Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but he has come to terms with this and has overcome his challenges. So can we all! This short video is an incredibly powerful tribute to the human spirit.
Adapt, Overcome and Improvise
Life throws us curveballs, but the ability to follow a military mantra lets us adapt, overcome and improvise, regardless of how challenging things seem.
The Other Side of Me #1: The Madwoman Within
Life As A Human is pleased to present a new series, The Other Side of Me, from a writer who goes by the pseudonym ‘Thriving On The Other Side’. This is a series of posts about a woman’s quest to truly understand herself, realize her potential and care for herself after years of caring for everyone else.
The Re-Birth of Excellence
Since today is Earth Day, I wanted to share with you what is a cornerstone of my belief system. The article itself is not so much about the Earth as it is about good stewardship. I believe that good stewardship demands excellence and integrity, and if those two qualities were at the forefront of all […]
A Promenade With Your Muse
April is International Guitar Month! Because the Life As A Human team has several guitarists and many guitar fans, we’re celebrating International Guitar Month with features about some of our favourite musicians and their guitars. Have you ever had a dry spell? You know, where you can’t get motivated or inspired to play your instrument? […]
The Most We Ever Receive Comes from Giving of Ourselves
It will be mine, you say to yourself as you look at that brand new shiny gadget that just hit the market last week. It’s so cool! So you daydream often about having it, and after a few weeks you can’t take it anymore. You dash out to the shopping center, zero in on your […]
Hazel McCallion – Rick Mercer – Welcome to Mississauga
Now 88 years old, Hazel McCallion is an inspiration and proof positive that we are never too old to achieve our goals! Hazel McCallion is the mayor of Mississauga Ontario, Canada’s sixth largest city. She has been the mayor of Mississauga for 31 years. Affectionately called “Hurricane Hazel”, at 85 years old, she was easily […]
Light Up Your Life: How Seasons Affect Our Moods
It’s not just the talk of weather forecasters and naysayers. The weather, and the amount of light we see, really can affect our moods.
Learning Lessons All Over Again
Every day we live presents us with new challenges. These challenges are opportunities for growth. How we face our challenges and what we learn from them will ultimately define our character.
Plug Into Your Hard-Wired Happiness: TED Video
Have you spent your life learning to be happy or unhappy? This TED video shows you how to recognize the patterns of unhappiness and how to learn how to be happy.