Ingrid & Inspiration

Visiting Ingrid in the hospital today, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for everything she has taught me. I've never met someone who has at once made me feel so comfortable, hopeful, simple and full of life. Why? Because that's who she is. She reflects it and projects it on everyone she meets.

Here's a real gem I found on UrbanMonk.net. It's from a post called "What 11 Inspirational People Can Teach You About Life" by Glen Allsopp. Read the whole thing here.

• Be courageous in your efforts and fight for the things you believe in.


• Opportunities in life are abundant, if something in life doesn’t go your way, roll with the punches until something does. Don’t let one ‘failure’ make you turn around and give up.


• Never think that you are above the advice or intelligence of others. We can achieve so much more when working together.


• Act through your intentions. Only from following through with the things you believe in can you enjoy fulfilment.


• Being successful isn’t always about taking on the biggest challenges. It’s about constantly growing and conquering the feats you can manage.


• Don’t just help others for the sake of getting something in return. Help others in order to help others, nothing more.


• Do things for the greater good of humanity, rather than just focusing on your own mind-made constraints.


• We are all one, you are not alone in this journey of life, and therefore you shouldn’t see yourself as more or less than anyone else.


• Do not take anybody’s messages as fact. Use what works for you and dismiss the rest.


• Don’t take life so seriously, enjoy the simplicity in everything.


• Be willing to grow and evolve on your journey through life. Don’t remain stagnant in your ways and mindsets.

Well, what do you think? I thank you, Ingrid.