Geniuses of Transformation: Wisdom from Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman has always been an inspiration for me since I was a young child. Having escaped from slavery, she risked her life over and over again to help emancipate others. They called her Moses and sang “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” whenever she arrived intent on helping more to escape.

Tubman returned to the South 19 times to help others escape from the plantation. 

Two of my favourite inspiring quotes from Harriet Tubman are: 

• Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.  

• Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.

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Geniuses of Transformation: Wisdom from Nelson Mandela

Today, I am celebrating the great activist and first elected President of South Africa Nelson Mandela.  

Nelson Mandela spent over 27 years in prison as a result of his opposition to apartheid in South Africa.  The apartheid regime hoped the world would forget Mandela, but his wife, Winnie Mandela, along with other anti-apartheid activists, kept his memory alive as a global symbol of anti-apartheid. 

At a time when white extremists were threatening to blow up South Africa rather than put an end to apartheid, Mandela managed to win their respect while maintaining his commitment to democracy and equality.  He even won the respect of his jailers.  

And although it looked as though apartheid would only end in armed struggle, with blood flowing in the streets, Mandela managed a smooth and bloodless transition to democracy, inspiring people all over the world.  

Here are two of my favourite quotes from Nelson Mandela:  

• It always seems impossible until it's done. 

• No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

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Geniuses of Transformation: Wisdom from Michelle Obama

Have an AMAZING year in 2020!  

Today, we celebrate the life and work of Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS).  

Michelle Obama was the first Black (African American) First Lady and has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to many, particularly women and girls, all over the world.  

For every door that’s been opened to me, I’ve tried to open my door to others. And here is what I have to say, finally: Let’s invite one another in. Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us. Maybe we can better embrace the ways we are the same.

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Geniuses of Transformation: Wisdom from Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

As you know very well, Oprah Winfrey is a global broadcasting superstar and Black woman billionaire. She recovered from many years of physical abuse and from sexual abuse, and has spread her message of self-love, self-esteem and empowerment, inspiring people all over the world. 



Here, she shares her wisdom on the power of gratitude.   

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Geniuses of Transformation: Wisdom from Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield

Geniuses of Transformation - Have an AMAZING year in 2020!  

Jack Canfield is the co-editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and author and co-author of a number of books, including How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be: The 25 Principles of Success and Living an Abundant Life: Inspirational Stories from Entrepreneurs Around the World. 

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It's difficult to choose one inspirational quote from Jack Canfield, as I am inspired by pretty much everything he says.  But here's one I particularly like, which reflects my experience as a cancer survivor.  

As you take a few minutes each day to quiet your mind, you will discover a nice benefit: your everyday, "ordinary" life will begin to seem far more extraordinary. Little things that previously went unnoticed will begin to please you. You'll be more easily satisfied, and happier all around. Rather than focusing on what's wrong with your life, you'll find yourself thinking about and more fully enjoying what's right with your life. The world won't change, but your perception of it will. You'll start to notice the little acts of kindness and caring from other people rather than the negativity and anger. 

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How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be: The 25 Principles of Success

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Living an Abundant Life: Inspirational Stories from Entrepreneurs Around the World

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Chicken Soup for the Soul books

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These books make great holiday gifts!