Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

Just A Dream?

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 18, 2016 / 6,763 views

For the last few months I had noticed the brakes on my car getting weaker and weaker. They still worked but it took longer for my car to stop and I had to push the brake pedal further to the floor. I knew that I needed a new set of brake pads put on, but it was the middle of a rough Winter and I had so many other things to do. I kept putting it off then and babied my brakes as much as I could. The other night,...

Loving And Losing

By DJ on March 17, 2016 / 6,435 views

It is always a great feeling when you have a best friend. To talk to, to care for you, and to grow with. But sadly, there is always the common circumstance of losing that best friend. That's just life and it is very possible to go your separate ways. Yes, it might not happen, but there's still always the fear of losing a close friend that you hold dear. About 5 years ago, I met my best...

I Am Finally Getting Married To My High School Sweetheart, I Feel At Peace

By Mynearlifeexperience on March 15, 2016 / 5,411 views

The story begins with me, in high school. My father and mother both left me when I was young, and I had to take care of my younger sister. I met a beautiful girl, who was intelligent, beautiful and liked me for who I was. We spent happy days together, but it reached its breaking point. She was a year older, and graduated to University. I, like a coward, broke it off a few months before and that...

Take The Time To Dance

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 14, 2016 / 7,263 views

It was over twenty years ago. My young family and I had just moved into the house I live in now. I could hear my children playing in my son’s bedroom while I washed the breakfast dishes in the kitchen sink. Our television was on the country music video channel and I was humming along to the tunes while I scrubbed the frying pan. Suddenly, I felt a gentle tug on the leg of my blue jeans. I looked down and...

Two Bodies

By C M Reddy on March 14, 2016 / 6,413 views

Do you believe that we Humans have "two bodies"? Yes, we have two bodies. How can you confirm it. One is 'Physical body' which is visible and having Head with Sensory organs, the Limbs and main part consisting of vital organs. The other is invisible 'Emotional body' which appears to others when they think about our attitude, behaviour and actions, it comprises of the Mind,...

Never Forget Square One

By SallyGator on March 14, 2016 / 4,795 views

There are plenty of people in this world rushing themselves to get luxurious lives. There are desire driven and satisfactory souls. In this huge crowd, one wants to get benefits of comfortable life and strive hard to achieve them. Some stay hard working forever and few others use networking. All of them have started their life from Square one. Square One in my context is poverty or luxury. I am a...

Living To The Fullest

By Elise Carlson on March 14, 2016 / 4,501 views

Hi, my name is Elise, I am 21 years young. I lived my life being bullied because of harsh rumors. I self-harmed, attempted suicide, got into trouble, did drugs, got dunk...a lot. I didn't really have anyone I could rely on. At 18 I became pregnant with my first child, Dustin. He was truly a blessing, but his father was not around. Being 4 months pregnant I began considering adoption, i knew there was no...

Paying It Forward Will Eventually Come Back To You

By Deric Wortham on March 10, 2016 / 18,083 views

By Deric Wortham on March 10, 2016 / 18,083 views

A couple of days ago I was standing in line at the bank. A young girl (college age) was behind me with a Mason jar 1/3 filled with coins. I commented to her that she was supposed to wait until it was completely filled before cashing it in. She said that she didn't have any money in her account and that she had to cash it in now (it probably totaled $5.00). I remembered being a poor college student myself...

I Went To Wal-Mart To Grab Three Things, Then This Woman Asked Me To Stop

By E. Poole on March 10, 2016 / 2,313 views

By E. Poole on March 10, 2016 / 2,313 views

I went into Walmart to grab three things: Fruit Loops, eggs and waffles. Healthy, I know. This woman was asking people for something and my goal was to bypass, get my things and go. She asked me to stop. I figured she was just asking for money and I already decided that I was going to politely let her know that I didn't have any cash on me. I never carry cash. Typically I don't mind giving a few bucks...

His Dream Job Went Bust. His Family Was Broke. With Nothing To Lose, He Just Went For It

By Rami on March 10, 2016 / 5,633 views

For Dave Moody, the combination of a good education, his wife, and a passion for architecture, led him to be a successful business owner. He decided he had a passion for building, so used his knowledge of architecture as an opportunity in the construction business. Just weeks after accepting his dream job and relocating his family to Atlanta, the company that hired him went under. Now,...

Mountain Of Life

By Adam on March 09, 2016 / 5,259 views

In The Mountain Of Life the higher you go the easier to live, the easier to breathe and the lower you go the harder to live and the harder to breathe. When a child is born (He or She) is, brought into existence on a predestined starting point in life which none but one holds the complete control over. From starting at a point where you have two options up or down, high or low which way would you...

Brevard, NC

By Neo on March 09, 2016 / 3,160 views

I'd been feeling stressed lately from work, new puppy, and my everyday duties. So last weekend I spontaneously decided to take a trip to Brevard, NC to relax. I loved every bit of it and how relaxed it made me feel from the amazing views to the welcoming people. It reminded me that everything is going to be alright all the problems that were going through my head were there because I put them there. So I...

I Am Not Smart, But Diligent

By Glory Fu on March 07, 2016 / 17,042 views

I’m an English self-learner; English is not my first language. Today I am an English teacher. I would like to voice that failures are not disastrous. Have faith, keep moving on, and never give up, you will see your hard work pay off. I was a slow learner when I was little. Before five, I couldn’t even speak in full sentences. Unlike most other children, I seldom interacted with others; I...

Just Kids

By Tink on March 07, 2016 / 4,964 views

I had never expected such an answer from my son. I was 28 at the time and my son had just been admitted into Madison Lakes Elementary, and was sitting on a park bench with me, telling me all about his friends there, all of the teachers... He was extremely excited, I could tell. Looking up into the cloudy blue sky while I listened to him ramble, I was having a hard time thinking of questions to ask...

A Time To Heal

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 07, 2016 / 2,038 views

Our white cat, Dusty is my son, JJ's favorite pet. They have a special connection that is a delight to see. After she finishes her dinner at night Dusty will run into JJ's room to sleep on the pillow beside him. During the day she will follow him around, nap peacefully in his arms, and even answer with a "meow" every time he calls her name. A few months ago, however, Dusty began to...

I Am Perfect The Way I Am

By Pamela on March 03, 2016 / 6,394 views

To be empowered, I am willing to see that I can evolve and change the aspects of myself that I am not happy about. Change is always good. Aspiring to be more than I am in life is worthy goal. Each day I seek to be a better person that I was the day before. However, in my efforts to change and grow, I re-mind myself today and every day, that I am perfect the way I am. Today, I re-mind myself, I Am Awesome, and...

The Bucket List

By Tootiredtifunction on March 02, 2016 / 6,930 views

By Tootiredtifunction on March 02, 2016 / 6,930 views

A couple months ago we have this guest, and let's call her Edna. She was an elderly, very sweet, very grandmotherly lady. On the day of check in, it was busy weekend and we were at 90% occupancy. She wanted me to step away from the desk to show her the room she had booked. I had no problem with this, and lead her around the property. She kept looking nervously at the ground. Me: Is there a...