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AN UNEXPECTED REUNION OF LOST MEMORIES |
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A box of old family photos discovered at a Southern California flea market made its way back to talk show host Rikki Lake after the help of a caring fan. The reunion was especially meaningful after Lake lost nearly all her belongings in the Malibu wildfires, turning a casual thrift find into a profound act of restoration.
The photos included tender snapshots of family, early motherhood, and moments thought gone forever, shared InspireMore. The reunion offered something deeper than nostalgia: proof that memories can find their way home. In a small but powerful way, one stranger’s instinct to deliver the photos home became a reminder of how goodness can circulate among us in surprising ways.
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A LIFE WELL PLAYED, SHARED ONWARD |
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Music legend Joe Walsh is parting with more than 800 personal items this week as a generous handoff of legacy at auction. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer shares with Upworthy that the goal is simple: let these objects – guitars, stage-worn outfits, and lifelong keepsakes – be used, loved, and shared, while raising funds for veterans through his charity VetsAid.
Some pieces are harder to release than others, especially instruments tied to formative creative moments, but Walsh sees letting go as an act of trust and gratitude. After a life full of music and meaning, he’s choosing purpose over possession and turning memory into momentum for others.
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A JOURNEY BACK TO BELONGING |
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More than a century after they were taken to Vatican City, Inuit cultural items including a rare, hand-built kayak are now back on home soil. Unveiled this week at the Canadian Museum of History, CBC News shares that the return follows years of repatriation efforts sparked after Pope Francis’s 2022 visit to Canada. The transfer marks a meaningful step toward cultural restoration and repair.
For Inuit leaders, the kayak is not just an artifact, but living knowledge. A tool once essential to survival, now offering a chance to revive traditional craftsmanship and reconnect with history through touch, memory, and care. The moment signals progress, while underscoring that reconciliation is ongoing work, guided by patience, listening, and respect.
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THE POWER OF STARTING WITH WHY |
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In his widely viewed TED Talk, leadership expert Simon Sinek explains that the most inspiring leaders don’t start with what they do, but why they do it. Drawing on examples like Apple and Martin Luther King Jr., he shows how purpose-driven communication builds trust, loyalty, and collective action long before logic or incentives come into play.
It’s clear people aren’t motivated by products or plans alone, but by a shared sense of belief. When leaders lead with purpose, they invite others not just to listen, but to belong.
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A DAILY RESET FOR YOUR MIND |
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A neuroscience-based life coach gained traction recently with advice on reshaping the everyday beliefs we repeat to ourselves. Drawing on brain science, Ed Janes outlines five mindset shifts, from treating emotions as information to trusting the brain’s ability to change at any age. These reframes can help build resilience, clarity, and momentum.
The science-backed message is empowering: growth doesn’t require perfection, just participation. When beliefs shift, the brain follows, opening the door to calmer reactions, healthier habits, and a more generous relationship with change.
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