Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

I Want To Fly

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 08, 2015 / 2,813 views

When my kids were young we bought them two pet cockatiels. These beautiful, white birds would whistle and chirp all through the day. We had a big cage for them with perches, toys, and a mirror, plus food and water dishes. We couldn't let them loose in the house because of our dogs and cats, but they seemed content in their cage or so I thought. One day in the Springtime when the sun was...

Ode To My Father - A Poem I Dedicate To My Mentor

By Ankita Siddiqui on October 08, 2015 / 5,666 views

My dear father once said to me before he laid to rest one day; "Be good my child at your deeds, but none should use you indeed" "Let no one rob you of compassion, give your best shot full of passion. For life is tough when you judge, as each one fights its own battle. We are all alone, here in our journey, throwing stones...

I Moved My Mom And Dad 3,000 Miles To Come Live With Me

By Hawaiin on October 08, 2015 / 3,914 views

By Hawaiin on October 08, 2015 / 3,914 views

I'm from Hawaii, my family have been in Maui since the turn of the 20th century. Dad is deteriorating both physically and mentally, and he's getting too much for my mom to take care of. Me and My wife took our 700 ft sq house in Los Angeles, and added two extra rooms one for them and one for the baby (we're trying). Once the rooms were done, we flew down to Maui, picked up my dad, and brought him...

Through My Eyes

By Moshua Rivera on October 07, 2015 / 5,103 views

I was born on December 4th, 1990 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to two wonderful parents, Iris and Ernesto Rivera. I was told that the first year of my life was lived in the trailer park, but I don't remember any of that of course. Lots of my memories were made where I grew up for 12 years. It was in a neighborhood down at the west end of Galveston called Jamaica Beach. I lived there until 2004, then the...

That One Person

By Gayathri Sreeni on October 06, 2015 / 6,717 views

Well, this is not only a short story but also something to someone special. For everyone in this world there might have been a person who have changed something about us. Without even we being aware we might have learnt something from them. Have you ever wondered what would life be without that person? One or the other day we would find everything pointless. If you have that one rare piece of gem with you,...

Freezing Moment

By Sumyat Swezin on October 06, 2015 / 3,898 views

Now, I rarely take pictures & I no long keep a regular diary. Some years ago, writing in my diary used to be my favourite activity and I was crazy with taking pictures although I am not a photogenic. Now I only write in my diary when I need to jot down a special thought or feeling and I take pictures - but not very often now. I'm no longer infatuated with having something to remember when I...

Life Lessons - Faith

By Sunmeet on October 06, 2015 / 5,458 views

Faith finds us when we least expect it. All the pieces come together and you realize that all your struggles were necessary so that you can appreciate the good you have. Life can be hard and at times you may feel that you can't even breathe. Sometimes we have to be as strong as that mountain that towers so high. We have to understand where ever we are today it was necessary for us to grow like the tallest...

Nightfall

By Richard Nana Yaw Otwey on October 06, 2015 / 2,007 views

When I was younger, I liked to play till it was late. One day I went to play with a friend. We watched the sun go down and night took its position. The transition was so smooth I almost missed it. Walking down an eerie path back home, fear begun to creep in. My friend had left me, it was dark so soon and I did not know what to do. It felt like a dream, but one thing that kept me moving was the moon and...

Always...

By Life Lessons on October 04, 2015 / 2,357 views

Always be yourself. Never try to hide who you are. The only shame is to have shame. Always stand up for what you believe in. Always question what other people tell you. Never regret the past, it's a waste of time. There's a reason for everything. Every mistake, every moment of weakness, every terrible thing that has happened to you. Grow from it. The only way can ever get the respect of others is when...

Little Kindness

By Sonia Kaur on October 02, 2015 / 2,165 views

Kindness is a feel good feeling. Giving gives pleasure. Being kind costs nothing. It is not necessary to be kind with poor people only. You can be kind with your family, friends, relatives as well. You dont need to find big charities to be kind. You can make kindness your habit also i.e Speaking politely is kindness. Helping mother in household work, Giving your time and attention to old people,...

Laugh And Be Happy!

By Anjali Mohapatra on October 02, 2015 / 2,292 views

There were so many workers, so many officers, but 'Amanda'!!! .'Amanda' was special for all of them. Her ever smiling face, funny jokes and humble behaviour put the whole office staffs in a happy state, almost in all the time. Amanda was working in that news media office, for nearly twenty years. From the same office, she had crossed her youth, till she reached her middle age phase, but there...

True Colors

By Joseph J. Mazzella on September 30, 2015 / 5,291 views

To me Fall will always be the most spectacular of the seasons. By the end of Summer the bright, green buds that gave the promise of new life in the early Spring have turned into dark green leaves. Having grown all they can they are content to just exist, sleepy and satisfied. Then one day a single leaf begins to change and release its true colors hidden within. As the cool night gives way to a warm morning...

Learn To Appreciate

By Sonia Kaur on September 29, 2015 / 3,131 views

Appreciation are few words of praise which can enhance anybody's confidence and lack of appreciation puts you down, low in confidence. If you want be confident in every sphere of life then 'Learn to Appreciate'. Lack of appreciation creates jealousy, frustration, puts into inferiority complex, looser, puts into fear of facing the crowd etc. Everybody wants appreciation....

The Art Of Letting Go

By CeL on September 29, 2015 / 3,291 views

"By letting go, you allow everything to find its rightful place. Once free, everything finds its way home." Sometimes, love isn't enough to make a relationship strong, you have to considered each weaknesses and strength. Besides, there's no perfect relationship anyways, only human makes it complicated. Indeed, respect each other regardless the status. Trust each other regardless...

Gratitude Matters

By Pamela on September 28, 2015 / 5,121 views

As the new day begins, I remind myself that I have so much to be grateful for just outside my front door. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the day is filled with promise. Even if the skies were gray and rain was on the horizon, there is gratitude to be found in the rain nurturing the Earth. I believe that finding gratitude for the nature around me, gives me a foundation to find...

It Really Does Get Better

By Isra Catori on September 28, 2015 / 5,462 views

There was a time when every new day was just an accident waiting to happen, in my mind. For over five years, I'd dealt with an ever-growing depression and struggled to figure out just how anything could get better in a life with no hope. But at the time, I didn't realize that hope could be found anywhere - even in myself. I went to therapy, talked to friends and family,...

The Unknown Loveliness

By Willow, Age 10 on September 28, 2015 / 4,097 views

One day I came out of a school club and I was really sad, a little boy came up to me and scrubbed me on the head with his hand, and said hello, and run off! I still don't know how did but it surprisingly made me feel...