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How a Mother and Daughter Sparked a Movement for Good

Texas mother-daughter duo Christyn and Rebecca Taylor received the 2023 Points of Light Award from three former presidents in a poignant tribute to their advocacy. Their remarkable journey revolves around their movement to support children battling pediatric pancreatitis. This article will tell you more about Rebecca’s inspiring story and how she lights up hope for ...

Viena Abdon

Rebecca Taylor.

6 Famous People Who Show the Power of Determination

The road to success is marked by setbacks that test your resilience, grit, and determination. For these successful people, failure became a crucible that eventually forged their paths to success. The stories of these famous people who overcame adversity show the power of unwavering spirit, self-belief, perseverance, and determination. Inspiring stories of overcoming setbacks through ...

Nathan Machoka

Sylvester Stallone.

Endurance: Everything You Need to Know to Build It

Endurance is often overlooked as a vital aspect of life, yet it is one of the most important qualities that one can possess. It is the ability to persist through challenging situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity. While not as glamorous as strength or knowledge, endurance is equally important, if ...

Mike West

Confident, smiling woman looking up as she stands in front of tall buildings on a city street.

How Two Sons’ Filial Piety Altered Their Family’s Destiny

Xiao, or filial piety, is an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought. Filial piety is demonstrated, in part, through service to one’s parents. The following two stories are about filial piety. A son’s second chance Wu Er was an everyday person who lived in Linchuan County with his elderly ...

Max Lu

Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm.

Determination and Its Power to Change You

Determination is among those things that can transform your life forever. It’s a powerful tool for change when utilized to its full potential. The key to using determination to change your life is understanding where determination should be used and how to use it to its fullest potential. Maybe you’re not happy where you are. ...

Mike West

A woman showing determination.

Luca Gentile: The Boy Who Wanted To Fly

Some children have a clear idea about who they want to be in life. Luca Gentile, born and raised in Rome, Italy, was one of them — and he wanted to fly. From a very early age, Luca knew he was going to be a pilot and travel the world. He recalls that when he ...

Laura Cozzolino

Luca Gentile in a plane cockpit.

Never Give Up: Failure Is the Beginning of Great Success

In the Universal Manual of Life, if such a book is ever written, one of the first pieces of advice to top the list for everyone could well be: In life, never give up! Perseverance and faith in yourself nearly always lead to success. Turning seeming failure into success An economic crisis turned a successful ...

Emma Lu

A scultured head.

Have You Heard About ‘Our Lady of the Rockies?’ 

In Butte, Montana, a 90-foot statue of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of the Rockies, stands high on top of the Rocky Mountains, honoring women everywhere, regardless of religion or belief. But do you know the heartfelt story of how she came to exist in this place? This towering icon stands on the rocky ...

Jessica Kneipp

Our Lady of the Rockies statue.