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    Arielle London is a writer and artist with a passion for human rights and mental health. She writes, sings, raps and paints her beliefs to life and is unapologetic about doing so.
Millionaire Sees 12-Year-Old Boy Studying Under Street Light - Is So Moved He Builds Him a Home
Everyday Heroes

Millionaire Sees 12-Year-Old Boy Studying Under Street Light - Is So Moved He Builds Him a Home

Education is an opportunity many of us may take for granted. Whether it is because we grew up in homes that “expected” us to pursue education, or it’s because we live in societies where there is greater access to education, many of us are guilty of overlooking just how grateful we really should be.Street SmartPhoto by Francesco UngaroWell, there is one young boy, Victor Angulo, who did not take his education for granted. In fact, at the young age of 12 years old, Victor was discovered night after night studying underneath a streetlamp.You see, Victor’s family did not have electricity at their home in Moche, Peru, so every night Victor ventured to the streets of Moche to read and complete his homework underneath the outdoor street light.Someone recorded a video of Victor studying at night, and it went viral, for good reason. It is heartbreaking and the image is unforgettable. But, while the photo of a 12-year-old boy laying out on the sidewalk alone completing his studies under a streetlamp at night is a difficult image for the heart to handle, it also prompted one good samaritan into action.From Business Man to BenefactorYaqoob Mubarak, a millionaire and businessman from Bahrain, took matters into his own hands. The issue was clear: Victor’s family needed help. Mubarak decided to venture to Moche himself, and build Victor and his family a new home. Furthermore, he decided to give the family money so that they could start a business."Thank you for the help you are offering, thank you very much because you are helping us to build our school (...) to continue studying."Victor AnguloAnd they say angels don’t exist.The beautiful thing about both Victor Angulo’s actions and Yaqoob Mubarak’s is that they both took matters into their own hands. Victor did not have electricity at home but was determined to obtain an education, and so he went to far lengths to study. Yaqoob Mubarak identified a need and recognized that he could provide the solution, and so he did. Both Victor and Yaqoob did what had to be done, and that is always an admirable trait.Taking Matters Into Our Own HandsWhen we go to far lengths, whether it be for ourselves or for others, we expend energy. As human beings we only have so much energy to expend in a day. However, we allocate this internal resource towards what we believe requires our immediate attention.Victor believed it was worth it to spend his nights studying under a streetlight and Yaqoob believed it was worth it to build him a house so he could do so in privacy, with dignity, and within the comfort of his own home. Both believed in the value of pursuing an education, which at the end of the day truly leaves you to wonder -- what is the real value of an education?Upon closer reflection one may come to realize that the opportunities that come with an education are exponential.The amassing of knowledge and life skills are essential for providing equal opportunities, so that no other young boy like Victor Angulo at 12 years old, has to lay on the sidewalk under a streetlamp so that he can complete his education.More from Goalcast:Homeless Man Bursts Into Tears After Finding Out Strangers Raised Over $15,000 For Him to Buy a HouseAfter Sleeping on Garage Floor, Homeless Boy Sobs When He Learns His Family Finally Has a HouseMom and Her 4 Kids Were Stuck in an Abusive Situation – So She Built Her Own House Using YouTube to EscapeGive back to those who need itWhether it's saving someone at sea or giving up your plane seat, kindness makes a lasting impact.

Stranger Helps Homeless Artist Launch Website - They Make $51,120 in 4 Hours
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Stranger Helps Homeless Artist Launch Website - They Make $51,120 in 4 Hours

