Welcome to our Inspirational Articles, a beacon of positivity illuminating the extraordinary stories and uplifting moments that define the First Coast spirit. From tales of personal triumph and community resilience to acts of kindness and visionary local initiatives, we celebrate the people and events that inspire us to dream bigger, reach higher, and make our corner of Florida an even better place to live.
Sepia-colored images on the wrinkled photodissolve the faded smiles and blurred features of my parentsproud Italian immigrants standing in front of their new establishmentfirst-time restaurant
It’s not easy to make it big in the world of surfing, but for one Jax Beach local, surfing became a way of life at
When we consider our parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, spiritual leaders, mentors, and even total strangers with whom we interact, it is evident that we do
…”When I proposed the theory of relativity, very few understood me, and what I will reveal now to transmit to mankind will also collide with
Entrepreneur and creative director Andrew Anabi on how to cherish life: When life changes, you will probably miss the way it was. You may miss
This work is about grief, resilience, and recovery, as seen through my connection to a unique landscape in northeast Florida. In 2017, I became a
What may appear to be an arrow or a sword we can actually experience as a flower…It depends on our relationship with ourselves.” ~Pema Chodron
We are all artists painting our own lives. While facilitating a Texas faculty resilience workshop a few years ago, I presented the following R.D. Laing
“I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my way in the end.” ~attributed to Margaret Thatcher~ Impatience. Does it—impatience—reflect our times? An internet search immediately
Humans spend a lot of time tapping their fingers on little keys or moving their hands across lit screens. Lots. Of. Time. I guess they
As the old saying goes, “When one door closes, another door opens.” Life then, in my mind, is a story of various doors opening and
We find inspiration in surprising places if we choose to stop, listen, and reflect. A few years ago, I heard a thought-provoking singer-songwriter introduce a
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