Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

There Are Some Lovely People In This World

By Joanna on February 24, 2023 / 2,264 views

My 17-year-old son dropped his wallet on the tram last weekend and was so disappointed in himself as he had just earned $110, and had all his ID including high school ID card and learners permit licence. Tough life lesson to be had in replacing all his cards and losing fast earned cash. Then this week the school called him into the office - the wallet had been handed in with everything...

Anniversary Blessing

By Leanne on February 22, 2023 / 1,724 views

We always go out to dinner in our anniversary. Tonight we went to Montezumas. At the end I was struggling to take a selfie of the two of us when this lovely younger woman offered to take the photo for us. She and I had exchanged a few smiles throughout the evening. You know when you see people that you know are your people? She’s my people. Anyway she took the photo and I explained that it was...

To The Lovely Lady At Indooroopilly On Saturday

By Lucy on February 22, 2023 / 1,931 views

To the lovely lady at Indooroopilly on Saturday. You were sitting beside my daughter at the nail salon. You chatted while getting your nails done. My daughter is 14, and so is yours (as it became apparent during the conversation). You paid for my daughter's nails. You didn't need to, but you did. And asked my daughter to pay it forward when she could. Big...

I Moved Into My House At The End Of Last Year After A Rough Run With My Previous Landlords

By Hannah on February 20, 2023 / 2,315 views

By Hannah on February 20, 2023 / 2,315 views

I moved into my house at the end of last year after a rough run with my previous landlords. I noticed when I moved in that there was a tree in the front yard and all I could make of it at the time was that it was definitely some sort of fruit tree. My partner told me they thought it was a fig tree and sure enough, as the months went by, the tree grew huge leaves and eventually came to...

I'm Just Blown Away

By Kristina on February 19, 2023 / 2,106 views

Went to the gym to join (again) a few days ago. As a mum of twins (3.5yr olds) I don't make much time for myself but had resolved to sign up. I picked the one a little further away but with a weekly pay, no contract option because I have a history of joining and not going. Had my little boy with me as he was at home sick. The person on the counter knew us both because she taught him and his twin sister a...

Two Pills

By Joseph J. Mazzella on February 17, 2023 / 2,209 views

By Joseph J. Mazzella on February 17, 2023 / 2,209 views

I don’t spend very much time on the internet these days. Oh, I check out what my family and friends are doing on Facebook, enjoy a funny video or two, and take in an inspirational post. I try to stay away, however, from the hateful, angry talk, the politics, the arguments, the bullying, the lies, the conspiracy theories that are everywhere online. They can eat away at your soul. I did see one...

We Had A Train Derail Here In South Australia

By Michelle on February 17, 2023 / 2,243 views

By Michelle on February 17, 2023 / 2,243 views

We had a train derail here in South Australia. It was a 38 degree day when the crews turned up to clean up the next day with trucks and cranes etc. I felt so bad that they were out in the heat, that I approached my local bakery and bought each a bottle of powerade (20 crew members $85 later lol) and one of the guys handed them out after a quick chat. The guy asked where I lived and I told...

Caitlyn, Whoever You Are, You Are Amazing

By Georgia on February 13, 2023 / 2,518 views

Today my Dad decided to take a little wander off into a suburb he is not familiar with anymore. Cause for concern due to dementia and disorientation we were on high alert. He carries no mobile phone anymore so a bit tricky to locate. From the hours of 2pm - 7pm tonight he was unaccounted for. Police were notified and looking for him. A woman called Caitlyn...

Yesterday I Took My Mom Out For Lunch At A Local Club

By A Friend on February 13, 2023 / 2,370 views

Yesterday I took my mom out for lunch at a local club. When we arrived, a man in a wheelchair was waving at her and saying hello - I guess because she is also in a wheelchair. At the table next to us, a family was having lunch. The little boy (about eight years old) was smiling away and when I caught his eye, his beautiful smile got even brighter. I pointed him out to mom and he smiled at her often...

Cancel The RAA

By Karyn on February 13, 2023 / 1,899 views

By Karyn on February 13, 2023 / 1,899 views

This man (Adelaide) stopped this morning to change my tyre after it blew on the Southern Expressway! He told me to cancel the RAA. He was so kind and I’m absolutely so grateful. I had my baby with me so it was pretty scary! Thank you again lovely...

Kindness Still Exists

By Katelyn on February 08, 2023 / 2,761 views

By Katelyn on February 08, 2023 / 2,761 views

Our cat has been missing for 4 days I’ve had him for 10 years I’ve been absolutely Beside myself and my two year old has been heartbroken just praying he comes home. After posting everywhere we could calling vets, pounds, putting fliers in everyone’s mailboxes, out every night and morning looking, posters everywhere in our area. We got a call this morning saying they spotted...

Well Done, Lad!

By Rosie on February 06, 2023 / 1,942 views

By Rosie on February 06, 2023 / 1,942 views

Watched a young bloke (mid - late teens) skateboard on the footpath in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Stopped when his way was blocked by rubbish which appears to have fallen out of a wheelie bin when it was being emptied. Instead of walking past, he picked up ALL the rubbish and put it back into the bin. I was so impressed that I told him I'd witnessed his good deed and...

Yesterday I Walked Into The Cafe...

By Tilly on February 03, 2023 / 1,933 views

Yesterday I walked into the cafe at work and saw the young woman serving, had shaved her beautiful long hair off! I was shocked initially, as I know she had only recently got married. I asked her why and she replied "I shave my head every 2.5 years and donate my hair for wigs to be made for cancer patients." A close family member had benefitted from someone else's...

Yesterday We Had To Make The Hard Decision...

By Nic on February 02, 2023 / 1,819 views

Yesterday we had to make the hard decision to let one of our Beagles grow her wings. We stopped off at McDonalds on the way to the vets to get her some chicken nuggets. The lovely Jade at Jindalee McDonalds saw us get the dogs out of the car and commented on how beautiful they were. Once she found out why we were there, she brought our girl an ice-cream. It may not be much to...

Today My Husband Had His First Job Interview

By A Friend on February 02, 2023 / 2,316 views

Today my husband had his first job interview after being out of work for nearly 5 years after a work place accident. The interview was quite a distance away so we sourced his route and timing and he set out. Brisbane’s weather is foul right now, huge temperatures and he was walking from the train station to the office (about 2.5km) a mother and daughter pulled up and said they would like to...

So This Happened In Montana

By A Friend on January 30, 2023 / 3,178 views

So this happened in Montana. I'm on my way to go to my interview this morning when I get pulled over by a police officer. I am native American and my friend that was with me is black. Just saying. Both brake lights decided to go out this time. As he walked to the car and I was pulling out my stuff, he quickly said, "Don't worry about pulling anything...

First Time For Everything...

By Aileen on January 30, 2023 / 1,815 views

First time for everything. I never thought it would happen to me but it did. Kindness or as some may say paying it forward. I put some petrol in the car went to pay and the lady said 'I think you will have a great day'.  'Why?' I say. 'Because the lady in front of you has paid for your petrol.' My jaw dropped. I'm very...