Homelessness is a depleting experience. It drains you of every single energetic fuel in your life and can even try to rob you of your hope. But hope is a powerful force. Hope is the light that shows up in the darkness, and the human spirit has the tenacity to hold onto that hope through the most difficult of hardships.Unbroken For one man, Richard Hutchins, homelessness never stole his hope. And in fact, as he puts it, it never "broke” him either.Richard Hutchins, a talented artist, had grown up in the foster care system. Between his father leaving and his mother never being around, Richard ended up in foster care with little to his name. As a child he was so angry at his family that he began using a fake name.He eventually got involved with some people who were bad influences during his teenage years. These associations would lead Richard to end up in and out of prison multiple times throughout his life for white collar crime.Because Richard had no family or real friends to speak of, and felt completely alone in this world, he convinced himself of the fallacy that people will only pay attention to you if you lie and make it sound interesting.Fake name, real talentHutchins then fell in love with art. As his passion for creating grew, he doubted that anyone would show any interest in his artwork without a compelling story. So, Richard decided to create a false narrative to accompany his journey. Richard claimed that he was former NFL player Drew Hill, and that he had become a painter.Richard is talented, and true raw talent gets noticed with or without a striking narrative. But, Hutchins was going by a false name, and soon he became known as ‘Drew Hill – the celebrity artist.’ He made paintings for Muhammad Ali, Laurence Fishburne, Richard Pryor, Burt Reynolds, and the list goes on.Despite being hyper aware of his mistake in using someone else’s identity, Richard couldn’t use his own. He had not used his own name since he had left home as a child. He tried to ride the wave and keep this information to himself, but just as a lie often does, it all caught up with him.An LA times reporter wrote an exposé revealing the truth behind the man who claimed to be ‘Drew Hill – the celebrity artist’ and Richard was sent to prison. But Richard made a promise to himself that this stay in jail would be his last. He decided then and there that he would live in his truth and own who he really is: Richard Hutchins.A new chapterWhile in prison, Richard’s passion for creating did not wither away, and, if anything, he was more inspired than ever before. Using the materials at his disposal, Richard created breathtaking artwork with just envelopes, M&M’s, Skittles, Kool-Aid, toothpaste and coffee grinds.Richard walked out of prison 6 years ago and was ready to embrace his opportunity to start over. However, when Richard walked out of the hardships of prison, he entered the struggles of homelessness in Los Angeles for 6 years.And then, Charlie ‘Rocket’ Jabaley, from the Dream Machine Foundation teamed up with Dreamr and made the incredible happen.Richard’s dream, as he says in an Instagram Reel, was “to walk in a museum one day and to see one of my paintings hanging on the wall.” Little did Richard know, Charlie was about to make his dream come true.Charlie, a former music manager, launched a website showcasing and selling Richard’s art in an effort to secure Hutchins’ financial future. Charlie’s goal was to get Richard off the streets for good.Within 10 minutes of having launched Richard Hutchins’ website, Richard made $12,554. Then $32,000 in 2 hours. And then, $51,120 in 4 hours. The orders just kept on flying in. Steve Harvey, Rapper 2Chainz, and even Oprah herself all purchased pieces of art.Oprah not only supported Richard by buying an original piece of his, but she also surprised him with a personal meeting over video chat and encouraged Hutchins to raise his prices.Charlie then organized a sold-out red carpet art show in Beverly Hills where Richard Hutchins was the featured artist. Richard showed up to the event looking sharp in a new suit to the roaring sounds of the crowd chanting his name with excitement.“Hey guys, 5 days ago I was homeless. What I didn’t do, I didn’t give up my dream. I didn’t lose hope. My spirit wasn’t broken. This night is not for me. It’s for every homeless person or homeless artist that is left on the streets out there. This is for them, and I promise to this end I will pay it forward. I promise that.”- Richard HutchinsHope > HomelessnessHomelessness does not mean hopelessness. The experience is by no means natural to the human soul, but it does not strip you of your rights, dignities, and personhood. Nothing can.When you are homeless, your dreams keep you alive. When you do not have a comfortable or a secure place to lay your head to dream at night, you dream through the exhaustion. You dream through the uncertainty, and you dream through the moments where your mind can trick you into thinking your life will remain that way forever. Your dreams become the light at the end of the tunnel.Creative spirits will yearn to create in all environments, but especially the intense ones. Art carried me through my experience of homelessness. Artists will default to expression when our backs are up against the wall. We will use any free moment or resource to create, and we will do so for our survival.Homelessness didn’t stop teaching me lessons once I got off the streets. Homelessness teaches me lessons every single day. That experience can happen to anyone, but most importantly, anyone can also recover.Homelessness does not define you. Second chances are more than possible, they happen every day.Richard is being recognized for being Richard. His raw talents are carrying him to the places he always knew in his heart he could see. His experience was never limited to homelessness, and he knew this in his heart all along.No matter what your current, past or perceived future situations, remember that things can change in an instant. Pursuing your passions in life can carry your spirit through the most volatile of storms.Stay true to yourself, no matter what the situation. Survival, even when physically at risk, is highly mental. And your pursuit of your passions and commitment to your dreams is more than just your imagination at work, but it is your spirit guiding you towards building an authentic life that you can love.Never give up on a dream. it just might be the foundation to change or save your life.More uplifting news:TikTok Prankster Unexpectedly Befriends Homeless Man, Helps Him Get Out Of DebtMan Finally Meets Mystery Neighbor He’s Been Playing Piano Duets With For WeeksAnti-Timeout Mom Reveals Game-Changing Parenting Tip In Viral Tik Tok PostHow A Kidnapping Survivor Who Escaped From A Car Trunk Is Saving Lives

