The Kitty Marching Band

Happy New Year to all!  May 2014 be your best year ever.

The video I am sharing is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.  It is by Mitchiri Neko and it is of a kitty marching band, with a very catchy tune.  It is a very fun and happy video.  Please, take a look.  I think you will enjoy.

What if Money Were No Object

This video I am sharing is VERY thought provoking.  About life.  And the choices we make about our own life. 

It is narrated by Alan Watts.

The Penn Family's Viral Christmas Card

You have to check out the Penn family's Christmas video card. It is cute and a whole lot of fun.

Husband Takes Pictures in a Tutu to Support His Wife With Cancer

This is the one of the sweetest, most touching videos that I have seen in a long time. It is also inspiring. I hope you enjoy.

A Letter from Fred - My Sweet Lorriane

I found a new sentimental and inspiring video for anyone in love.  It is a little long, but well worth the time.  Make sure you have some tissues.

"Gratitude HD - Moving Art" by Louie Schwartzberg

Today is my brithday and I just found my birthday present on Facebook.  Actually it is a video that is on YouTube called "GratitudeHD - Moving Art," by Louie Schwartzberg.

Take the time to watch this beautiful video.  It is inspiring, emotional and powerful.  A reminder to be aware and thankful for all life has to offer us in this moment.  I think you will enjoy this, and want to share it also.

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

While working in my studio and listening to my itunes, this song came on and I find it beautiful, positive and inspirational. 

This song by Bruno Mars and it is called "Just the Way You Are.".   It is the acoustic version. These are the words that I think everyone one of us would love to hear our special partner say.

 I love this song. I hope you enjoy it too.

The Honor is Mine

I found this on Facebook this morning and I really loved it.  I hope you do to.

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 The honor is mine,

the priv'lege is great

to sit by your side

and watch you create.

To open your eyes,

to see with your heart,

your greatest journey

is about to start.

You can't get it wrong -

there's nothing to DO.

Relax into life,

it's all about you.

The secrets you'll see,

the answers you'll find

will uplift your heart

like no other kind.

All that you will need

already resides

in your heart of hearts

as sure as the tides.

Relax into it.

Let life show the way.

Listen to your heart.

It's a brand new day.

© Sue Krebs 2012, Soul Speaking

Brave by Sara Bareilles

This is a wonderful and inspiring video by Sara Bareilles, who also happens to have grown up in my home town of Eureka, CA. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

This is one of the most beautiful interpretations of the song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." It was recorded by the very talented Hawaiian artist, Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Savor Every Moment

WOW. This is a beautiful video that was shared on Facebook. It is called "Savor Every Moment" and it is beautiful. It is about love. Love of life, love for animals, and animals love for us. It is touching, inspiring, and a must watch.

Your Children by Kahlil Gibran

This quote I heard a long time ago as a song sung by the group, Sweet Honey in the Rock. I LOVED it then. Still do now. The video is Sweet Honey in the Rock singing. Hope you like it too.
 


Your children are not your children,
they are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
for they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their soul,
for their soul belongs in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite and he bends you with his might that his arrows may go swift and far.

Let your bending in the Archer's hand be for gladness,
for even as he loves the arrow that flies,
so he loves also the bow that is stable.

- Kahlil Gibran (1884-1931)

Find Greater Happiness

 "To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those that harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else; even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness."

- Dalai Lama XIV

Who We Are

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capacity.  It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are.

- Tony Robbins

 

 

Life is... by Mother Teresa

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”

Quote by Mother Teresa

10 Life Changing Tips Inspired By Deepak Chopra

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

10 Life Changing Tips Inspired By Deepak Chopra

1. Let Go
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.”

2. Nothing Is Impossible
“You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.”

3. Embrace the Unknown.
“Even when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined.”

4. Go with the Flow
“Don’t try to steer the river.”

5. Embrace Stillness
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.”

6. Live a Conscious Life
“The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.”

7. Find Your Purpose
“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.”

8. Let Go of Your Ego
“If you want to reach a state of bliss, then go beyond your ego and the internal dialogue. Make a decision to relinquish the need to control, the need to be approved, and the need to judge. Those are the three things the ego is doing all the time. ”

9. Embrace Your Current Relationships
“Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution.”

10. Be Open To All Possibilities
“Even when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined.”

Find a place within yourself, where nothing is impossible.
~ Deepak Chopra

Firstly...Love Yourselves

 

Firstly...love yourselves! You were made from love and WITH love When you can love who you are, you have more than enough love to give to others. Share it with every being you meet, every animal that crosses your path and every living thing. What you give is what you get... and everybody wants a little love, right?

Quote by Where Angels and Lightworkers Meet

Love Yourself by Lucille Ball

"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world."

 - Quote by Lucille Ball

"

WOW.  Doesn't she look beautiful!  What a gorgeous photo of Lucille Ball.  This woman really knew about getting things done.

Never Give Up

No Matter what is going on NEVER GIVE UP...
Develop the heart...
Too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart...
Be compassionate...
Not just to your friends but to everyone, be compassionate...
Work for peace...
In your heart and in the world work for peace...
And I say again...
NEVER GIVE UP....
No matter what is going on around you
NEVER GIVE UP
 

Quote by Dalai Lama

You'll Never Know

I LOVE this quote...

 "Do you believe, that with just one little smile, the whole world is changed a thousand times?"

- from the song, "You'll Never Know" by Richie Havens

Interest in Life

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

“Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.”

Quote by Henry Miller

The Meaning of Life

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 "Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us."

 Quote by Marianne Williamson

Ways to Live Your Life

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.

~ Albert Einstein

Happy Father's Day

This is a VERY FUNNY video. I must watch tribute for all the Dad's out there. Happy Father's Day!

