Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

Bringing Out The Best In Us

By Joe on July 03, 2012 / 2,456 views

My community and state are still recovering from the catastrophe that struck recently. A wall of storms with hurricane force winds struck late on a Friday evening knocking down trees, blocking roads, damaging homes, and destroying power lines. Hundreds of thousands of people suddenly found themselves in the dark without water, electricity, air conditioning, telephones, internet, and television. They found themselves...

"Do-er" Or A "Let-it-be"

By Ileana Ensinia on June 29, 2012 / 11,025 views

Today more than ever, I have come to realize how short life can be. And the two types of people in the world. The ones who take action and make things happen, and those who go with the flow and leave it up to destiny and the universe to give them what they want. So it made me question? Which one are you? Do you take control, or do you let it fall in place? I have come realize that, money is not important. You can...

The No Name Resting Place

By Anna Ray-Jones on June 29, 2012 / 12,146 views

The No-Name Resting Place by Anna Ray-Jones Word Count: 1,281 My father and I had been enemies since my feet first hit the floor. And I was not the only one in the family that made him mad. He never got along with my Mom or my older brother either. When he and Mom would argue, they made the house a scary place. They would quarrel for hours over the stupidest things and even take their fights from...

Better People

By Joe on June 26, 2012 / 2,363 views

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was often quoted as saying: "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." Over the years I have found myself often feeling the same way. I have had a blessed life, but it has never been an easy one. In my 45 years I have had to deal with sickness, injuries, accidents, and pain. I have had to deal with years of poverty and financial struggles....

The Difference Between Rich And Poor

By Mike on June 20, 2012 / 7,421 views

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the...

God Loves You Unconditionally

By Joseph on June 19, 2012 / 4,958 views

When I was a boy I never liked going to church that much. I enjoyed the Sunday potluck dinners we sometimes had after it. They were a feast of country cooking. I enjoyed the Sunday school classes too. I got to see my friends there. It was the church services themselves that I couldn't relate too. They were full of symbolism and rituals that my young mind couldn't yet understand. The sermons and Bible readings were...

Thought My Ring Was Lost Forever

By Dar on June 14, 2012 / 10,777 views

I have a very pretty ring that belong to my late mother. The last time i remember having it on is when i was leaving work a day had passed till i realized it was gone. I went to go put it on and could not find it anywhere! i tore my bedroom apart removed the bed furniture searched every piece of clothing of mine and my husbands at least 3 times. laundry room under are heaters both cars 6 times was up 3 hours a night...

The Answer

By Paul on June 12, 2012 / 13,104 views

Fifteen years ago I found myself working in a local lumber mill. The hours were long. The work was dangerous. And the pay was low. Everyday was a struggle physically. The heat was oppressive in the Summer and the cold was constant in the Winter. My back would burn with pain from the constant bending, lifting, and carrying. My feet would ache from standing the entire day. The skin around my fingernails would split...

Kitty Alarm Clock

By Katherine on June 04, 2012 / 11,769 views

I'm not sure if someone was looking out for me, but my job was saved. Every morning during the week, my alarm is set for 8:00am, which gives me just enough time to get to work at 9:00am. This one particular morning, it was crucial that everyone in the office was there by 9:00am for an important meeting. Many employees do not come in until 10:00am and work later. Of course this would be the day that my alarm...

The Essential Stuff In Life

By Bryan on May 29, 2012 / 13,850 views

When Spring cleaning season arrived this year I decided that it was time to get rid of more than just a Winter's worth of dust and dirt. I decided that it was the time to get rid of years worth of accumulated stuff as well. This stuff was lining my walls, filling my selves, and crowding my closets. This stuff was cluttering my home and my mind and not bringing me one bit of happiness. I couldn't even remember how I...

A Choice For Kindness

By Joe on May 15, 2012 / 20,685 views

It was a beautiful, sunny, Spring day. I had just finished driving my daughter to the airport to catch an early morning flight. My sons and I then went to a fast food place for breakfast before heading back home. After eating we all got into the car and pulled out of the parking lot. The restaurant was at the very...

Pocket Surprise

By Chris on May 10, 2012 / 14,792 views

I have visited plenty of self improvement blogs and inspirational blogs these past few months and most of them all tell you that you need to wake up and state positive affirmations. When you wake up, you need to think that something great is going to happen today, and that you are going to have a great day. This positive energy is supposed to attract more positivity throughout your day. So this morning I woke up...

A Happy Holiday Bummer

By Deidra Rooski on May 09, 2012 / 4,745 views

A Happy Holiday Bummer On the afternoon of November 11th Veterans Day a cocker spaniel came running happily up to me as I stepped out of my car. I noticed this dog was different, he only had three legs. I checked his collar and found that he had three tags. One tag read Bummer E. and was followed by a phone number. I tried that number but it was according to an automated voice “disconnected or unavailable at this...

Planting Potatoes

By Joe Mazzella on May 08, 2012 / 34,406 views

When I was a boy growing up we had several gardens around our old house. The largest one of all was used just for growing potatoes. I can still remember those potato planting days. The whole family helped. After my Dad had tilled the soil, my Mom, brothers, and I went to work. It was my job to drop the little seed potatoes in...

I REALLY Care About You

By Bryan on May 04, 2012 / 4,641 views

I stopped at my bank last week to deposit a check. I could have used the ATM, but I am so glad that I didn’t because if I had, I probably would not have met Harold. There were 3 or 4 people ahead of me in the line-up, so knowing that it would take a few minutes, I amused myself by simultaneously watching three different cooking and home improvement shows on three wall mounted TVs. There was no sound of course,...

I Love Cats!!

By Kathleen Carlson on April 26, 2012 / 4,104 views

Hi. If your a cat lover like me, this will be good. My mom is staying at a hotel. She is on a fixed income. A stray cat came into her life shortly after she moved in the hotel. At first, she didn\'t want anything to do with him. but he wiggled his way into her heart and life. When I come over to visit, she would tell me about this crazy and lovable cat. He was abandoned by his previous owners when he was young...

Finally Writing My Book!

By LoriAnn Garner on April 23, 2012 / 3,955 views

I am offically starting the process of writing my book!! I am organizing my chapters and getting the content to flow! It doesn't seem possible but it IS! I have a Quote in my office... Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE, because the word says it... I'm Possible! My story is about the triumph of overcoming the tragic car accident that killed my parents 30 years ago. I have been writing this book for 6 years now! Well I...