Heroic Man Jumps Onto Subway Tracks To Save Man In Wheelchair
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Heroic Man Jumps Onto Subway Tracks To Save Man In Wheelchair

When a man using a wheelchair fell on the subway tracks of Union Square Station in New York City, Good Samaritans sprung into action.One man literally jumped.Jumping to aidA bystander-turned-hero immediately launched himself off of the platform and onto the tracks to help the fallen man. He first attempted to pick up the man right away, but then moved the wheelchair back onto the platform. Finally, he reached back for the man and lifted him by the torso as others on the platform pulled the hero to safety. Moments later, the train arrived.The rescued man was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment for his injuries. They are not believed to be life threatening.Witnessing the amazingThe video of the man being pulled to safety was recorded by CBS New York reporter Lauren Mennen. She witnessed the event at around 1:15 pm on August 4.Mennen says, “One man jumped right into action. He didn’t think twice whether he was going to go on those tracks.”“I was like, people need this. There’s heroes in action and I was like I’m going to wave my hand at the train and it will all be good. I hope people just take positivity away from all this.”- Lauren MennenPeople acted together to save another human life. The concept of “we are stronger together” is one that the world definitely needs right now. In a time where isolation has become a consistency, we can often feel further and further away from others. This act of heroism reminds us of the humanity that does in fact exist, and that we are in fact not alone.Call to actionWhen you receive a call to action, answer! Spring into action when you are in a position to help someone in need. While crisis situations will often be guided by instinct, sometimes you need a little self-encouragement to get involved in the affairs of others. When someone so clearly is in a position where they need assistance, be that help if you have the capability.Life will surprise you, often. The nature of reality is such that when society comes together, you can expect the unexpected. There are everyday heroes everywhere. Be the hero where and when you can and answer the call to do the extraordinary.More uplifting stories:Restaurant Receives Bad Review Due To Homeless Man In Front, Owner Has Best ResponseMan Finally Meets Mystery Neighbor He’s Been Playing Piano Duets With For WeeksAnti-Timeout Mom Reveals Game-Changing Parenting Tip In Viral Tik Tok PostHow A Kidnapping Survivor Who Escaped From A Car Trunk Is Saving Lives

Woman Changes the Game and Loses 55 Lbs Without Depriving Herself of Anything
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Woman Changes the Game and Loses 55 Lbs Without Depriving Herself of Anything