Piano Playing Older Couple

This is a fun video that is sure to brighten your day. It is a gem.

Quote by Anais Nin

  

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” 

A simple statement with a whole lot of meaning.

 

Happiness

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.”

 - Denis Waitley

In the End

I love this quote.

“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”   

― Mother Teresa

When I Was Five

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” ― John Lennon

Fear and Love

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.” ― John Lennon

Women Are More Beautiful Than They Think

I posted this video back in April, when this blog was brand new and no one saw it.  I think it is very powerful.  And eye opening.  So I decided to share it again. 

I found this video on Facebook.

It is about how we see ourselves as women.  And how others see us.  This had me tearful.  WOW.

Video

This song came out in 2000 by the talented musical artist, India Arie. It is called "Video," and the message is still relevant today. Hope you enjoy it.

Laugh Often and Love Much

“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.”

Quote by Bessie Anderson Stanley

Greatest Wedding Proposal

You are going to love this video. It is so unique, creative and romantic. A must see wedding proposal, sure to inspire.

Life Is What You Make It

 “This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up."

"Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”

Quote by Marilyn Monroe

Believe in Yourself - Paul Potts

This video speaks, or sings, for itself.

Finish Each Day

 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life Is

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

 “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.”

Quote by Mother Teresa

Dance Like There is Nobody Watching

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.

Quote by William W. Purkey  

Surround Yourself With the Dreamers...

Find Greater Happiness

Photograph by Mary Ann Testagrossa

"To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness."

Quote by Dalai Lama XIV

Prayer of Lovingkindness

Photo by Mary Ann Testagrossa

A Personal Calling

I used to watch Oprah on television for years. I believe she has a lot of life experience and wisdom she has learned while being alive. She also has a lot of wisdom to share.

7 Rules of Life

Gas Pump Camera Ambushes Couple Whose Singing Lands Them on the Tonight Show

If you have not seen this, it is a must.  This will be the most entertaining, funny, and positive way to begin your day.  Guaranteed!  It will take about 5 minutes, but well worth the time.

Would you sing a song for a man speaking from a gas pump?  Will did -- and his impromptu performance so impressed the Tonight Show pranksters behind the stunt that he ended up entertaining millions in an NBC studio.

In the middle of a suburban gas station, without any accompaniment, he belted out Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer while his wife howled with laughter.

Not only that, when asked by the man in the gas pump for a duet, his wife dressed in baggy sweatpants and bandana got out of the car and sang a pitch perfect "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics.

The two-way camera mounted in the gas pump, along with cameras surrounding the car videotaped the whole scene as the two were prompted to sing more.

Jay Leno was so impressed that he invited the couple on his show. He said it was rare to see a couple so happy together.

They sang with the Tonight Show band and led the entire audience, including Jay, in a rowdy clap-fest.

(WATCH the fantastic two-part videos below)

This story comes directly from Good News Network.

30 Dr. Suess Quotes To Inspire

Who doesn't like Dr Suess?

I found this on a site named "Copyblogger" and I just loved it.  I think it is very inspiring so I wanted to share.  This actually came from another blog named "Mamiverse."

I hope you like this as much as I do.

Our Deepest Fear

"Our Deepest Fear" is an inspiring quote taken from Marianne Williamson's book "A Return to Love."  I read this a long time ago, and still find it as powerful today.  I hope this inspires you today.

Photo by Mary Ann Testagrossa

Dust if You Must

I found this will aimlessly wandering the internet and I really liked it. Hope you do too.

Photo by Mary Ann Testagrossa

You Are Unique

"You Are Unique," shared from Positive Vibes on Facebook.

Go. Be. Love.

Go. Be. Love. The world needs you.

So simple, yet so profound.

From the Facebook page of Positive Vibes

Follow Your Heart

Follow your heart.  Your heart is the right guide in everything big. ... by Kahlil Gibran

You Are

This comes from Julie Anne of Living Happy Blog.

You are intelligent, beautiful, wonderful, amazing, special, unique, compassionate, funny, generous, kind, a leader, focused, passionate, loyal, understanding, insightful, a good listener, sweet, a hard-worker, strong and my good friend.

I am the lucky one.

One Day

"One Day" by Matisyahu. Guaranteed to inspire you.

How To Dance At An Outdoor Drum & Bass Rave

This is one of my most favorite videos of all times.  I have watched it repeatedly and every time, I laugh.  I hope you like it too.  

I Am Enough

I Am Enough by Molly Maher...

Humboldt Bay Eagle Camera

Good morning friends and welcome to Inspiration for Daliy Life. 

This is my very first blog post and I think the best share I can have to start this new blog.

Over the weekend, I went to the kick off of a local birding event called Godwit Days.  Godwit Days is a week long, yearly event, for people to learn about the wildlife, especially birds, that we have here on the northern coast of CA.   Birders come from all over the US and other countries to attend workshops and field trips.  But the weekend was the beginning of the event and they had lots of information available, as well as art inspired by nature, and live birds of prey that have been injured in the past, that were rescued, and are now shown and used for educational purposes.  It was so fun.  It was at this event, that I learned about this live eagle cam.

Streaming video by Ustream
This is a live stream camera videoing an eagle that is sitting on eggs, that are going to hatch any time now. She is atop a redwood tree on Northern CA.  I have been watching her since saturday.  You can see her male partner fly back to the nest, bringing more nesting materials, and checking on the eggs too.  This is fascinating!!! I hope you enjoy this as much as I am.  
Come back and check through out the day to see if any of her eggs have hatched. It should be anytime now.

And thank you for visiting my new blog.  I will share more about this blog in my next post.