ESPAÑOLTag: Inspiration
Reach out and touch base with someone you miss
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If you’ve been missing your friend and thinking about reaching out, you may worry about whether it’ll be just like old times or uncomfortable and awkward. You may also wonder whether y...
Fly a kite on National Big Wind Day
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Observed each year in the United States on April 12th, National Big Wind Day commemorates the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface. On the afternoo...
Learn how to make a ‘quick pickle’
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Quick Pickles, sometimes called “fresh pickles” are easy to make. The basic method is to pack your fresh produce & any other spices into sterilized canning jars, pour a vinegar-based picklin...
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day honors all small business owners each year on March 29th. Small businesses are a vital part of the United States economy, and the critical role they ...
National Shoe the World Day
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Each year, National Shoe the World Day on March 15th shines a light on the value of good footwear for millions of people around the world. Over 500 million children, teens, and adults do...
Get ready to save some sunlight!
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When we switch to Daylight Saving Time it’s like we are given a gift of longer afternoons and warmer weather. At first, getting up when it’s still a little dark outside may not sound all...
National Dress in Blue Day
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National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Much like the pink ribbon represent...
National Banana Bread Day
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February 23rd annually recognizes a well-known food holiday, National Banana Bread Day. Here's a healthy and easy banana bread recipe. Ingredients 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about...
National Caregivers Day
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National Caregivers Day on the third Friday in February honors the healthcare professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care. Around the nation, dedicated healt...
National Wear Red Day
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National Wear Red Day, on the first Friday in February, is an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women. The national campaign urges women to learn their risk for heart...
National Spouses Day
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National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude. Dedicated to recognizing spou...
Develop your inspirational mantra
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Every January we all look to the new year as an opportunity to improve ourselves. But staying motivated can be challenging. Developing your own mantra that connects to your inner self ca...
Take a step towards lifelong learning
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) provides learning opportunities to enhance the enjoyment, meaning and direction of adult lives, as well as the health and well-being of older...
Learn a new skill in 2024
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The new year is the perfect opportunity to commit to learning a new skill over the next twelve months. Whether it be amateur photography, ceramic sculpture, gardening or cooking – there ...
Start your resolution list now
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With just a few days left this year, it is time to set our sights on the year to come. Today is a great day to start your list of New Year’s resolutions. Experts say that the most effective ...
Cookie Mix Mason Jar Gift
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Here’s a fun gift idea for kids and adults alike: Put together a DIY kit for the amateur baker in your life. Mix up the dry ingredients for your favorite cookie, pour them into a mason j...
Volunteer to beat loneliness
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Volunteer opportunities are plentiful. Contributing your time and energy and working alongside others for a good cause can effectively help you in fighting loneliness. Volunteer activiti...
Bodhi Day
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Each year on December 8th, Buddhists celebrate the day that Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment through meditation. The word Bodhi means awakening or enlightenment. Siddhartha Gautam...
National Eat a Red Apple Day
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On December 1st, National Eat a Red Apple Day encourages everyone to eat a red apple. As the adage goes, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," and today is a perfect time to begin that...
Buy Nothing Day
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Buy Nothing Day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This day is part of a movement against consumerism, urging the world to change their purchasing habits, to consume and...
National ‘Take A Hike Day’
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National Take a Hike Day on November 17th encourages us to get out there and hit the trails. With over 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System across the 50 states, there is ...
United States Marine Corps Birthday
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On November 10th, The United States Marine Corps Birthday commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines. The United States Marine Corps, a branch of the United States Arm...
New initiative asks El Paso men to ‘be a Bro!
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The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) is kicking off their initiative for the month of November that is focused on an often-overlooked issue in the borderland: Men’s Health and Cancer ...
Carve with care
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A well-turned-out jack-o'-lantern can light up a doorway or windowsill and beckon to roving trick-or-treaters. But pumpkin carving is not child's play. To get that sinister grin requires...
National Sandwich Day
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Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America's favorite lunch items. The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4t...
National Mammography Day
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Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is e...
National Savings Day
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This Friday the 13th, instead of spending your time wishing against bad luck, you can save for your future instead as October 13th is National Savings Day. Today is a great day to open a...
National Good Neighbor Day
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This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a good neighbor. It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to BE a good neighbor. Good neighbors often b...
National Ice Cream Cone Day
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Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues to be celebrated on September 22. While some controversy exists as to who invented the ice cream cone, the earli...
Dear Diary Day
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On September 22nd each year, we celebrate the way we document our lives. ‘Dear Diary Day’ is a perfect day for those who don’t keep a diary to consider starting one. By writing about our...
