In a world where competition is revered and compassion seems rare, Julie Tallard Johnson shares a story about her decision to step back and allow someone else to take her place … a decision that leads to a surprise encounter with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a powerful lesson in showing kindness and generosity to […]
Take a journey with Danielle Hayden as she reflects on her unique gratitude practice. Will you be forever changed as she was? In January of 2018, I started a practice where each day I named five things I was grateful for and I prayed for five people. The challenge of this was that I could […]
Our ancestral stories run through our veins with a longing to be heard and lived. Read this and discover ancient wise words hidden in your story.
Now legally blind, Amy teaches us a beautiful life lesson …
What may seem mundane, what we may consider unremarkable, when given conscious attention, can give us our most treasured memories and exquisite gifts in life.
Just before Christmas, 77 yo, Aunt DeeDee got scammed and didn’t have enough money to pay her rent. Little did she know about a secret stash of kindness coins about to come her way … JOIN JOIN Every week I save all the change and $1 bills I have in my purse and wallet. […]
How do you get up and face each day while coping with incredible loss? Where can you go, what can you do to draw hope and courage to just keep going?Be inspired by Tom’s story … A long tube arrived, postmarked British Columbia. In it, a black and white poster of a police car lighting the […]
One afternoon Steve receives a phone-call from a boy saying he found a dog tag while hiking. Little did the boy know that this small gesture of kindness would make the big impression it did …A ‘Hallmark’ worthy storyWith the bad news that’s been broadcast lately, it is very easy to overlook the fact that […]
Remember, beautiful things take time…I’d returned to Australia. Spring was coming to a close and Jacaranda trees bloomed all over Brisbane. Have you ever stood under a Jacaranda? Have you ever danced upon her carpet with the sun filtering through her leaves? A Jacaranda in full bloom is a like nature’s Royal Queen […]
Photograph by: Carla CoulsonA beautiful piece from Claire Lloyd about finding happiness in the changing seasons of village life. The piece is an extract from her book “My Greek Island Home” The village has a rhythm that changes with the seasons. Spring brings new life. The residents emerge from behind closed gates and […]
Award winning photographer, Susan Greeff, shares a heart-warming story about a Surma boy who teaches her a powerful lesson about what’s really important in life. … A golden haze settled over the cornfields. The sun prepared to rest for the evening, and I intended to follow. Saying goodbye to the clan, I headed back to […]
“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 […]
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 […]
