These awesome stories are ripe with inspiration and important information. Many thanks to Brad at Writing to Freedom.
This week Awesome Stories brings you inspiration, understanding Muslim, secular sabbath, and the love of bees.
I’m considering winding down the Awesome Stories series. I find myself feeling both bored and conflicted writing weekly about living with passion, inspiration, and purpose, yet not living these values.
Muslim, Marine, and Muse
Mansoor Shams is a 34-year-old retired U.S. Marine who wants to help people understand the Muslim faith. For several years now, he has been traveling around the country talking to people about his faith. Mansoor wants to break the myths and stereotypes that too many of us hold about the Muslim faith. He also wants to help create more open dialog, understanding, and compassion. The prevalence of xenophobia that has come to the forefront since the 2016 US election has inspired this mission and website MuslimMarine.org. Watch this touching video of Mansoor talking to people around the country.
Secular Sabbath
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Anything is Possible! 
May 21, 2017 at 10:24 am
Thanks JoAnna. Hugs and blessings, Brad
May 21, 2017 at 4:40 pm
We need more awesome heroes like this.
May 21, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Absolutely!
May 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm
I’m sharing this on Facebook, JoAnna! This is a good thing that you’ve been doing! Thank you! ❤
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May 22, 2017 at 9:16 pm
The stories are collected by Brad at Writing to Freedom. I’m just sharing Brad’s awesome work. But thanks! 🙂 We need as much good news as we can find!