Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

Putting On My Glasses

By Joseph J. Mazzella on May 21, 2014 / 11,931 views

I was in the middle of a delightful dream last night when suddenly a loud CRASH startled me awake. The dogs in my bedroom all started to bark loudly. With my heart pounding I stumbled out of my bed and stubbed my toe on the dresser. I yelped and hopped on one foot as I fearfully opened my bedroom door. A dark form flashed by me and banged into the bedroom door. I jumped back, tripped over my smallest dog, and fell...

Pass The Love Forward

By Mary Nella McLaughlin on May 19, 2014 / 9,066 views

I tried to find an organized prayer event in the city of Stockton where I am but to no avail, so I took off prayer walking on my own. I was almost home when I passed a convenience store and had an urge for coconut water! I have never bought a can of coconut water in my life. I didn’t even know if there was such a thing. I tried to talk myself out of it since I was just three blocks from my house. It would seem...

Who Says You Can't?

By Chantal Stoddard on May 18, 2014 / 11,081 views

Life was good before things fell apart. I was a medical receptionist, and had a wonderful family. But one day that all changed. My husband wanted a separation, and my Crohn's disease had gotten worse and I couldn't keep working where I was because of it. But I saw this as an opportunity to change. I decided to try my hand at Carpentry, and moved away with my daughter to go to school. This course was the hardest...

Graduation Speech

By Unknown on May 16, 2014 / 8,745 views

They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-three students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt. Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and moms freely brushed away tears. This class would not pray during the commencements; not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it. The principal...

What Wonders

By Joseph J. Mazzella on May 12, 2014 / 2,432 views

There comes a day in the mountains of my home when I can finally say that Spring is here to stay. That day was today. April was getting ready to give way to May. A rain the day before had made the air so fresh that I could feel my lungs expand joyfully with each new breath. The sunshine had chased the clouds away and seemingly over night a million little dandelions had appeared to reflect its yellow light....

A History Of Strong, Single Women And Mother's Day

By Amanda Richter on May 11, 2014 / 8,152 views

Mother's Day is a terrific time to honor the women who put their family's care, well-being and happiness above all else. While motherhood is always challenging, single moms have a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day. Hard work, long hours, sacrifices and doing the job of both Mom and Dad can be exhausting—here's to the women who do it alone. As a single mom on Mother's Day, celebrate your hard work and...

Dare To Dream

By April on May 11, 2014 / 7,455 views

The video about the young man Jason who is autistic playing basketball is awesome. I think it's great that the world is finally taking notice that regardless of a child being special needs or not they shouldn't be penalized for it & made to watch life happen from the sidelines. I applaud his parents for allowing him to dream & for pushing him to acheive that dream. This is why I thought that I should share with you...

Ghost Boat

By Mary Nella McLaughlin on May 08, 2014 / 10,338 views

Buried deep in a natural harbor, lay an abandoned boat in a tributary of the Ohio River. It was discovered by three Kayakers silently gliding by when one of them spotted the watery treasure. They ventured over and discovered it was structurally sound enough to climb on board and investigate. Nature had almost completely taken over the boat. It was abandoned, isolated, almost hidden from view, but it held out...

What Do Teachers Make?

By Mr. CEO on May 07, 2014 / 10,951 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 / 6,135 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 / 8,594 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 / 2,785 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 / 2,294 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 / 2,400 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 / 4,728 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 / 7,670 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 / 9,407 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...