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This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.
What inspires you? The answer to that question can be found in the timeless words of a visionary leader or literary giant, the stunning beauty of historical landmarks and modern marvels, or the fighting spirit and the responsibility to support causes that speak to the very best of what humanity has to offer. Or, all of the above.
Truly, inspiration is a brand than can never be oversold. This is why I am excited about profiling the 16 people below. They are among the most respected, motivational voices on Twitter today. They inspire hundreds of thousands with their daily dose of gratitude, use of icons, thought-provoking blogs, support for nonprofits, and a great mix of uplifting quotes and affirmations.
In one of his great pieces on inspiration, Russell Simmons writes,
We are thinking about the question "What inspires you?" and we are inspired by compassionate love. With great love all things are possible. This is true. In Mahatma Gandhi's words, "love is the strongest force the world possesses, and yet it is the humblest imaginable." Mother Teresa spent her life working to give a voice to the poor and to promoting love as an essential ingredient to life. Her life devoted to the poor was among the richest in human history. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned because of his actions to end the loveless and dehumanizing oppression of Apartheid.Indeed, our lives are wonderfully defined, and refined, by the gravitational pull of positive people. We're drawn to what they promote, how they express themselves, and most of all, how their words line up with their actions. This is what Simmons is talking about. And just as we are inspired by the figures he mentioned, legions are also inspired by the 16 TwitterPowerhouses below. Men and women who are as richly diverse and captivating as the world we all inhabit.
Marcome / @Marcome An accomplished singer/songwriter from Canada, she created
"Twitter me Some Love", an inspirational song which has become a certified
viral hit. Her "New World Music" is truly fascinating.
Lotay Yang / @Lotay Based in Los Angeles, CA, he is the founder of Black Card Circle, an elite .
social network of prominent business professionals, who use their access, connections and wealth to benefit charitable organizations worldwide.
Mia Rose / @DrMiaRose
One of Australia's most celebrated and respected
photographers and relationship therapists. Her blog is a great read that
tackles a variety of issues. Her Healing Love Notes are great.
Ranseth routinely travel throughout North America to meetand connect with his friends on Twitter. His life's mission is totouch lives & love using social media.
Ann has spent the last two years concentrating on the needs ofothers: traveling, supporting an orphanage in Peru. This former corporateexec is a serious Twitter favorite.
Lori Moreno / @LoriMoreno
A former corporate attorney, Moreno has found her calling, andmaintains a great site with news, love and romance, and her unique brandof feel-good content.
This awesome feed is maintained by Arun Charles, and has one ofthe most pleasant and distinctive avatars on the site. A smile willsurely become your best friend in the world.
Daskal is a speaker and author who uses her popular blogLead from Within to help others overcome obstacles and setbacks, andempowering others to be their most Successful Self.
A mobile apps developer who also blogs, his page includes
interesting "cool facts" about civilization. He lives by the words:"Creativity requires the courage to let go of uncertainties."
Neumann is apart of The United Way Emerging Leaders Council, andtweets about ways to use social media for non-profits. Her website details herdedication to helping people and giving back.
More than anything else, Love anchors his feed. Love for art.Love for social networks. And, love for humanity. His tweets reflecthis travels to Paris and Rio, as well as the positive experiences shaping his life.
Eleesha is a popular author, blogger, and "sharer of words ofinspiration", affirmations, and positive thoughts. Her blend ofwords and icons is intoxicating.
Life coach, vocalist, and humanitarian, Jaeger uses her popular musicand words to help foster and create the positive things she wants to see inthe world. Her Ariaaisms are real jewels.
Marvin Towler / @MarvinTowler
A consciousness explorer, Towler believes inspiration is a necessarycomponent to achieving anything in life. The historical and contemporary substanceof his tweets reflect his association with the Agape Spiritual Center.
Business owner, lawyer, and artist, Dahara's tweets have propelledher to one of the most retweeted individuals on the site. Herrescue work with animals is truly inspiring.
Siddiqui's tweets not give the reader a glimpse into his soul,
but also his love and passion for the people, geography and historyof Pakistan. His blog rocks.
Author's Note: In case you missed it, here's Part 4 of the series: Twitter and the Inspirations of Iconic88.
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Wednesday, 17 November 2010
2morrowknight: 16 People on Twitter Who Inspire the World
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Wow...you're such a positive individual. You come on to the site, create an account just to kncok someone? Wow. I don't know @lollydaskal the way you're claiming. I do know her as someone who maintains a twitter feed characterized by both gratitude and inspiration. And that has won her fans on Twitter from around the world.
She belongs on the list. And she will stay on the list. As for you...stay classy, and try to get a "positivity transplant" because negativity is wack.
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He'll blow your mind, tickle your heart, make you burp and pop a fart.
Dana C Dunbar
While I don't want to steal anyone's thunder a-la "Kanye West" style LOL!, I do think that a couple of other referrals may be of interest to some here: the Dalai Lama is on Twitter, believe it or not, and you can read his heart and thoughts right on Twitter, his actual twitter acct is: twitter.com/dalailama. Also of heroic interest to me is the famous Cubana Blogger and freedom advocate in Cuba who also won the Cabot Award for her gripping microblogs about the injustices in CUba can be found at: twitter.com/yoanisanchez another great source of inspiration & courage.
Anyhow, phenomenal post 2morrow, you're I'm adding you to my favorites, thanks for sharing, and I hope you connect with me on Twitter.
Best,
H. Martin de'Campo
Managing Principal
www.Humanatek.com
http://twitter.com/humanatek
@LollyDaskal is also an amazing woman and her recent Time Management Seminar taught me tips and tricks that I could immediately implement into my own business. (I believe she has more exciting things coming up so I'd stay tuned!)
Others on your list I regularly look at their streams and RT what they share because they can certainly be counted on to provide tweets worthy of RT'ing.
As for the names I didn't recognize on your list....I am def going to be checking them out.
@mmangen
I'm particularly happy to see that Ariaa Jaeger is on the list. I've known her for a year now and and she has become a great friend -- on Twitter, on the phone, and in person. We've spent a good deal of time together. She is a very dear soul who sincerely wants to do good for others. She's vibrant, loyal, energetic, positive, quick-witted, and a down-to-earth hoot & a hollar. She doesn't pretend to be perfect. I consider myself lucky to have her for my friend.