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Finding Inspiration Foundation is a nonprofit organization that uses short films, community screenings, facilitated discussions, and live events to spark honest conversations around mental health, emotional wellness, and personal growth.

03/07/2026

Worry doesn't change the outcome. It just makes you feel bad in the meantime. 💙

In recovery, our minds can race to the worst-case scenario — catastrophizing, over-preparing for pain that hasn't even arrived yet. But worry is just fear in disguise, and it can be a real trigger.

Here's a gentle reminder for today:
✔️ Ask yourself — is what I'm catastrophizing about even a real possibility?
✔️ Write down more realistic outcomes.
✔️ Focus on the next right thing in front of you.
✔️ If you can, help someone else — it shifts the focus beautifully.

You don't have to suffer before you suffer. Stay present. Stay grounded. 🖤

📲 Finding it hard to quiet the noise? The Sober app (free sobriety/habit tracker) is a powerful daily tool to keep you anchored in your recovery journey. Download it and take it one day at a time.

03/04/2026

🎬 Calling All Filmmakers — Submit Your Short Film

The Finding Inspiration Foundation is now accepting short film submissions (under 20 minutes) for our upcoming 2026 screening series.
We’re looking for films that explore the human experience and spark meaningful conversations.

Selected films will be screened in person at Urban District Market and promoted across our platforms.

Submissions are completely free.
Learn more and submit your film here:
https://findinginspirationfoundation.org/events/

Link in bio!

Attendance at the screening is encouraged but not required.

Please note: while not every film will be selected, some submissions may also be considered for future screenings with your permission.

Themes we are particularly interested in include:

• PTSD
• Suicidal ideation
• Comedy (light-hearted stories of any theme)

About the Finding Inspiration Foundation
We use film as a catalyst for conversations around mental health, helping connect individuals and their loved ones to resources, dialogue, and community.

Can't wait to see what y'all got!

03/01/2026

Earlier this morning, we had the opportunity to experience The Potential Project (.co), created by .co. The workout and guided conversation were led by at You vs. Yourself Gym at Camp North End.

It was a powerful event to be part of. We trained hard, reflected on intentional prompts, and had honest conversations about life — specifically what alignment looks like and what begins to shift when you recognize it in your own journey.

Grateful for spaces that challenge both body and mindset.

Looking forward to the next one. Thank you all for the opportunity.

02/26/2026

🎬 We’re accepting films for screenings this year!

If you’re a filmmaker with a short that aligns with one of our monthly themes, we’d love to consider it.

It’s free to apply.

Scan the QR code or visit our website to learn more and apply:

https://findinginspirationfoundation.org/events/

(Link in bio)

Selected films will be screened at UDM and promoted across our platforms. Attendance is encouraged, not required.

Not every film will be selected, but some may be considered for future screenings with your consent.

Let's keep growing!

— Finding Inspiration Foundation

02/25/2026

We launched our blog.

Introducing:
Mental Health Storytelling & Social Impact Blog

This space is for going deeper.

Deeper into the “why” behind our films.
Deeper into the stories that started this foundation.
Deeper into the conversations we don’t always get to finish at screenings.

We’ll be sharing reflections on mental health, storytelling, stigma, film, and what it really looks like to build community around hard conversations.

Tap the link below or in our bio to check it out.

https://findinginspirationfoundation.org/Blog

Let’s keep showing up.
Let’s keep talking.

02/19/2026

🎬 We’re bringing back the Inspiring Films Series at Urban District Market () every Thurs Thursday, starting April 2026 — and it’s bigger than ever!

Each month, we’ll screen short films (10–20 minutes) centered around mental health, resilience, identity, grief, burnout, community and more — stories that open the door for real conversation.

And we’re now accepting film submissions.

If you’re a filmmaker with a short that aligns with one of our monthly themes, we’d love to consider it.

It’s free to apply.

Scan the QR code or visit our website to learn more and apply:

https://findinginspirationfoundation.org/events/

(Link in bio)

Selected films will be screened at UDM and promoted across our platforms. Attendance is encouraged, not required.

Not every film will be selected, but some may be considered for future screenings with your consent.

If you believe in creating spaces where stories spark healing conversations, consider supporting the work 💜

Cash App: $FindingInspiration

Donate here:

https://www.zeffy.com/.../fund-the-story-fuel-the-change

Let’s keep building this.

— Finding Inspiration Foundation

01/18/2026

"The Vow" loading 💜🎬

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Charlotte, NC

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http://www.findinginspirationfoundation.org/

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