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Our Daily Happiness

2,302 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on August 13, 2024

There is an old story about a man whose ship was lost at sea. He barely survived and drifted alone for many days on a raft. Finally he was spotted and rescued by another ship and taken aboard. Later when he was asked if he’d learned anything from the ordeal he went through he replied: “I have learned that if I can have enough...

The best act of kindness from a stranger I have ever experienced

2,131 views | Posted by A friend on August 16, 2024

I was traveling in a bus long distance to visit my family, 6 hours in the road to be precise. I start feeling bad, light headed I am brunette but I assume I looked really pale at the moment and I was sweating. I was traveling alone and there wasn’t anyone familiar I could ask help to. To add to the story, I was...

Secret to Your Happiness Is So Simple

1,873 views | Posted by A friend on August 11, 2024

So many people are so afraid of being happy, they think if they become too happy, it will mean giving up on achieving more, it means being vulnerable to ego, it means looking down on people who haven’t achieved something Let me tell you something: no one cares about how happy you are, If you downplay on your achievements and...

I started waking up at 5:30 everyday - Here's what happened

1,839 views | Posted by CulturalVariety5958 on August 22, 2024

So, a lot has been going on lately in my life, and one of them is getting a new job as an international student, not to mention the research position at my university AND my regular classes AND gym AND Guitar practice. Balancing these things has become so cumbersome that some days I just want to be left alone without talking to anyone. But...

With Laughter And Smiles

1,794 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on August 20, 2024

When I was a young boy every Summer Mom, Dad, my brothers and I would climb into our beat-up old car and drive 7 hours over curvy, mountain roads to visit my Mom’s relatives in Tennessee. We always stayed in my Grandma’s house there with her, my Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte. It was a fun time with days full of excitement and...

A heartwarming encounter at Shenandoah National Park

1,731 views | Posted by A friend on August 17, 2024

I wanted to share a recent experience that reminded me of how good people can be. I went hiking in Shenandoah National Park, and like any other trip, we parked our car. While getting out, I accidentally hit the car next to us with my door. I was sitting in the passenger seat and was too excited about the hike to notice. After a...

A Day of Lost Connections, Found Humanity

1,709 views | Posted by Sumeet on August 21, 2024

Today, I experienced one of those moments that makes you question how you’ll manage the next steps. While getting petrol, I reached for my phone to pay, only to realize it was gone. Panic set in—no cash, no card, just an empty pocket. The petrol attendant noticed my distress and, with a calm smile, said, “First, find your...

Sharing donuts with a stranger

1,707 views | Posted by A friend on August 15, 2024

I was waiting for a store to open, I brought donuts and gave one to this Chinese guy that was waiting also. This is what he translated to me. "This is the first time I have eaten such good food in three years since I came to the United...

One kind soul to another

1,616 views | Posted by A friend on August 19, 2024

This is so crazy I can’t believe this happened to me. I am pregnant and started a new job working at a huge hospital. I was forced to previously resigned from my previous job because I faced discrimination for being pregnant. So much so that they didn’t even pay me my last check. The reason why I bring this up is...

To be a good boss, you must first be human

1,509 views | Posted by A friend on August 23, 2024

One time a guy paid for all my groceries at the market. The bill came to $240 and I had forgotten I wouldn't get paid that week. So he took his card and said "to be a good boss, you must first be human". I never saw him again, but I sure want a boss like...

The smile was priceless

1,464 views | Posted by A friend on August 12, 2024

I was just doing a bit of shopping and a young girl was at the counter buying some swimwear. Apparently the item was marked wrong on the price tag. The attendant said it would be twenty dollars for it. She looked so disappointed so I handed her the twenty dollars and said just get it and enjoy your swim. The...

It was such a beautiful, moving moment

1,399 views | Posted by Masey on August 21, 2024

Earlier this morning, while I was at my local Woolies (Safeway in America), I saw a young mother and her maybe 4-5 year old child stop in front of a homeless man, on their way out. She withdrew a pack of chocolate Tim Tams from her shopping, opened it and gave two pieces to her child before instructing him to give them to the homeless...

Just Be You

1,371 views | Posted by Dorenda Crager Watson (Esa Sammuelle) on August 29, 2024

I was a second-grade art teacher for 32 years and one of the struggles I saw with my small students was the hurdle to belong. This led to them changing themselves to fit into a certain group and sometimes forgetting who they really were. So several years ago I wrote this poem for anybody that resonates with it...to remember that they were...

Stranger treats 5 women to brunch

1,352 views | Posted by Kerry on August 21, 2024

Thank you to the lovely gentleman who treated 5 unknown ladies to brunch this morning! I met up at our local coffeeshop with 4 friends. We had a good catch-up after not seeing each other for a few months and didn't speak to any others apart from the lady who took our orders. When we went up to pay we were told a man...

Manners Matter!

1,313 views | Posted by Kate Gawi on August 12, 2024

I am a mum, a wife and an author of “Tea with the Dutchess: How to do anything with style”. I have made it a habit to tell my children to make good choices, every day when dropping them off to school or to their activities, and while blowing them my goodbye kisses, I whisper “bring your manners with you”....

The Mountain Climber

1,305 views | Posted by Mr Suleman on August 29, 2024

In a small village nestled at the foot of a towering mountain lived a young woman named Maya. She had always been fascinated by the mountain's majestic beauty and often dreamed of reaching its summit. Every day, she would look up at the peak, imagining what it would be like to stand at the top and see the world from that...

My husband started reading to me before bed and I am the happiest I've ever been with him

1,267 views | Posted by A friend on August 26, 2024

After 13 years of marriage, I am the happiest I’ve ever been with my husband. We got married very young, and have 2 boys under 3 years old. I am finally out of my postpartum haze. Feeling like myself again! My husband has always been so supportive and helpful as dad/husband and we have gotten a lot closer after...

Little, Shared Moments Of Love

1,248 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on August 28, 2024

On cold, winter nights when I was a boy my Mom would often let me help her make popcorn to eat while we watched television. Mom made it the old fashioned way too. She would grab a cast iron skillet and light the stove beneath it. Then she would pour in a splash of oil and add a dollop of butter. Next she would sprinkle in a big handful of...

I will never forget those kind people

1,224 views | Posted by A friend on August 30, 2024

This happened to me a few years ago, and is making me tear up still thinking about it. My husband is in the navy, and due to deployment missed the birth of our son and would be missing his first Christmas. We were devastated by this. It was thanksgiving week, and my husband had duty, he had to spend the night on the boat. We had...

Two unexpected visitors to the house today

986 views | Posted by A friend on September 2, 2024

Two unexpected visitors to the house today. The first a gentleman in his late 80's who lives round the corner. He has to travel to be with his daughter as they just heard that his son in law is being sent home from hospital (brain cancer) and been told there is nothing more then can do for him. Poor guy is only late...