Three Things To Inspire Your Weekend #41

Blogoratti January 09, 2016

Quote of the day: 
The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. -Herbert Spencer 

image: AZFamily

 A 12-year-old volunteer, Makenna Breading-Goodrich, started a movement to collect coats for the homeless 3 years ago. Going door to door in her hometwon, she collected over 500 coats in the past year. 


As seen on HuffingtonPost, a Doodle by illustrator, Molly Hahn who has created a compact illustrated guide to finding your happy place no matter the circumstances. Its titled 'Buddha Doodles', and features watercolored sketches of little Buddhas going about their days with enlightening captions. 



Floating House as seen on Arch Daily
Architects: Shuhei Goto Architects
Location: Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Peace.Love.Light*
Current Listen: Ron Carter - The Shadow Of Your Smile

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28 Comments

  1. Hilary Melton-Butcher8 January 2016 at 18:11

    Hi Blogoratti - inspiring 12 year old ... and then changing our perspective - an essential ... floating houses we'll be having those soon .. cheers Hilary

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  2. Oh to Be a Muse8 January 2016 at 18:18

    The 12 year old is great. We need more kids (and adults) like her in this world.

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  3. Chris Lally8 January 2016 at 18:19

    You did it. I am inspired! Thank you, Blogoratti!

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  4. So Alice8 January 2016 at 19:03

    this girl is amazing :-) Have a nice weekend !

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  5. Natasha Bhatt8 January 2016 at 19:11

    Thanks for stopping by... wonderful post.. wish u happy new year 2016 n a great weekend xo

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  6. Pantherka8 January 2016 at 19:14

    It is a wonderful quote.
    Great ... young volunteer ... great!
    Beautiful weekend.

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  7. Beauty Unearthly8 January 2016 at 19:32

    Lovely post dear! Have a great weekend! xx

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  8. Suzanne Furness8 January 2016 at 20:34

    What an inspiring young lady and an uplifting post.

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  9. Sherry Blue Sky8 January 2016 at 21:13

    Thanks for this uplifting post!! Happy weekend!

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  10. Giga8 January 2016 at 22:10

    Hooray for a young person who has taken over the fate of homeless gathered as many coats and jackets. Regards.

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  11. Alok singhal8 January 2016 at 22:46

    The first one is truly inspiring. I have been on intermittent journeys since last few months (still posting on my site though), but good to be back here!

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  12. Christine8 January 2016 at 23:39

    Thanks for the inspiring news today!

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  13. Pat Hatt9 January 2016 at 00:32

    That's a lot of coats. Good to find one's happy place too.

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  14. Cloudia9 January 2016 at 01:43

    You have obviously chosen a wise view of life, Friend

    Warm ALOHA to You,
    ComfortSpiral

    (\__/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_('')

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  15. Martha9 January 2016 at 01:53

    Great stories. And I love the one about the 12-year-old volunteer. So young and already making the world a better place.

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  16. Lin9 January 2016 at 02:28

    Love the Buddha Doodles. I am drawn to their peaceful images.

    Good for that young lady! What a great idea.

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  17. Gail9 January 2016 at 05:01

    It's admirable when young people step up to the plate.

    I would like that book! Some days I need help...

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  18. Nancy Chan9 January 2016 at 05:10

    The 12 year old's deed is very inspiring indeed! I am very encouraged!

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  19. nerline9 January 2016 at 07:06

    Such a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart. Great stories.

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  20. Librarian9 January 2016 at 08:18

    Hats off to Makenna!
    The floating house looks great; I do have a thing for symmetry.

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  21. eileeninmd9 January 2016 at 11:43

    Hello, the 12yr old has a big heart. Great stores. I love the doodle and the pretty house. Enjoy your weekend!

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  22. Gabby9 January 2016 at 18:02

    That is so inspiring thanks blogratti for sharing..

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  23. Purba chakraborty9 January 2016 at 19:53

    Such a beautiful post. I am all smiles.
    Wish you a great 2016 :)

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  24. Elephant's Child9 January 2016 at 21:20

    LOVE the coats for the homeless initiative.

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  25. Launna 10 January 2016 at 03:00

    Hi Blogoratti, I need that inspirational girl to drop by my home... I have a few coats I could give her... I'm going to donate them for others to wear xox

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  26. My Stylish Corner10 January 2016 at 09:12

    That girl is awesome!

    mystylishcorner.blogspot.ba

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  27. Shilpa10 January 2016 at 13:21

    An awesome post
    Feeling happy

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  28. Halcyon11 January 2016 at 18:45

    Nice to see young people doing things for others.

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