Star Trek Day
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Fans across the globe celebrate Star Trek Day on September 8 to remember the timeless legacy Star Trek has made on society and pop culture. Why today? On September 8, 1966, a television ...
Get crafty!
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Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall. In addition, crafting has also shown to improve men...
Read just ten pages per day
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For many of us, reading is left behind in our school days but research proves that reading, even just 10 pages a day, can improve your emotional outlook and help make you more productive...
National Pinot Noir Day
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National Pinot Noir Day on August 18th encourages wine lovers to experience one of the wine world’s most versatile wines. Since Pinot Noir’s high acidity along with the lower tannins, it...
Motivating your child to do well in school
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Here are some tips on how to keep your children motivated to do well in school. 1. Show your child that you value education Valuing education starts with making sure your child is p...
Deliver a treat to an elderly neighbor
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With summer in full swing, it is time to make sure that your elderly neighbors can cope with the extreme temperatures. And it’s also a great time to bring along a treat that will surprise an...
Reading in childhood linked to better mental wellbeing
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Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 you...
Have a Sundae this Friday
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On July 7th, it is time to indulge on National Strawberry Sundae Day. Each year on this day, Americans combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries, and ...
Watch the stars: National Meteor Watch Day
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On June 30th, National Meteor Watch Day encourages us to look to the stars to witness one of the night sky’s most thrilling sights. Also known as National Meteor Day, on a cloudless nigh...
National Kissing Day
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National Kissing Day on June 22nd encourages us to pucker up for a smooch. Whether the kiss comes from your significant other, your children or pets, share the love! Coincidentally, toda...
Wear Blue Day for Men’s Health: Friday, June 16, 2023
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Men’s health is the focus of Wear BLUE Day on Friday before Father’s Day. By wearing blue, you are saying you support the men in your life to lead a healthy lifestyle, and you ca...
It's National Movie Night
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Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket, gather your favorite people, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then line up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment. National Movie ...
Honor National Cancer Survivor Month
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June is National Cancer Survivor Month. There are more than 18 million people who have survived cancer in the United States alone, according to a study by The American Cancer Society (ACS). ...
National Wine Day
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On May 25th each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day.Whether it is Red or White, the sound of glassing “clinking” will be hear...
National Pizza Party Day
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Each year on the third Friday in May, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. Since pizza is one of America’s favorit...
Make mom an ‘at home spa day’ gift
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Like most gifts, it is the thought that counts. If you are looking for ways for small children to make mom a special gift this year, put together a personal ‘spa’ day at home. Many discount ...
Learn about Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco De Mayo’s deeply rooted history in the Franco-Mexican War influenced Mexican-Mexican American communities in the early years of the American Civil War. In the early 1860s, as the C...
Get growing this National Arbor Day
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Each year in April, National Arbor Day encourages us to celebrate and plant trees. The observance takes place each year on the last Friday in April. Trees are more than signals of the changi...
National ‘Clean out your medicine cabinet' day
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National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day occurs annually on the third Friday in April. The day aims to raise awareness and effectively rid homes of unused or expired prescription and...
National Gardening Day
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National Gardening Day on April 14th encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds, and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty. Whether you wan...
Do a good deed this Good Friday
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While some of us are observing Good Friday, it is a perfect day for all of us to get creative and perform a good deed.Whether it’s taking some treats to your neighborhood firehouse, buying E...
Make a picnic lunch
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Spring is finally here in El Paso and the time is perfect for an outdoor lunch. It is also an opportunity to reconnect with a friend or relative. Make an easy picnic lunch and pick up yo...
Plant a Mediterranean herb garden for your health
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This spring consider planting these “classic Italian” or Mediterranean herbs. • Basil • Oregano • Rosemary • Sage • Thyme These plants are currently available in our local nurseries an...
Learn about the symbols of St. Patrick’s Day
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It's only since the Irish Rebellion of 1798 that the color green has become associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Blue, which adorned the ancient Irish flag, was first identified with St. P...
Try de-teching your bedroom
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Remember the days when most people would simply turn off the lights and try to get some sleep. Now, we must power down our tablets, silence our phones and tell Alexa or Siri to shut up. ...
National Dress in Blue Day
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National Dress in Blue Day is on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Much like the pink ribbo...
Mindful Morning Shower Meditation
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If you shower in the morning, you can easily incorporate mindfulness into your routine. It is best to remove any distractions while you shower, but if you would like, you can play gentle...
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
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Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness....
Be a senior’s Valentine
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With all the hubbub about Valentine’s Day being one of the most gift-giving days of the year, we encourage you to include some senior citizens in our community on your sweetheart list. T...
