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| Maasai warriors run on pieces of car tires tied to their feet. "Twenty six miles not far," said one Maasai runner. |
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A MARATHON MIRACLE
Read about these Tanzanian Maasai warriors who run for 5 or 6 days straight and you will understand that running a simple marathon is an attainable goal. These warriors are running a marathon in London without water so they can provide running water for their people in Tanzania and southern Kenya. And they'll wear pieces of tires for shoes, which is traditional dress in the Maasai tribes.
Never, ever doubt the limits of human willpower.
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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. LIFE IMPOSES ITS OWN DEPRECIATION WITHOUT YOUR HELP.
MAUREEN DOWD: HILLARY AND THE OLD HAG ROUTINE
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| Hillary Clinton in a poor light condition. |
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GOTTA SERVE NEIGHBORS
ABC-TV's hit show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" recently landed in Louisville to upgrade the home of Patrick Hughes. He is the talented singer and U of L marching band trumpet player who is blind and unable to walk. His father, also named Patrick Hughes, pushes his wheelchair within the band formations.
The entire Hughes family went to London while their home was razed and replaced with a stunning 5,000 square feet palace that is totally wheelchair friendly.
Hundreds of Louisville residents volunteered on the project and donated to a fund to maintain the home. The mortgage was retired by Fifth Third Bank and several local charities.
Link: Extreme Hughes Makeover
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PROPER PARENTING PAYS DIVIDENDS TO SOCIETY
He's an Ingram Scholar, a champion runner, a benevolent volunteer to the impoverished, and he's not yet 21 years old. Vanderbilt University sophomore Thomas Davis, a Louisville native, has quietly served people living in the bleakest of circumstances.
His parents led the way. He will lead his own some day.
Read Thomas' bio here.
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| Louisville native Thomas Davis understands the need to serve others. |
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Learn about the beauty of serving others from
Johnny The Bagger
And remember, you're never "just" anything in this world. You are a leader. You are an inspiration. You are a member of the human race.
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| Johnny The Bagger |
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| Volunteer to assist Hospice of Louisville at the most tender of life's moments. |
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| Louisville's Chad Holloway earned a spot in the Ironman World Championship. His finish line catchers are Mary George and Terry Meiners. |
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Bob Dylan's 1977 song "Gotta Serve Somebody" is one of my life anthems.
To fully enjoy the miracle that is your life, you must experience the unbridled joy of volunteering. I suggest that you spend at least two hours per week in service to others. You could volunteer at a soup kitchen, nursing home, pet shelter, church, library, or any number of organizations that serve the community. Or you could simply spend a few hours picking up trash at a park or along a boulevard.
Pick your benefactor and get at it.
And volunteer for Louisville's upcoming massive singular events like the Ford Ironman Triathlon or the Ryder Cup Championship.
Your reward?
You'll realize it after you've completed the task.
Just go do it.
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| click the Ironman logo to volunteer for Louisville's next event on August 31, 2008 |
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| click and scroll down for Ryder Cup volunteer info |
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| Here are examples of people in service to others in Louisville |
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| Stacy Vicari, Life Coach |
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Life Coach
Stacy Vicari is the Life Coach featured monthly on my radio show on 84WHAS. Her bright attitude and keen insight into optimal living will inspire you to seek more from your life.
Contact Stacy: Web site or via telephone (502)459-8565
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| Cheryl Hart. She rocks. |
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Meet Cheryl Hart. She's accomplished more with her life than most of the rest of us on this planet.
She wants to help you get the most out of your life.
Take her advice. Listen for her appearances on my radio show on 84WHAS.
Get started now. Not tomorrow. Right now. Here is Cheryl's Web site.
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This Mission: Truly Accomplished
He ran 131 full marathons on 131 consecutive days. He raised money for the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund.
BRAD ALSOP
is a road warrior like no other.
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| Kara Mohr, PhD |
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| Mohr means less
Meet Kara and Chris. They change lives. Their research, combined with your efforts at self-improvement, can make an incredible change in the quality of your life.
Read more on the Try to eat better page. Listen for Kara and Chris on my 84WHAS show.
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| Chris Mohr, PhD, RD |
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77.9
years
That's it. That's all you get.
Better make the most of it.
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The lifespan of the average American is now 77.9 years. That's terrific, but life expectancy in the United States now ranks 42nd in the world, down from 11th only two decades ago.
Why are Americans falling behind the rest of the world?
The primary reason: Obesity.
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| Yoga vacations: a journey to wellness |
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