"The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time." - Douglas Wood

That tiny baby’s face when she finally saw her mom… those happy tears hit so hard it took my breath away. Months of darkness, surgeries, and waiting — and then this one perfect moment where love won. 🥹❤️

People with Down syndrome are some of the most beautiful humans on planet earth So sad that some people cannot see this

At just 13 years old, Alena Analeigh McQuarter made history as the youngest Black student ever accepted into a U.S. medical school. Now 17, this brilliant young queen has already graduated high school at 12, earned a Master’s degree, interned at NASA, founded The Brown STEM Girl to inspire other girls of color, and continues blazing trails in medicine and science. Her journey is living proof that when purpose, discipline, and brilliance collide, nothing can hold you back not even age. The future is in incredible hands! 👏🏽

Be grateful for the people who teach you to become better at what you love doing

instagram.com/reel/DYAB3ORvD… This is good!!! It is important to know your assignment.

Nice! Anybody know what school this is?

I just had the craziest experience at the airport. We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight. Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.” Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess. The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.” He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.” Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate… Start clapping. I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message. All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest. It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time. @Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.

“Life will always be hard and life will also always be beautiful.” The beautiful joy of clearly seeing mom for the first time

Prayer is not a duty or a habit, but a pouring forth of the heart in gratitude for every breath, every moment of life, every experience. ~Sue Sikking, A Letter to Adam~

2 years of love, joy, growth, and discovery! #Ari💜🤎❤️💝

I’ve been saying for years that the reason most blacks are Democrats today is that conservatives in the 1970s resisted integration. Had they taken a more libertarian position, America would look very different today. A missed opportunity. 1970s conservatism equaled pro–Jim Crow.

Black history! facebook.com/share/1FwJ6a5TM…

Many in this generation need to learn and emulate the overcoming spirit of those who have gone before us. ⬇️ Hero 75 - Jesse L. Brown - The Grateful Nation Project share.google/DYyzGkagFCeYdvs…

“I’ve learned that when you 'harbor' bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.” -Andy Rooney

“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire

Today’s culture teaches: -Disagree with me and you’re hateful. -Question me and you’re dangerous. -Correct me and you’re oppressive. The truth is this: Weak minds confuse conviction with cruelty. -Joel Brown