Often when one hears the term “transformation” they envision a “light bulb” moment where everything changes. We often wait for that moment to arise in our own lives when looking to instill real positive lifestyle changes.Well for Stacie Brown, her weight loss transformation journey did not involve a flick of the switch type moment but more so of a gradual process."A few of my friends had been working out and eating healthier. Talking with them about the changes they had made me decide to lose weight," Stacie said to POPSUGAR. "One was on WW and explained how it worked, and I thought it sounded like a great place to start. It turned out to be an amazing lifestyle change for me."Stacie says that the weight loss journey should be seen as a lifestyle changeWeight Watchers works for Stacie Brown because she does not have to deprive herself! She can eat whatever she wants, she just has to be mindful to eat in moderation as well as be conscious of portion size.On a typical day, Stacie enjoys oatmeal, fruit, a slice of wheat toast with peanut butter, and a cup of coffee with some creamer for breakfast. Then as a mid-morning snack, she might eat some no-sugar-added peaches. For lunch, Stacie has a salad with mixed greens, apples, feta, chicken, and light raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Finally, for dinner, Stacie might make some chicken fajitas with fat-free cheese, light sour cream, and avocado.For the first 3 months of Weight Watchers, Stacie Brown focused exclusively on her eating habits. Then when she was ready, she incorporated cardio and weight training into a workout routine.Stacie shares, "Recently I started doing the 30-Minute Circuit Express at Planet Fitness, and I really enjoy it.”seeing the loss on the scale and the changes in the way my clothes fit me has been a huge motivator.Stacie BrownStacie Brown has acquired some tips for weight loss at this stage in her transformation. She shares that you should approach weight loss as a lifestyle change where you make healthier decisions, a cheat day can be okay here and there, don’t eliminate what you love, and surround yourself with positive support.Stacie Brown lost 55 lbs on WW. At her heaviest weight, Stacie was 213 lbs, but now she is 157 lbs.There will be no change without sacrificesNo matter what shape or size you currently are, the bottom line is that if you want to be healthier than you are at present, you are going to have to make some changes. Stacie substitutes healthier choices for the more indulgent ones and that works for her. She doesn’t cut anything out entirely, she gives herself leniency to enjoy herself and then get back on track the next day. She approaches her transformation as a lifestyle decision and not a weight loss one and that works for her.We are all different shapes, and sizes, which is what makes us all beautiful. Weight does not necessarily dictate health, but we all know when we want to change. We all know when our body sends us signals that it is time to make a lifestyle overhaul, and when Stacie learned about Weight Watchers, she found the system that works for her.Making lifestyle changes may not be easy but it is worth it. No matter how you get to the moment where you embark upon a transformation journey, what is most important is that you are on it (if you feel as though you need to be).Everything takes place in its own time. Allow things to happen organically and be ready to make the change when change presents itself to you.More inspiring stories:Dedicated Man Loses 150 Lbs During Lockdown After His Scale Read 430 LbsWoman Who Was Always Dumped For Her Weight Finds Love With Personal TrainerInspiring Couple Loses Over 200 Lbs Together Before Their Wedding DayAt 288 Lbs, This Woman Transformed Herself After Setting An Ambitious Goal

Exhausted Mom Writes Letter To Beg Husband For Help, Thousands Rally To Support Her
Marriage

Exhausted Mom Writes Letter To Beg Husband For Help, Thousands Rally To Support Her

