Proud to be a "Crazy One"

I never knew Steve Jobs and the company at Apple were so poetic.  Maybe I never paid much attention since I don't have a Mac.

Regardless, I absolutely love this!  The video is slightly different from the saying below it.  I think the word version was able to be a bit longer.

Either way, I absolutely LOVE both!

Here’s to the crazy ones.
 
The misfits. 
The rebels. 
The troublemakers. 
The round pegs in the square holes. 
The ones who see things differently.
 
They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. 

About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things.
 
They invent. 
They imagine. 
They heal. 
They explore.
They create. 
They inspire. 
They push the human race forward.

Maybe they have to be crazy.

How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?

While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. 

Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Truly Yours,
Apple

Farewell Steve Jobs

This is an absolutely beautiful and inspiring speech from Stanford University's 2005 Commencement by Steve Jobs.

 It speaks to me so loudly and truthfully.  I agree so whole heartedly with his message:

 

‎"Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.". - Steve Jobs

Beautiful.  Thank you Steve.  And Rest In Peace.  

Blind Inspiration

I saw a blind man walking down the street today. He was crossing a busy intersection with a walking stick and went into a gas station.

No dog. No friend to help "guide" him. Nope, he was all by himself.

I just watched, mesmerized! And humbled.

I've always feared becoming blind. It seems like one of the scariest things that could possibly ever happen to someone. I would be terrified if I couldn't "see" everything around me.

But this man was fearless.

He walked into the large intersection, unable to see ahead of him, using all of his other senses, and trusting himself to cross the street.

And you know what?

He made it to the other side of the street safely! And the only person that was shocked was me. He was totally sure of himself!

I think we can all learn something from this man.

In life, we are often headed in an unknown direction. We can't always "see" the outcome or what lays ahead. But if we believe in our own abilities, we may just surprise ourselves!

You may not always be able to see the path ahead of you, but trust in yourself will help you arrive at your destination safely!

So go ahead... start that business, go back to school, take that promotion, stand up to that person... do it with grace and belief in yourself, and it'll turn out just fine! Just trust yourself and what your "gut" is telling you.

My gut hasn't failed me yet! :)

Don't Stop, Don't Give Up!

Children are so much smarter than we give them credit for!

This is my new jam!

I Will Be

This is one of my favorite songs about making it thru the trials of life and following your dreams. It's not one of Christina's well known songs, but it is absolutely beautiful! This song makes me feel an even stronger will to push ahead and make my dreams happen no matter what some people may say! Thank you for the strength Christina! Hope you enjoy!

"I Will Be"
Sung by: Christina Aguilera

Mmm...

The world seems so cold
When I face so much all alone
A little scared to move on
And knowing how fast I have grown

And I wonder just where I fit in
Oh the vision of life in my head
Oh yes

I will be
Strong on my own
I will see through the rain
I will find my way
I will keep on
Traveling this road
Till I finally reach my dream
Till I'm living, and I'm breathing
My destiny, yeah yeah

I can't let go now
Even when darkness surrounds
But if I hold on, yeah
I will show the world
All the things that you never expected to see
From little old me, this Pittsburgh girl

And I wonder just where my place is
Close my eyes and I remind myself this
Oh yeah yeah

I will be
Strong on my own
I will see through the rain
I will find my way
I will keep on
Traveling this road
Till I finally reach my dream
Till I'm living, and I'm breathing
My destiny, ohh

It comforts me
Ooh it keeps me
Alive each day of my life
Always guiding me
Providing me
With the hope I desperately need

Well I gotta believe
There's something out there meant for me
Oh I get on my knees
Praying I will receive
The courage to grow and the faith to know

That I will be
Strong on my own
I will see through the rain
I will find my way
I will keep on
Traveling this road
Till I finally reach my dream
Till I'm living, and I'm breathing
My destiny

Back to School Time

This is a wonderful video a teacher friend of mine posted today for those of us going back to school this year!

For All The Teachers Out There - You are amazing and wonderful! Remember this when you start to get worn down this school year! Good luck to you all and keep up the good work! You have the power to change a child's world for the better, and that is worth everything! :)

WHAT TEACHER'S MAKE:

This is YOUR Life!

I ♥ this and had to share!