Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

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You Look Gorgeous

By Avril on August 05, 2022 / 2,558 views

I don't have any money, so am never able to help out in that way, but yesterday a lady told me a million $ wouldn’t have been as good. Racing around the supermarket (as you do) and I looked up and made a choice There was an older lady in my eye line, looking gorgeous. I tapped her on the shoulder and said "I just wanted to tell you that you look gorgeous"....

A Tale Of Three Washers

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 05, 2022 / 2,442 views

I don’t believe in luck, but if I did I would say I have had a string of the bad kind lately. Last week my washing machine broke. It just wouldn’t wash. I hadn’t had it that long either. Like anyone these days I tried to figure out if I could fix it online but soon realized the repairs would cost more than a new machine would. Then this week my daughter’s washing machine broke. It was...

Bilingual Babies

By Letty on August 04, 2022 / 2,128 views

Twelve years ago I decided to change my job from an English as a Second Language teacher to simply working at a department store childcare room, basically for better hours and benefits. My charges were preschoolers, and to my surprise, many of these 2-4 year old children knew no English at all because shoppers at the store were families of employees at an international company with headquarters nearby. I found...

Lost Wedding Ring

By A Friend on August 04, 2022 / 2,192 views

My husband lost his wedding ring in the sea yesterday. A man has just returned it to him, saying he saw us looking for it yesterday and went back with his snorkel in the evening and found it for him. He wouldn't accept any...

This Story Is Not For Any Props, Just Such A Gorgeous Story...

By Bex on August 01, 2022 / 2,249 views

So like any I have been through my fair share of horrible. A year or so ago when I really just needed some kindness, I got chatting to an old chap and his wife at the grocery checkout. As we chatted he helped me load my groceries onto the conveyer belt and I joked that it had been a while since a gentleman had helped me with the groceries. We chatted about life and family, part of which he commented on my...

I Was Having A Rough Day. And Then...

By Penni on August 01, 2022 / 2,175 views

I was sitting in my car waiting for school pickup. My air con is broken (and I live in North Queensland, so even in winter, air con is necessary), so I had the windows down. I heard footsteps coming towards me, and they sounded like the person was having a rough day too. Almost sad. A man walked past. The sort of man you wouldn't normally associate with tender emotions. Tall, broad,...

Hot Wheels Surprise

By Lois on August 01, 2022 / 2,455 views

Thank you to the person that left a lovely surprise in my mailbox, I'm guessing it's from a nice neighbour as I live in a quiet court. It put a smile on my...

Four Fawns

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 27, 2022 / 2,528 views

Driving here in the mountains of my home can be a challenge even in the Summertime. The potholes and patches in the roads make for a rough ride. The low hanging trees, full of green leaves limit your visibility. And you always have to be on the lookout for dogs, cats, and deer crossing the road. I saw a sad sight here just the other day. As I was driving along I saw a baby fawn lying dead along the...

An Amazing Act Of Kindness

By Chris on July 26, 2022 / 2,804 views

I just went to buy a Samsung washer and dryer from a guy, and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he could take $400, I’d be really grateful. I got home, hooked everything up, and everything worked great. I opened up the dryer to check the lint filter and I was shocked my $400 was sitting in there. I got a message from him saying, 'Check the dryer. A gift for...

A Baby Monitor

By Ina on July 25, 2022 / 2,639 views

My husband passed away this spring, after a long struggle with heart disease. We had wonderful hospice care near the end, and they ordered a hospital bed for the family room because he was too weak to come upstairs. Mt. Lebanon has a Freebo group where members give away or lend things they no longer need. I asked if anyone had a baby monitor that I could borrow. One woman did, and she came over and...

A Painting

By Trudy on July 21, 2022 / 2,083 views

Thank you to a lovely lady named Cho in our neighbourhood who while out on on her walk took a photo of our kelpie Tessa a month ago, and then returned this morning with this beautiful oil painting. She has captured Tessa exactly! Refusing any payment the best we could do was gift some oranges in return. Thank you so much Cho, you really made our...

The Most Beautiful Random Act Of Kindness My Daughter Just Experienced

By Melly on July 21, 2022 / 2,618 views

Just wanted to post a story of the most beautiful random act of kindness my daughter just experienced. My daughter soon to be 21 has just moved up near Byron Bay with her boyfriend. They're renting an unfurnished house and just decided to "wing it" when they got there. They saw advertised a sofa for free that was about 45 minutes from where they live. The ad said it was out...

Dad's Recliner

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 19, 2022 / 2,931 views

When I was 5 years old my Dad, Mom, two brothers and I all lived in my Nana’s 70 year old ramshackle house. We didn’t really own anything but since we didn’t feel poor, we weren’t poor. We grew our own food, patched our own clothes, and were happy. And after school each day I would play outside and wait patiently for my Dad to get home from work. He would always arrive tired...

What A Beautiful Way To Finish Our Holiday

By Susie on July 18, 2022 / 2,076 views

Last night we flew home after ten glorious days in Bali. Our flight was delayed and it was already past the kids bedtime when we boarded. As we settled in our seats, I caught your eye as your sat wedged in the window seat next to my 10 year old. I knew you were kind, just by your eyes- they sparkled when you smiled. As my 5 year old dozed off between my husband and I in the next row, I hoped my...

I Never Thought It Will Happen To Me

By Rosanna on July 18, 2022 / 2,109 views

I never thought it will happen to me but I'm fortunate to receive an amazing kindness from a stranger that was in drive through waiting for their order. I was rushing this morning so completely forgot my purse with all my cards. Lining up for coffee and had $20 cash, ready to pay for my order. The front server told me the car on front paid my bill. So grateful, so happy with teary...

Your Place

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 16, 2022 / 2,259 views

Summer brings a literal explosion of LIFE here in the mountains of my home. The forested hillsides become an ocean of green leaves. In the meadows and along the roadsides you see buttercups, dandelions, sweet clover, daisies, black eyed Susan’s and Queen Anne’s Lace. Butterflies and bumblebees dance above them. In the trees dozens of species of birds are singing love songs, building nests, and...

The Little Things In Life Really Matter!

By Cindy on July 16, 2022 / 2,187 views

Commuting by train is never pleasant in Japan but today was different. I almost had an opportunity to sit down when an elderly lady hopped on the train. I naturally directed her to the seat I had my eye on and she thanked me. A few stops later as I was about to leave the train, she gently reached out to stop me and passed me this smiley patch to take with me. I will be in a smiley mood...