It’s not always easy to ask for help. In fact, sometimes it can feel downright impossible. Reaching out for help is often an act of courage that should not go unnoticed.So, when one exhausted blogger mom, Celeste Yvonne, wrote a plea to her husband for more help with their children, her letter went viral.An emotional pleaNew mothers are short on rest and sleep. They are expected to care for their children 24/7 with little reprieve. Well, Celeste had hit her limit one night when she had both a toddler and a newborn baby, and this prompted her to share her frustrations in a post on the Internet for all to see.Celeste begins her letter saying, “Dear Husband, I. Need. More. Help.”She continues, “Last night was hard for you. I asked you to watch the baby so I could go to bed early. The baby was crying. Wailing, really. I could hear him from upstairs and my stomach knotted from the sound, wondering if I should come down there and relieve you or just shut the door so I could get some desperately needed sleep. I chose the latter.”Celeste describes the scene the evening prior saying, “You came into the room 20 minutes later with the baby still frantically crying. You placed the baby in the bassinet and gently pushed the bassinet just a few inches closer to my side of the bed, a clear gesture that you were done watching him.”“I wanted to scream at you. I wanted to launch an epic fight that very moment. I had been watching the baby and the toddler all damn day. I was going to be waking up with the baby to feed him all damn night. The least you could do is hold him for a couple of hours in the evening so I can attempt to sleep just a few hours of precious sleep. Is that too much to ask?”In her beyond-tired-newborn-baby-mother state, Celeste then considers the traditional roles their parents played in raising them as children.“I know we both watched our parents fulfill the typical mother-father roles growing up. Both our mothers were the primary caretakers and our fathers were relatively hands off.”- Celeste Yvonne“They were excellent dads, but they weren't expected to spend a significant amount of time changing diapers, feeding, caring, and tending to the kids. Our mothers were the superwomen who maintained the family dynamics. Cooking, cleaning, and raising the children. Any help from dad was welcome, but unexpected.”Celeste continues her appeal to her husband saying, “I see us falling into these family dynamics more and more each day. My responsibility to feed the family, keep the house clean, and take care of the kids is assumed, even as I return to work. I blame myself for most of it too. I have set the precedent that I can do it. And in truth I want to. No offense, but I'm not sure I want to know what a weeks worth of dinner would look like with you in charge.”She then goes on to compare herself to her friends whom Celeste sees, “doing it all, and doing it well.” This leads her to question in the letter why she can’t do it as well herself.She suggests that perhaps her friends are “secretly struggling” in private as well and “playing the part in public.”Celeste gives her husband kudos for being a good father, and further explains saying, “but I'm human, and I'm running on five hours of sleep and tired as hell. I need you.”Getting specificSince no one is a mind reader, Celeste gets specific for her partner saying, “In the morning I need you to get our toddler ready so I can care for the baby and make everyone’s lunches and drink a cup of coffee. And no, getting the toddler ready does not mean plopping him in front of the TV. It means making sure he went potty, giving him some breakfast, seeing if he wants water, and packing his bag for school.”Celeste continues, “At night I need an hour to decompress in bed knowing our toddler is asleep in his room and the baby is in your care. I know it's hard to listen to the baby cry. Believe me, I know. But if I can watch and pacify the baby for the majority of the day, you can do it for an hour or two at night. Please. I need you.”Celeste Yvonne goes on to describe that she needs “more breaks” on the weekends. She needs times to quote “feel like an individual”.The exhausted mother asks that her husband lend her a hand and basically start pulling his weight as an equal partner on their parenting team.Finally, Celeste asks for some appreciation. She writes, “Lastly, I need to hear you're grateful for all I do. I want to know that you notice the laundry is done and a nice dinner has been prepared. I want to know you appreciate that I breastfeed at all hours and pump when I'm at work when it would be easier for me to formula feed. I hope you notice that I never asked you to stay home from your networking events and sport activities.”“As the mom it's assumed I'll be home all the time and always available to care for the kids while you're out and I feed that assumption by, well, being home all the time.”Celeste closes her emotional letter saying, “I’m telling you how much I need you, and if I keep going at the pace I’ve been on, I will break. And that would hurt you, the kids, and our family. Because let's face it: you need me, too.”Emotional laborIn Celeste Yvonne’s appeal to her husband to get more hands on and involved in the raising of their children, she raises the social issue of the burden of responsibility falling on the mother to be full-time caretaker over the father. However, in reading her letter it is clear that she is depleted and in need of the help.Mothers will bend over backwards for their children, and then find a way to bend even further if need be. That is the role that mothers often tend to play. The unconditional, ever-giving maternal figure who is there for you no matter what the circumstances.However, in reality our mothers are people. They are human beings with an energy threshold and boundaries that should not be tested just because of the reliability factor.Being a mother is a full-time job, but when you have a partner, it shouldn’t have to be. Communication is key in any working relationship. Express how you really feel inside and ask for what you truly need. Whether it is in a text message, phone conversation, email, tweet, old school face-to-face conversation, or a blog post that goes viral online, say it.More uplifting stories:Fierce Mom Tackles Man Peeping Into 15-Year-Old’s Daughter’s BedroomBudget-Conscious Mom Gets Brutally Lunch-Shamed, Moms Step In To Defend HerMom Tells Son Not To Share With Other Kids And She Makes A Powerful PointWoman Finds Missing Child Using Tik Tok Hack All Parents Need To Know

