Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

I'd Like To Share An Act Of Kindness That Set Me On A Path To Healing

By Susanne on November 26, 2022 / 2,145 views

I'd like to share an act of kindness that set me on a path to healing. A few years ago, I lost my youngest son in a car accident. An unexpected tragedy had been bestowed on my family. Those early days were tough. As you could imagine. But then maybe you can't! I called on my faith. In God, a God, or a spiritual belief that would lead to a larger meaning to my sons life and death....

Heartlight

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 21, 2022 / 2,503 views

When I was a teenager our church sent a group of us teens on a religious retreat. There were lots of teens from other areas there as well. Over several days we had discussion groups, hikes, outings, lessons from the Bible and other writings, and a bunch of other activities all designed to help us learn and grow spiritually. The funny thing is that as well intentioned as all of these things were, over the years...

Positive Feedback

By Caryn on November 19, 2022 / 2,000 views

I am not venturing out to the shops at the moment (taxis are really hard to get) so I did a Delivery Now order with my local supermarket and it was due to be delivered within 60 - 90 minutes. I left a few "shopper notes" regarding substitutions and also one saying "thank you for working so hard to fill all the orders". My order was delivered earlier than the timeframe stated and...

My Son And I Were In A Shopping Centre Today...

By Charles on November 16, 2022 / 2,107 views

My son and I were in a shopping centre today and we had a young guy from Tommy Gun's barber shop come up to us and offer us free haircuts. My son needed one and so we went into the shop and he offered me a free drink as well. I asked him what the occasion was and he told me that he is an apprentice and that every now and then they would give free haircuts to random people to give the apprentices...

Had A Laughing Bit Of Kindness Today

By Ann on November 14, 2022 / 2,286 views

Had a laughing bit of kindness today. I wanted to buy one of those rubber tips (?) that you put on your finger when you have to flick through a lot of papers. I tried the newsagency but no luck so tried the discount shop. There was a new Indian lady on the check out and as I am not easy to understand we were going round in laughing circles. I tried using one word ie thimble and miming...

Kindness Really Is The Key

By Tamara on November 14, 2022 / 2,187 views

Want to thank our local Bakery. Ducked in last night to purchase some goods and I pulled out my card to pay, not knowing it was a cash only shop. The owner was kind enough to offer it for free and said next time, waving his hands away, I said oh I can duck across the road to the bank and there was another customer behind me who insisted i take it. I said thankyou so much, I...

I Was Feeling Emotionally Drained

By Pearl on November 11, 2022 / 1,870 views

I was feeling emotionally drained ( long story) then a gorgeous young girl (with issues of her own) dropped me in a bottle of wine as a thank-you for an extremely small thing I had done for her. It changed my mindset, restored my faith in the world. Keep spreading the kindness, sometimes you will never know what a difference it...

I Just Want To Share What Happened To Me Today

By A Friend on November 09, 2022 / 2,229 views

I just want to share what happened to me today. I phoned my energy provider to arrange a payment plan as money is extremely tight. They helped me set up a payment plan and we ended the call. About 20mins later a supervisor phoned me back as she wanted to help me more. She ended up completely clearing one of my energy bills and left me in tears. I've never had something like...

This Morning I Saw A Guy Walking Down The Road, Obviously Hard Up On His Luck And Carrying All His Bags

By Amanda on November 09, 2022 / 1,949 views

This morning I saw a guy walking down the road, obviously hard up on his luck and carrying all his bags. I was about to ask him if he needed any help and a teenager in his school uniform straightaway asked him if he needed a hand! I was just so in awe of his offer and his kindness!! Even though the guy said no, I’m sure he really appreciated the offer, that someone did...

Wooden Butterflies

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 07, 2022 / 2,594 views

For my 56th birthday my daughter, Beth bought me two beautifully carved wooden butterflies. I hung them in prominent places on my walls so that I can see them often during the day. Each time I do too they give me a wonderful reminder of Love. My daughter and my love of butterflies goes back many years. After a long battle against cancer my Mom had passed away when I was only 25 years old. Beth was...

My Heart Is Full Of Gratitude

By Melissa on November 07, 2022 / 1,967 views

Last night my husband and I took our 3 children out last minute for dinner at Montezumas at Mooloolaba. There was a friendly couple sitting behind us repeatedly commenting on how beautiful our family and children were and that our youngest reminded them of their grandchild. When we finished dinner, we went to counter to pay (like usual) but when we arrived the cashier persisted to tell us...

Homeless Man Came To My Rescue

By A Friend on November 05, 2022 / 2,474 views

By A Friend on November 05, 2022 / 2,474 views

Stranded with a flat tire in a skirt and heels, this homeless man came to my rescue and changed my tire for me. I only had $60 on me, but I very gratefully gave it to him for saving...

So Here's A Story For You

By Kimberley on November 02, 2022 / 1,965 views

Today I was driving through Nambour in 4 lane traffic. My car has no air-conditioning so I was already on fire and what do I see but a family of delightful ducks,crossing the road in a most unsuitably unsafe place. In a moment of sheer terror for the poor doggo in the backseat I pulled the best u-turn a Tiida has ever seen the wrong way into a one way street. As I alighted from my newly found rally...

Bleeding Fingers And Band-Aids

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 02, 2022 / 3,206 views

It was the middle of winter some 30 years ago. I was a young father with 3 little children counting on me. My college education, however, wasn’t helping me to find a good job in our depressed area. My work as a substitute teacher had dried up and now I was working in a saw mill for just above the minimum wage. As I got ready to go to work I wrapped band-aids around my fingers and put more in my pockets....

I Stopped On My Way Into Town Today As This Little One Was Going Alongside A Busy Road

By Ickiv on October 31, 2022 / 2,064 views

By Ickiv on October 31, 2022 / 2,064 views

I stopped on my way into town today as this little one was going alongside a busy road with not many places to go. I had pulled over to the side of the road with my hazard lights on as I also had not much room. Most people just drove around me but one gentleman pulled over on the other side of the road to make sure I was ok in the first instance. Together we worked out a plan and carried out a...

Last Week My Elderly Father Had An Appointment At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

By Holly on October 31, 2022 / 1,699 views

Last week my elderly father had an appointment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in SA. My dads words were 'my legs just weren't working, so I couldn't walk' a very kind man who was working on a building site nearby asked my dad if he was okay and told him to stay where he was and he ran to the hospital and got my dad a wheelchair so my dads wife could push him to the hospital. After...

It Doesn't Take Much To Help Someone Out

By Amy on October 27, 2022 / 2,423 views

Last week I was on my lunch break from work and went to the nearby petrol station to buy a drink. I had left and was about to head back to work when a man asked me for money for a drink. He was carrying lots of bags and didn't seem to be having a good day. I said I didn't have any cash but let's go back into the servo and I'll buy him one. He was so relieved and...