Christmas Miracle

By A Friend on March 17, 2020 / 3,689 views

When my daughter was 4 I was so broke. We went to the Christmas tree lot and the man could tell I was about to cry. He "found" a tree that "had a problem" and was free. So he gave it to us. As I walked back home with my kids and our gorgeous tree, along came the tree man in his truck. He threw the tree in and gave us a ride home. I'll never forget...

I Know Why

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 16, 2020 / 3,359 views

I honestly don’t know how I survived my childhood. I am pretty sure my guardian angel put in for early retirement after taking care of me all those years. I also think I might have been the reason why my Mom had to dye the gray out of her hair so often. Before I was ten years old I had already survived a wreck riding on the back of my older brother’s motorcycle, ruptured my groin when I fell off...

A Visit To Akshardham Mandir

By Sonia Kaur on March 11, 2020 / 2,524 views

My brother-in-law wanted me to see the place 'Akshardham Mandir.' he is fond of this place, he visited many times. Yesterday on 10 March we decided to visit there. I was very excited because I love exploring new places and it was the first time I was going there. We reached Akshardham, It is very beautiful temple, I knew it earlier but it is that beautiful I came to know...

The Return Message From A Robin And White Feather

By Clara Bell on March 07, 2020 / 3,015 views

My dear friend passed on Dec 18, I left her at 11:30 that night. Putting up her christmas stuff and looking forward to Xmas. She just adored robins, one came to her backyard every day, and I bought her lots or robin pictures and blankets and robin items. She always said it was her Mum, she got really happy when she saw her little robin. Weeks after her passing, I was talking to her and for the first...

The Light We Live In

By Moladybug on March 05, 2020 / 3,380 views

As I look outside from my desk at work, I have a view of the mountains, a beautiful, partially cloudy blue sky and the random car traffic on our quiet rode. I love this view and consider myself blessed to have it every work day. I have worked for companies where my desk or cubicle had no window view and there are associates at my current company who do not have a view. I know I am lucky and I appreciate it so...

Love Like Nana

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 04, 2020 / 3,101 views

My dear grandmother passed away almost 18 years ago but I still miss her every single day. She was such an important part of my life. My Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in her old house for most of my childhood. And when I close my eyes and open my heart that is how I remember her. I can still see her in her flower print, cotton dress with a flour dusted apron tied over it. I can see her smiling face with her...

Quote Of The Day

By A Friend on March 03, 2020 / 3,755 views

In the mall I have noticed a black board at the entrance, each time I see it there is a positive/inspirational quote written neatly on it. The quotes themselves bring me peace and joy. The world can seem so chaotic and frightening, people rush through life barely giving anything a second thought. So the fact someone takes time out of their own day to uplift mine and others is a really...

Husband Lost His Job And Turned Out To Be A Blessing

By A Friend on March 02, 2020 / 3,729 views

Three weeks ago, we were paycheck to paycheck. Our bank accounts were always empty. We survived on my husbands (40/m) job and my (34/f) disability. We have kids. Also, at the same time, I was experiencing a terrible cyst on my neck that was leaving me bed bound in excruciating pain but the surgery was going to be $8,000 cash, out of pocket, because Medicare only covers 80%. So on the day...

A Simple Fact!

By Anjali Mohapatra on February 28, 2020 / 3,875 views

Once a teacher was passing through the corridor of the school after finishing her teaching in the class. While coming, one of the care takers of the school who was very friendly to that teacher wished to talk to her. The care taker said, ‘Miss, I want to tell you something.’ ‘Of course, you can. What do you want to tell me?’ ‘I have observed you from the day...

I'm An Old Married Dude, And I'm Getting Adopted

By A Friend on February 28, 2020 / 2,776 views

My dad is the only "dad" I have known for my entire life. He and my mom got married when I was 1, and as such I even have his last name. Things were easier in the past (especially in a small town), so all my ID, bills, legal documents, even my social security and DD214 have his last name. He taught me to hunt, fish, build things, and how to be a good husband and father. He gave me my work...

Kindness Of Strangers

By A Friend on February 27, 2020 / 3,495 views

I broke my elbow last year and for a good few months I couldn't move my arm at all. I still can't move it properly. However until I got some decent slip on shoes I occasionally had to ask random people to retie my laces. I never had anyone turn me down. It really reinforced my faith in humanity. At one stage I'd taken myself on holiday to stop from going stir crazy, and there...

Don't Cling To A Mistake Just Because You Spent A Lot Of Time Making It

By A Friend on February 26, 2020 / 3,300 views

There are many times we do this in our lives, even if its at an unconsciousness level. For example, a friend of my was deeply conflicted over religion and going to church. It just didn't resonate with him. He didnt feel any spiritual growth from committing to his religion, but he did so because he grew up with that and his parents were deeply religious. I encouraged him to maybe leave the church...

Faith In Humanity Restored After An Unfortunate Accident

By A Friend on February 22, 2020 / 3,719 views

I’m going through it right now. Last night one of our 3 family dogs was hit and killed by a car in front of my mother’s house. The dogs became, more or less, my mother’s surrogate children after her human children grew up and moved out and my father ran with a midlife crisis and left her. The one that was killed had bonded with my mom far more than the others. She is devastated. I...

This Is Life!

By Anjali Mohapatra on February 20, 2020 / 4,729 views

Once, a middle aged man took his eighty years old father to the park. His father used a stick for walking. While the old man stepped out from the car, his stick fell down, and he lost his balance. But, immediately before falling, his son gripped his hand tightly, and saved him. The old man smiled at his son gratefully. The son said, 'Papa put that stick aside. I will support you for...

A Big Long Hug

By Yudysseus on February 18, 2020 / 5,249 views

One of my favorite moments in life happened last year. My boss and I were at this convention/fair for people with developmental disabilities to recruit parents of kids on the spectrum to participate in a study. My boss is talking to this lovely couple, I approach them and stand nearby as they’re speaking. The couple’s son - possibly early teens - comes and stands near the...

Don't Worry About What You'll Be Doing In 20 Years, Worry About How To Make Tomorrow A Better Day Than Today

By A Friend on February 14, 2020 / 4,107 views

There's a saying that really stuck with me from a random monk who lived 900 years ago: When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my...

Bravery In The Eye Of The Storm

By Jonie Stumbo on February 10, 2020 / 4,096 views

Well today it happened… A day we never want to happen, but continually prepare for throughout the school year. We had a tornado touch down near the school, and as expected, went into our emergency tornado procedures. I wasn’t even in the classroom when it happened. I had taken a student with me to the workroom to help gather items for a project. When the sirens starting wailing I immediately...