Apps make journaling easier
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Keeping a journal can boost your productivity and well-being in a few minutes a day. Just jot your thoughts down or record what happened during the day—it's a simple way to manage stress...
National ‘Fun at Work’ Day
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Fight the workday doldrums during ‘National Fun at Work’ Day on the last Friday in January! National Day Calendar. Every workplace has its own culture so make sure to get creative and fi...
Declutter Your Space
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Even in El Paso we can get the winter blues. The cooler weather may keep us indoors longer and we may get tired of the view or begin to feel stagnant. One of the best things you can do ...
Make it the year to volunteer
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January always brings renewed commitment to improve our lives. Why not make it the month to plan to help improve other people’s lives as well by signing up to volunteer. There are hundre...
Starting a new hobby 2023
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A new year provides the perfect opportunity to explore a new interest and pick up a new hobby. Aside from learning something new and honing a skill, it can be a lot of fun. More importan...
National Resolution Planning Day
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December 30 is officially National Resolution Planning Day.It provides the perfect opportunity for getting a head start on setting goals for next year. But first, the bad news:Did you kn...
National Christmas Movie Marathon Day
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National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is celebrated annually on December 23. Whether you are in the mood for a classic or a rom-com, an old classic or a newer alternative, it is surprisi...
Have a crafty Christmas!
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Making homemade crafts at Christmastime is a fun activity for adults and kids alike. Not only will it give your home an ‘Etsy vibe,’ it will create memories and objects for future holida...
Go to an Art Museum Day
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Today is Go to an Art Museum Day. On December 9, more than 30,000 museums around the world participate, and each year even has a different theme. So today, go to a museum and discover so...
Go ‘local’ this holiday season
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The Shopping Small Movement encourages Americans to support small businesses over large, big box stores. This holiday season, consider spending your hard-earned money with a business own...
Sign up for Amazon Smile this holiday season
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As we brace for another holiday shopping season, there is a simple and painless way to make your shopping benefit others in need. Amazon Smile is a program offered by Amazon that contributes...
Share some warmth with Operation Noel
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While the non-profit organization has evolved over the years, its primary mission today is to provide new winter coats to more than 20,000 children in the region whose families cannot af...
Honor Veterans Day
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Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks the...
It’s Christmas Fair time!
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The Junior League of El Paso presents the 2022 A Christmas Fair, Under the Mistletoe. The event runs from November 4-November 6 at the El Paso Convention Center. Along with hundreds of v...
Plan a real treat for those in need
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If you or your kids are over the Halloween holiday and do not feel like participating this year, your costumes and decorations can go to good use to children who may be less fortunate. ...
International Nacho Day
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Every year on October 21st, people around the world celebrate International Nacho Day and the flavorful, delectable nacho. The day also encourages others to try nachos for the first time eve...
Get a taste of El Paso!
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The El Paso Wine & Food Festival brings together the stars of El Paso's culinary scene with acclaimed local chefs and fine wines on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Loc...
Plant native plants
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Native plants are beautiful, help conserve water, require less maintenance, and are more adaptable to cold weather than plants from other parts of the world. Native plants also provide f...
Pumpkins can perk up your fall décor
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It is officially fall and now is the time for pumpkins to take center stage. Today, on Inspire Friday, we say grab a couple of pumpkins and use them au naturel or dressed up to make a warm a...
Teal Talk Day
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September 23rd is Teal Talk Day. Each year, over 249,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer worldwide (represented by the color teal.) So, gather your friends, wear teal and help sp...
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
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Today is 16 de Septiembre and this fiesta-friendly holiday celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. And since El Paso is so close to Mexico, it is a gre...
Plant an autumn vegetable garden
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Planting a garden in late summer means you can harvest fresh produce well into fall and sometimes even into winter. And another bonus is when the weather cools it makes tending to a gard...
Do good with Denim
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It is Inspire Friday, and today we encourage you to gather up your denim and head to the mall! Cielo Vista Mall is partnering with The Salvation Army of El Paso to support families by ho...
National Dog Day - help them and help yourself too!
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Today is National Dog Day and a great time to adopt a new furry family member. Each year on August 26th, people everywhere are encouraged to celebrate dog ownership of all breeds. When d...
Get into a jam
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As the summer wanes away, you can preserve a little bit of the taste of the season by making your very own jam to put away and break open on a cold winter’s day. Here’s a recipe for Home...
Doodle something today
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If it’s been a long time since you aimlessly put pencil to paper to make a drawing, we encourage you to get to it. Drawing, like many other forms of art, can help to energize parts of your b...
Are you a good friend?
