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Courage, Beyond the Bubble ~ PEOPLE

The courage to leave the secure bubble creates the space to pursue the passion and a life really wanted. The bubble looks different for everyone, this is one of them... #people #passion #dreams #courage --- "I was a British Marine Commando for eighteen years. I served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone. But I never enjoyed it. I [...]

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Better than Fantastic ~ PEOPLE

Always follow your heart! It's "Better than Fantastic", it's what your soul is yearning for, it keeps you happy and alive!  #people --- "My wife and I were both on the six figure plan. I was thinking that if I could get to $100,000 a year, I’d be all right. I studied information systems and [...]

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Space and Smiles ~ PEOPLE

Space and Smiles! Keeping a check on reality and life.  #people --- "I legally changed my name to Space. It's to remind me that the problems in your life are like stars. When you're up close to them, they can burn you. But when you see them with space between them, they are phenomenal specks [...]

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Most Heroic Thing You’ve Ever Done ~ PEOPLE

Heroism comes in many forms and actions great and small. What can you do today?  #people  #makingadifference --- "What’s the most heroic thing you’ve ever done?" "I was sitting on the stoop one day, and I saw these two guys from the neighborhood sneak up behind a lady and reach into her purse. I shouted at them [...]

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Competition is Fierce ~ PEOPLE

Embrace passion and fun at every age! --- "The competition is getting fierce." #Repost from @humansofny  #people #kids #startingyoung #peopleplacesplanet @peopleplacesplanet #passion #photographer #ny#nyc #humansofny   Enjoyed this?...You might also enjoy:  Other PEOPLE Posts  Our LATEST Posts  Our PLACES Posts  Our PLANET Posts

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I Feel Powerful ~ PEOPLE

We LOVE full Self-Expression!... --- "I feel powerful." #Repost from @humansofny  #people #peopleplacesplanet #ny #newyork #believeinyourself #followyourheart #selfexpression #powerful #human #kilt   Enjoyed this?...You might also enjoy:  Other PEOPLE Posts  Our LATEST Posts  Our PLACES Posts  Our PLANET Posts

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My Grandparents Abused Me ~ PEOPLE

People know. There's an intuition that guides us, and we follow... --- “My grandparents abused me because they hated my mother. I decided when I was eleven years old that either I was going to kill them, or they were going to kill me, so I went to school one day and told my teacher, [...]

I Loved To Paint New York ~ PEOPLE thumbnail

I Loved To Paint New York ~ PEOPLE

A Beautiful story of how amazing people are, the courage they have and what happens when you believe in yourself and follow your dreams... --- “I grew up in Jerusalem. When I was a child, I loved to paint. My father told me that he was going to send me to the biggest art academy, [...]

When I Grow Up New York ~ PEOPLE thumbnail

When I Grow Up New York ~ PEOPLE

People young and old are beautiful treasures. Love this kid #keepingitreal in New York... --- "What do you want to be when you grow up?" "A police officer." "What's the best part about being a police officer?" "Figuring out who made the mistakes." "What's the toughest part of being a police officer?" "Figuring out which [...]

Cabaret Show Couple Love Story New York ~ PEOPLE thumbnail

Cabaret Show Couple Love Story New York ~ PEOPLE

People are beautiful. Love it eternal and lasts a life time. This is a beautiful story that will have your heart singing all the way to New York... --- "We did a cabaret show together back when we were younger. He was 29. I was 42. And we were both married at the time. He [...]