People Are Inspiring

Don't you just love hearing inspirational people stories that bring a smile to your face and just make you feel good? I know I do! 

Mike McCardell a reporter for CTV News who shares human interest stories about the lives of people who live or once lived in the Vancouver area.  

He was interviewing a gentleman recently he called the Soda Man. A 70 year old man that sells soda and water from a cart to passersby on the corner of Commercial Street and Broadway. He sets up his cart filled with sodas in a variety of flavors and cold bottles of water. The man said he does this pretty well all year long even in the colder winter months. 

He makes friends with his customers and rarely skips a day of work. He said being there makes him happy and for him is not so much about the money though he makes enough to fill his gas tank, he told Mike.  He shared that once he retired he didn't want to just stay home and do nothing. This makes him feel really good he said.

I'm sure he is making others feel good too.  People helping people, we need more of this in the world.  It shows that it doesn't matter how old you are as you can still make a difference and have a meaningful, fulfilling life.  Small things can have big benefits and impacts.  

We can learn from inspirational people like the soda man and  inspiring stories like his as they can nurture our minds, help us relate to humanity and give us fresh insight into possibilities that are out there. You never know when that simple act of kindness, small gesture or word will bring a blessing, touch someone deeply or be an inspiration for another.  

Here is the link to the interview of the Soda Man by Mike McCardell of CTV News.   https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2277822&jwsource=cl   

Enjoy!

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Little Women Still a Favorite

Happy New Year to everyone who is reading and/or following my blog.  I trust 2020 is a year full of purpose, blessings and happiness for you all.  Well how did you bring in the New Year? Did you have a quiet night at home watching the ball drop with Ryan Seacrest and everyone celebrating in New York or did you head out to celebrate with friends or family indulging in food and games?  

My husband and I went to the movies. We have never done this on New Year's Eve but since my favorite movie was playing I was excited to go.  Yes, Little Women, a favorite from my childhood. I still have a copy of the book that my grandma gave me when I was in elementary school.  I reread it to get a fresh memory of the story line not that it was really one that I would have forgotten as I so enjoyed it.  

If you're unfamiliar with this story I will give a brief explanation. It is an adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. This version of the movie is directed by Greta Gerwig.   It is a story about the four March sisters as Jo March reflects upon her life.  Meg is the eldest, pretty and responsible. Jo is next an aspiring author and a little boyish. Then comes Beth who is a quiet soul and musically gifted. Last but not least is Amy who is artistic as well as slightly impulsive.  The girls help their mother keep things running smoothly on the farmstead while their father serves in the Civil war.  They welcome Laurie, a new neighbor into their group and all become good friends, Jo yearns to become a professional writer and explore her freedom. The other sisters are content to just take each day as it comes. 

It is a story of sisterhood, love, generosity and helping one another. A touching and inspiring story of core values.  I definitely recommend this movie and think it's a wonderful way to bring in the New Year.  

January 2020 begins! I hope and pray it will be a fabulous year for us all! 

Sharing the Christmas Spirit

December is the month when most of us think of charitable giving, reaching out to help others less fortunate than ourselves. When you look around one doesn’t  have to look far to see people in bad situations. There are tough economic challenges that many are facing. Living in Canada I feel very blessed as we have so much to be thankful for here. There are many great charities that help those that have fallen on hard times. To name a few, The Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission, Food banks in almost every city, many churches, I could go on.  At the church I attend we donate food appropriate for Christmas hampers and wrap these up for needy families in the area. A group of volunteers delivers them. We also have a program where once a month members in the church prepare 2000 sandwiches and these are delivered to the homeless in Vancouver.  There are many ways to spread the Christmas spirit not just at Christmas but all through the year. So for those who have plenty and can afford it you will be blessed by your giving. Gifts don’t have to be monetary, giving of your time can do wonders too.  A smile or just a few minutes of conversation can brighten someone’s day! Kindness matters!

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