Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

A Story From My Mother That Changed How I Look At Life

By Zelg101 on April 28, 2015 / 7,452 views

My mom hasn't always been the the role model but its not like she's the worst person ever. She called me downstairs to talk with me about my future and tells me to start looking into colleges, which isn't anything out of the ordinary so I brush it off non-nonchalantly. But then she says something I wasn't expecting. "When you make it somewhere in life, make sure to try and give back to people in need." It came out...

A Complete Stranger Complimented Me Today

By A Friend on April 27, 2015 / 6,564 views

I was walking to the gas station across the street from my house and a woman, whom I've never met, looked at me and went "Oh my god, you are absolutely gorgeous." I looked around, and said "are you talking to me?" She said "Yes. You are extremely beautiful." I have a very low self-esteem, so hearing things like that surprise me. I didn't even hesitate. I hugged her and said thank you. I told her that...

Every Problem Has A Silver Lining

By Paramjeet Kaur (Pamma) on April 26, 2015 / 7,730 views

A bright Saturday morning it was, when I stepped out for the studio to get a passport photograph. This was followed by a pampering time at the beautician. Admiring my freshly pedicured feet I hopped into a restaurant for a quick bite as I had a lot of work to catch up with and then relax on the Sunday which was to follow. Little did I know what awaited me? No sooner had I come out of the restaurant than I missed...

A Thousand Marbles

By Kay on April 25, 2015 / 5,205 views

The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it's the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable. A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the kitchen with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. What began as atypical...

A Kid Walked Up To Me In The Store

By Ian on April 24, 2015 / 1,666 views

I was carrying two jugs of cat litter; I had a carton of eggs between my arm and side. Behind me, I heard a kid say, "Excuse me?" I turned and saw he was carrying a basket. "Would you like this? I saw you had all that stuff and thought maybe you could use it." I took the basket and told him, "Keep being nice, man. World needs more nice people like you." He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. Made my...

A Wise Man's Decision

By Anjali Mohapatra on April 23, 2015 / 7,683 views

A wise man's decision There was a rich man living in a small town. Although he was rich, he was living a simple life. He had two sons and a daughter. He lost his wife, when his youngest child was barely three years old. But, however he never let his children feel, the absence of their mother. He tried his best to fulfil the desire of his children. Not...

Seasons

By Joseph J. Mazzella on April 23, 2015 / 2,031 views

There was something in the air this morning. I paused as I walked outside, raised my head, and breathed it in. It was Spring! I looked down at my lawn and saw wild onions and fresh green grass growing. My flower box had new purple Phlox stretching towards the sunshine. Tulips and Daffodils were in bloom too. Their reds and yellows were brightening up countless yards. In the meadow dozens upon dozens of...

The Day I Left My Ego Behind

By David Wilde on April 22, 2015 / 2,229 views

I was so busy at work one day that when my son called I told him I'd call him right back. Two hours later I remembered. I called him--my son is just 8 years old--and he said "nevermind, Dad, I forget what I wanted." But I was pretty sure he hadn't forgotten. It was so strange to hear his voice so distant. I recognized that I hadn't been there when he wanted me for something. You can't always be there as a parent,...

Butterfly Story

By Kay on April 22, 2015 / 5,393 views

Once a little boy was playing outdoors and found a fascinating caterpillar. He carefully picked it up and took it home to show his mother. He asked his mother if he could keep it, and she said he could if he would take good care of it. The little boy got a large jar from his mother and put plants to eat, and a stick to climb on, in the jar. Every day he watched the caterpillar and brought it new plants to eat. ...

Always In A Hurry

By Kay on April 21, 2015 / 5,536 views

I was in a hurry when I pulled in front of a store where I was taking some newspapers. On a previous day I overheard one of the employees telling a customer they were always needing newspapers to wrap things in. I was getting out of the car with the newspapers when I noticed an elderly man using a walker. As I got to the door I heard him say, "Always in a hurry, They're always in a hurry! No one has time to...

Real Happiness - Try It Once

By Mukesh Mittal on April 21, 2015 / 5,955 views

I never thought that little help will turn out to be the most satisfying thing I have ever done till date. He was tired, in pain and struggling to climb further. With a broad smile, he wished me and asked if I could help him with some money. He was paralyzed in both legs and was raising funds for some operation. He said if operated successfully, he could attend a training guaranteeing him a job. I was full of...

I Need To Brag On My Wife For A Moment

By Mark on April 20, 2015 / 4,869 views

First off, yes, I'm a guy. I've been happily married to my wife now for 25 years. We have been through a lot together but I have never seen anyone that has remained so calm and cool through it all. We had three wonderful children together and she just recently went back to finish her education degree to become a teacher in Louisiana - which believe me is more about pride than prize. A couple of years ago, she was...

Forgiveness

By Ntow Bram Richard on April 19, 2015 / 5,403 views

A man actually dies the day he tells a lie...and if you find it difficult to forgive, you be one a living dead. Amazingly, many people take it lightly when it comes to the subject of forgiveness. Countless times have I heard a lot of people complaining about hurt yet what they don't realise is that the more you dwell on the past hurt the more it becomes a stronger hindrance to your progress. Because you have not...

A Story Of Angels

By Alice on April 19, 2015 / 4,736 views

Last year, 2 days before Christmas, my friends called , saying that their kitchen had caught fire, destroying everything in their kitchen, including all their food. My friends are farm laborers from Mexico with 4 childeren, 9-15yrs. I drove to their house, taking what food I had, all their belongings was stacked in their front yard. They were so happy to see me, offering to make give me food in return. I went home,...

Formula For Life

By Madhura Mukherjee on April 18, 2015 / 6,323 views

By Madhura Mukherjee on April 18, 2015 / 6,323 views

Philosophers have philosophized, authors have written endlessly, scientists continue to surprise us with innovations everyday but nobody has been able to solve the mystery of life. Four letters, one word that we strive to live but unable to find a formula. I have been fortunate to meet thousands of people across the globe as I travel on training assignments but across the globe, irrespective of creed, caste,...

What You Can Do Today

By Joseph J. Mazzella on April 16, 2015 / 6,071 views

I was the third car back in a long line. We were stuck in the middle of town while the water company dug through the pavement to reach a leaking water line. I looked around the street while I waited not knowing that I was about to witness a minor miracle. As I looked at one old house I saw a young mother walking quickly into it. Her face held a curious combination of stress, worry, and silent desperation. Her...

The Pursuit Of Happiness!!

By Reshma Joel on April 16, 2015 / 12,198 views

By Reshma Joel on April 16, 2015 / 12,198 views

Happiness can be a moment, a thing or a person to us. We are living in a world where all of us are constantly striving hard to make ourselves happy. But have you ever thought that the bigger joys in life are the ones in which we are the reason for making others happy. Just sit back and think of all those moments where you have brought a smile on someone’s face. A smile can lighten the burdens in your life. Even...