Be Inspired

Why must we do what we love?

inspire — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:06:42 +0000

You know sometimes I think there is a huge responsibility on all of us who have been given so much to make sure we use it to benefit the world as best we can. There are many who have far far less than ourselves and indeed many whom if we offered would love our help in some way.

World Pipe band Champions 2010 – St Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band

inspire — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:55:19 +0000

The last article I wrote on the Be Inspired Blog was Never Give Up and if there's one bagpipe band that never gave up on their dreams to become the Grade 1 World Pipe Band champions it's the St Laurence O'Toole's pipe band from Dublin, Ireland and their pipe major Terry Tully. Against very tough competition from The Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe band and Simon Fraser University Pipe band St Laurence O'Tooles won ...

Never, never, never Give Up!

inspire — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:12:52 +0000

A whispering air of excited anticipation filled the hall. All pupils and teachers were waiting for one of their great heroes, someone who had affected all their lives and indeed, the whole world. There was total silence as the old man walked onto the stage. Slowly, very slowly, he crossed the hall, using his walking stick to steady himself. The room filled with his inspiring presence. He ...

How to Inspire Your Child in the Beast of the East Triathlon

inspire — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:38:20 +0000

They call it the "Beast of the East", a triathlon in Co. Wicklow created and managed by the Wicklow Triathlon Club (see www.wicklowtri.com). As a member of the club I was helping with the event in my favourite way - playing the bagpipes as the swimmers entered the cold and choppy waters of Lough Dan Co. Wicklow.

There’s Enough for Everyone – Soul Mate – Natasha Bedingfield

inspire — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:40:27 +0000

Why did I put this on the Be Inspired blog? Because it's a great song, a great video and can inspire you deeply. Enjoy!

The Power of Purpose

inspire — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:18:45 +0000

"The more positive you are the quicker whatever you're looking for will come about" - Seán M Kelly What does it mean to have a purpose in your career/life? It means that there is some underlying driving reason which inspires and motivates you to do what you do and to be who you are being? Without a purpose we often just drift from one part of our life to another thinking ...

Dare to Dream online course

inspire — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:36:10 +0000

Dare to Dream online course - 6 weeks of Spiritual lessons to Learn How to Manifest Your Dreams

My Dream by Rachel Corrie (1979 – 2003)

inspire — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:25:41 +0000

In 2003 I sat overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem. It's a remarkable place with palpable energy and consumed in ancient history, a history which imprisons many to a limited and violent past. I had come to a meeting of a Peace Movement which aimed ...

For Courage by John O’Donohue

inspire — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:18:44 +0000

"Today, when we stand before crucial thresholds in our lives, we have no rituals to protect, encourage and guide us as we cross over into the unknown. For such crossings we need to find new words ... this book Benedictus is an attempt by the Philosopher John O'Donohue (1956 - 2008) to reach into that tenuous territory of change ..."

Meet Harriott Anderson, Ironman Champion – Age 74!

inspire — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:04:10 +0000

Ok so you think you're old and have given up on some of your dreams! Well when I read about this amazing 74 year old lady, Harriott Anderson from a friend of mine Jenny Brice I felt a new surge of energy for all that is possible in this life! In summary Harriott has completed 18 Ironman Triathlons (consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bike and a