Humility

Date 8 August 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.” JOHN RUSKIN
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The simplicity of life

Date 5 August 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it. Then you do something else. The trick is the doing something else.” LEONARDO DA VINCI
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A quote on strength

Date 2 August 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
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A quote by Madonna

Date 30 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Poor is the soul whose pleasure depends on the permission of others.” MADONNA
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A story to tell

Date 28 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Jesse Ramos used to have a cerebral palsy blog, but the link is no longer available. If it is reinstated I will put it back on.
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It's not about victories

Date 27 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “We are not on this earth to accumulate victories, things and experiences, but to be whittled and sandpapered until what’s left is who we truly are.” ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
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Assessing circumstances

Date 23 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “The question we need to ask ourselves is whether there is any place we can stand in ourselves where we can look at all that’s happening around us without freaking out, where we can be quiet enough to hear our predicament, and where we can begin to find…
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Our growth

Date 21 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull us backward, forward, or fix us in the…
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Thoughts about learning

Date 18 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: "Learning without thought is labor lost. Thought without learning is perilous." CONFUCIOUS
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A sad passing

Date 15 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I couldn’t let this time go by, without saying how sorry I was to hear about the passing of Cory Monteith. My thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. His memory will live on by those who loved and knew him.
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To find yourself

Date 13 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: "To find yourself, think for yourself." SOCRATES
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Nick Drake

Date 10 July 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I thought I would share some of my favourite music by Nick Drake with you; an English singer songwriter and musician who sadly died aged 26 in 1974.  I find his songs have a unique and timeless quality that transcends mere words and music. I hope you enjoy his piece…
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