Always Be Kind

By Lauri on January 14, 2016 / 2,104 views

A few years ago, I was in line at our local post office and behind me in line was a (obviously homeless) man. He was dirty and obviously hadn't bathed, combed his hair, or changed clothes in who knows how long. The others in line stood back several feet from him and had a distinct look of disgust on their faces. I hadn't even noticed him until the woman behind the counter had looked up, saw him and her...

My First Crush

By Vijay Lohith on January 13, 2016 / 2,201 views

Well, it was my first Interdojo State Level Karate Tournament. Like other participants even I was excited about my event. When I got into the ring it was my first fight and I was easily qualified to the second round. I was watching every opponent's skills techniques so that I can be careful about their moves. Somehow I got into the semifinals. In the semifinal, my opponent was so rash that he...

Living Limitlessly

By Girish Gogia on January 13, 2016 / 5,016 views

I was ushered into the auditorium in a wheelchair. Being a tetraplegic (which means paralyzed neck downwards) I cannot move an inch on my own, nor can I do any work without the help of a caretaker. As my caretaker smoothly guided my wheelchair onto the stage, an estimated 500 strong audience broke into an applause. I was conducting an inspirational seminar in Mumbai, India for an international IT company. They...

Be Wise

By Azumdialu on January 13, 2016 / 4,569 views

We all hear about the aftermath of violence in the world and often wonder how another human could carry out such atrocity against another person. When it happens close to home, especially in the family unit, reality sets in and reminds us that violence, however it is dished out, isn't quite so remote. It could happen to anyone, anywhere. That was my realization when I heard what happened to a close friend...

Learning To Walk

By Joseph J. Mazzella on January 12, 2016 / 4,775 views

I was 22 years old, sitting on my Mom’s couch, waiting for the kinks in my back to ease up. A lack of work and money had forced me, my wife, and our baby boy to move back in with my parents. We were all cramped together in my old bedroom and I was feeling down. Thankfully, I had found one new job: helping my son learn how to walk. He had already gone from creeping to crawling, and had started to pull...

An Act Of Kindness At A Restaurant

By Debbie on January 12, 2016 / 4,292 views

By Debbie on January 12, 2016 / 4,292 views

We eat at West Side Cafe on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth quite a lot and last month sometime we took our new baby, Glory, in. Well, we just went there this afternoon and our waitress Kayla remembered us and asked where our baby was. Sadly, we had to tell her baby Glory passed away and is with God now. She felt so horrible for asking but she was so sweet. When it was time for us to pay our bill, Kayla...

Live For God

By Sonia Kaur on January 12, 2016 / 4,073 views

I have read in a book that what you can give to God when you take everything from him. If you want to live for God then learn to live gracefully, accept everything coming in your way with full faith, be thankful and live for others. Always remember one thing that whatever you need you are given. So always be thankful to God and accept everything without complaining because if you loose anything you...

Choices

By Sunny on January 11, 2016 / 4,821 views

Don't try to justify your choices. You don't owe anyone explanations and excuses when it comes to your life. If you like a dress, wear it. You don't have to explain that it's cute because it has pockets. If you want to get a tattoo of something then get it, you don't owe anyone its meaning. Make peace with yourself and don't ever let someone make you feel bad for being...

A Story Of Hope

By Justine Rummage on January 10, 2016 / 5,801 views

Hey, my name as Justine. I just wanted to share my story. Honestly I was nervous at first . I grew up in a bad situation (my dad into drugs and in and out of prison.) My grandmother raised me but she passed away when I was 10. I grew with my dad after that and life was rough.my mother over dosed and died when I was 14, I tried to kill myself three years later. I got taken away by social services at 17 and I...

A Crazy Dream!

By Anjali Mohapatra on January 08, 2016 / 6,358 views

It was a dreadful night for me! I was shivering in my bed. Instantly, I pulled my blanket and covered myself from top to bottom. I saw a horrible dream...... 'A black, muscular, man was standing in front of me. As he grinned at me, it seemed as if a tube light was switched on in a dark room. I was terrified in his appearance. I mumbled, 'Who are you?' 'Yam Dev. I am the...

Crippled Bunny

By Rick Euker on January 07, 2016 / 2,569 views

Deep in the woods I saw my Lab dart over and sniff intently at something in the leaves. Not wanting him to disturb wildlife I called him back and went over to see what it was. He had found a small nest lined with rabbit fur and traces of blood. It appeared that coyotes had found a rabbit's nest and eaten it's young. Had I not been watching my dog closely I might have expected that he did this. Then I...

The Girl Who Ran

By April on January 06, 2016 / 5,227 views

"Why?" A puzzled look quickly came over my mom's face after hearing my plea to transfer schools going into senior year. This was an anticipated question yet my mind was blank. I frantically searched for any answer that sounded convincing enough: "Um, I just don't feel at home here." Her maternal gaze shot right through to the truth, and my lying skills were left feeling pathetically...

Her Name Was Amy

By Kelly McGuire on January 05, 2016 / 8,752 views

By Kelly McGuire on January 05, 2016 / 8,752 views

I went to the Chicago Bears game today. We spent $32 total on the train fares, $200 for our tickets, $7 for a hotdog, and $41 at Giordanos after the game. We paid that much money to come to spend a fun day in the city even though it was cold. I feel guilty. We have much more than what we need and we don't even have half of what most people have. The high today was 30 degrees, so naturally I...

The Farmer Who Prayed For Me

By Bluejay on January 04, 2016 / 5,347 views

Early this morning I was involved in a car accident. A fuel truck came into my lane and I swerved to miss it, by doing so my car slid off the road and down into a cow pasture. My car basically fell off a cliff and I tore down the gate and almost hit a cow. As I was getting out of the car (it was pouring rain) I lost my footing and slid into the fence which happened to be electric. It completely knocked the...

To The Girl On The Bus...

By Anon on January 04, 2016 / 4,542 views

Thank you. We see each other everyday, me on my way to work, you on your way home from college, and although we had never talked before, when I fell asleep, you woke me up for my stop, the same stop we both get, so I didn't sleep through till the end of the line. I was having a really bad day. I was sick and I hadn't gotten much sleep. You taking the time to stop at my seat, nudge me and smile at me...

Why Are People The Way They Are?

By Bertha Peka Betham on January 03, 2016 / 5,777 views

Today is the 2nd day of 2016, and this question has always been bugging me every passing year. Why are people the way they are? We are all humans, and we all have different feelings each day depending on what's going on in our lives. I saw these 2 gentlemen at a casino in Las Vegas going at each other over something that was not worth fighting over. I was in Las Vegas to celebrate the New Years. It's...

Happy New Year

By Sunny Skyz on January 01, 2016 / 4,122 views

By Sunny Skyz on January 01, 2016 / 4,122 views

If it didn't bring you joy, just leave it behind. Let's ring in the New Year, with good things in mind. Let every bad memory go, that brought heartache and pain. And let’s turn a new leaf with the smell of new rain. Let's forget past mistakes, making amends for the New Year. Sending these greetings to bring you hope and cheer. Happy New Year...