Life Well Lived #11: You Are Vital

We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.ย  โ€“ Marie Curie

From time to time, Iโ€™ve heard wise people say that each of us arrives with one-of-a-kind gifts, a combination of qualities that no one who ever lived or who will ever be born can offer. What might that special โ€˜somethingโ€™ be?ย  Here are clues, a list of tenย qualities that make everyone unique. What do you discover? Share what you learn. Reply. Comment below.

Definitely view this week’s video.The 3-minute Story of Your Lifeย presentsย a precious insight into why where we place ourselves is important.

A lovely, 3-minuteย  story about how a boy trying to sell a rock understands what a life is worth.

Petition to Build Statue in Chadwick Boseman’s Hometown
During Black Panther‘s opening weekend, a friend who dined with me after the movie had to tell me about Chadwick Boseman and his film career. In the week following his death, the world has come to know him as more than a gifted actor but a caring, compassionate human being … a great role model. When I signed the petition to move a Confederate monument to a museum and replace it with one honoring Boseman, my number was 44,485. Then, the goal wasย 50,000 signatures. Now, they’re close to 75,000. For more information and to sign the petition, click here.
*

Tales from The Dream Zone & “Wishes”Tales from The Dream Zone is Flying Ketchup Press’ second anthology. This collection of weird and wonderful stories is inspired byย remembered or imagined dreams. “Wishes,” my short story about a magic coin debutsย in this collection.

Copies of this beautifully illustrated book are $12.99.

Sandra’s Special, Limited-Time Offer
Receive unlimited, personally-autographed copies on single orders, to one US address for $5 shipping & handling. Request here.

*
Win National Novel Writing Month
In 2019, nearly a half million people started National Novel Writing Month, determined to build at least 50,000 words into the start of a book-length story. A few succeeded. Far more important than piling up words is producing useful material. This Pennwriters workshop will use October to launch a fabulous writing adventure at midnight, Halloween night while winning the word-count challenge.Join me. I’m a NaNoWriMo winnerย and learned a lot along the way.ย ย Course Info

*

OMAZE

Would you like to win a Mercedes Benz camper with an added $60,000 in customizations?ย  How about watching the Monaco Grand Prix with Danica Patrick or cooking with chefs Emeril Lagasse and Aaron Sanchez [a Chopped judge] in New Orleans?ย  These fabulous opportunities and more can be yours for as little as $10. Omaze raises money for great causes by offering fabulous opportunities. Their motto: Good things come to those who give.ย Visit OMAZE.

Labor Day Weekend Deliciousness

Interested in some cocktails and mocktails to toast the end of summer? How about a juicy peach crisp or some no-bake desserts?ย Click here for recipes.

*

“Bejeweled Morning Glory Leaf,’ (c) Sandra Gould Ford

This Week’s Special Offer

Each week, my Featured Art is offered at 25% off [plus any discounts offered by my Galleries].ย  ย Shop here.

Thank you for visiting my galleries and for your purchases. They support Succeed and Soar.

NOTE

The original was shot with a Nikon Coolpix camera. The jpg was โ€œdevelopedโ€ in Adobe Photoshop Elements 14.

Share Post

About Founder
Sandra Gould Ford

Sandra Gould Ford is an author, educator and former steelworker who presents arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. She belongs to the Authorโ€™s Guild and Science Fiction Writers of America and is a former member of the American Society of Media Photographers. For more information, visit her web site: SandraGouldFord.com.

Recent Posts
  • All Posts
  • Einstein Inspirations
  • Eleanor's Insights
  • Life Well Lived
  • Love Is
  • Paths to Joy
  • Soul Songs
  • Soul Words
  • Story Talk
  • Thrive, Nourishing News
  • Videos, Short Specials
  • Wise Ways
  • Word Witty
  • Wordsmith Stars
Newsletter
Sign up to receive free updates & inspirations!
The free, weekly E-Letter and posts present uplifting, thoughtful information on topics that include wellness, book reviews, personal heroism, life well lived, inspiring thinkers and more.