Man Sees Boy Studying Under Street Light And Is So Moved He Builds Him A Home
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Man Sees Boy Studying Under Street Light And Is So Moved He Builds Him A Home

Education is an opportunity many of us may take for granted. Whether it is because we grew up in homes that “expected” us to pursue education, or it’s because we live in societies where there is greater access to education, many of us are guilty of overlooking just how grateful we really should be.Street smartWell, there is one young boy, Victor Angulo, who did not take his education for granted. In fact, at the young age of 12 years old, Victor was discovered night after night studying underneath a streetlamp.You see, Victor’s family did not have electricity at their home in Moche, Peru, so every night Victor ventured to the streets of Moche to read and complete his homework underneath the outdoor street light.Someone recorded a video of Victor studying at night, and it went viral, for good reason. It is heartbreaking and the image is unforgettable. But, while the photo of a 12-year-old boy laying out on the sidewalk alone completing his studies under a streetlamp at night is a difficult image for the heart to handle, it also prompted one good samaritan into action.From business man to benefactorYaqoob Mubarak, a businessman from Bahrain, took matters into his own hands. The issue was clear: Victor’s family needed help. Mubarak decided to venture to Moche himself, and build Victor and his family a new home. Furthermore, he decided to give the family money so that they could start a business."Thank you for the help you are offering, thank you very much because you are helping us to build our school (...) to continue studying."- Victor AnguloAnd they say angels don’t exist.The beautiful thing about both Victor Angulo’s actions and Yaqoob Mubarak’s is that they both took matters into their own hands. Victor did not have electricity at home but was determined to obtain an education, and so he went to far lengths to study. Yaqoob Mubarak identified a need and recognized that he could provide the solution, and so he did. Both Victor and Yaqoob did what had to be done, and that is always an admirable trait.Taking matters into our own handsWhen we go to far lengths, whether it be for ourselves or for others, we expend energy. As human beings we only have so much energy to expend in a day. However, we allocate this internal resource towards what we believe requires our immediate attention.Victor believed it was worth it to spend his nights studying under a streetlight and Yaqoob believed it was worth it to build him a house so he could do so in privacy, with dignity, and within the comfort of his own home. Both believed in the value of pursuing an education, which at the end of the day truly leaves you to wonder-- what is the real value of an education?Upon closer reflection one may come to realize that the opportunities that come with an education are exponential. The amassing of knowledge and life skills are essential for providing equal opportunities, so that no other young boy like Victor Angulo at 12 years old, has to lay on the sidewalk under a streetlamp so that he can complete his education.More uplifting stories:8 Years Ago, She Was An Addict On The Verge Of Death – Today, She Proved Everyone WrongTeen Skips Graduation Because Parents Can’t Make It – His Manager Steps InTwins Lose Over 250 Lbs Together By Supporting One AnotherAt 480 Lbs, He Received a Deadly Wake-up Call And Turned His Life AroundGive back to those who need itWether it's saving someone at sea or giving up your plane seat, kindness makes a lasting impact

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Why We Really Need To Talk About Simone Biles' Shocking Olympic Exit

