inspirational

Well, I am officially another year older, and that means a few more life lessons under my belt. I thought I would share with you a few things I have learned in the last 12 months and 13 moons.

Emma Watson spoke at the United Nations headquarters in support of gender equality and the HeForShe campaign.

Watch Demi Lovato's most inspirational and heartfelt speeches here.

Forget Derek Jeter or Mike Trout -- here's a baseball star we should all admire.

With the news of the passing of Maya Angelou, I find myself remembering the first time that I read her work. She was an amazingly talented poet and she will be missed.

Maysoon Zayid is funny, smart and charming. She also has Cerebral Palsy. She talks about what it was like growing up and the woman that she has become. I literally laughed and cried in the span of 15 minutes. If you watch nothing else today, let this be it.

Bad days. We all have them, but have you ever wondered how to get rid of them? Watch this video with the Instructions for a Bad Day, a spoken word poem by Shane Koyczan.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and hugs!

Today I turn 35. I'll be honest - I was dreading it, but it's turned out to be a pretty good day! I thought to celebrate I would give you 35 lessons that I have learned in life, as my birthday gift to you.

But his disability doesn't slow him down!

Truly an underdog story, I promise that you will be so happy you will shed a tear. Watch!

We all suffer from the Mondays from time to time, and I have found 5 internet inspirations to help you make it through your day!