What inspires you?

[roomthreeseventeen]

I'm always fascinated by the different interests of people who are DIS fans. So, let's hear it. What inspires you?

For me, it's articles like this one. A 100 mile race, with an elevation gain that's twice the height of Mt. Everest.

As a "lowly marathon runner", the thought of doing an ultra so hard that finishing one lap is considered a huge accomplishment is mind boggling.

 

[gagrytom]

Last week, we asked you to write about what inspires you for our One Act a Week series. We asked this question because we are all frustrated and outraged by the famine in East Africa, but want to remind you that no matter is happening in the world, your voice is critical in helping the world’s poorest people.


People inspire me! I am very fortunate to work with volunteers at the American Academy of Pediatrics who dedicate most every free minute to saving newborn lives. I am also inspired by the many people I’ve met in African countries who dedicate their lives to helping others. I am humbled by such intelligent minds and big hearts! -Heather, North Carolina

The quote “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other” inspires me. It is a reminder that we’re not working to help a group of people across the world that we have no connection to. We’re lending a hand to our neighbors who happen to be in a trying time