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Fairy Sitting on MoonI found a kind of funky inspirational site the other day called the Inspiration Line.  Their tag line is "It's time to BE - the world you want to see." They have a series of Words From the Wise videos and many links to other inspiration themed sites, such as Angels, Art, Music, Books and Poetry, Travelguides, and Trivia, Brainteasers & Other Amazing Stuff to name a few. You can subscribe to a daily newsletter and get inspiring quotes, or set up a RSS feed. 

 

A sampling of quotes:

"Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out," ~Frank A. Clark. Chocolate cupcake

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice," ~Williams Jennign Bryan. 

"Facing future I see hope, hope that we will survive, hope that we will prosper, hope that once again we will reap the blessings of this magical land, for without hope I cannot live, remember the past but do not dwell there, face the future where all our hopes stand." ~Israel Kamakawiwo'ole  

"I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?"~Anonymous... 

Wrapped PresentThe November 10th newsletter was ‘Choosing Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness'.  There was a list of 60 really great things to do for others.  Some that I loved were: Pay the toll charge for the car behind you.  Put change in the slots of vending machines. Drop off a toy at a homeless shelter. Cut an article out of the newspaper that would interest a friend and mail it to them. Leave something of value in an area where it might be used (a book in a reading area, magazines at an airport, umbrella by a door). I got a kick out of the idea to leave a few extra stamps next to the stamp machine at the post office.  Can't you just imagine the next persons delight at getting something for nothing! 

LetterMy favorite from that list was to anonymously send something to a friend that you know they will enjoy, like a gift card, movie tickets, a book and so on.  I used to call those miracles in the mail, a term started when I was really, really broke, I'll say almost poor as my kids and I were getting by with food stamps and AFDC checks while I was in school.  I received two miracles in the mail during that time. A cashier's check in the mail for a substantial - at the time - amount of money, and on Easter morning a 100 dollar bill in a plastic egg tied to the door!  You've no idea what those miracles meant to me.  It was then that I made the commitment to do the same thing once I got on my feet.  And it is fun to do!

StarsI watched the video, "Curious About Life?" by Nic Askew which is featured on the site.  I liked it!  Cute, quirky and apropos for the eternal question, "who do I want to be when I grow up? You can link to his site, Soul Biographies, and set up a feed to get his once weekly videos. His site is fabulous - short films and biographies, or in his words, "short films and words, extraordinary people through an extraordinary lens." I was moved by the "beyond the words" starring Feliciano Pop video, part of his Soul of Guatemala series.

I subscribed and am looking forward to getting the newsletter.  Might use some of the quotes in my posts! Plan to figure out how to get Nic's RSS feed too.

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Comments (30)

Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

I love how your name is spelled, Alexsandra;)

Nov 09, 2008 06:10 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Jason  - thank you! ;-)    you must be one of the few people who stays up later than I do!

Nov 10, 2008 04:14 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Alexsandra: 

1.  I love your name!  I decided early on that I would name my first born by that name and I did.

2.  I love this post!  It's full of great ideas.   I'm reading a very good book right now.  The whole premise of the book is that we all need to know that our lives matter.  These are wonderful ways to enjoy giving, thus making our lives matter.

3.  This is now a featured post on the Optimist Group board.  Congratulations and Thank you!

 

Nov 10, 2008 12:50 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Mirela - I hope your daughter loves her name -- early on I didn't like mine -- I had to grow into it!  Thank you so much for your lovely words. I agree we do each need to know our lives matter.  There is an active rain Book group -- mabe you'd post the name of the book there? I'll bet others would like to read it too.  I know i would be interested too.  I'm appreciative too of the feature, I am always suprized when it happens - it is a nice notice to get when it occurs.

Nov 10, 2008 02:11 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Alexsandra:  my first born was a son.  His name is Alexander.

The name of the book is "Anticancer - A New Way of Life" by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD.  I initially thought it was a sterile health book; instead it turned out to be a dynamic odyssey of a man's search for meaning, more than anything else a book written about the soul's journey driven by the body's quest for the sustenance of life.  It is a moving and deeply gratifying read.

I will most likely blog about it after I finish reading it.  I will post the blog on that group, of which I'm already a member.

Nov 10, 2008 02:55 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Mirela - oops! I apologize for the assumption -- Alexander is a great name for a boy.  The book sounds interesting. The title alone is intriguing.  I look forward to seeing the post!.

Nov 10, 2008 03:33 PM
Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer

I love your name too! ;-)) But more than that, I am completely enamoured of YOU. I get to spend time with you so I know how genuine you are about both your optimism and the way you look out for others. I feel so very fortunate to know you. Just wanted you to know.

Mwa!

Nov 11, 2008 02:14 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Do you and Jennifer work together?  I read her comment and it piqued my interest.

Nov 12, 2008 02:13 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Jennifer--  And I can say the admiration is mutual!  Love how you share your knowledge, and your support  for your colleagues and friends without counting any cost. I'm fortunate to know you!   mwaaa!

Nov 12, 2008 03:29 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Kathy -Yes we are in the same office, and hang out some once in awhile.  She is great!

Nov 12, 2008 03:30 PM
Tami Vroma
West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI
Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

I bookmarked this one!!  Got to come back and read when not in such a hurry!

Nov 13, 2008 03:16 AM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Tami - Hope you will find something to enjoy when you get a minute,.  thanks for stopping in.

Nov 13, 2008 07:01 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

I've been doing not-so-random-acts-of-kindness all my life. At one point it was a semi-vocation and it's always been an avocation. Life is a journey, not an end, and not-so-random-acts-of-kindness makes the journey more pleasant and enjoyable.

Nov 15, 2008 04:57 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Russel -- it defiitely does make the journey more enjoyable.  I also think it leads to days where I wake up and know I am happy, maybe you experience that too.

Nov 19, 2008 02:40 PM
AMBER NOBLE GARLAND - Top Real Estate Expert, Property Tax Appeal Specialist & Author
Strategic Marketing Expert & Relocation Specialist Serving New Jersey and nationwide! - Marlboro, NJ
- The Agent You Can Trust To Deliver REAL Results!

Great post Alexsandra!

Amber

Nov 22, 2008 12:46 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Amber - thanks for reading it and for the affirmation!  Are you in MN?  I remember that there is a Weichert Realty in the Twin Cities.

Nov 22, 2008 02:47 PM
Rich Dansereau
Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN

Thank you for this inspiring post. I would have missed it entirely if it were not for Mirela's post that highlighted it. You have some great ideas here. I really believe in and practice your quote:

"Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out," ~Frank A. Clark.

I can tell from your words that you do make this world a richer place. Thanks.

Dec 04, 2008 02:26 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Rich:  I love that quote! 

Dec 04, 2008 02:29 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Rich - it WAS very nice of Mirela to notice wasn't it?  I found some great posts I wouldn't have seen with out her recognition, including yours!

Mirela -   There was an old book about the whole concept of giving without credit, I think it was Magnificient Obsession (although could be wrong) - and what was created for the giver and others because of it.

Dec 04, 2008 05:33 PM
Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer

Congratulations on your award :)) You certainly do deserve it!!

Mwa!

Dec 05, 2008 03:11 AM