Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

At First Light

By Rene Vera on July 30, 2018 / 3,762 views

I remember the first time I was taken out to pick grapes and what an impact it made on my life at such a young age. My older brothers and sister had already received the call for duty, and this was going to be my first time out. Driving down the road in the early morning hours... I realized that the sun would soon make an appearance…an appearance that would preface an imminent heat, a fervent heat, a...

My Cap Fell Off My Truck Bed While Driving, Some Neighbor Kids Help Me Put It Back On

By C. Tacke on July 26, 2018 / 3,077 views

First I'll give a little back story. Today I was sanding the roof of my truck to bare metal so I could paint over it. I couldn't reach the entire roof from where I was positioned, so I decided to loosen the bolts holding the cap on the bed of my truck down so that I could slide it back. That would allow me to stand in the bed of the truck and reach the entire area of the roof that I wanted to sand....

When I'm An Old Lady

By Joanne Bailey Baxter on July 23, 2018 / 6,489 views

When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid, And bring so much happiness just as they did. I want to pay back all the joy they've provided. Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...) I'll write on the walls with reds, whites, and blues, And bounce on the furniture.....wearing my...

Giraffes

By A Friend on July 19, 2018 / 4,263 views

My wife loves giraffes, so when we first started dating, I took her to her first close up experience with one. This is still one of my favorite photos of her - it was pure bliss, followed by buckets of happy...

A Simple Act

By A Friend on July 18, 2018 / 4,752 views

This Lowe's employee intervened when my son was having a meltdown. Little dude went from screaming to joyfully pounding on the keyboard. This simple act turned my whole day...

Still There

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 17, 2018 / 4,289 views

I don’t like to dust and only do so when it is absolutely necessary. Yet, with the summer fans blowing and the dogs shedding I found myself working my duster the other day wiping dog hair and dust off the pictures hanging on my wall. I was going as quickly as possible trying to get it over with. In my haste, however, I knocked one the pictures down. I managed to catch it before it hit the floor....

Self Love Explained

By Xenatona on July 16, 2018 / 4,352 views

True self-love is not selfish pleasure, but rather the origin of discipline and willpower. Self-love is not giving yourself everything you want, but rather giving yourself the things that are good for you. Spending the weekend eating pizza and watching movies can feel great, but that is not self-love. Self-love is discipline. It says, “You may not like this, but the future You will want to start...

Cold Drinks On A Hot Day

By Corbaybay on July 12, 2018 / 4,346 views

A girl at work bought a bunch of those big Powerade bottles for the driver's at work when it was in the 90s with high humidity a few weeks ago. Some of the other girls made fun of her for wasting her money. She really is the sweetest person and on a budget. We have at least 2 UPS, 1 mail carrier, 1-2FedX and another profession specific delivery drivers dropping off and picking up...

Deja Vu

By The Tooth King on July 11, 2018 / 4,764 views

Was at the grocery store a while ago and overheard a conversation between a young couple. They were trying to decide how much more they could spend this week. As I walked by, I could see new wedding bands and listened to her ask him "do we have enough to get this too?" His reply was "do you have enough gas in your car til Friday". I've never had a flashback so vivid, to 20+ years ago,...

Meet Johnny

By Frisco2069 on July 11, 2018 / 4,020 views

This man helps customers load groceries in their car and doesn't work for the grocery store. His name is Johnny and he is wonderful. The lot has many stores in it and it's "his job" to go to them every day and help out. Anytime we see him at the Mexican restaurant, he eats with us. Although, they give him free food for his services. We love him and want his company. He likes it...

Just Listen!

By Judith Maduhu on July 09, 2018 / 5,339 views

After long hours of waiting for my friend at the bus station, I got tired and was tempted to just leave and plan another meeting. As I was still deciding, there came a man selling culture shoes and started showing them off to me so as I could buy or something, I just smiled and said thank you. I don't know if it was the smile or what but the young-man stepped closer and stood beside me and started talking...

Miracles Happen Every Day

By Judith Maduhu on July 08, 2018 / 5,407 views

I don't know how you'll call this encounter but personally it's my small miracle. Today was a report submission day at our University, so everyone was to submit their report to the school coordinator. The coordinator is known to be a very strict man with a questionable personality (cautious about small things, harsh and incorrigible). So when a person went to collect the report, he would cross...

Welcome Home Nirvana

By Joakur on July 06, 2018 / 3,800 views

I said no three times at the SPCA because I’m not a cat person. She sat and purred in my lap as the lady said "How? She won't let anyone hold her!". I knew I wanted her then. Three days later my girlfriend said "she got adopted today". When I asked by who, she said "us!".  Welcome home,...

To The Father Who Walked Into My Work With His Three Kids

By A Friend on July 05, 2018 / 4,624 views

You ordered large fruit punches all around. The kids were so happy. You asked about our adobo pizza, said the kids were interested, I told you you wouldn't regret it. The little one asked for a mini adobo fried rice omelette. You said whatever she wants. I asked if anyone wanted anything else. The big kid wanted the lechon sisig cheese fries. You said before anything else, what was my total at....

Best Way Ever To Start My Week!

By Mary on July 02, 2018 / 4,871 views

I started my dream job one month ago after a three-year job search, and it’s been wonderful but challenging and stressful at times. One of the higher ups left this card on my desk today. It made my...

Boy Gets Free Ice Cream After Saving This Man's Life

By Sipley Whackerman on July 01, 2018 / 4,244 views

I was biking home from school one day and the ice cream truck is where it normally is and I always go and get an ice cream, but I was worried that something was wrong when I saw a huge line of people waiting in line and the man wasn't serving anyone. I went and had a closer look and I saw that the man had fainted inside of the van. I didn't know what to do but I remembered my first aid training so I...

My World

By Jack on July 01, 2018 / 4,576 views

I know this looks meaningless but to me it's my world. My wife & daughter sleeping with their feet on me, on our couch in our home. 421 days ago I was in active addiction, homeless, putting my family through a living hell. This is my recovery: peace &...