Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

Rainy Day Big Smiles

By Leann Freedom on March 08, 2023 / 2,438 views

We had some rainstorms recently in Southern California. It is a rare occurrence and when it does happen I can’t help to think about those who have no home to go to who have to stay all night and day out in the elements. I was out with my kids and they requested donuts from a local shop that we frequent. Often times there are hungry folks outside so sometimes asking for coffee or a...

The Amazing Thing About Love

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 08, 2023 / 2,487 views

Last year my daughter started feeding a stray, female, black cat that we named Miss Alice. Well since then things have progressed. First two other stray, orange, male cats that we named Garfield and Tang also showed up wanting to be fed. Then the local birds noticed and started flying down to feast on any left over cat food after those three had finished eating. Now my daughter has become like an animated...

I Will Shop There For The Rest Of My Days

By A Friend on March 06, 2023 / 2,482 views

This happened a while ago, but I'll never forget it. My husband had a mental breakdown after being overworked and under appreciated for years. In an instant we lost our only income. We have 3 children. I also suffer mental health issues and so upped my meds and prepared to find work and look after my husband. I was shopping one day and the lovely lady at the...

Took My Toddler Out For A Little Treat At A Local Cafe

By Steve on March 06, 2023 / 2,252 views

Took my toddler out for a little treat at a local cafe. During our meal a gentleman approached us and complimented how well behaved my child was, and how nice it was to see a parent and child engaging with each other rather than on phones / iPads. He said he was a retired school principal and it warmed his heart. He had a nice chat with my toddler and then left. It was really lovely to...

Nail Appointment Surprise

By Anne on March 06, 2023 / 2,107 views

Yesterday I went to my usual nail appointment and went to pay. The lovely Emily informed me that there was no charge as someone I knew had paid for me because she knew that I was having a rough time at work. I cried a tear and then purchased a coffee for Emily just because I...

Emptiness

By Anjali Mohapatra on March 03, 2023 / 2,149 views

It was 8:35 am. I served morning tea to my husband but it was untouched. He was lost in his own world! For half an hour he was watching the small kids playing in the garden. I strolled around the kitchen room, kept the saucepan on the stove, and again back to the living room. He was still watching. It is not new for me, this scene has been continued from the day my children had gone with their kids. I knew...

My Friend Frankie

By Joseph J. Mazzella on March 02, 2023 / 2,755 views

When I was a boy my first friend wasn’t another little boy or girl but a bent, worn 80 year old man. It was the early 1970's. We lived 4 miles from town. My two brothers were much older than I was. And the television only got in one channel clearly. I spent most of my time then playing alone outside in the yard and woods near our home. It was only a matter of time then before my exploring led me to...

Doing Something To Make Someone Else Smile Felt So Good

By A Friend on March 01, 2023 / 2,402 views

Tonight, my family and I went out for dinner to celebrate the anniversary of my daughter’s stem cell transplant that cured her of leukaemia. We sat near a table of 4 who had all been drinking and seemed to be having a good time. They high fived my husband as he walked by to pick up our food and fist pumped our girls when they ran past their table. I asked them why they were out and they...

I Am Going Blind, And I Love Books

By Angela on February 27, 2023 / 2,238 views

So I am going blind, and I love books. Initially I bought all my books from my favourite authors from indie publishers, but now that I need the audio I'm having to purchase them on Amazon because if I do that I can get the audio for a few dollars extra and it's cheaper than the audible price. I mentioned this on a fanpage of one of my favourite authors, as people were discussing...

I Had The Most Wonderful Experience With A Taxi Driver Yesterday

By Caryn on February 27, 2023 / 2,372 views

I had the most wonderful experience with a taxi driver yesterday and it really made my day. I use a walking stick and have some mobility challenges and he went out of his way to help me. I was going from my home to a supermarket to grab a couple of things and knew I would not be long in the shop. He said his wife had asked him to pick up a few things to take home so he was happy to turn off the...

I Bought My Autistic Son Tickets To Elton John He Was Beyond Excited

By Sam on February 24, 2023 / 2,799 views

I bought my autistic son tickets to Elton John he was beyond excited. The night finally arrived for the concert we got to the venue and lined up got our tickets scanned to be told they were fake and we wouldn't be entering the concert. My son was beyond devastated. We were both were crying. We went to the ticket booth and they confirmed they were fake and said "sorry no...

There Are Some Lovely People In This World

By Joanna on February 24, 2023 / 2,330 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 / 1,832 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 / 1,998 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 / 2,400 views

By Hannah on February 20, 2023 / 2,400 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 / 2,171 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 / 2,288 views

By Joseph J. Mazzella on February 17, 2023 / 2,288 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...