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Day 242: Based on/Inspired by

Tonight the hub and I watched a movie that was "inspired by true events in the life of..."  I realized we watch a lot of these kinds of movies.  Ones that have been inspired by or based on the events of someones life. And it occurred to me that I am grateful for people who live lives of inspiration and someone hears about it and uses that to inspire others.  I need to be reminded of life lived with a purpose.  I need the reminder to not give up on my own dreams or ideas to better the lives of those around me.  I need to be reminded that sometimes wild dreams do come true.  I need to be challenged to step outside of myself and do something that betters the life of others.  I've watched so many of these kinds of movies I'm not sure if I have a favorite but do you?  Do these kinds of movies inspire and challenge you as well?

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