We start off the week with a small collection of stories that will surely make you smile and think about what’s inspiring to you. We hope you take a minute to ponder the powerful impact inspiration can make, not only in your life, but in the lives of others. Enjoy.
London 2012: Oscar Pistorius, a Double Amputee, Attracts Olympic Buzz
The summer Olympics are around the corner and all eyes will be fixed on South African runner Oscar Pistorius, as he sets out to be the first amputee track athlete to compete in Olympic history. Now that’s awe-inspiring. Thanks for the tweet, Jason Von Berg (@JasonVonBerg). We’ll be cheering him right along with you
Don’t Indulge. Be Happy.
We’ve heard it said before that most of what makes us happy cannot be bought. Thanks Leah Stacy (@LeahStacy) for your mindful post.
People Are Awesome: Mystery Man Gives Strangers Wads of Cash
Even though money doesn’t buy it all, it’s refreshing to the soul to know these kinds of people still exist out there. We’re not sure who he is – just the way he wants it – but Wearelucky seems like a really cool endeavor. Heather Schoegler (@HSchoegler), we hope you found as much inspiration in this story as we did.
The Running of the Bulls 2012
While quite riveting and, to some, inspirational, we’ll happily dream of the run from behind our screen. Thanks Mark Kennedy (@mlkennedy). Do you dream of the run?
Video of the Week
Clever and funny, 12-year-old Jeremiah McDonald interviews 32-year-old Jeremiah McDonald, 20 years later. Huh?
Did you enjoy this edition of Monday Madeleines? Tell us what inspires you. Interviewing your future self could prove inspiring and quite entertaining, too. No over-sharing here. (But if you somehow cross that line, we’ll let you know.)
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