Mental health is physical health. Your mind is not only within your body, but it is the captain of the ship. So, if the captain of the ship says it’s time to call it a day, you do what you’re told.As a gymnast, possibly one of the indisputably most elite gymnasts, Simone Biles knew just that. She knew that her mind was not right and therefore she might put her body in danger if she continued on. So, she withdrew.The amount of global, domestic, and personal pressure that Simone is under is clear to see just in the viral nature of the envelopment of communal support in contrast to the negative backlash alone.People are mixed in their opinions as to whether or not Simone did the right thing. Which to me is incredible, because she is a human being. At what point did people become so cold that they removed emotional and mental states from the experience of being a human?Even elite athletes like Simon Biles can get “the twisties”The twisties are when a gymnast experiences a mental block that impedes their understanding of their spatial surroundings. It can happen completely out of no where and make an athlete lose their direction, concept of where they are in the air, or even perform an additional twist. This can lead to serious injury since you do not have clear awareness of where the ground is and how to make a safe landing.Deanna Hong, a producer for Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts tweeted, "One former US elite gymnast I talked to said that if it was someone other than Simone Biles who had made that same error, they would have certainly blown a knee, at minimum."Hong continues saying, “Another said if it had happened to her instead of Simone, 'I probably would have ended up paralyzed.'"In a Q&A on Instagram, Biles discusses the situation saying, "I also have no idea how I landed on my feet on that vault because if you look at the pictures and my eyes you can see how confused I am as to where I am in the air.""Thankfully I landed safe enough, but I also don't think some of you realize I was supposed to do a 2 ½ and I only completed 1 ½ twists before it looks like I got shot out of the air."Simone's decision rubbed people the wrong wayIn athletics, we often expect athletes to win but we dehumanize them in the process. Currently leading the charge on the dehumanization process is head troll Piers Morgan.Piers, who famously walked off the set of Good Morning Britain for being criticized regarding his clear and open obsession with Meghan Markle, has decided to come for yet another Black woman’s mental health.He even goes so far as to say that she is playing both the “mental health and race cards” in his lengthy article on the subject posted on The Daily Mail. In the piece, Morgan criticizes Biles for letting down her country, fans, and teammates (all of which he is clearly not a part of) claiming that she should have pushed through and stayed in the competition.It is clear that people who share Piers Morgan’s mentality either do not understand mental health or are committed to making others feel bad about experiencing mental health issues. It is also clear that those who are supporting Simone Biles’ right to do what is unpopular and unexpected of you in the name of prioritizing your mental health both not only understand mental health, but have compassion.Mental health is the health of the mind, and it is more than just a buzz word. When Naomi Osaka originally made headlines citing mental health reasons for not participating in a press conference for the French Open this ignited a debate around mental health in sports. She was willing to pay a $15,000 fine instead of attending a French Open news conference that would be bad for her mental health. In the end she withdrew from the French Open altogether.Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles are the roles models our future generation needs. Not just because they do incredible things on the world stage, but because in spite of everything they prioritize their mental health, which is always right. Even in the face of tough and unrelenting criticism, and the stigma associated with the words “mental health,” they are open to say the words out loud.Simone and Naomi's decisions concern us allMental health issues range from severe illnesses to manageable or temporary conditions. When someone like Simone Biles or Naomi Osaka comes out and shares that they are currently struggling with a mental health issue those who suffer in silence can often feel less alone. Biles and Osaka are champions even if the Piers Morgan’s of the world try to condemn them. It doesn’t matter how many lengthy posts he writes because Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles' messages are loud and clear: prioritize your mental wellness above everything.Whether you are an elite athlete or just about anyone else, you set the best example for others when you care for yourself first. Mental health management requires conscious self-care work to help maintain your mental states and emotional regulation. When you put yourself first, you encourage someone else to put themselves first, and the next person, and the next person.Mental health is physical health and there is possibly no better example of this than Simone Biles getting “the twisties” at The Olympics. In the event that you get “the twisties” in everyday life, make sure to prioritize your mental health for yourself. And when you do that, be aware that you are setting off a chain reaction allowing others to do the same.Now that’s a role model.

Perceptive Bartender Saves Women From Creep Who Won’t Take No For An Answer
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Perceptive Bartender Saves Women From Creep Who Won’t Take No For An Answer

