Author Archives: Spencer C. Young

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Supports the Quest for Self-Actualization

Make Your Life An Exciting Journey . . .

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

. . . and please feel free to leave a comment to share with others, in the event your life’s journey includes experiences as exciting as this one . . . Wow !! As revealed in this amazing footage (below), … Continue reading →

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A Tribute To The Heroes of the Occupy Movement . . . Along With A Framework For Meaningful Change

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

The Occupy Wall Street Movement is a clarion call to awaken a vast majority who grew complacent over the years, while a rigged system increasingly stacked the deck against the unsuspecting.  This has steadily eroded the rights our forefathers died … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up !!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Life will always pose its ups and downs, and its helpful to keep your highs low and your lows high – but sometimes you find yourself getting bombarded with so many “downers”, you just wanna throw in the towel.  The … Continue reading →

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Encouragement . . . With a Splash of Levity

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Timely words of encouragement can do wonders in raising one’s spirits, and when delivered with a comedic slant . . . even better: ” I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle.  I just wish that He … Continue reading →

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Powerful Words

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Four words have long produced miracles and often achieved the once-thought-impossible because they convey a sentiment embodied in three words (in English) that in turn unleash the most powerful force in the Universe . . . no matter what language … Continue reading →

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Kindness Can Be Infectious

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Here’s a beautifully crafted video that will no doubt raise your spirits as it illustrates the infectious impact a “random act of kindness” can have on others — for it tends to instill an inclination in the recipients of those acts to … Continue reading →

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The Most Inspiring Thing Ever Said . . .

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

. . . drawn from the enduring wisdom of Dwight K. Shrute III, Assistant TO the General Manager for the Scranton, PA branch office of the Dunder Mifflin, Inc. Paper Company: . . .

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Recognizing “Crisis” For What It Is

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

“When written in Chinese the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” This observation was made in an early presidential campaign speech by then U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy, revealing how sage … Continue reading →

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If You’ve Never Failed . . . Then You’ve Never Lived

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

And if you find this notion counter-intuitive, then consider the compelling dose of historical empiricism contained in this powerful and uplifting video.  The “fear of failure” can be dangerously debilitating, and if not confronted and overcome, it becomes the silent … Continue reading →

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Closer to the Edge of Glory

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

The Maryland Men’s Lacrosse team entered the 2011 NCAA playoffs as an unseeded team, and therefore not expected to proceed far in the tournament.  Although highly ranked through much of the season, they were accused of being inconsistent, and therefore … Continue reading →

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