Photo by Srimathi JayaprakashWhen a young woman knocks on Aamir’s door and her fear of hunger is greater than her fear of Corona, he knows he must act to help his community survive the lock-down. What he does, and how his team and community come together so quickly is a lesson for us all (and […]
“There is no hand too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.”A heart-touching story about unexpected loss and the lasting love that carries you through. “This baby has no heartbeat.” The sonographer spoke as if her words were merely confirming. The look on my face indicated she was wrong. My boyfriend, Gregg, then […]
Photograph by: Kenan TekinA short story highlighting the wonderful work of “Grannies in Demand” and the older folk they help in the care homes of Israel.Evening at the Nursing Home. I help Rika as she painfully pushes her steel framed walker back to her room. We make our way carefully across the dining room where, […]
A confronting story about the deep hurt inflicted by prejudice and the wise words that brought healing into a young woman’s troubled life. In my seventeenth year of life, I was privileged to visit a woman who lived in a shanty that was supported on stilts above a swamp, with dirt-packed floors and a thatched […]
Moving To Venice… “What better place in the world to remedy the ills of too-much reality than Venice, a place that positively defies all definitions of reality?”
Linda Strader, one of the U.S. Forest Service’s first female firefighters in the 70’s, shares an inspiring piece about overcoming life’s challenges against insurmountable odds.I left early. A little snow and ice challenged me on this cold and blustery day. I reached the summit, my knees trembling from the precarious exposure. It’d been years since […]
Here’s a story to lift your spirits and help you remember there’s kindness in humanity.I’ve been extremely discouraged with how toxic the media has been, so outside of wishing happy birthdays, I’ve stayed clear. If I don’t have anything positive to offer, then why bring negativity? That’s the plan I’ve tried to follow… Last night […]
An early self portrait by the author Sarra A. A short story about showing kindness to strangers.Be taken into the mind of thirteen year old Sarra as she travels alone, back to her home in Kuwait. Along the way she meets an old man and learns the wonder of showing kindness to strangers … I had […]
How you treat another person can impact their life forever. Be inspired by Elana’s heart-warming story of experiencing her first hug. My first summer at sleep-away camp, I was only nine years old and stayed three full weeks, 21 holy days, the blackjack of my youth. I swam, ran relay races and sang folk songs […]
Life Lesson from My Garden. Inspiring story about hope and healing after hurt … by Karletta MarieThere was a time I’d lay under her limbs, long and laden with peaches. The morning sun filtered through her leaves; her pink fluffy fruits sprinkled in golden light. She was my precious peach tree. She was privy to my […]
When Patricia catches sight of two girls jogging around the lake, she is inspired to turn her life around. 100 pounds overweight, while battling stage 3 cancer Patricia knew she had a challenge ahead…What she achieves is remarkable. The hope she passes on, invaluable …I closed my eyes and lifted my face towards the […]
The world is full of kindness. When we open our eyes to see it, we can receive it. A young boy’s note to an old woman in the UK, unexpected kindness spilling on to the streets in USA, the trust and kindness shared with strangers in Norway … The Smallest of Gestures Can Make a Big ImpactToday […]