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This Inspire Friday we encourage you to check yourself to see how you fare on this friendship list offered by www.firstthings.org 1. A good friend shows up. A huge part of friendsh...
Visit a local coffee shop today
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It’s Inspire Friday and today we encourage you to spill the beans – locally. Instead of heading to a mega-giant green and white coffee monster located on almost every street, seek out a ...
Find your community
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Today is a great day to look for a new group. Whether it be volunteering on the board or on the front lines of a local non-profit organization, starting a book club or joining a special inte...
Send an encouraging email
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Let’s be real. The days of letter writing are gone. Most mail these days consists of bills and advertising. But, not that long ago receiving a handwritten letter from a loved one could m...
National SCUD Day
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Okay – here’s one that almost no one has heard about: Today is national SCUD Day. What does that mean? Well, it’s Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama Day, of course. Annually on July 8, ...
Read the Declaration of Independence
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Many of us have not read the Declaration of Independence since we were in grade school. Today on Inspire Friday we encourage you to get ready for the Fourth of July weekend by re-reading...
Make a lunch date
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Today is ‘Take back lunch’ Day which encourages people to take their time and enjoy leisure lunch as opposed to gobbling down a sandwich or drive-thru burger. And, since today is Inspire Fri...
Make today a museum day
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If gas prices have put the great American road trip on hold, plan to visit one of our many local museums. Whether it’s the El Paso Museum of Art, History or Archeology – there is somepla...
Learn to swim
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If you have never learned to swim or would like to teach your children how, the City of El Paso offer all levels and ages of swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes. Using a logical pro...
Look in on your senior neighbors
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As the summer begins and our schedules lighten up just a bit, now is a good time to open a line of communication with some of your more senior neighbors. Dropping a note with a basket of...
Make a card for your grad
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Almost everyone knows a student who will be graduating this spring. Instead of heading to the Hallmark aisle, why not make your very own personal and congratulatory card? The gr...
National Nurses Day
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National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. Thi...
International Dance Day
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International Dance Day is observed on April 29th. The day celebrates the positive effect dancing has on our lives and recognizes its monumental place across all cultures. Challenge y...
Earth Day
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As citizens of the world, we can take action to protect the Earth, its creatures, and its habitats. Greener living can include more fuel-efficient vehicles or windows. It can also includ...
Improve your flexibility and mobility on your lunch break
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Join OLLI for a FREE Daily Stretch. Take a 15-minute break from 12:15-12:30PM on weekdays (Monday thru Friday) when we will guide you through some gentle sitting exercises/stretches followed...
National Zoo Lovers Day
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Each year on April 8th, National Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to explore our local zoos. Each year millions of people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. Also kn...
Absolute best April Fool’s Joke
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Historians cannot seem to pin-point exactly how the tradition of April Fool’s Day began. Some have proposed that the modern custom originated in France, officially with the Edict of Roussill...
Start an Air ‘Bee and Bee’
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The world´s bees are endangered - which means that we humans are endangered too. The fact is that a third of our food depends on bees. Bees fertilize our plants by carrying pollen from f...
Grow the perfect tomato
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Even if you are not known for your green thumb, growing your own tomatoes can give you a sense of accomplishment and pride. Perfectly suited for El Paso’s warm spring weather, now is the...
‘Tis the season for Spring Cleaning
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Many chores need to be done seasonally, especially in preparation for warmer weather. So incorporate them into your spring-cleaning routine to get them out of the way early. For instance, ta...
Get gardening
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If you have never tried gardening, why not make this year the year you discover your green thumb? If you are an avid gardener, it is time to plan out your green goals. Research s...
Skip the straw day
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The fourth Friday in February is recognized as National Skip the Straw Day.Straws and other plastics cause harm to marine life in many ways. According to the National Park Service, Ameri...
National Caregivers Day
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National Caregivers Day is observed on the third Friday in February — on February 18 this year. The day honors individuals who selflessly provide personal care, and both physical and emo...
National Make a Friend Day
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Always observed on February 11th, National Make a Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone and begin new friendships or get to know somebody a little better. Here are a few ...
National Wear Red Day
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National Wear Red Day is observed on the first Friday in February and is designed to raise awareness about heart disease in women. The national campaign urges women to learn their risk for h...
Manners maketh the person
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The proverb 'manners maketh man' means that politeness and good manners are essential to humanity. Good manners are, quite literally, what 'make' us human. This Inspire Friday, we encour...
Show some kindness to a teacher
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Today is Inspire Friday and it is a good time to inspire a teacher in your life. While you may have some ideas on gifts or notes of encouragement, try lifting your teacher’s spirits (and...
