Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

Christmas Prayer

By Kay Heitsch on December 06, 2016 / 4,182 views

As we slowly drove down the street on that cold December evening we spotted the porch light. "This must be the house." I told our "Positive Teens In Action" group. We pulled up in front of an older home with the porch light glowing. We gathered up our song books, walked up the steps, and knocked on the door. We heard a faint voice from inside say, “Come on in. The door is...

One Day At A Time

By Joseph J. Mazzella on December 06, 2016 / 2,549 views

It was many years ago. I was a young dad sitting on the couch reading a fairy tale to my little girl. She sat next to me with her head on my arm as I told the tale. When it came to the end I finished with those famous words: "And they lived happily ever after." As I looked over to her with her wavy, brown hair and big, innocent eyes I could see the smile on her face and I never wanted it to end. It...

The Snowsuit

By Kay Heitsch on December 04, 2016 / 4,110 views

"Can you tell me if anyone in our store does community service?" Bill asked. A person spoke up and said," I know that Rose does. She helps the homeless at her church." Bill, my husband, had recently been transferred to this store as the Store Manager. Bill liked to recognize employees who worked in community service. He met with Rose and found out about the outreach program operating out of...

My Favorite Christmas Gift

By Jason Curtman on December 04, 2016 / 4,928 views

I have received many Christmas gifts over the years. I remember many of them, from the tape recorder I received from my dad in 1975 to the black ebony guitar my wife gave me several years ago. The best gift I ever received was presented to me by a stranger. I never even knew his name and I only had contact with him for less than 60 seconds. His Christmas present to me changed the way I think about people and...

This Is What Real Friendship Looks Like

By SS on December 02, 2016 / 7,911 views

By SS on December 02, 2016 / 7,911 views

Are you being a true friend to someone who needs you? This is the type of person we should all strive to be. Real friends are the ones who are there to support you during the hard...

I Really Have A Wonderful Life

By Anon on December 02, 2016 / 3,642 views

I spent the afternoon with my future in-laws and really, really like them. They are probably some of the nicest people I've met, and have these awesome lives. He works at the post office and treats his family like royalty; meanwhile she is going to school to become a nurse. They hike and climb and are always doing fun stuff and inviting us along. I have wonderful parents, who I am not terribly...

The Boy With The Backwards Heart

By KM on November 30, 2016 / 5,018 views

On March 7th, 1999 a miracle was born. He looked like an average baby crying, chubby, cute. The doctors were about to send him home one day when they noticed his left ear was deformed. This may not sound like a big deal right? They did tests on the boy and discovered he had a rare heart condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot. Doctors didn't think he was going to make it. However he kept suprising them....

Magic

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 29, 2016 / 4,604 views

When I was younger I was entranced with stories of magic. I devoured books where wizards and warriors battled the powers of darkness in strange worlds. I rejoiced when they triumphed bringing peace and happiness to their lands. I guess like most of the readers of these stories I secretly wished for magical powers for myself. I wanted to be able to magically make my pain disappear, to make my problems go away,...

This Is Your Life

By C M Reddy on November 28, 2016 / 4,360 views

You have this Life You were born for this Life You want some people to be in your Life, but they don't You don't want some people to be with you, but they do You are endeavouring to come out of certain conditions of your life But you are forced to live with them You don't want to go outside in the Rain, but sometimes you have...

I Saw A Lovely Family Moment

By H-u-w on November 28, 2016 / 3,416 views

Yesterday I was doing some Christmas shopping and feeling a little miserable since the shopping centre was packed and I was a bit ill. I was going down an escalator and saw a man at the bottom of the escalator crouch down and spread his arms, clearly expecting his child to run into them. The child, a small toddler, did what toddlers do and failed to understand what his dad was doing, instead opting to run over...

I Paid For A Young Woman's Groceries

By Nanmart on November 28, 2016 / 4,088 views

I was in line at Trader Joe's and the young woman in front of me had her card declined, she embarrassedly handed the cashier another card, which was also declined and then a final card that was approved for just $5.47. She asked the cashier to cancel the transaction. Cashier motions for manager. I smile and offer to pay the balance, which was $20 something dollars. Woman is very thankful, I tell her to pay...

When I Was A Kid, Someone Taught Me About Talent

By Anon on November 28, 2016 / 4,042 views

I was 14, chubby, and just finished running our daily mile for P.E in last place (I ran it in twelve minutes), when I started talking to my friend. I found out that he ran it in five minutes. I was frustrated, angry, and didn't understand why I couldn't do that. I told him that I wished I was like him, so I could run the mile in five minutes and I wouldn't feel like I'm...

Happiness Is Not Absence Of Problems, Happiness Only Comes When You Are Able To Deal With Problems Thrown Your Way

By Happiness Is Easy on November 27, 2016 / 3,089 views

There is no magical place that's protected from all kinds of struggle. Having more will not make your problems go away. It'll give you new set of problems. So, learn to deal with problems. They will never go away. You'll always need motivation, discipline and character no matter how much or how little you have. Regardless of where you are in life - develop and use your ability...

My Gram On Thanksgiving

By Nicole Chrzan on November 26, 2016 / 3,372 views

By Nicole Chrzan on November 26, 2016 / 3,372 views

My Gram had a wonderful day yesterday at my mom's house for Thanksgiving. She didn't remember one of our names, didn't know whose kids where whose, who was dating/engaged/married to whom, or the last time we were all together. She asked us a million questions, most repeats from just moments before. What my Gram does know at this point is love. We haven't laughed so hard and been so at ease in a...

To My Nice Neighbors

By Anon on November 26, 2016 / 3,457 views

I live next door to an older Mexican women and she raises (I assume) her grandson. She doesn't speak any English, so I've never really talked with her other than a wave here and there. Occasionally her kid will catch me walking my dog (7 year old lab) and he loves to come say hi. The kid sees me taking out the trash the other day and asks where my dog is, I explain to him that my dog is sick...

The Soul Doesn't Know A Thing About Deadlines

By Jeff Brown on November 25, 2016 / 4,003 views

By Jeff Brown on November 25, 2016 / 4,003 views

Sometimes the people with the greatest potential often take the longest to find their path because their sensitivity is a double edged sword - it lives at the heart of their brilliance, but it also makes them more susceptible to life's pains. Good thing we aren't being penalized for handing in our purpose late. The soul doesn't know a thing about...

Thankful

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 23, 2016 / 0 views

It was a cool November afternoon and I was standing ankle deep in leaves with a rake in my hand. The trees were almost all bare and it was time to rake the leaves before the first snows started to fall. The sun was low in the sky and I knew it would be dark in just a few hours. Still, I was thankful for the smell of the dry leaves, the stark beauty of November, and the chance to get a little exercise while I...