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 […]
Heart-warming story about a young Surma boy who teaches an award winning photographer a powerful lesson about what is most important in life
“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 […]
Everyone is worthy of love. How you treat another person can impact their life forever.
A short, inspiring story about appreciating moments of beauty in your present, past and future … and how doing so can help you see beyond difficult times
Beautiful piece about emerging from difficult times into a place of peace, courage, light and hope.
Beautiful story about renewing hope after great loss.
Determined to fulfill her life-long dream to shine in the spotlight, Mara quits her job and runs away with the circus, where she learns the ultimate lesson in vulnerability Secretly I always wanted to be on stage and shine in the spotlight. When I was twenty-six years old, I quit my security job in Switzerland, to run […]
Short, meaningful story about Happiness. Taking a walk on a New Orleans street, Krista ponders on Happiness. How can you be happy when not all in the world is right?My husband and I walked along a noisy New Orleans street, glasses steaming up from the humidity, our bellies full from an amazing meal.We felt happy. […]
Short story about discovering what true beauty really means … JOIN The scent of nail varnish, L’Oreal shampoo and hair dye settle in my nostrils. The mirror clad walls reflect soft down-lights on ivory coloured tiles, and I hear Mariah Carey’s, “I don’t wanna cry” playing in the background. I’m draped in an unflattering […]
