My Dream for What Lies Beyond by Julie A. Sellers | Inspiring Story #63

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

The Song of the Nightingale | After Winter Must Come Spring | Inspiring Story #54

Beautiful piece about emerging from difficult times into a place of peace, courage, light and hope.

Breathe, Breath of God, Please Breathe | Finding Hope in Your Journey Through Grief | Inspiring Story #52

Beautiful story about renewing hope after great loss.

Spellbound by the Circus Spotlight by Mara | Inspiring Story #50

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 […]

Say YES to Happy by Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui | Inspiring Story #48

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. […]

“You’d Be Pretty Without Those Scars” by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #49

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 […]

Storms and Rainbows | My Triumph Over Domestic Abuse by Kathy Butler | Inspiring Story #47

Kathy’s childhood was filled with horrors. As an adult she endures a bad marriage, emotional abuse and domestic violence. Her life seems to be filled with darkness until she remembers who she really is …

The Last Time: Savour Every Moment by Jenny Flintoff | Inspiring Story #46

Photograph by Bruno NascimentoA mother and a son take a walk. “Is this the last time?” Jenny wondered when her son slips her hand in his. This story is a special reminder to appreciate the special moments.Yesterday I went for a walk along the beach with Benj. He’s nine and a half.  Holding hands has […]

Sunset Quote | Sunset Inspiration | Sunsets Are …

“Sunsets are God’s Daily Fireworks”
~ Sasha Frugone

My Mother and Her “Special One” by Charlotte Lewington | Inspiring Story #34

Some people say Charlotte should never have been born, but she had different ideas.

An inspiring story for anyone who has ever asked ‘why was I born?’

Family Gap Year Abroad Saved My Sanity by Megan Barnes Zesati | Inspiring Story #22

Story of one woman’s transformation after she and her husband decide to break-away from their comfortable life and psychotherapy practice to take a family gap year abroad

Our Gift of Life | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #1

Life is a Gift to be Unwrapped One Moment at a Time. A trip to Northern Ireland inspires a traveller to reflect on her precious gift of life.As my travel days in Northern Ireland come to an end, I take my last walk on the water’s edge of Helen’s Bay and listen for whispers hidden […]