Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

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This Is My Driver Jacob

By Kirsty on December 14, 2021 / 3,258 views

This is my driver Jacob. He was sent to pick me up and take me three hours on a drive inland in Mexico to where I’ll be working. As we were driving he started to tell me his story. As most of you know I like to chat and I like to get to know people & their stories. He shared with me that since the pandemic he had had to change jobs and was currently spending six days a week away...

I Just Had THE Best Thing Happen To Me

By Marsha on December 14, 2021 / 2,442 views

I just had THE best thing happen to me. A man came to my door and was calling my name. He said "have you lost a wallet?" And in his hand was my wallet. I had no idea it was missing. It’d apparently slid off the top of my car into the middle of a very busy 3 lane road. He saw a car drive over it and noticed a $5 note fly out of it. He did a u-turn at the next traffic light and went...

A Blessing In Disguise

By Joseph J. Mazzella on December 14, 2021 / 2,236 views

It was the day after Thanksgiving. Gray clouds covered the sky. The air was biting. The temperature was below freezing. It was spitting snow. And the internet was out. Now I have found that having the internet out can be a pain in the butt or a blessing in disguise. I decided that day to make it the latter, work off my turkey tummy, and get a few things done. After the regular housework was done...

Proud Of My Mum

By Zoe on December 10, 2021 / 2,575 views

While my mum Andrea was out shopping with my grandma today at our local shopping centre, she noticed a lady laying down on the chairs (with her purse on her lap) in the food court. She walked past but something didn’t feel right to her so she went back. She asked the lady if she was ok and the lady said she felt a little sick. Mum told the lady that she was taking her purse off her lap so that no one...

Etsy Seller Being Awesome

By Niall on December 10, 2021 / 1,785 views

Etsy seller gave me a huge smile by being awesome. I bought the cactus bumbag/fannypack. When I opened the package and saw the mushroom design I thought they’d sent me the wrong one. The note reads: Niall, You sensational human being. Hope the bumbag makes your outfits look hella snazzy. Have...

I Corinthians Christmas Version

By Patrick on December 08, 2021 / 2,231 views

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another cook. If I work at the...

One Kind Word

By Lee on December 06, 2021 / 2,851 views

Thank you to the young girl who complimented me on the dress I was wearing today. You made me feel amazing. I rarely wear dresses as I am self conscious of my shape no matter how hard I fight this. I ordered 2 dresses from online and wore one to the shops today. Kind words are worth so much more than the time it takes to say...

I Let A Stranger Hold My Baby Today

By Lori on December 06, 2021 / 2,036 views

I let a stranger hold my baby today. I know what you are thinking, WHY? Allow me to explain. It was after church, in the pews. The lady behind me had to be close to 70 years old. She was alone, without her family nearby. She stood among us at the front of the church-- families averaging three kids, many of which were restless and bored. Along with the kids were pairs of tired and weary parents,...

The Music Within

By Joseph J. Mazzella on December 06, 2021 / 2,271 views

I am not sure how many years ago it was. I know it was a while back because I still had a cassette player at the time. I had a lot of housework to do. I was tired of television and was in the mood for music. I pulled out one of my favorite cassettes then and put it in the player. It started to play but before long a loud squeal happened and the music stopped. I opened the player and saw the tape in the...

We're Not Alone

By A Friend on December 02, 2021 / 2,854 views

My mother died while giving birth to my little sister. I barely remember her voice. My father killed himself last year. He was an alcohollic, abusive, violent, and selfish person. My sister was already living with my aunt and I was living in my place of work. Our family had already been broken, the suicide of my father just made it official. Today I and my three work friends got fired from our jobs....

Good People Aren't A Myth

By A Friend on December 02, 2021 / 2,348 views

I was going through a rough patch several weeks back and I HATE asking for help. Both of my parents have passed away, and my twin brother has enough on his plate with a mortgage, his own bills, and a wife and three boys to support. I have been receiving disability for a few years due to a number of health issues. When dad passed he left a fair bit of money for my brother and I, but a year after he...

All Is Well

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 29, 2021 / 2,339 views

Something was wrong. Something was wonderfully wrong. I knew in my mind that my old beagle dog, Snoopy and my daughter’s Saint Bernard mix, Lemmy had passed away this last year. Yet, there they both were playing and romping and chasing each other in my back yard. They seemed younger too. Snoopy had been in ill health for the last years of her life and Lemmy had lost the use of one of his legs before he...

Two Young Men

By Caithe on November 24, 2021 / 3,153 views

My Father-in-law lives in Mackay; independently. he is 92 and although spritely in personality, has slow movement. We rang him yesterday to check in after the wild weather. After making sure he is okay, he said: I’ve got something to tell you. He then told us how he had gotten his groceries and took them to his car. A young gentleman ( now that could be anywhere from 12 to 70, when you are 92 lol)...

A Precious Gift

By Barbara on November 24, 2021 / 2,378 views

I have a friend I used to waitress with 35 years ago (we had the best fun working our tushies off). She has been through the medical wringer -mastectomy ,crohns etc - I don’t know how she keeps going. I drop in on her (if she’s well enough for visitors) when I’m in her area and we always have the best laughs. She’s organising her will and told me she had something for me and...

Stop Complaining And It Will Change Your Life!

By A Friend on November 23, 2021 / 2,812 views

I cant believe how this simple thing changed my life so much! I used to complain with myself and other people all the time. Then, I realized.. Do I wanna be that person that is always complaining about everything? I don't wanna be around these kind of people, so why am I doing the same to myself and those around me? I realized that this negative thought only made...

A Chance Meeting

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 22, 2021 / 2,760 views

I had a chance meeting the other day. I was walking into a local convenience store when a voice called out to me. It was my friend, Rod. We had first met in kindergarten and he had been one of my best friends all through grade school, high school, and into college. Fun loving and free spirited, Rod had gotten me into trouble more than once growing up. He had also been a fountain of laugher and good cheer and...

Encountered The Most Heart Wrenching Act Of Kindness Today While Shopping With My 3yo Daughter.

By Katie on November 22, 2021 / 2,076 views

Encountered the most heart wrenching act of kindness today while shopping with my 3yo daughter. In the store two older ladies complimented my daughters hair (it’s red & curly so gets a lot of attention!) Anyway, we ended up behind them at the check outs, one of the ladies smiled at her again, telling us she has “beautiful dolls at home with hair just like...