Are you needing a quick pick me up? Well, Brian has put together some wonderful stories, poems, songs and quotes for you to read at your leisure.

Poems - Song Lyrics - Stories - Videos - Quotes

NEW YEARS - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2009

New Years is definitely a wonderful time to start
     Turning wrongs into rights
To begin a new chapter
     Of endless sleepless nights

There’s surely no better time
     Than the present, of course
To reorganize your life
     And utilizing your heart as a source

Search deep within for those goals of choice
     That you really want to come true
First start by letting go of your fears
     That have held onto you

For success is right around the corner
     when you finally stay focused
Discipline and hard work are your keys
     For there is really no magic or hocus-pocus

You’ll be amazed at what you can do
     When you utilize your clarity and knowing
You’ll soon learn from past mistakes
     And find yourself finally growing

For your answers have been
     Deep inside you all along
Just be fully awake to see them
     so you can start humming your happy song

I wish you all a happy new year
     Filled with dreams and wishes coming true
Just keep moving forward and have faith
     For I surely believe in YOU!

NO ONE EVER TOLD ME - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2009

No one ever told me
     that life would be hard
no one ever told me
     that I won't be dealt all the cards

No one ever told me
     that dreams can't come true over night
No one ever told me
     that someday I might get lost and lose my sight

No one ever told me
     that my wishes would take time
no one ever told me
     that there would be tons of signs

No one ever told me
     that I had to work for what I want
No one ever told me
     that my fears will always haunt

No one ever told me
     that I have to go slow not fast
No one ever told me
     to let go of my past

No one ever told me
     to rid my ego and pride
No one ever told me
     that there would be days I want to hide

No one ever told me
     that I should always feel from my heart
no one ever told me
     that today is a good start

No one ever told me
     to love each and everyone I know
no one ever told me
     that my past is to learn and grow

No one ever told me
     to forgive those who've done you wrong
no one ever told me
     to sing out loud my favorite song

No one ever told me
     to rid myself of guilt that might come
no one ever told me
     to smell the roses and feel the warmth of the sun

No one ever told me
     that happiness is mine to choose
no one ever told me...until now
     that to Be the KEY is the ultimate tool.

BELIEVED - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2008

I never BELIEVED that Life's Possibilities
     are really truly endless
I guess I never BELIEVED
     because I always felt defenseless

I never BELIEVED that my Heart
     would be connected like it should
I guess I never BELIEVED
     that I even deserved it could

I never BELIEVED in Wishes
     that could someday come true
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in fairy-tales, too

I never BELIEVED in Happiness
     the way life is suppose to feel
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in its true meaning that is real

I never BELIEVED in Faith
     there seemd to be no real proof
I guess I never BELIEVED
     because I never felt home under my own roof

I never BELIEVED in True Love
     when 2 Souls become one
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in anothers heart's warmth, like the sun

I never BELIEVED in Dreams
     for they seemed to be too much work
I guess I never BELIEVED
     for in the shadow of doubt is where I lurked

I never BELIEVED in Passion
     for I was hurt so long ago
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in my past to learn and grow

I never BELIEVED in truly living
     my ducks seemed never in a row
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in ever truly letting go

I never BELIEVED in being successful
     my unconscious choices got in the way
I guess I never BELIEVED
     for my fears had too much to say

I never BELIEVED in miracles
     because they never happened to me
I guess I never BELIEVED
     in little ole me

All these years I have been hoping and never fully awake
     with only faint images to conceive
I guess I was just never truly ready
     until I started to BELIEVE.

FOR THE ONLY WAY - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2008

Sometimes life throws you curve balls
     and obstacles get in your way
Will you stand up and deliver?
     and make the choices that will count today?

Or will you live within your ego
     and follow with your pride
put your head in the sand
     give up, forget and hide?

For the only way to move forward
     and the only way to be free
Is to have the right perspective
     and practice what you preach

For the only way to be happy
     and the only way to start
is to have faith in yourself
     and be truthful to your heart

Will you hold onto your fears
     or let go of all your sorrows
hold in all the tears of yesterday
     or start building a better tomorrow

Will you set your goals high
     and strive for what your yearning
treat your life about a destination
     or learn from your life's journey

For the only way to grow stronger
     and the only way to believe
is to let of your past
     and follow all your dreams

For the only way to find success
     and the only way to go far
is to find all the love
     in who you really are

THANKFUL - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2008

Being THANKFUL is a lifetime process
     It begins with the way you SEE things
Then you need to express what you see and feel it in your heart

First, notice something that brings a smile to your face and explore it, and notice how it feels inside
     Each time you discover something new that you encounter or find meaningful
Take the present moment to breathe it in
     And then allow yourself to feel its importance deep within your heart

Becoming THANKFUL doesn't stop with time or circumstances or a job or your age
     You may not feel something in an instant, but give it some time and you will feel a lot.
It's real value is to yourself and not to anyone else.
     It soon becomes a way of life that connects you to your inner light

Those who choose to be THANKFUL, find life's moments to be very high,
     But those who choose to ignore it will find nothing and no meaning
One thing is for certain...Life is never boring from this moment on once you do.
     And the best part is that your whole life is spent in becoming THANKFUL
So you can always look forward to life's Changes
     While growing and being connected to your greatest assets!

