inspiration

Grateful To Do My Best

September 2, 2024July 14, 2024 by Darryl S. Duke

“I don’t use other people’s tragic or unwanted circumstances to feel better about myself or my life. But I do use them to feel grateful and inspire me to make my day the best it can be.”

Welcome To My Neighborhood

December 10, 2019April 19, 2019 by Darryl S. Duke

I went to see the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? with a few family members, including my now thirteen-year-old grandson last summer. It is about Fred Rogers, perhaps better known as Mr. Rogers, and I was simply amazed at what a wonderful person he was. The documentary was well made and I was happy … Read more

Inspiration, Motivation, and Procrastination

December 14, 2022December 8, 2012 by Darryl S. Duke

Although it is now December, I actually began this post back in May. First I wrote the title and then added the definition to each word, with every intention of writing it over the next few days. I thought for sure when inspired I would become motivated to write and finish it that month, but … Read more

January 16, 2023November 20, 2009 by Darryl S. Duke

Inspiration can be defined as “Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul.” Sometimes we find this type of inspiration through people, a TV show, a magazine article, or a song. And sometimes we have to search within ourselves. But no matter where we find it, inspiration can help us focus on the good … Read more