In desperate times people can be driven to take desperate measures…In this story, Malcolm, an elite security officer challenges us to look beyond outward appearances to see the son, the father and the human story behind the crime. Travelling on the train seemed to be a new experience for me. I somehow looked at people […]
When Michelle’s father passes away, she makes a shocking discovery that teaches her a powerful life lesson that will impact her every day.
Refugee Stories From Lynda Elliot, Founder of the Refugee Buddy Network If this whole experience has taught me one thing, it is this: The only thing that matters is love. The greatest gift we have as humans is our ability to empathize and connect with others. It is that part of us that knows we […]
As a teen growing up in Australia, I dreamed of traveling the world but vowed never to travel to Belfast, Ireland. Thirty years later, I met Belfast and her people face-to-face for the first time. It turned out to be a life-changing experience.It’s 1987. I’m listening to Rick Astley on vinyl, sporting “Kylie Minogue” hair […]
Story about Soula … a woman who can carry a gun in one hand, while accepting a delicate rose in the other.
… a policeman collects my unconscious body from the pavement of a Manila street, freshly dispossessed – physically – of my prized possessions; emotionally and psychologically, I’d lost much more.MAY 31, 2017The Initial Encounter 10:55 AM: “I saw you leave Z Hostel. I just finished night duty. I work door security,” buoyantly announces a Filipino man, […]
An inspirational story of a woman who, when everything was against her, decided never to give up on her business dream.
An Inspiring Short Love Story … An Unromantic Story of Love; A Beautiful Story of TrustWhen people hear our story, they think it’s romantic. Alex quit his job, sold his stuff, pulled out of his dream restaurant in Germany and the next day, booked a flight to Mexico to convince me that we were right for each […]
Have you ever traveled to Manila? Listen as Gene, a young woman traveling the Philippines, beautifully expresses rekindled love for her birthplace. I was at the point where I was ready to leave you for good. You have been slacking for years, and it’s taking a toll on us. I chose to turn a blind eye to the […]
I sat down at the black marble-top table, my face blushing hot red as Narelle and Megan choked back their laughter…Narelle and Megan were two human resource consultants who regularly ran workshops for corporate companies and government departments. Narelle would often call me in to assist with preparing workshop content and course materials. It was Monday […]
