inspiration
You don’t need to commit extraordinary feats to live an
extraordinary life, and you don’t need to have the eyes of the
world upon your actions to make them valuable. That value
Who Inspires
is set by you, through your own passionate commitment to
individual growth and evolution.
Let’s use our heroes to become more, to teach us about
You?
our own potential. Let us daily walk by their side toward
those ideals we so much admire.
Who are your heroes?
by isha Judd
Isha Judd is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and au-
S
ome individuals inspire mil-
thor; her latest book and movie, Why Walk When You Can Fly?
lions by means of their life’s
explain her system for self-love and the expansion of conscious-
work; they might be artists,
ness. Learn more at WhyWalkWhenYouCanFly.com.
leaders, actors, authors, scien-
tists, geniuses or athletes. Any-
one who challenges the limits of
human capacity can capture our
attention and evoke wonderment
in our imagination. They make
us feel that the possibilities are
endless and that the limits we
have placed upon ourselves can
be surmounted. The ego tells us,
“They’re a better human being
than I am.” But the wiser voice
of the heart whispers, “I can be that.” This voice is the source
of your greatness.
I have long honored Nelson Mandela, whose accep-
tance of reality helped him find internal freedom, even in
imprisonment, and consequently help end apartheid and
forward world freedom. I esteem Michelle Bachelet, the
president of Chile, who is a humanitarian before she is a
politician. Her commitment to forwarding the welfare of her
people has weathered tough times. Like a mother, Bachelet
is warm, but firm; she knows that her citizens, like children,
will thank her later for insisting that they do the right thing.
I admire Walt Disney’s vision of innocent warmth, inspir-
ing the child in all of us to embrace our common humanity
and celebrate life. I cherish Mother Teresa, whose humble,
compassionate service spoke a language beyond the barriers
of religion and touched the hearts of multitudes.
And, true to my undying passion for animals, I cannot
leave out Phar Lap, Australia’s four-legged racing legend.
During the Great Depression, this ordinary-looking underdog
carried the hearts of a nation, pushing beyond all expectations
to win the Melbourne Cup and raise the spirits of millions.
My grandmother has been another great source of inspi-
ration in my life. Her courage and unconditional acceptance
have helped me to trust myself and my abilities. In recent
years, I have been privileged to work with inspiring men and
women around the world who are working to elevate the
consciousness of humanity. I respect them all.
Who inspires you in your life and why? Let those heroes
be more than an ideal you look up to; allow them to be a
reminder of your own potential. Whatever leading quality
you admire in another, you can look for ways to be more of
that yourself.
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