Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

You Transformed A Feeling Of Hopelessness Into Joy

By A Friend on October 30, 2023 / 3,040 views

I’m living in a flood affected area. A lot of people are still recovering and some just surviving. I took my 4yr to the local op shop to pick up some cheap toys and books. We are financially struggling (single mum with disability, no family support) at the checkout, I noticed a lovely person behind us chatting and being kind to my son. She was buying some books and he had noticed a...

This Morning I Was The Recipient Of Some Lovely Kindness

By Kate on October 30, 2023 / 2,787 views

By Kate on October 30, 2023 / 2,787 views

We were having brunch in a local cafe attached to a bigger venue. A lovely lady came with a huge bunch of roses and other flowers and said her son had got married yesterday in the attached venue and would we like these roses and flowers. They were absolutely beautiful and we all got to take some home. Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the whole bunch, this was what I...

The Greatest Treasure Of All

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 26, 2023 / 3,230 views

God loves us all so much that sometimes He even speaks to us in our dreams in order to wake us up. A few months ago I had watched some old action movie on television where the hero was seeking a great treasure while running from a bunch of evil villains the entire time. After I went to bed that night my mind started to replay parts of that movie in my dreams with me, of course, as the hero. The dreams seemed...

Hacked

By Stacey on October 26, 2023 / 1,636 views

We had a computer repair guy come around to fix my son's computer. He got hacked, locked out, threatened and bribed for money the night before. Minutes after leaving the computer tech calls me to say instead of paying for his services, use the money to buy a good virus protection and back up hard drive for my son. He made our...

To The Lady Who Overheard My Call With The Therapist In The Park

By A Friend on October 23, 2023 / 3,446 views

By A Friend on October 23, 2023 / 3,446 views

Going through the hardest break up with who I thought was the true love of my life (hell...he still is). I hope to look back on this one day and think I dodged a bullet, but for the time being am absolutely shattered/gutted...you name it. Whoever you are - you are an absolute angel. This is pivotal in my...

Today, Something Truly Amazing Happened To My Parents

By Karla on October 20, 2023 / 3,501 views

I couldn't wait to share this heartwarming story with all of you! Today, something truly amazing happened to my parents at Cole's in Cessnock. Brace yourselves for some serious warm fuzzies! As my parents were going about their grocery shopping, a complete stranger stepped forward and did something that left them absolutely speechless. They paid for my mum and dad's entire grocery bill,...

The Beautiful Soul Within

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 18, 2023 / 3,293 views

I realized recently that if I ever have to move again I will need a separate truck just for all the stuff hanging on my walls. I have calendars, old post cards, inspirational sayings, nature scenes, my daughter’s diplomas, and so many pictures hanging on them. There are ones of high school reunions, family reunions, friends, Mom, Dad, Nana, my brothers, and most of all so many of my children. From baby...

I Met A Man Today Who Had A Notebook Filled With Wishes He Asked From Random People Downtown

By A Friend on October 16, 2023 / 3,967 views

Friendliest man I've met in a long time. I was out on break at work today and a man came up to me. Asked me what do I wish for? Then tossed a notebook at me that was filled with pages and pages of wishes. Like 29 pages both sides with an answer from every one he asked. He had been walking around the downtown area all day asking as many as he could the same question. He said it sucks...

I Thought My Long Time Friend Didn't Really Like Me, But Today I Found Her Gratitude List And I Was On It

By A Friend on October 16, 2023 / 3,361 views

I was over at my high school friend's dorm helping her look for her airpods. When we couldn’t find them we went to her roommate's room, and we asked if we could look there to which she agreed. We've been "friends" for 6 years, but I always thought she just tolerated me and my hugs. But as I was going through her trash I peeped a sheet of paper titled things she’s...

I Do Instacart And Shop For People

By A Friend on October 13, 2023 / 3,188 views

I do Instacart and shop for people. Got an order that was fairly small, it was mostly protein drinks, some snacks and a bottle of wine. When I arrived and knocked on the door to get the customers ID info for the alcohol, an old man opened the door and immediately hugged me. He told me his wife is dying of cancer and he can't leave the house to shop. He buys her protein...

She Called Me Dad, Sort Of

By A Friend on October 12, 2023 / 3,306 views

My daughter's best friend (we'll call her Beth) and her younger siblings moved in with us after Beth's mom passed away from COVID 2 years ago. We adopted Beth in March as an adult (still working on adopting the siblings, it's not as easy for minors). Beth had already been adopted before, and she has never had a good father figure in her life, so the word "Dad" does not have positive...

A Fairy Door

By Michelle on October 10, 2023 / 3,217 views

By Michelle on October 10, 2023 / 3,217 views

A beautiful lady on marketplace hand makes these gorgeous fairy doors. She is north of the river and i am south so i asked if i could purchase one and pay for postage. She said she doesnt post. So i thought oh well thats a shame ill keep looking for one closer to home....... to my surprise i checked the letterbox today and found the most beautiful fairy door from this lovely lady. Not...

I Thank You So Very Much. You Made My Day

By A Friend on October 10, 2023 / 2,869 views

I was in Westfield Helensvale queued to buy lunch and had a chat and laugh with two lovely ladies behind me. They were discussing who would pay for lunch and one lady said that, as she’d invited her friend, she would pay. Cheekily, I said she could invite me too. We had a good laugh about it. My turn arrived and I ordered with my card out ready to pay when one of these kind ladies...

Long Story - But - It Must Be Compliment 'pay It Forward Day'

By Kathryn on October 08, 2023 / 1,934 views

So I went and got a coffee this morning, no makeup, hair not done, and this lovely lady came up to me and said wow you’re so pretty and I love your dress. Made me feel nice. Then I dropped my car off for service, and the girl serving me had gorgeous nails, so I said wow your hands and nails are beautiful, she said thank you. I then got an Uber back with a middle aged Asian man, and...

Yesterday I Had An Amazing Act Of Kindness

By A Friend on October 08, 2023 / 2,777 views

Yesterday I had an amazing act of kindness. My daughter has ADHD and is on medication for it. The place that I took her prescription told me that they needed one days notice for her medication so they could get it in. I realise that morning that my daughter did not have any medication left so I went to another chemist, hoping that they would be able to help me. They got in contact with...

Never Be Afraid To Say Something Beautiful To Someone

By Kathryn on October 06, 2023 / 2,958 views

Long story - but - it must be compliment ‘pay it forward day’. So I went and got a coffee this morning, no makeup, hair not done, and this lovely lady came up to me and said wow you’re so pretty and I love your dress. Made me feel nice. Then I dropped my car off for service, and the girl serving me had gorgeous nails, so I said wow your hands and nails are beautiful, she...

God's Love In Everything

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 04, 2023 / 3,234 views

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 04, 2023 / 3,234 views

Summer was winding down and there was a hint of Autumn in the air. The temperatures were cooler, the air felt drier, and I could already see the first yellow and red leaves on the trees. I had just finished taking my dogs for their morning walk when I noticed something. On my back deck porch was a Maple tree stem. It was growing out of a tiny clump of dirt that we had tracked up on the porch. Its base...