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Inspiration is a stimulating feeling that we seek to motivate us, to continue pressing forward during hardship and to find meaning during chaos. What inspires us is sometimes found in the nearest of forms. It is sometimes in plain sight. It is often stumbled upon without intention, and it is sometimes graciously handed to us in form of wise words.
 For those who are feeling aimlessly lost in the journey to find themselves, those who are feeling stuck under the darkest clouds waiting for a ray of sunshine and those who simply need a dose of encouragement, heed these words of wisdom.
 From some of the most gifted minds to the greatest influencers of our generation; from current leaders to those illustrious leaders who made a difference and left us too soon, here are are two of the most inspirational speeches of our time:
 #Francis of Assisi - start by doing what is necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
 #Hellen Keller - The best and most beautiful in the world cannot be seen or even touch, they must be felt with the heart.

meditation

we know the ability of prayer from the efforts of the wicked spirits to distract us during the divine office; and we experience the fruit of prayer in the defeat of our enemies.