Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

What Do Teachers Make?

By Mr. CEO on May 07, 2014 / 10,895 views

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a...

Ring A Bell

By Joseph J. Mazzella on May 06, 2014 / 6,057 views

I love the sound of ringing bells. The sweet music of church bells always brings a sense of peace to my soul. One of my favorite Christmas carols too is the Carol of the Bells. Even when I was a boy in 4-H camp I loved listening to the wonderful ringing of an old bell on a pole that would call us all to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had a dream recently. I was walking alone in a beautiful meadow full of green...

The Cheerleader

By Hope on May 01, 2014 / 8,489 views

I've never really been afraid of tornadoes. You see, I'm an Arkansas girl, born and raised. I remember the thrilling nights as a kid when my mother pulled us from our beds and we'd spend what seemed like all night giggling under a mattress in the hall with flashlights and teddy bears. It was fun. And I've seen the aftermath, the piles of rubble, the death counts on the news. But you see, I'm an optimist. And all...

Overcomer, Wounded Healer... Sophomore At 67! You Can Do It!

By Kate on April 30, 2014 / 2,694 views

I wrote about my life of overcoming (and thriving!) and won a scholarship and am a Sophomore at 67! It took me 7 years to go from Freshman to Sophomore (social work). I've written a poetry book, Sanctuary of the Soul (poems of anguish, healing, hope, comfort and celebration) and a few of my endorsements are: Elie Wiesel, Wayne Dyer, Nikki Giovanni, Drs Alice Miller, Larry Dossey .....so humbling. I grew up in...

Roy And The Silence

By Mary Nella McLaughlin on April 29, 2014 / 2,179 views

Teen Challenge men were giving testimony at service one Sunday. Walking to the church I passed a man who lives in a homeless encampment. I have tried to speak to him before, to no avail. Today I tried again. I invited him to go to church and explained who would be sharing. Many of the men had been homeless, and were putting their lives back together. He declined but we did exchange names. "Could I bring you...

Sharing A Little Love

By Joseph J. Mazzella on April 28, 2014 / 2,334 views

It had been a long, hour and a half drive to the Veteran's hospital. My brother and I had gone to visit my Dad who had been admitted days earlier, weak, sick, and confused. The doctor had diagnosed pneumonia and found cancer cells on his brain. My Dad looked so sad lying there in bed. It wasn't just the illness that was getting to him. It was also being so far away from his family and friends. As I sat by his...

My Two Best Friends Have Changed My Life

By Vickstar on April 24, 2014 / 4,645 views

A lot of people say life isn't complete without friendships. That you can't get through life's toughest challenges without the support of friends by your side. In the past two years I have discovered for myself how true those sayings really are. Since finishing high school I haven't had a lot of close friendships, or much social interaction with others. All I really wanted was to have a close friend again. It...

Bill And Me Out For A Walk

By Mary Nella Mclaughlin on April 23, 2014 / 7,600 views

I was leaving the courthouse today when I noticed an old man with his walker, slumped over. I parked my car and walked over. As I approached, a woman came up to him, but he waved her off. When I finally reached him, he had slumped over again as if he were about to fall. I walked up and asked if I could help him get somewhere. He responded that he was okay, "I'm just trying to make myself wake up." "Can I walk...

LIGHT IS WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT TO FIND IT

By DR. JAY DROSIN on April 23, 2014 / 9,300 views

While directing a project for rehabilitation of malnourished children in the Congo many years ago, I would interview the children brought in by the parents for admission. One day a mother brought in a severely malnourished child, bathed in sweat and I discovered she had a congenital heart ailment that made her heart pound like a trip hammer day and night, it was eating her alive and we could do nothing. I remember...

The Face Of Love

By Joseph J. Mazzella on April 22, 2014 / 9,857 views

There is a wonderful, old story about the great Leonardo Da Vinci that I love. When Leonardo was painting the Last Supper it took him several years to complete it. He had decided to use live models for Christ and each of the twelve Apostles. He chose the model for Jesus first when he found a man whose face radiated both beauty and unconditional love. As the years went on Leonardo completed each of the Apostles...

I've Always Loved You Best

By Erma Bombeck on April 21, 2014 / 11,430 views

It is normal for children to want assurance that they are loved. Having all the warmth of the Berlin Wall, I have always admired women who can reach out to pat their children and not have them flinch. Feeling more comfortable on paper, I wrote the following for each of my children. Dear First Born: I've always loved you best because you were our first miracle. You were the genesis of a marriage and the...

Always Believed There Was Someone Special For Me

By Duane Orvedahl on April 21, 2014 / 6,074 views

I am a romantic, if you will and a songwriter. Must have been born with a song in my heart because I've always been creating songs. I became quite talented on the guitar, as well. However the one area of weakness was in singing on a professional level. My songs have always been received well by people in the industry. The one area of improvement, finding a singer. From a major radio station in Minneapolis to...

1% Chance Of Survival? Yes, We'll Take That Chance.

By Sachina on April 17, 2014 / 10,089 views

In 2010, I would dare to say that I was the luckiest girl alive! I am a Malaysian, and was pursuing my degree in architecture in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the States. Just about to turn 21, everything was working out perfectly for me - I was one of the top students in the university with a near perfect CGPA, I had an amazing group of friends and we travelled to different states every chance we could, I...

My Project Of Love

By Chris A. Hughes on April 16, 2014 / 2,145 views

The catalyst for my personal Project Of Love began when I was a young displaced, teenager. At the age of 16, homeless and hungry, I learned help and resources were hard to come by. I learned to survive and be self-sustaining. I taught myself business, read books and developed a talent for generating revenue. I also made a promise to myself that when the time came, if I was ever able, I would do my best to help...

Your Job

By Joseph J. Mazzella on April 14, 2014 / 7,185 views

God definitely has a sense of humor. As a writer I know this because He always gives me the deepest, most profound, and touching insights when I am far away from anything that I can write them down on. I think He must smile while I strive to keep them straight in my aging brain until I can put them on paper. Perhaps this is the way He makes sure that they settle into my soul as well. This happened to me again...

Dusty Ol' Heater

By Russell H. Glass on April 12, 2014 / 6,893 views

Dusty Old Heater I have a heart to help me remember. I remember the dust that I keep. It sounds so abnormal. Captured in the ownership and collectiveness of this dust, it is a reality and a metaphor. It is nothing and everything that may or may have not been. It sits and collects. I have found myself back home, a ‘new home’, I must say. I have seen everything today & yesterday from under this roof....

And The Beat Goes On

By Jodi-Ann E. M. Morgan on April 12, 2014 / 5,021 views

For a much needed break I am currently staying with relatives, and in their living room sits a piano. I think this is my favourite musical instrument. As a child I started lessons but unfortunately decided to stop so that I could concentrate more on my studies. This is one of my biggest regrets. Every year I would procrastinate and say, "I'm going back soon" but never reached. Some years later, my teacher died....