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Life quotes and inspiring moments. What can you learn from a raindrop?

Stop for a moment, take off your busy badge, sit still and look closely;
you'll discover a whole world in a raindrop

~ Karletta Marie

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Location: An Bang Beach, Vietnam

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Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4

Find Strength in Your Ancestral Past by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #93

… Better To Speak | Audre Lorde

The Greatest Gift | Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh

Why Share Your Story? | Quote by Michelle Obama

No One Is Born Hating | Quote by Nelson Mandela

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Karletta Marie on Beyond the Spotlight | Finding Courage Before Confidence | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #235: “So many layers to this story. I love the point you’re mother taught you … you can be brave while…” Feb 16, 10:03
John Dionysiou on A Circle Where Stories Are Heard and Lives Are Touched: “This was so amazing, I love this group.” Feb 15, 10:18
Ebony on Seeking Light in a Dark World | by John Dionysiou | Inspiring Story #234: “Thank you for this powerful reflection. Your reminder that small acts of kindness can shift our perspective really stuck with…” Feb 12, 23:12
Alayana on Seeking Light in a Dark World | by John Dionysiou | Inspiring Story #234: “Indeed John, there is So Much Kindness everywhere all around Us… I observe and experience this each and every day…” Feb 12, 02:46
Ben on Seeking Light in a Dark World | by John Dionysiou | Inspiring Story #234: “We need so much more of this in the world. I try to live in the same way as he…” Feb 11, 15:41
Beth on Seeking Light in a Dark World | by John Dionysiou | Inspiring Story #234: “I love his spirit and his message so much! The world is soooo dark these days. We all need to…” Feb 11, 15:39
alejandra on Seeking Light in a Dark World | by John Dionysiou | Inspiring Story #234: “Very meaningful words. It’s easy to spread darkness, so being a light is what matters most, for us and for…” Feb 11, 12:04
Ruvarashe Chapfiwa on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “I’m really very sorry Amy , my comforts for your loss. I pray that you you get the love ,…” Feb 10, 11:03
Ruvarashe Chapfiwa on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “Thank you very much , it makes me feel warm inside knowing that l touched someone with my story” Feb 10, 10:56
Sonia Seivwright on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “Such a thoughtful piece. I liked how you framed gratitude as something quiet and present, not forced or flashy. It…” Jan 29, 09:14
Barbie R on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “Sounds like wonderful parents. And I agree timeone with loved ones should not be taken for granted, especially in this…” Jan 29, 00:06
neha on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “We always tend to take our closest relations for granted. Realizations come when we lose our people. I recently lost…” Jan 28, 23:40
Stephanie on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “I thankfully haven’t felt the pain of losing a parent, but I was in the room when my grandfather passed…” Jan 28, 18:49
Melanie E on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “The life lessons shared are all ones we should remember. Time with relatives is not guaranteed and with that in…” Jan 28, 17:46
Amy on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “My dad died at 51 and I miss him so much. Sadly, unlike the story, my mom was not there…” Jan 28, 17:06
Ben on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “This really hit home for me. I have lost loved ones, and I always felt like I didn’t appreciate them…” Jan 28, 16:59
Claudia on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “This is really such an important outlook to have. We have so much in our lives to be thankful for.…” Jan 28, 16:56
Beth on I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232: “This is such a powerful message. It’s so easy for us to fall into the trap of looking at what…” Jan 28, 16:52
khoingn | The Broad Life on Haunted Houses, Then and Now | The Shadows We Learn to Live With | by Allan Schwartz | Inspiring Story #233: “This was a fascinating and reflective read. I really liked how it explored the emotional meaning behind the haunted houses…” Jan 23, 16:10
Eliz on Haunted Houses, Then and Now | The Shadows We Learn to Live With | by Allan Schwartz | Inspiring Story #233: “I lived in a haunted house during a short period of my childhood and so this story really creeped me…” Jan 23, 13:41
Joy on Haunted Houses, Then and Now | The Shadows We Learn to Live With | by Allan Schwartz | Inspiring Story #233: “I stay away from haunted houses. There is just something about them that I won’t ever take lightly. As you…” Jan 23, 03:37
Ebony on Haunted Houses, Then and Now | The Shadows We Learn to Live With | by Allan Schwartz | Inspiring Story #233: “What a beautiful perspective! I just shared this with my colleagues and they loved it!” Jan 22, 19:00
Beth on Haunted Houses, Then and Now | The Shadows We Learn to Live With | by Allan Schwartz | Inspiring Story #233: “I have those same feelings when I’m near anything that’s supposedly haunted. I like your outlook on it at the…” Jan 22, 17:36
Karletta on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “Wishing your sons all the best with their ballet careers. Now I’m dancing for fun. Still love music and ballet…” Jan 16, 07:11
Karletta on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “I agree Melanie. In so many stories shared here in DIL people have used art and other forms of creative…” Jan 16, 07:10

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Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4

Find Strength in Your Ancestral Past by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #93

… Better To Speak | Audre Lorde

The Greatest Gift | Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh

No One Is Born Hating | Quote by Nelson Mandela