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 ...
It seems like we have free will. Most of the time, we are the ones who choose what we eat, how we tie our shoelaces, and what articles we read on The Conversation. However, the latest book by Stanford neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will,” has been receiving a lot ...
Growing up, “Bit” was always a step behind other children and always faced challenges. His classmates mocked him for being slow, and his teachers accused him of not working hard enough. Despite his efforts to improve and change himself, he never seemed to be able to speed up. It wasn’t until ninth grade that doctors ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...