Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

A Toasted Sandwich

By Lee on November 30, 2022 / 2,172 views

My little man is almost 7. He’s going through a growth spurt. Hungry ALL the time. Yesterday while at school. He finished his entire lunch box and was still hungry. His teacher went to the staff room and made him a toasted sandwich. Talk about above and beyond. Thank you to all of the amazing teachers out there and in particular Mr. S. PS. I packed an extra sandwich this...

So Many Gifts

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 28, 2022 / 3,456 views

I was sitting on a long, black, folding medical table. Beside me was a woman in scrubs talking about the cold change the weather had taken recently. A radio in the corner was playing Christmas music even though it was still weeks away. I took a sip from the bottle of lemonade I had brought with me so I wouldn’t get dizzy. I looked around at all the other people laying back on their medical tables too....

2 Free Cow Cookies

By Leann on November 26, 2022 / 3,057 views

I was out shopping with my kiddos doing my best to budget the last of my paycheck. We stopped at a juice bar after going thrifting and I saw a lady with a little dog sitting on the bumper of a car with a sign that she was homeless and needed help. I had a few bucks I could spare and a couple bottles of water in my car and happily asked if she needed the water and handed her the bottles and the money. Turns out...

Thank You To Whoever Left This Little Rock At A Swimming Pool In My Area!

By Adelle on November 26, 2022 / 1,765 views

By Adelle on November 26, 2022 / 1,765 views

Thank you to whoever left this little rock at a swimming pool in my area! My little one thought it was so amazing! Her imagination was running wild coming up with how it got there. Apparently it must have been the Easter bunny that left it waiting to be adopted by someone to care for it...

There Are Some Kind People

By Lauren on November 26, 2022 / 2,436 views

Today while at the beach an elderly lady on a mobility scooter called me over and asked if I would help her; she wanted to spread her husbands ashes in the water, but due to mobility difficulties she wasn’t able to get to the beach so I ask 2 gentleman nearby if they could help, with the 3 of us we managed to get the lady to the water held her while she spread her dear husbands ashes in y the...

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

By Susanne on November 26, 2022 / 2,213 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 / 2,581 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 / 2,072 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 / 2,216 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 / 2,367 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 / 2,288 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 / 1,937 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 / 2,304 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 / 2,014 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 / 2,695 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 / 2,040 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 / 2,608 views

By A Friend on November 05, 2022 / 2,608 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...