Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

What It's All About

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 29, 2014 / 21,600 views

When I was in college I didn't attend many football games. I didn't go to many functions. I wasn't to be found at the bars or parties either. When I wasn't in class, my dorm room, or spending time with my friends there was usually only one place to find me: the library. I would spend hours there after class and on the weekends surrounded by books. I was fascinated by the amount of knowledge that was stored...

Thank You For Your Love

By Rae Of Sunshine on October 28, 2014 / 3,370 views

By Rae Of Sunshine on October 28, 2014 / 3,370 views

17 years ago this man decided to step up to marry my mom and adopt me! Now I'm in my senior year of college and owe so much of my success to his support and love. You can pick your nose, your friends, and your family....

Relay Race

By LoveLife on October 28, 2014 / 31,129 views

As I was walking along the street recently I overheard a girl talikng on her phone. She was walking ahead of me and speaking quite loudly. It was a quiet street and there was only the two of us in sight, so even though I wasn't trying to eavesdrop on her conversation, it was difficult not to do so. What I gathered from her situation was that she was in desperate need of a not too large sum of money and she needed it...

Must. Reach. Pumpkin.

By Willow on October 27, 2014 / 5,446 views

By Willow on October 27, 2014 / 5,446 views

Our family got together and made cat toys, because, and you probably can relate, they end up losing every new toy within a day. So here he is with a cute little pumpkin stuffed with well, stuffing, and catnip. Leo is the name of the crazy cat in the picture. He hasn't lost the new toys...yet....

A Mom's Letter

By Nic Paclibar on October 26, 2014 / 20,334 views

Dear Son, What do you tell to a son that is responsible, serious to a fault and sensitive? Let me begin by telling you of how proud I am of what you are. What you are is what you will be – this I truly believe looking at you. You have never caused me to worry and I always admire your focus to tasks at hand. At times you need prodding but this does not mean you have let go, simply a short break you would say....

Brett And Hazel

By Penn on October 24, 2014 / 3,012 views

About 10 years ago when I worked at McDonald's, an elderly couple would come in every Sunday Morning. He would order a decaf coffee with a bran muffin and she would get an egg Mcmuffin with tomatoes. At the time I was what McDonald's calls a 'host'. Basically my job was to walk around the lobby, make sure it's clean, and interact with customers and ask them if there is anything I can do for them. Most customers...

The Tracks We Leave

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 22, 2014 / 24,969 views

When I was a boy I used to love walking in the woods around my home. My Mom warned me several times never to travel so far that I would lose sight of the house. Being a typical boy, however, I soon found myself hiking further and further away, testing just how far I could go into the woods without getting lost. After losing my way once for two hours, though, I decided that I had better leave a trail the next time I...

When A Grandmother Calls

By Genma Holmes on October 22, 2014 / 4,176 views

By Genma Holmes on October 22, 2014 / 4,176 views

My maternal grandparents helped shape my thoughts, values, and paved paths for me even when I was not aware of them doing so. They gave me the audacity to dream and prepared me to take giant leaps in life by being loving and supportive. Now that I am a grandparent, I want 'Grand Prince' to have that same confidence to dream big and know he is loved and supportive. Being a grandparent has taught me a love that I...

Married Or Not... You Should Read This Husband's Story

By Sunny Skyz on October 21, 2014 / 258,436 views

By Sunny Skyz on October 21, 2014 / 258,436 views

When I got home that night my wife served dinner. I held her hand and said, "I've got something to tell you." She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking about divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, "Why?" I avoided her...

What 30 Years Can Bring

By KC on October 20, 2014 / 3,559 views

Thirty years ago tonight I was sitting in a hotel room learning my lines! I was in a bit of a dither, awash in anticipation and trepidation for the occasion looming on the morrow. I surmise that across town there was a young lady who was a cool and calm as could be, with all plans go. I felt, and still feel, I might add, the most fortunate of young men, for when I asked her to marry me she neither snorted with...

Slow Dancing

By Lucky on October 18, 2014 / 3,226 views

Just now we were relaxing in the living room on our computers listening to music. "The Way You Look Tonight" came on and about halfway through the song he got up and offered his hand to me. He then pulled me up and started slow dancing with me. Such a simple thing made me so happy I was trying not to cry. There we were, slow dancing in the living room, gently kissing. I can't believe I got so lucky....

Celebrating Kindness Today And Everyday

By KindnessU on October 17, 2014 / 6,304 views

We all want the same thing: happy, brave, wise, courageous and inspired kids. What do all of these kids have in common? They give and receive kindness. And while kindness matters every day, the observance of World Kindness Day on November 13 gives parents, teachers, friends, and caregivers the chance to highlight the importance of practicing kindness to the kids of our communities. Why does kindness matter? Let’s...

It's All True.

By Happy Happy on October 16, 2014 / 5,812 views

I no sooner was walking in the prison yard one fine sunny day when a tough and hardened con shouted in my face; What are you looking at??? Without the slightest hesitations I put my arm around an imaginarily person, and blurted out; Just talking to my friend Happy Ness here. Well, honest to goodness that got his attention, and he came over to me, and gave me a raised fisted salute, and said; I heard about you. You...

Best Friends Forever

By Parables Of Natures on October 14, 2014 / 5,107 views

By Parables Of Natures on October 14, 2014 / 5,107 views

When I bought Melly the Chihuahua at three months of age, my Chinese Crested Powderpuff, Mimi didn't want a thing to do with her. Things turned about two weeks later when Mimi felt some motherly instincts come in and she has never left Melly's side ever since. This was the two of them as I caught them sleeping in the dog crate one day. So cute! Best friends forever!!!...

Jesus Never Fails!

By Michelle Ann C. Sorio on October 13, 2014 / 5,470 views

At a very young age, I have known Jesus. I can proudly say that I grew up in the church. I have attended bible quiz bees, bible studies, retreats and other related activities of the church. I am a constant church choir member and a church song leader. At a very young age also, I have been through a lot. A lot of of the bittersweet experiences life has to offer. Lots of ups and downs with my family and friends...

A Father And His Son

By Jordan on October 13, 2014 / 19,865 views

By Jordan on October 13, 2014 / 19,865 views

There was a small child who was brought up by his father. His father was a highly successful and extremely bright business man. He was about 50 years old with dark brown hair and deep brown eyes. He was a very neat man but he rarely smiled. He was strict, impatient, quick with anger and very passionate. These attributes all contributed to his great success in business life, but at the same time the same qualities...

Little Dots Of Light

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 13, 2014 / 6,524 views

I was in my backyard the other night. The evening, Autumn air was blowing. It was fresh, clean and cool without being cold. My dogs were sitting on the freshly fallen leaves and looking up at me, wondering why we hadn't gone back inside yet. The reason was that I was taking some time to gaze at the stars. The sky was almost completely clear of clouds and the heavens were twinkling. It had been too long since I...