When women go out for a night on the town, we often need to be more vigilant than men out on the party scene. Sexism is so rampant in our culture that a clear “no” from a woman is often not good enough to some men until another man steps in and says “no” even louder.Guardian bartenderA woman posted a tweet that said, “This man was harassing me and my friend and the bartender passed this note to me acting like it was my receipt! Legit the type of bartender everyone needs.”The note from the bartender reads, “If this guy is bothering you, put your ponytail on your other shoulder, and I will have him removed. He’s giving me the creeps.”The strategic move of asking the woman to move her ponytail onto her other shoulder is often what it takes to ensure safety in these situations. Since these predatory men can end up being potentially volatile or even violent towards women as well, these measures are necessary.“It’s something you just pick up from mentor bartenders. Eventually you become pretty good at reading people, body language etc.”- Max the BartenderAs Max the bartender explained on Reddit, “This guy was giving off very weird vibes for quite a while, kept an eye on him, try to give him a chance, try to let the girls tell him no and leave it at that, but he didn’t take no for an answer and kept pestering them so eventually I kind of yelled at him and made him leave lol.”Max explains, “I honestly don’t like yelling at customers or embarrassing people, but I find it’s one of the best ways to handle creeps. Calling them out in front of people is usually enough to get them to turn tail and walk away. I just don’t need my guests feeling uncomfortable.”An example to followIf all bartenders were this adept at reading body language and filtering out the creeps from the respectful patrons at their establishments women would be a lot safer in their spaces. But the main issue lies in the fact that the harasser’s behaviour stems from our patriarchal society that perpetuates the notion that his behavior is even acceptable. When in reality, it is not.The burden often falls solely on women to protect ourselves in these types of situations, but the truth is that male allyship is welcome and encouraged. When you are in a position to help another person, do so, irrespective of gender or any other divisive social lines.More uplifting storiesThe Weeknd Never Forgot The Friends Who Were There When He Was HomelessMan Goes From Janitor To Principal Of The School He Cleaned For 27 YearsStudent Raises $28,600 For Homeless Man Who Offered To Pay Her Taxi HomeMillionaire Shocks Neighbors By Inviting Homeless Couple To Live In His $4M House

Man Goes From Janitor To Principal Of The School He Cleaned For 27 Years
Motivation

Man Goes From Janitor To Principal Of The School He Cleaned For 27 Years

Hard work and perseverance has the power to literally to change your life. But sometimes you need a little bit of inspiration or motivation to light your fire. At times the missing factor between a person living the life of their dreams and remaining comfortable where they are is simply belief.Words of wisdomGabe Sonnier used to be the janitor at Port Barre Elementary until one day that changed the direction of his life. In 1985, then school principal Westley Jones took Gabe aside and said, “I’d rather see you grading papers than picking them up.”No one had ever expressed that much belief in Gabe Sonnier before. The principal’s words landed on Gabe who says, “I took it to heart.”Hitting the booksAt 39, Gabe began studying. “I would come to work at like 5 in the morning and leave at 7 and go to school all day and then come back and finish up my eight hours of work here and then go home and do homework.”-Gabe SonnierGabe completed a teaching degree, then in 2008 he got his first teaching job at Port Barre Elementary! After that, he graduated with a Masters from Arkansas State University. Finally, in 2013, Gabe Sonnier became the principal of the same school he had cleaned for 27 years.Gabe still cleans his own office to this day.Gabe says, “Don’t let your situation that you’re in now define what you’re going to become later.” “I always tell them it’s not where you start, it’s how you finish.”-Gabe SonnierNever underestimate yourselfNever let your current circumstances discourage you from pursuing your dreams. Where there is a will, there is a way, no matter your starting point.Do not underestimate what belief can do for yourself and for others. It can ignite your spirit and launch you on a journey walking step by step towards your best self.Dedication can take you so far that things can come full circle. Walk that journey with pride no matter what stage you are at. No goal is too far out of reach when your work ethic aligns with your intentions. Strive for your dream position and watch yourself fulfill that role with time.You can be whoever you want to be in this life, but in order to get there, you have to go for it first. Once your drive has been sparked by belief, there is no telling where you might go.More uplifting storiesThe Weeknd Never Forgot The Friends Who Were There When He Was HomelessShe Was A Teenage Runaway And Homeless Mom – Today She’s A MillionaireStudent Raises $28,600 For Homeless Man Who Offered To Pay Her Taxi HomeMillionaire Shocks Neighbors By Inviting Homeless Couple To Live In His $4M House