Tag: Maya Angelou

  • Motivational Bookmark: Small Acts Make a Difference

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    There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. — Scott Adams

    Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. — Maya Angelou

    Small acts transform the world.


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    Reason 2 Smile‘s mission is to financially assist impoverished orphans and at-risk children living in developing countries. We believe that every life is valuable and that every child deserves a reason to smile. We want to give these children a reason by providing them with a safe living environment, the proper nutrition, and a good-quality education. Find out more at http://www.reason2smile.org.

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  • Don’t Be Normal: Pull the Switch

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    Don't Be Normal: Pull the Switch

    If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. — Maya Angelou

    Get good at something and keep doing that. Not some other thing. — Jay Rosen

    Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch. — Ivern Ball


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    The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness and funds for the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Honor the strength, passion, and endurance of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s (as well as their 15 million caregivers) by participating in The Longest Day event on June 21st. For more information, see http://www.alz.org/thelongestday or call 800-272-3900.

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  • Motivational Bookmark: Be Uncommon

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    Motivational Bookmark - Be Uncommon

    Be uncommon.

    If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. — Maya Angelou

    Anyone can be cool, but awesome takes practice. — Lorraine Peterson


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    In celebration of American Heart Month (February) . . . The American Heart Association works to teach people how to identify heart attacks and strokes as well as funds research and treatment for heart disease. Donate via http://www.americanheart.org, or by calling 800-242-8721.

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  • Maya Angelou: What I’ve Learned

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    What I've Learned by Maya Angelou

    I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

    I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

    I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

    I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.

    I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

    I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

    I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

    I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.

    I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

    I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.

    I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

    The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou

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    J.K. Livin Foundation promotes wellness with after-school programs for at-risk kids. Since 2008, it has helped 2,000 children in Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, and New Orleans to improve their grades and lower behavior problems. For more information, go to http://www.jklivinfoundation.org.


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