Clear out the clutter
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January is a great time to gather what you are not planning to use and pass it along to someone who will. Whether it is blankets, coats or old appliances that may have been replaced by a...
Pick up something new
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Make 2022 the year you finally do what you have been wanting to do for years. Whether you pick up a paint brush, a scrap book, or a journal make some time to get creative – and make it a...
Write down those resolutions
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It’s time to bring 2021 to a close and hope for a better 2022. Today, on Inspire Friday, we encourage you to sit down and imagine a better version of yourself during the coming year. Wha...
Sing a Christmas Song
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It has been proven that music can lift your spirits. This Christmas Eve, gather the people in your household and listen to Christmas Music together. Encourage everyone to join in on the sing...
“Too many tamales”
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If you are looking to share a beautiful story that really hits home, pick up the book Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto and illustrated by Ed Martinez. It is the story of a diamond ring thou...
Operation Noel
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This Inspire Friday we encourage you to share the gift of warmth. For more than 70 years, Operation Noel has looked out for some of El Paso, Las Cruces and Borderland area’s neediest chi...
Get creative when wrapping gifts
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Instead of heading to the store for wrapping paper this year, look around your house for creative alternatives. You probably have many items lying around that can be used as unconventional y...
Open your heart this Black Friday
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Perhaps there is no day that celebrates gross consumerism more than Black Friday. Today, we encourage you to make sure to include at least one gift or donation for those less fortunate. Let ...
Sharing is caring this Thanksgiving
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This year, The Great Khalid Foundation will be helping El Pasoans who might not be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner. Today, on Inspire Friday, we encourage you to donate money or ...
Learn how to make jams and jellies
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Fall is an ideal time to preserve fresh fruit to enjoy through the winter. Learning to make your own jams, preserves and jellies can be a useful skill. Plus, it is also good to know exactly ...
Dealing with bad habits (not yours)
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They say it's the little things that make life interesting. But the little things may also be annoying. Anyone who has ever lived with someone else gets a front row seat to all their hab...
Plan your ‘holidaying’ now
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As we are slowly returning to get-togethers and parties this holiday season may get overwhelming fast. Today, on Inspire Friday we encourage you to sit and make a list of some of your ho...
Make a Halloween Wreath
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Whether you’re the type who’s been dreaming since last year of decorating the house for Halloween, or you typically end up throwing it all together at the last minute (no judgement!) we’...
National Make a Dog’s Day
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National Make a Dog’s Day on October 22nd provides an opportunity to give all dogs the best day of their lives. The day not only encourages visits to shelters, but it is also a r...
National Mammography Day
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Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day is observed during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best de...
Extend a helping hand
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Annunciation House is a volunteer organization that offers hospitality to migrants, immigrants, and refugees in the border region of El Paso, Texas. Since its founding in 1978, it has pr...
Honor a breast cancer survivor
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October is breast cancer awareness month and while COVID is in the main headlines, breast cancer continues to affect thousands of women each year. This Inspire Friday, welcome the first ...
Bless your home
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As fall approaches, you will likely be spending more more time in your home. Today we thought we would share some inspirational words to ‘bless’ your home. 1. “May your t...
Welcome Fall with a wreath
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The days are getting shorter, summer is sending out its last hurrah and so autumn begins to knock on our door. Today, on Inspire Friday, we encourage you to welcome the new season with a hom...
Appreciate the first responders in your life
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 and today is a great day to do something special for the Firefighters, Police officers, and EMT’s in your life....
Dream a little dream
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Dealing with the realities of everyday life often put our dreams on the back burner. But making time to envision your own personal dream is a helpful way to keep hope alive and set your path...
It’s National Food Bank Day
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National Food Bank Day on the first Friday in September encourages you to commit to contributing to the cause that believes no one should go to bed hungry. Food banks across the count...
Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone
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Most of us are creatures of habit. We tend to go to the same restaurants, buy the same groceries, or take the same path on our walks. Today on Inspire Friday, we encourage you to try someth...
Back to School
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Heading back to school isn’t just for children or college bound young adults. Fall can be an excellent time to take a class in something you have always wanted to learn more about. Accor...
Just one minute
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Amid all the stress, distractions and pressure of everyday life taking just a 60 second break can serve to reset your brain, experts say. They key is to focus on one thing and one thing ...
Give the gift of school supplies
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The El Paso State Supported Living Center is home to 98 individuals with intellectual disabilities.They need school supplies. Please make your donation of backpacks, pencils, crayons, ma...
Cultivate an adventure attitude
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In the recent article, ‘Don’t Approach Life Like a Picky Eater’ writer Arthur C. Brooks of the Atlantic explains how there is a direct connection between our willingness to try new things an...