LEAD WITH YOUR HEART - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2008

How was your day she asked so kind
     and all I could think was that I'm so behind
works intense and there's so much to do
     bills to pay, I have no clue

I close my eyes and think some more
     as she stands there at the door
I've forgotten my goals and my dreams
     so much on my plate, I want to scream

What happened to that little boy
     who was full of life and so much joy
Feels like this world we live in now
     takes everything away some how

I open my eyes and see her face
     so full of life, style and grace
makes me smile and forget this race
     and let go of all my worries & mistakes

Sometime we all need to read the signs
     which are right there all the time
Stay positive, loving and be strong
     learn and grow from what went wrong
Have faith and believe in what you say
     Don't put off until tomorrow, live today
Let go of your past and inner tears
     Make positive choices that will shed your fears
Set your intentions and follow them through
     and Lead with your heart it's all you can do

Lost in Translation - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2007   (top)

There’s a place so bright
            Where my light doesn’t shine
A tunnel so clear
            I blind by design
If it weren’t for my heart
            I swear I could not feel
The warmth of my soul
            Locked behind my seal

If I’m pulled down drowning
            To the depths of my sea
Could it be the fears
            And anxieties in me
When the sun’s rays are faint
            And the sky’s not clear
It’s the lightening strikes
            And thunderbolts I hear

It’s the clarity unfocused
            The truth telling lies
The knowing playing tricks
            And the meaning that must hide
The purpose undefined
            The belief in contemplation
My understanding complex
            I’m lost in translation.

Go For It - by Coach Brian J. Zahn © Copyright 2007   (top)

Take a moment and a deep breath
There's no reason to be upset
Be aware of your deep insides
And your happiness you will find

It's been dark for too long
Honor your light and be strong
You're life's worth living so just don't sit
Stand up tall and GO FOR IT

Believe in yourself and your sanity
Full of knowing and clarity
Let yourself grow just plant the seed
And live your life that's meant to be

Value yourself in all facets
And listen to your greatest asset
Connect to the one who knows you the best
And give your worries a deserved rest

Use the key that open's your doors
Let your life take flight and watch yourself soar
Remember your life's worth living so just don't sit
Stand up tall and GO FOR IT....

WONDER (featured on Brian’s Featured Inspirational Video)   (top)
performed by Faith Rivera & written by Faith Rivera, Zuriani, Ted Jacobs

Let's dance like no one is watching
Sing out loud, draw clouds in the air
Smile just like we need nothing
And play till we've let down our hair
Dreams do have wings like a butterfly
And miracles flow, gentle & warm as the sea

There are WONDERS in each breath we do breathe
Every shining star's in our reach.I believe

Let's dream like there's no tomorrow
Today's the first day in your life
To color the world with your rainbow
And laugh 'cause it's always in style
A blue sky gives birth to a starry night
And kindness does grow like leaves on a bountiful tree

There are WONDERS in each breath we do breathe
Every shining star's in our reach, I believe.

Hey I believe in fairy tales, angels too
and shooting for the moon
Believe you can't believe everything
Gotta seek your own truth
I do believe beauty lies in everyone yeah
There is nothing less perfection
Set into motion for you

There are WONDERS in each breath we do breathe
Every shining star's in our reach, I believe.
There is magic in each step we do take
Come and wonder in all our love can create

Never Give Up on Yourself or Your Dreams... (top)
Feel a little down or stuck...this will surely help inspire you to keep on going.

Deposit in your bank account, Author Unknown   (top)
"A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably coifed and shaved perfectly applied, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today...."

Guardian Angel, Author Unknown   (top)
"One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books...."

Trouble Tree, Author Unknown   (top)
"I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start...."

The One You Feed, Author Unknown   (top)
"There's a story about an old Cherokee who one evening told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people...."

5 Very Important Lessons, Author Unknown   (top)
"1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady..."

Hospital Window, Author Unknown   (top)
"Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room...."

Being A Mother, Author Unknown   (top)
"After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, "I love you, but..."

A Real Friend, Author Unknown   (top)
"A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself...."

Story by Mother Teresa   (top)
"People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway...."

Mother   (top)
"The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard...."

A Reason, A Season, Or a Lifetime   (top)
"People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime..."

Marbles   (top)
"I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas...."

"CAN" Video   (From Sports Illustrated, By Rick Reilly)   (top)
"I try to be a good father. Give my kids mulligans. Work nights to pay For their text messaging. Take them to swimsuit shoots.  But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck...." 

"FREE Hugs" Video
Sometimes, a hug is all that we need. Free hugs is the real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their life.

In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.  As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign Banned. What we then witnessed was the true spirit of humanity coming together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.

In the spirit of the Free Hugs campaign, pass this on to a friend and hug a stranger! After all, If you can reach just one person...

To A Child Love Is Spelled T.I.M.E.
Offered by SimpleTruths.com, The Gift of Inspiration.

Dreams Can Come True
As appeared on the TV Series Britian's Got Talent, courtesy of YouTube and Britain's Got Talent TV Show

Incredible Act of Kindness by painter Kaziah from Utah

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