Never Forget...

September 11, 2001 was a day that changed America and the world forever. Ten years ago today, we needlessly lost 3,000 plus lives. Countless more lives have been lost in The War on Terror. I will NEVER FORGET the events on 9/11 and I am so thankful to live in a country where brave men and women are willing to put their lives on the line to keep us free.

Never forget...

It Ain't Over, 'Til It's Over...

Sports have an incredible ability to inspire us. Whether we are watching or competing, sport has the ability to tug at our heart strings. It has the unique ability to make us cry, make us laugh, make us smile, makes us stare in complete and utter awe, render us speechless, or gets us to gloat endlessly.

The wide range of emotions that come with the game are endless. And, in the end, that is what we love about them.

There is a famous sang "It Ain't Over, 'Til It's Over...". And, when it comes to sport that sang fits perfectly. Some of the most inspiring moments in sport have come from individuals or teams whom have believed with all their hearts that "It Ain't Over, 'Til It's Over...".

No team is more inspiring to me than the 2004 Boston Red Sox. Facing an insurmountable task, Kevin Millar led the Red Sox onto the field on that fateful October night to begin the greatest four days in baseball history. The Red Sox were down 3-0 to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. The day before...the Sox were embarrassed on their home field as they were slaughtered by the Yankees. Many believed that it could not be done, but the Sox Nation and a team of idiots proved everyone wrong. The Sox went on to win 8 straight games (4 against the Yankees and 4 against the Cardinals). Impossible was not a word in their vocabulary as they became the 2004 World Series Champions.

Four Days in October is an amazing 30 for 30 documentary run by ESPN regarding the comeback of the Red Sox. Whether you are a fan of the Red Sox or not, you should experience this documentary. It inspires you to never give up. Not matter how hard your back is against the wall, it is possible to comeback and be victorious. Below is a clip of the must see, inspiring documentary.

How Winners are Made...

No words need to be written. Just watch the video. Enough said.

Possibilties...

Inspiration can come from a lot of places. It can come from a book, from music, from family, from friends, from life experiences. Other times it can come from a piece of art, a movie, or a television show.

Recently, I have been watching "Friday Night Lights" and there are many inspirational moments on that show. One part that really had an impact on me was Tyra Collette's monologue when she shares a portion of her application essay for college. Her words are inspirational, encouraging, and show the incredible growth of her character. The growth from a childish, selfish party girl to a well-rounded, caring, dreaming girl looking to succeed in life.

Be inspired by her words...

"Two years ago, I was afraid of wanting anything. I figured wanting would lead to trying and trying would lead to failure. But now I find I can't stop wanting. I want to fly somewhere on first class. I want to travel to Europe on a business trip. I want to get invited to the White House. I want to learn about the world. I want to surprise myself. I want to be important. I want to be the best person I can be. I want to define myself instead of having others define me. I want to win and have people be happy for me. I want to lose and get over it. I want to not be afraid of the unknown. I want to grow up and be generous and big-hearted, the way people have been with me. I want an interesting and surprising life. It's not that I think I'm going to get all these things. I just want the possibility of getting them. College represents possibility. The possibility that things are going to change. I can't wait."

God Chose Me...

Adam Hubbs is a sixteen year old young man, who was affected by rare blood disorder that put him in a coma for five weeks. Then, at sixteen, he suffered a stroke. Despite the struggles that this young man has had to face, he still fights everyday. He keeps a positive outlook through the dark times. "God chose me because I'm strong enough to get through it..."

Whether you like Tim Tebow as a player or not, you have to respect him as a person. It is good to see that there are still good people in this world. Those who are willing to spend their precious time making the dreams of others come true.