Words to save for a rainy day
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‘If today gets difficult, remember the smell of coffee, the way sunlight bounces off a window, the sound of your favorite person’s laugh, the feeling when a song you love comes on, the c...
A summer meditation guide
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Summer is more than the fun things you do—it’s how you go about the things you do and the intention behind them. Are you doing things that fulfill you, bring you more joy, and connect you mo...
Save some rainwater for a sunny day
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We are in the monsoon season and the recent rains have spurred new life in our desert. Everyone knows rain brings any garden to life, it can also easily be saved in watering ...
Take a trip
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COVID concerns aside, it is summer and time to plan a trip. Where? Absolutely anywhere you can afford the money and time to visit will do. While many of us may not be ready to jump on a ...
Crack a book
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Every summer there are a handful of books that rocket right up the best seller list. Today we encourage you to pick up a new book and discover a whole new world. Here are some suggestion...
Begin every day brand new
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Embracing every day as an opportunity to begin anew is a surefire way to stay optimistic. By cleaning the slate day by day, we encourage ourselves to live in the moment and avoid dwellin...
Time to volunteer
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As our world is slowly but surely getting back to normal, many organizations have felt both a financial and physical crunch of limited resources over the past year. In some cases, gettin...
Become a recycle captain!
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Recent articles on social media have brought many of the challenges facing the El Paso Recycling Program to light. In many instances, items that we think are being recycled are g...
Plan the perfect Picnic
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Memorial Day is the official kick-off of picnic season. Here are some expert tips on how to plan the perfect picnic/cookout: Enamel plates are light, easy to pack and carry, and pract...
Eat something new
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Meals, like almost all other areas of our life, can become routine. Most of us have our go-to meals that we prepare, or favorite take out foods. Today, open the possibilities and wake up...
Clear some space
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When the horizontal spaces in your home are loaded with clutter or items you no longer use, it can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Today, focus on the horizontal spaces of your home and...
Make Mother’s Day Cards
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There is no better way to show your mother appreciation than a home-made card. Enclosing an old photo or a piece of artwork from your childhood can be especially touching. The idea is to spe...
Mind your manners
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Having good manners, even when no one is around, says a lot about how you see yourself and eventually how others will see you. Most people know how to put on a good show of manners when ...
Comfort decorating: Make Your Home A Sanctuary
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The places we spend the most time in have a huge impact on our mindset. That's why since the coronavirus pandemic began, lots of people have been remaking their homes to become more cozy...
Fix something
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We all have something broken tucked away in a drawer or a corner of the garage. Whether it is a lamp, a porcelain figurine or a small appliance, tell yourself that today is the day I am ...
Offer a helping hand in the garden
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You probably have a neighbor who may be a little more senior in years. Here’s an idea: this spring mask up, knock on their door with a rake in hand and ask them if you could help them with a...
Find a moment of joy
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We all have a secret joy tucked away in our memory. Maybe it was the smell of a box of crayons or digging our hands into wet soil or eating peanut butter right out of the jar. Wh...
Picture Gratitude
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Almost all self-help books mention the power of gratitude. Showing appreciation for simple joys and blessings is an easy way to lift your spirits and set you on a path to focus on the p...
Show some love for a nurse today
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Every March 19th, National Certified Nurses Day celebrates the certified nurses who impact lives every day.Certified nurses dedicate their entire careers to helping others and often work...
Spread wildflower seeds this spring
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El Paso’s spring weather make this the perfect time to plant wildflowers. You can buy inexpensive Wildflower Seeds at your local garden shop. When you plant them, you set in motion a won...
Springtime is a good time for personal growth
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According to the website www.psychcentral.com,“Springtime (http://www.psychcentral.com,“Springtime) is seen as a time of growth, renewal, of new life being born, and of the cycle of life...
Visualize your future
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Join us for this free vision board class! March 6, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM Presenter: Marti Montoya, CLC, ACMLifestyle Coach, Life by Design In this workshop, you will learn why the c...
Try your hand a poetry
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Young poet Amanda Gorman has inspired millions of people in recent weeks. In fact, she has spurred a renewed interest in the art form. Poetry has long been thought to be therapeutic and...
Reach out to a considerate friend
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If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. - Maya Angelou Today on Inspire Friday, we encourage you to seek out a friend that was there for you when you were f...
Imagine your life as a pie
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Pick a flavor that describes you and write two sentences that explain why, advises work-life wellness expert Samantha Ettus, who views the pie as the best way to think about a balanced l...
