Weekly Inspiration

On Saturday I passed a free book stand, and felt an overwhelming feeling of generosity when I saw a load of free books willing to be adopted by a passerby. It felt great, and inspired me to promote positive change a someone’s life.

Weekly Inspiration

My weekly inspiration for today is NYC, but more specifically the mayoral transition occurring which will hopefully induce change.  Last night I went to the Talking Transition tent in downtown Manhattan, and attended the event run by my program director called ” 200 Youth Strong: Because Your Voice Matters” to collect data about issues facing youth in this big city.  There were almost 200 youth there willing to speak their minds on what it is we need in this city, and how our Mayor Elect De Blasio will help get us there.  I can’t wait to start seeing change and all the good it does in this city.  

Weekly Inspiration/ 100 Post Announcement

This is so exciting! I’ve reached 100 posts on this blog, it’s been so fun! In order to celebrate, I’m dedicating my weekly inspiration to the dedication I have put in for my class blog.  May it motivate me to keep on keeping on even without the class!

What inspires me the most when doing everyday tasks, or even planning an entire event that can change someone’s life… is the circle of life. The culmination of all your work, from thoughts in your head to a finished project. I can’t even compare the feeling of pure happiness I get when I’m part of this process.

This week for my inspiration, I have chosen to divulge a current obsession I have.. collecting trash and making art from it. I have been doing it for a while now, and it’s become an obsession! Although a fun obsession.

My Inspiration for this week comes from the Buddhist mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. Meaning “The Jewel in the Lotus” meaning finding hidden wisdom in the most unlikely of places. A great example is this picture I took on my way to an open house, of a saying painted very faintly on the sidewalk. Unless you were paying attention you would’ve missed it and it’s hidden wisdom.

One of the most profound inspirations in my life recently has been religion, specifically Buddhism. It has become a foundation for me to build a stable and beautiful house on. Without these guiding principles I would be a person rooted in hatred and ugliness.