Relationship Building - Trust, kindness, patience, and allowing things to happen at their own pace can build strong relationships [3] - Applying lessons learned from pets to human relationships can be beneficial, such as making new friends by helping others [4] - Pets can be excellent relationship coaches [5] Personal Growth - Adopting a pet can be a rewarding experience, even with initial challenges [1][2] - Overcoming challenges with pets, such as a parrot bite, requires understanding and patience [2] - Observing pets can provide valuable life lessons [5] Pet Ownership - Some people abandon their pets [1] - Pets can be good companions [5] - The speaker adopted a parrot [1]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the significant impact of individual actions, symbolized by "one," highlighting its potential for both positive change and harm [1][2][11][12][13] - It advocates for taking responsibility and acting with intention, recognizing that even small acts of kindness can create meaningful change [2][10][12] Project "One Share, One Care" - The initiative started with a meeting of four individuals on August 1, 2021, aiming to connect people in need with those willing to help [2] - The platform operates without funding or a physical office, relying on shared commitment and resources like Google Drive [3] - Over three years, the project evolved into a movement, forming a family of volunteers and collaborators to achieve the goal of helping people in need [4] - Implemented six projects impacting almost 200 lives [7] Project Examples - "Ayuda para Estudiante" provided educational supplies to underprivileged students in Albay [4] - "Gifts for the Gifted" collaborated with Bicol University to bring joy and gifts to 60 children with special needs and disabilities in Tabaco City, Albay [4] - A nationwide donation drive aided 30 families affected by Typhoon Odette in 2021-2022 from Abeilan, Bohol [5] - Partnered with SMCity Daet to conduct a Christmas celebration for children in conflict with the law [5] Expansion to Animal Welfare - Recognizing that kindness knows no boundaries, the project expanded its mission to include helping animals in need [8] - "Pag-ibig" project partnered with Project 100 Manila and Kislap ng Reyna, where a portion of necklace sales goes to feeding stray animals in Manila [8] - Showcased cases of animals in need, such as a dog with an infected wound that was treated and healed through the care of individuals [9] Challenges and Perseverance - The project faced challenges such as inconsistent donations, volunteer fatigue, and criticism [9] - The team persevered by focusing on changing one person's world at a time [10]

[Music] Good morning. 25 years ago when I landed in Nigeria, I handed my passport to the immigration lady. She looks up at me and she says, "What is your mission?" I was baffled.What kind of question is that. Then I understood she was simply asking me what was the purpose of my visit. But that question came back upon me many a times.What is my mission after having lived in three different continents. Why did I end up here in K Nigeria. Well, the answer to that question began to unfold piece by piece like a ...

Core Message - The speech addresses the impact of bullying and emphasizes the importance of finding one's voice and inner strength [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - It highlights that the problem lies with the bully, who often acts out due to their own pain, not with the person being bullied [2][3] - The speech encourages victims to speak up and seek help, reminding them that they are not alone and their worth is not determined by bullies [4][5] Call to Action - The speech urges bystanders to take action against bullying, emphasizing that silence allows it to persist [4][5] - It suggests that even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference in someone's life [6] - The speech encourages those who have been bullies to reflect on their actions and choose kindness instead [6] Empowerment and Resilience - The speech asserts that no one has the right to diminish another person's worth, and individuals have the power to rise above bullying [4][7] - It emphasizes the importance of finding strength in friends, family, and teachers [3][5] - The speaker shares their personal experience of being bullied and emerging stronger, highlighting the possibility of overcoming adversity [1][6][7]

[Music] Does anyone else's mom constantly remind them to turn off their lights. Yeah, mine too. It seems like such a little thing, right.But think about this. If everyone made a point of turning off lights or unplugging devices when they weren't in use, we could seriously save enough energy to power an entire neighborhood. Seriously, turning off lights is an easy way to save energy and reduce carbon emissions, helping the environment.Plus, you're getting better sleep without that artificial light. So, next ...

Does anyone here read romance novels? Yeah, I see you over there. I love romance novels. And there are so many different tropes, right? There's the childhood best friends to lovers, second chance romance, fake dating, but I have to say the one that takes the cake for me. My absolute favorite trope of all has to be enemies to lovers. I mean, think about it. These are two people with polar opposite beliefs to each other. And imagine when the stakes are really high. Think Romeo and Juliet. The Montigues and th ...

When I was 12 years old, my grandfather sat me down and said, "Someday you're going to be the president. " And I laughed. He then leaned in real close, looked straight into my eyes, and said, "No, someday you will be the president. " I didn't laugh the second time. I got it. He saw something in me. real potential that I had yet to see in myself. My grandfather began to change my lens. I started looking up and around at the world with curiosity. As someone who's been living with his eyes up for 50 plus years ...