Inspirational People

Throughout life we meet many people who inspire us in different ways. About 13 years ago, I met a young woman named Daria, who worked at the same publishing company.

Daria was a constant inspiration to me because of her positive, upbeat attitude and her constant smile. She often spent breaks in my office chatting. Although she may not have known it, when I was having a stressful day her smile often made me feel better. Everyone loved Daria because of her attitidue and personality.

Many years later, Daria is still the same. She popped up again in my life on Facebook and her posts and thoughts always brighten my day. Daria lost her mother to cancer, and last year ran in a marathon that benefits the American Cancern Society. She far exceeded her goal, which isn't surpirsing to those of us who know her. This year, she's participating again because it means so much to her to help others and honor her mother.

Daria inspires me to remember others, to strive to bring causes to the attention to others and to be a better person. She has grown into a wonderful woman, who is a great mother, friend and wife. She will soon be counseling young people, and I think the world will be better for it.

I have posted the link to her donation page. We all have things that are important to us, and this may not be yours. If not, please keep Daria in your thoughts as she prepares for this day. I know it will be a huge success for her because of her attitude. Her mother will definitely be honored by the kind of person she has become.