Feel Good Tuesday ~ Be the Difference

If you’re like me… & most other folks, you want to make a difference… you want to leave the world better off than the way you found it. In short, you want to make your life to count for something. But how? Especially when you’re up to your ears with the many demands of life–your [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Count Your Blessings

A few weeks ago, a friend & fellow poet asked me… how I was doing, especially given my devotion to lifting up others. “Gloria,” she asked, “How do you turn your FEEL GOOD vibe around for yourself?” Lovely question. Here’s how I do it:

I count my blessings—every single day… many times a day! My [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Breast Cancer Art & Soul

All you need is love… & a heart of service. That’s what Quinn has in spades. Like so many other young people these days, she’s often strapped for cash. Even so, Quinn wanted to do something to contribute to breast cancer research & lend her support in finding a cure. How do I know? Because [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Give a Dollar, Make a Difference

CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE – ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME
for Courage, Chutzpah, Community, & Carol sChillios… a woman determined & bound to raise $1,000,000 to support our sisters & brothers in AfriCa, Cambodia, & beyond. Founder & Executive Director of the Fabric of Life Foundation, Carol needs just $1 from you… [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Let’s Celebrate Our ABCs…

CELEBRATE WHAT’S GLORIOUS IN THE WORLD!
Today we celebrate the letter A. YES!!
A is for… Apples, Apple cider, Apple strudel, Awesome Autumn Afternoons, & Artists.
Let’s celebrate Amazing vocal Artist & Awesome, beautiful creatrix & cancer  survivor… Barbara Padilla. Experience her Angelic presence & voice as she sings Ave Maria:

The truly wealthy are [...]

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Make A Difference – Ubuntu… One Smile at a Time

One step at a time. One smile at a time. One hug & one handshake at a time. One day at a time. It is what my African brothers & sisters would call the spirit of “unbutu” (pronouned oo-boon-to).
You make a difference when you say “hello.” Ubuntu. You make a difference when you don’t say [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Brand New Day

Some people change the weather in your life simply by their presence. My dad, my mom, & a few teachers come to mind. Tell me, what are you doing to change someone’s world today?

The truly wealthy are those who give until it feels good.
Pass It On!
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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Artistry in Motion

Listen to this… & if you’re really busy—WOW—like you don’t have a minute & a half… listen only. If you can spare a minute & a half, watch & witness ARTISTRY IN MOTION. Jazz buffs will revel in Charlie Parker & his back-up crew. Others… well, I hope you delight in these dudes who dare [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ True Wealth

Live each day as if someone else’s life depended on you. Indeed, it does. Have a blessed day!

The truly wealthy are those who give until it feels good.
Pass It On!
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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Playing for Change

Beautiful… moving. Make your heart swell… with one of my favorite videos – Stand By Me.

After 10 years of traveling the globe to record virtually unknown musicians, Mark Johnson, Grammy-winning music producer and engineer,  & his wonderful organization, Playing for Change,** now use the power of music to spread the [...]

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