancer and, recently, a viral sensation. Back in June, the Leap of Dance Academy (the school that Madu attends as one of only 12 students) posted a video that provided a glimpse of the young artist in his element.

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Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.