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Gain equal parts perspective and insight with these appreciation quotes to inspire you to appreciate all that you have in this world. You may not always consider yourself to be fortunate, but these quotes about appreciation will allow you to be truly grateful for the many blessings all around you. When was the last time you thought about how lucky you are because of your legs and arms functioning properly? Or gave thanks because of your eyes and ears functioning every day? Or, because of your mouth and vocal cords working properly? If just one of the body parts mentioned suddenly stopped working, your life would be instantly and radically changed. It’s so easy to dismiss the fact that a huge percentage of our life and body is working exactly how it’s supposed to be. Too often, we do not take the time to stop and appreciate things, big and small. If we learn to see the beauty, the gratefulness, and the appreciation in the big and small, we learn to live a life of gratitude, and we l...

Social work is a challenging and often thankless job—but the magnitude of the profession is captured in these inspirational social work quotes . Social workers are trained professionals whose goal is to empower individuals and communities. Social workers often work with the poorest, most traumatized, or troubled members of our society. They see the children who are victims of abuse and in need of loving homes. They work with the people who need help to just have a chance of survival. Social workers can be a beacon of hope to so many people. Their desire to make the world a better place can weigh heavily on them, though. They are not superheroes who can single-handedly save the world. Yet, they show up to work every day and try, despite the red tape and opposition they can face. You will see the love, compassion, and focus on the inherent dignity and worth of all people in their actions. It is also present in these social worker quotes about kindness. Inspirational social work quotes 1....

Our latest collection of basketball quotes that will remind you of the importance of teamwork and collaborative effort. Basketball is one of the most loved sports the world over. Invented more than a hundred years ago, the game has grown to become one of the most successful sports. Throughout the years, basketball has produced many great players who have entertained and inspired us in different ways. Besides the pleasure we derive from watching the game, there are lots of lessons from basketball that we can apply in our lives. One of the biggest lessons basketball teaches us is the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Being a team sport, the game requires collaboration and co-operation from teammates in order to win. Every member must focus, work as a unit, and listen to each other for the common good of the team. Although Michael Jordan was one of the greatest basketball players in history, he couldn’t win any championships without involving his teammates. He had to learn to trus...

It’s difficult to know what psychological books and self-help guides on the market are good. In fact, therapists are often asked which books would be best for clients to buy. The list below gives some ideas that offer high-quality information in easy-to-read formats. They aren’t all ‘therapy’ books. However, they all give a good window into the psychology of moods, emotions, and general mental health. You can never understand too much about the things that can affect your well-being. So, good quality psychological books that offer different perspectives should be useful to you. Psychology Books about Living with Meaning 1. The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert No list of psychology books would be complete without thinking about something as basic as the idea of compassion. Gilbert links the ‘soft’ ideas that started in Eastern psychology/wisdom to the discoveries that modern Western science gives. He concludes that in order to optimize the mind for living; it has been programmed t...

These civil disobedience quotes will help you better understand what it is and why it is important. The term civil disobedience refers to a public, non-violent and conscientious breach of law undertaken to bring about a change in laws or government policies. Henry David Thoreau is credited with coining the term “civil disobedience,” in his 1849 essay. He practiced this behavior by refusing to pay his state poll tax as a protest against the institution of slavery, the extermination of Native Americans, and the war against Mexico. Thoreau was placed in jail at one point for his refusal to pay this specific tax. Other famous examples of civil disobedience include Rosa Parks’ violation of the Montgomery, Alabama, city ordinance requiring African Americans to sit at the back of public buses. The law also stated that they should relinquish those seats to white riders if the front of the bus filled up. There are two types of civil disobedience: direct and indirect. Rosa Parks engaged in direc...

No matter who you are or where you’re going in life, we all need a little bit of a push, and these magic quotes can help get you there. When you were a child, the thought of magic was never far off. From the movies you watched to the books you read to the stories of Santa and the Easter Bunny you believed in, magic was a part of your life. Do you believe in magic? As we grow older, that magic fades away, and it can be hard to regain it during the many trials and tribulations of adult life. But there is always hope and magic in the world if you simply know where to look for it.  To bring a little bit of that magic back, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best magic quotes for you, to keep you believing in larger and beautiful things. Magic Quotes to Keep You Believing 1. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”― Stephen King 2. “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”― Roald Dahl  3. “Magic can be found in stolen moments.”― Francesca Lia Block  4. “The worl...

Looking to celebrate Dia de los Muertos? These Dia de Los Muertos quotes are exactly what you need to celebrate one of the most unique and special holidays on planet earth. The whole concept of this holiday is the notion that at one special time of the year, the spirits of those who have passed away come back to celebrate and reunite with the living for two days. Many people misunderstand Dia de Los Muertos and mistake it with Halloween, they are not the same thing though. On this holiday, families create offerings and honor their departed loved ones. They create beautiful altars with marigold flowers and leave gifts, prayers, food, and other tokens to demonstrate their appreciation for those they have lost and celebrate their lives. The idea is to celebrate them as if they were still physically living. Check out these Dia de Los Muertos quotes and think about a loved one you want to celebrate. Thought-provoking Dia de Los Muertos Quotes 1. “People fear death more than pain.” – Jim Mor...