101 Short Stories that Will Leave You Smiling, Crying and Thinking post written by: Marc Chernoff Email Since its inception eighteen months ago, our sister site Makes Me Think (MMT) has truly evolved into a remarkable online community. Every day, users share their thought-provoking life stories and vote on stories that other users have shared. As stated on the MMT About page, sometimes the most random everyday encounters force us to stop and rethink the truths and perceptions we have ingrained in our minds. I believe the 101 stories listed below perfectly fulfill that description. What do you think?
Imperfect Perfection I dreamt that I'd tell you, I dreamt I'd convince you.I dreamt you would love me and I too would love you.I dreamt of perfection, a dream so romantic.I dreamt you would smile and carefully panic.I dreamt you would hug me. I dreamt we would both see,together we're better - I dreamt you weren't choosy.I dreamt up the ways of how I could tell you.I dreamt up bouquets and a time and place too.I dreamt that I told you. I dreamt that I could do.I dreamt that it happened. I dreamt of a breakthrough. Rives (poet) He co-hosted the television special Ironic Iconic America with Tommy Hilfiger, discussing how pop culture has influenced American tastes and styles.[3] Some of his most best-known performances on Def Poetry Jam include a story about poetry in the deaf community,[4] a description of his post-coital bliss[5] and the performance "Dirty Talk" about what people say during sex.[6] His presentations at TED have included the following:[2] "If I controlled the Internet""A mockingbird remix of TED2006""The 4 a.m. mystery""A story of mixed emoticons""Reinventing the encyclopedia game"
Silent World by Michael Kenna Silent World by Michael Kenna 101 Simple Truths We Often Forget post written by: Marc Chernoff Email It‘s not where we stand but in what direction we are moving. Sometimes we find ourselves running in place, struggling to get ahead simply because we forget to address some of the simple truths that govern our potential to make progress. The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing. Photo by: Alexander Steinhof If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. And get inspiring life tips and quotes in your inbox (it's free)... Pronunciation Poem I take it you already know of tough and bough and cough and dough? Others may stumble, but not you, on hiccough, thorough, laugh and through. Well done! This page was created by David Saum.
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