Reorganize for the new year
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January is the month for new beginnings and today we encourage you to clear the way for success-especially if you have adopted a new diet plan for the new year. Let’s start with your kit...
Plan your good deeds for 2021
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Many of us write out our new year’s resolutions as we plan to improve our lives in the coming year. Now would also be a good time to write out how you would like to help improve the live...
What to do when inspiration is low
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‘Aspire to inspire before we expire, ‘- Eugene Bell Jr Everyone has someone in mind that inspires them. It may be an author, a prize fighter or a favorite teacher. Today, we encourag...
Where are you going in 2021?
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“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan While the pandemic has limited our ability to move freely about the world,...
Make yourself a promise in 2021
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Today is New Year’s Day and it is also Inspire Friday at www.good2knowelpaso.org (http://www.good2knowelpaso.org) and in the spirit of new beginnings, we encourage you to choose one –...
Spread some goodwill
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In the age of social distancing, video calls and texting, today we remind you to simply pick up your phone and talk to someone in your life who may really need to hear from a friend or f...
Make a gratitude list
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2020 has thrown us all a curveball. But there's also that powerful lesson in resilience that comes from navigating a crisis. Today, on Inspire Friday we encourage you to write a li...
Be a Santa to a Senior
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This year it is more important than ever to offer help to senior citizens in our community during the holidays. Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) is partnering with Home Instead to help ...
Plan your 2021
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Now is the time to set your goals for next year. It may be just a repeat list from last year’s because the pandemic may have put the kabash on our best laid plans. But, nonetheless...
Make Black Friday Golden
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By now we all know that our holidays are going to look a lot different this year. So then, will our shopping habits. Most big box stores are foregoing the traditional door-busting sales ...
Preplan your Thanksgiving prayer
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Thanksgiving traditions may be compromised this year. Most of us will be participating in a smaller celebration than usual. But, it may be the perfect opportunity to spend a little m...
Create your own luck
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This Friday the 13th we thought we would talk about ‘luck.’ Luck isn’t always something that you stumble upon, or that randomly happens to you, sometimes you can find it -if you know whe...
Share the warmth
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It’s the time of year when we pull out our heavier blankets and sweaters and prepare for a few months of cold weather. This year, as you rummage through your closets, consider making a d...
Hand deliver Halloween treats
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There will be no trick-or-treating this year in El Paso so it may be time to start a new tradition. Make a list of the children in your family that would normally go trick-or-treat...
Reboot Today
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The year 2020 is proving to be a challenge on many fronts. There has been a constant stream of changes that have forced us to adapt to a future where uncertainty is all we can see. Now m...
Give a little bit
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When we hear the word philanthropy we think of millionaires donating a wing to a hospital and the like. But, today on Inspire Friday we remind you that charity begins at home. There ...
Learn a new dance
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If you have ever been at a party and see people rush to the dance floor because they want to show off their ‘Electric Slide’ or worse yet, the ‘Macarena.’ Or, perhaps you have always wan...
Uninspired? We can fix that!
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Normally we offer ideas to inspire you on Fridays but today, we focus on the hopelessly uninspired. If you are feeling stuck and generally sluggish both physically and creatively, ...
A bulb of an idea
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Here’s a light bulb over your head for Inspire Friday: Plant a bulb under your feet! Planting in the fall can be very rewarding. There is something promising about digging into the...
Odes to Autumn
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Today we offer you these words as inspiration: "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."- Albert Camus "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."- L....
Spruce up for Fall
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The first official day of Fall is just around the corner. Before long, we will be snuggling under blankets and pulling on our favorite sweater. This year, many more of us are spendin...
Make room for joy
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“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that...
Do something nice for a teacher today
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There is a lot of attention being focused on HOW to school children during the pandemic. But, let's not overlook WHO is teaching them. Now is the perfect time to send a note, or flow...
Write down your hopes and dreams
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If you find yourself hoping for a better life or a brighter future, the key to actually making it happen may be at your fingertips – and a pen.Recent studies have shown that by writing d...
Talk to your heart
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Beloved writer Grace Paley, at the age of eighty, in a magnificent short piece titled “My Father Addresses Me on the Facts of Old Age,” originally written for the New Yorker in 2002 and ...
Feel the Silence
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‘We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon an...
Take a mental breather
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Today, on Inspire Friday we encourage you to take a deep breath and put whatever you are doing on pause. When you become stressed or anxious, your brain releases cortisol, the stre...
Take a snapshot of your life
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It is Inspire Friday and today we invite you to go beyond the boring selfie and take a photo of yourself that really captures where you are at in your life right now. Is it hectic and ch...
