Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

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Proud Of My Mum

By Zoe on December 10, 2021 / 2,639 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 / 1,832 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 / 2,283 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 / 2,903 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 / 2,116 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 / 2,335 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 / 2,895 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 / 2,395 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 / 2,402 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 / 3,208 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 / 2,432 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 / 2,858 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 / 2,799 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 / 2,156 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...

A New Wedding Ring

By Hazel on November 22, 2021 / 1,926 views

What an awesome week. Over 15 years ago l gave my husband a new wedding ring with a small ruby inset. He lost this ring. This week l had a facebook friend request from the lady who purchased my property about 7years ago. She asked if l had lost any jewellery. As l had lived there over 50 years l replied that my late husband had lost this special ring. She sent a...

A Fine Morning Walk!

By Anjali Mohapatra on November 16, 2021 / 4,747 views

It was a cool early morning of the winter season. Dawn was still reigning! I was excited to start my morning walk. Every day I promise myself that I would start ‘walking exercise’ but never it happened. I saw, so many people were engaged in this amazing habit but I could never push myself. So that day I was determined to take the golden opportunity! I got everything ready, my shoes,...

Cooked With Love

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 15, 2021 / 3,123 views

It was about ten years ago. It was a cold, gray and gloomy Winter’s day. A steady rain was falling that soaked my clothes and chilled my bones. I was walking over to visit my Dad and although his house was only a short walk from mine, I was already wet and miserable. I knocked on his door and stepped in. A warm steam was floating from the kitchen. It touched my nose and suddenly I was eight years old...