No arms, no legs...but a huge heart

posted by Focused on December 3, 2010 @ 7:44 am in INSPIRATIONAL

Being fortunate enough to still have the pair of legs and and arms that I was born with, I can only imagine how challenging life is for those who have had to deal with the amputation of a limb. The following video provides inspiration for all of us.  

Helping yourself

posted by Focused on November 24, 2010 @ 9:49 am in INSPIRATIONAL

When a man helps himself, he doesn’t just become independent. He also becomes a growing asset to society. The following video spotlights an artist and entrepreneur by the name of Scheed Cole. His story speaks about self-empowerment and teaching others how to fish. What’s

Trees: a prerequisite for a quality life

posted by Focused on November 18, 2010 @ 4:11 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

As someone who is passionate about humanity, I am always inspired when I see initiatives undertaken to improve people’s quality of life. The following video from South Africa speaks for itself. It highlights an initiative aimed at making the world-famous township of Soweto

The spirit behind "Cool Runnings"

posted by Focused on November 6, 2010 @ 7:42 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Today’s source of inspirational content is a man by the name of Devon Harris. Alhough he might not be household name to many of you, you have probably heard of one of his sporting accomplishments. Harris is an original member of the now-famous Jamaica Bobsled Team that competed at the 1988 winter

109 and as lively as ever!

posted by Focused on September 19, 2010 @ 2:13 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

In case you forgot that living very long and remaining youthful was within your reach, this man will enlighten you. Meet Bernando LaPallo, a man whose age one could not guess by looking at his physical appearance. Born in 1901, the 109-year old is still very active and alert today. He walks for a mile

When you don't give up on yourself

posted by Focused on July 7, 2010 @ 2:08 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Mervin Jarman is a visionary. As a youth growing up in Palmer’s Cross, Clarendon, he was told by his teachers that he wouldn’t amount to anything. Fortunately, Mervin Jarman did not allow those prophecies to materialize. After studying multimedia production at college, he immediately got a

Unstoppable young man

posted by Focused on June 20, 2010 @ 7:26 am in INSPIRATIONAL

Orayne Williams’ story is a testament of a young man’s refusal to let his circumstances determine the outcome of his life. With his father living in Jamaica and his not knowing where his mother is, Orayne is homeless in Brooklyn, New York. However, he has not allowed his adverse living

Be a leader but follow the leader?

posted by Focused on June 16, 2010 @ 1:28 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Leadership requires courage. Being a leader involves initiative and taking the road less traveled. As a result, leaders often find themselves alone in the early stages of establishing their vision. Faith in themselves provides leaders with the strength required to stick to their vision. When people

Live your life: It's never too late!

posted by Focused on April 27, 2010 @ 12:22 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Share | Do you remember a previous article on youthfulness and aging gracefully (read it here) ? If so, you will be delighted to find out about a woman by the name of Ernestine Shepherd. Hailing from the American city of Baltimore, Maryland, Ernestine Shepherd embodies the notion of a healthy

What got Will Smith to where he is?

posted by Focused on January 19, 2010 @ 2:07 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Meteoric! The word is often used to describe Will Smith’s rise to the top of the entertainment world. He has become a Hollywood icon, having the ‘golden touch’ that automatically makes any movie he stars in a box office hit. Before that, Will Smith had a successful rap career and moved