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This movie was recommended to me and I was blown away! This movie puts hope in society. It shows you the simple kindness in this country. Just watch it.

How do YOU define Yourself?

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Please watch the video before reading.

Are you as speechless as I am?

I am not going to let my circumstances define me. I'm going to take action for my life. I'm going to live my life by how I want others to remember me. And no one can take that away.

Where would I be, if you didn't believe.

The song of the day is BELIEVE by Justin Bieber. 

I know what you're thinking... Justin Bieber?! Well, just listen to the lyrics:

Cause everything starts from somethingBut something would be nothingNothing if your heart didn't dream with meWhere would I be, if you didn't believe

This song reminds me of my parents. When you think about it, where would any of us be if we didn't have our parents, or our family behind us believing in us.

Remember who belives in you, and don't forget to believe in others.

Change your thoughts.

Change your thoughts and you change your world. 
Norman Vincent Peale

Lately I have been trying to actively be aware of my thoughts. I have also tried to be aware of the things happening around me and how they make me feel.

Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. believes emotions are flexibly, meaning they can be changed. In a moment of anger, frustration, or even happiness, how often are we to consider the emotion we are feeling?

Choosing how we react to situations (emotional intelligence) is very important. It can make us more mature individuals. It can help us to have disagreements in a civilized way. Imagine what would happen if our world could have disagreements in a way that wouldn't require war? How amazing that would be!

Think about your thoughts. Think thoughts that make the world a better place. Inspire others.

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10 Things To Do Before Tomorrow

I've read many things that tell you what you need to do before you die. When I see those things, I think, "Cool, I'll do them next year, or next month." But, I never get around to doing them. So, I've decided to come up with 10 things to do before TOMORROW! (Depending on when you read this, you could have up to 24 hours before tomorrow. So, let's go!

1. Say, “Thank You”

Physiologists have proven that showing gratitude is a large contributing factor to HAPPINESS!

2. Read Something Inspiring

I don’t need statistics to back this up. Just do it. I dare you.

3. Pick Up Trash 

Let the world know you care, take care of your environment.

4. Dance

Grab a partner or dance by yourself. Dancing releases endorphins!

5. Draw a picture

When was the last time you sat down and let your creative side take over? Art has been said to be a therapy for all ages. Even if you don’t consider yourself an “artist,” you don’t need talent to move a crayon on a piece of paper.

6. Meditate

People who mediate are less anxious and neurotic, more spontaneous, independent, self confident, and empathetic. Take a moment of silence and breathe in and out.

7. Write A Note to Someone

As I mentioned before, gratitude increases happiness. Also, just remembering someone who has made a difference in your life makes you feel happy too!

8. Smile

Although it may sound crazy, a study was done by Wayne State University that predicted the life expectancy of people who smiled in their pictures. Can you guess the results? (I can give you a hint, people who smiled, lived longer.)

9. Look At The Small Details Around You

Go on a walk or look out the window. What has your creator given you? Look at the lines the buildings make or the colors in the trees. Stop and admire the little things.

10. Say, “I love Yo­­u.”

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Don't believe me? Check out these resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg

http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/dancing-release-endorphins-5764.html

http://meditationloft.com/downloads/Research%20&%20Statistics%20on%20The%20Benefits%20of%20Meditation.pdf

http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling.html

Have the courage to be passionate.

The movie of the day is FREEDOM WRITERS. (Suggested by Sam)

Made in 2007, it is about a new teacher who "inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school." (IMDB)

The movie profiles a few students about their hard lives being in gangs, and believe that the only way to get somewhere in life is to have power and protect their territories.

Although I could not personally relate to the problems these students had to go through, I could relate to the inspiration they felt when someone encouraged them to do something more.

What Mrs. Gruwell had in this movie was passion. She took the risk of caring about her students; more than the 6 hours she was required to. And in the end, it made all the difference.

Don't be afraid to be passionate about something. Take a chance, and see the change it will make in the world and in yourself.

Maybe love is all you need.

When you are in love, it just reminds you you're alive. 

I came across this video today. At first, it seemed a little jumbled in thought. However, it has quite a bit to say.

It makes the sappy phrase, "all you need is love," have real meaning and purpose.

Who do you love?