Have you ever been bullied at school? Did anyone make fun of you, because you were different or because you got better grades than your classmates? Bullying is something we all hope not to deal with at all and certainly not beyond eighth grade. But, unfortunately, even as grown-ups we have to face people who try to intimidate us, who shake our self-confidence and who make us feel helpless!

Do not let these people tell you who you are and what you can or can not do or let them stop you from achieving your dreams!

Take time to watch this inspiring video. It is about one very talented boy, who was always bullied in school! Amazing confidence booster!

There are days in our life, when we feel unloved, unappreciated, sad, frustrated and angry at the whole world. No one (well, maybe except for a few enlightened people) are immune to days like this. And it is ok to let ourselves experience regret, anger, disappointment, and distress. After all we must acknowledge our emotions, instead of suppressing them. But it is not ok to let ourselves stay in this “negative” place for too long.

Here are 10 Statistical Facts that will lift your spirits whenever you are feeling down or simply to remind you how lucky you are:

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

It does not matter how old you are to your parents, you will stay their “dear baby, who always looks too thin and works too much”. It does not matter where you are your true friends will never forget you. It does not matter what you wear or how you look to your beloved you will always be beautiful.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

You might not be aware of it, but there are at least 15 people in this world, who love and accept you the way you are. If this number sounds like an exaggeration start counting: your parents, your grandparents, your spouse, your friends, your cousins, aunts, uncles, your favorite teacher, a nice old lady that used to live across the street from you… The list goes on.

3. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before going to sleep.

Every night someone mentions you in their prayers, wishes you happiness and sends you loving thoughts. If you doubt this, it is because you have been too tired or too stressed out to notice them.

4. At least 2, 000 people are ready to help you whenever you need it.

There are hundreds of forums, social networks, and chats where people that you have never seen in your life will listen to your troubles, support you in your ventures, share their stories with you and give you valuable advice. Do you know why they do it? No, not because they have to kill time at work. It is because they really care about you and sincerely want to help you. It is kind of empowering to know that you have 2,000 people from all over the world ready to help you 24/7, isn’t it?

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When I think about it, there are many people who have inspired and touched me in some way:

• my mom, who taught me to not be quick to judge other people
• my dad, who taught me to be honest no matter what
• my mentors, who have helped me to grow and who have never let me get away with any excuses
• my wonderful friends, who have always been there for me no matter if I needed a shoulder to cry on or some moral support and motivation
• spiritual leaders, who with their personal example showed me what true love, compassion and forgiveness was
• great writers, whose words have touched my heart and motivated me to change
• successful people, who have encouraged me to follow their footsteps and work harder toward my dreams
• my readers, who have inspired me to start this blog and continue to inspire me every single day

Is there ever been person in your life who has inspired you the most?

Someone who has pushed you beyond your limits? Someone who has encouraged you when you doubted your own abilities? Someone who would not let you quit just because it got hard? Someone who has inspired you to pursue your dreams, to grow, to become a little better in some way?

Who is he/she?

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