Positive Chronicles – Edition 76

Mother of all inspirations

Kristan Cronin didn’t have to look far to find inspiration in the field of education. She simply looked toward her mother. Cronin’s mother, Nancy Hall, was a longtime educator in Indiana, where she taught high school special needs students.

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WHY DIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR SUDHA YADAV IS AN INSPIRATION TO YOUNG GIRLS

Sudha Yadav is a 20-year old digital entrepreneur hailing from a small village of Rewari District in Haryana.

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Provo students draw inspiration from COVID art contest

Don’t let the COVID monsters get you, says sixth-grader Chloe Winget. Her art piece joins other winners on display in the Provo City Hall lobby. Feb. 10, 2021.

Imagine a world without COVID. Eighth-grader Megan Hoffman does. See her poster on display in the Provo City Hall lobby. Feb. 10, 2021.

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Being a source of inspiration

To master how to inspire others, you must lead by example. This means exhibiting conviction and courage to act, to stay relentless yet flexible and agile, being authentic in everything you do.

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Brewing up a dirty-water remedy (and more) with kombucha-inspired biosensors

PhD student and 2017 J-WAFS graduate fellow Tzu-Chieh Tang designs living materials to solve environmental challenges, with an emphasis on safety and scalability.

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Zen Fable : What is egotism

The Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty was a national hero for his success as both a statesman and military leader. But despite his fame, power, and wealth, he considered himself a humble and devout Buddhist. Often he visited his favorite Zen master to study under him, and they seemed to get along very well. The fact that he was prime minister apparently had no effect on their relationship, which seemed to be simply one of a revered master and respectful student.

One day, during his usual visit, the Prime Minister asked the master, “Your Reverence, what is egotism according to Buddhism?” The master’s face turned red, and in a very condescending and insulting tone of voice, he shot back, “What kind of stupid question is that!?”

This unexpected response so shocked the Prime Minister that he became sullen and angry. The Zen master then smiled and said, “THIS, Your Excellency, is egotism.”

Interpretation :

We often don’t understand our own selves which is why it is very hard to progress further. This is why understanding ourselves is always the first step towards growth.

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‘Invisible Inspirations’: Bremen High School Students Help Peers

In an attempt to ease stress during the pandemic, four students from Bremen High School started a project to help students know they care.

Inspiration!

India’s only female Paracyclist Tanya Daga made India proud after she scripted history by pedalling 3800 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 43 days

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Provides Inspiration to Black Cal Poly Students From Space

The greatest challenges in life, the Cal Poly engineering grad says, come from within.

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Taking inspiration where you find it

While searching for column ideas based around the positive effects bestowed upon society by the arts and artists, I discovered a charming story detailing how science has contributed to the arts. Songwriting brothers Robert and Richard Sherman were stalled in their work creating the songs for Walt Disney’s upcoming movie Mary Poppins, having hit a snag when projected star Julie Andrews turned thumbs down on a song she found too sentimental.

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Kerala’s Sprint Queen K. M. Beenamol Is An Inspiration To Many

Kerala’s former sprint queen, Kalayathumkuzhi Mathews Beenamol, popularly known as K. M. Beenamol, has several laurels to her name. Conferred the Arjuna Award in 2000, named joint winner of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2002-2003, and awarded the Padma Shri in 2004 for her exemplary achievements in her sporting career, Beenamol’s journey to success is a fascinating one.

Zen Fable : Judging others

Four pupils used to practice meditation in the time before Zen came to Japan.
These close friends vowed to each other to observe silence for seven days.

The first day passed well.
But as the evening progressed and the oil lamps became dim, one student couldn’t help himself.

“Attend to the lamps!” he shouted impatiently to an assistant.

His friend turned to him, surprised.
“You are not supposed to speak! Have you forgotten?”

The third friend piped up, “You fools! Why are you talking?”

“Hah, I’m the only one who’s kept silent!” exclaimed the last.

Interpretation : –

Before judging others, let us pause for a moment and ask – how perfect am I? For, self exploration is the best path towards personal growth..

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Speaker Velasco’s New Year message: Let’s welcome 2021 with renewed hope, inspiration

Speaker Lord Allan Velasco of Marinduque is formally elected as new Speaker of the House after 186 Congressmen voted for him at the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Niño Jesus Orbeta/Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday called on Filipinos to welcome the new year with renewed hope and inspiration as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on.

Nutritional Inspiration For The New Year

In 2021, leave behind the habit of turning to unhealthy meals and instead focus on dishes that call for fresh fruits and veggies like this Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Salad Dressing.

A new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improvement from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and — perhaps most common — starting on a path toward better health. For many, the worthwhile challenge of enhancing physical health begins with the foods and beverages you eat and drink.

Madi’s Treasure Box brings prizes, inspiration to Santa Ynez Valley libraries

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Local third grader and founder of Madi’s Treasure Box Madi Wilson, center, has donated “World Changer” pencil sets to be given as prizes for the libraries’ upcoming winter reading challenge, Books Like Us.”

How We Used 5 Lakh Plastic Waste Bottles To Build A Resort

Outback Havelock is an eco-friendly establishment, built from recycled plastic and rubber waste by Zorawar Purohit, Akhil Verma, Aditya Verma and Rohit Pathak in the Andaman Islands.

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Bala Devi’s move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata

Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club, Rangers Women’s FC.

CNY Inspirations: Don’t spill the wine

One of the hardest things in life to do, if not the hardest, is to change.

8 Easy Steps to Find Your Inspiration

When was the last time you said that? Given what’s going on in the world, no judgment if you haven’t said that in awhile.

New book is a collection of poems exploring love, happiness and emotions

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HORNSEA, England, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Debuting author Anran Liken enters the literary limelight with the release of “Head over Heart” (published by Xlibris UK), a book that offers readers a collection of poems exploring love, happiness and emotions in poetic verses and lines.

“It is about my feelings and possibly how others may be or may not have felt without realising at some point in their life,” Liken shares. “Sometimes we are afraid (to) express ourselves emotionally, so I am hoping that when others read my book, they realise that they are not alone. Life is a rollercoaster of emotions.”

This Unique Kerala Village Nurtures 208 Mango Varieties, Bags ‘Heritage’ Tag

A group of Mango lovers, known as Naattumaanjottil, initiated a unique effort to identify different varieties of mangoes in Kannapuram village.

Most Kerala homes might feature one or two Mango trees – usually of a variety that the homeowners prefer. But can you imagine a village with over 200 types of Mango trees? Not 200 trees, mind you. But 200 different kinds of Mangoes, all in one village in Kannur district.

Zen Fable : Socrates

Socrates believed that the wise person would instinctively lead a frugal life. He himself would not even wear shoes; yet he constantly fell under the spell of the marketplace and would go there often to look at all the wares on display. When one of his friends asked why, Socrates said, “I love to go there and discover how many things I am perfectly happy without.”

Interpretation

We need to be content with what we have to always remain happy in the journey of our lives.

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I tested positive for a hereditary breast cancer gene while pregnant – Here’s why I call it my ‘beautiful defect’

At 5 months pregnant, Lilith Costa learned she had a high risk for developing the deadly disease. Battling fear and mixed emotions, she made the life-altering choice to get a prophylactic double mastectomy.

New book published on the life of inspirational Derry nun Sister Clare Crockett

A new book has been published about an inspirational young Derry nun who many believe will be made a saint.

Sister Clare Crockett from the Brandwell area of the city had been pursuing a career as an actress and TV presenter when she got the calling to devote her life to God.

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Mommy Minute: Local family continues inspirational quarantine photo project

“I noticed a lot more people following me on Instagram,” mom Navia Lee said.