Write to a friend
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It has often been said that the art of letter writing is lost. With e-mail, texts, skype and other means of instant communication, it does seem like the simple letter’s days are numb...
Make sure to laugh everyday
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"E. E." Cummings (October 14, 1894 – September 3, 1962), was an American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographic...
Make today count
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Everyone has been affected by COVID19. There is no denying that our lives have changed as a result of the pandemic. For many, the need to resume a ‘normal’ life is great. Simple pleasure...
Start your day with an affirmation
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Affirmations are positive thoughts and affirmative beliefs. They are usually in the first-person present tense (As in me, myself and I) They are repeated over and over to yourself. Recit...
Know thy ‘shelf’
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If you are in need of a little creative boost, we suggest you work on your shelf.Sometimes taking a break from television, video games and whatever other diversion you have relied on to ...
Create a personal, sacred place in your home
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Many of us are spending more time at home. So much time in fact that we may be getting restless and feel the urge to get away. By creating a ‘sacred place’ in your home you can retreat, ...
Take the Daydream Challenge
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Notice all the in-between moments that are occupied by your connection to technology and the consumption of media. Untangle yourself from this need and reclaim those little moments for y...
Be positive
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Last week, we talked about the importance of setting clear intentions to envision the life you desire. Today, we encourage you to seek out positivity. There are hundreds of books that ha...
Alone time
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“If you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre It may sound crazy after all of this self-isolation to encourage alone time but there is a differenc...
Learning a new skill results in new lease on life
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Last week on ‘Inspire Friday’ we talked about the benefits of learning something new every day. This week we take that a step further and encourage you to learn a new skill. Whether you are ...
Never Stop Learning
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In today’s information age we have the world in our hands and the most massive library ever assembled at our fingertips. Add that to our natural sense of curiosity and there is absolu...
Now is the time to be kind
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During this Covid Crisis many people have taken to social media with a two-word message: Be Kind. It’s a simple suggestion, it looks good on a t-shirt or cap and really, who could disagr...
Ubuntu: Understanding interconnectedness
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Here is a story that has gained popularity on social media: An anthropologist introduced a new game to children in an African tribe. He placed a large basket of fruit under a tree. He th...
Bored? Create a Vision Board
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The book, You are a Badass by Jen Sincero offers straight up advice on how to improve your attitude about yourself. In it, she mentions the value of creating a vision board to help bring...
You can start a journal
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Journaling is a mindful practice that has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. And, since a journal is simply a personal reflection of your life, there is no right and wrong way to d...
Enroll in an online course
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Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, a new skill or subject but never had the free time? Many of us are spending more unexpected time at home making this the ideal time to...
5 Tips to lead an inspired life
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1. Seek answers. These days there are answers at our fingertips - literally! If you are curious about something find out the answer. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel when you...
Everyone can be creative
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While some people are naturally creative and easily overflow with ideas and ways to express themselves, others may have different path to their ‘Eureka!’ moments. One thing is certain th...
Spring cleaning can be therapeutic
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Cleaning out the cobwebs in the house can also help clean out the cobwebs in your mind. Spring cleaning can be a great time to reorganize, re-prioritize and renew your home and your life...
Inspiration Friday: Do
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“The way gets started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
Manifest your own mantra
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Mantras are like medicine for the soul. They can be extremely powerful when repeated often and with consistency. Mantras can even help us establish healthier relationships with food, fit...
Spring into Being
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Earlier in the week we talked about the physical benefits of gardening. But, like the seeds we plant, that is only the beginning. For centuries the season of spring has been seen as a sp...
Send a friend a Valentine's Greeting
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Valentine’s Day has become an overwhelming holiday with huge expectations of bold romantic gestures. In fact, many couples use Saint Valentine’s Day as a way to make a grand declarat...
Raise your hand: Volunteer
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From lowering stress to boosting self-confidence, research has shown that volunteering offers many health benefits, especially for older adults, such as: • Volunteering decreases the ris...
Smile!
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Smiling is contagious. Try this the next time you are at a grocery store, in line at the DMV or anywhere else people just ‘have’ to go to but aren’t that happy about it. Smile. Look some...
Inspiration Friday: Hug it Out
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"If you're angry at a loved one, hug that person. And mean it. You may not want to hug - which is all the more reason to do so. It's hard to stay angry when someone shows they love you, ...
Inspiration Friday: Thrive
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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor (http://www.success.com/blog/use-your-humor-being-to-be-a-better-...
Inspiration Friday: Say ' I love you' more
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Inspiration Friday: Say, ‘I love you more.’ Love and gratitude go hand in hand. Many of us have people in our lives that we cherish and appreciate, yet we rarely take the huge step o...