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Beautiful things and terrible things exist simultaneously. Generosity and selfishness. Happiness and despair. Kindness and rage. Light and dark. One side does not negate the…

There is beauty in the world, even when it feels so dark we can’t possibly see it. Radical inspiration – our theme for this issue…

It’s people’s differences that make this world a beautiful, complex, fascinating place. They can also make us feel isolated and angry. I don’t think I’ve…

Winter 2025-26 Inspire(d) At Inspire(d) Magazine, we write positive stories about neighbors doing good things. The idea is that folks will read these stories and…

Feeling down about the world or yourself? Print off these 18 Mini Pep Talks to encourage you to keep fighting the good fight. We’ve got…

I love the idea of removing things from my plate.  (Metaphorically, of course. Please leave my chocolate and cheese alone…).  Sure, we can always try to…

Happy 18th birthday to Inspire(d) Magazine! I love personifying our mag (it’s as demanding as a child), so: If Inspire(d) was a person, it could…

“What makes you feel metaphorically wealthy?” I was posed this question in a newsletter last year, and it sat with me for a long time,…

Abundance is a funny word. It’s one of those things you don’t think about… until you think about it. What does “feeling abundant” even MEAN?!?…

With a constant stream of lightning-fast news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and fearful these days. The fear that grips me most is for the…

Spring 2025 Inspire(d) Tulips continue to grow, even after they’re cut. Did you know that?!  I love this about tulips. I love that something that’s…

Looking Back on 2024. Looking Forward to 2025. If I write a retrospective and it’s still January, it counts, right? It is still the first…