In this short story, a new year begins with a journal, a painted ballerina, and a simple reminder: when we wobble, we don’t stop.
We keep going. Sometimes a stumble isn’t failure at all, just part of the dance.
In the winter of life, retirement brings freedom, time, and unexpected gifts, alongside slower, quieter days. In this story Annmarie reflects on finding blessings and learning how to float through wintry days with grace.
German biologist Stephanie Fuchs fell in love with a Maasai warrior and an entire way of life. Living life among the Maasai in a traditional village in Tanzania, she learned to see the world through new eyes, discovering purpose, belonging, and a deeper truth about what it means to live close to nature.
Stephanie’s story invites us to pause and reflect on what truly matters. To see how gratitude, love, and simplicity can bring peace and meaning to our own lives.
For Sonia, that belief carried her all the way to life support. Her powerful story asks us to stop equating exhaustion with value and begin claiming your self-worth.
Life is a Gift to be Unwrapped One Moment at a Time.
In this gift of life inspirational story, a quiet morning by the sea in Northern Ireland becomes a powerful reminder to live fully and treasure every moment.
Who’s that one teacher you’ll never forget – remember them? The one who made you laugh, believed in you, or showed you kindness when you needed it most?
This heartwarming true story celebrates the lasting impact of a teacher’s kindness – and how our small gestures of encouragement can shape a life for years to come.
Christina never expected to find love, but life had other plans. When her husband couldn’t see her on their wedding day, they embraced the moment—never realizing a blessing was on its way. A powerful true story of love, resilience, and the unexpected gifts that emerge from life’s challenges.
Discover ‘Gratitude in Life,’ a collection of stories that show how expressing gratitude can can transform your existence and create a deeper appreciation for life.
Experience healing and gratitude on sick days as Phyllis, a self-proclaimed hypochondriac, finds unexpected solace during a hospital stay. Join her inspiring journey and discover the powerful balm of gratitude for sickness.
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.
Morning Gratitude. With the fast pace, and stresses of life, it’s easy to let our mornings pass by as routine. In this short story, Annmarie takes us into a magical world of morning gratitude. This two-minute read has the power to change the outlook of your entire day
One evening while enjoying a ride, Brad Johnson’s world is torn apart by a serious motorcycle accident. Two weeks after being released from the hospital, and still recovering, a deadly fire rages through his town. Brad is lucky to escape alive, with literally the shirt on his back, and his faithful dog Bella.
Rather than being defined by tragedy, Brad’s story is about his choice to celebrate life by giving back to others.
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 […]