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.

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 […]

My Leap into Meaningful Life with Adam Johnson | Inspiring Story #45

  Adam thinks it’s too late to start over.  He fears losing his security.   But with a gentle prompt from his girlfriend, he discovers that his fears hold the key to unlock his freedom… the key to creating a meaningful life.          You’re never too old to take a leap into […]

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 […]

You Can, Without a Man with Jessi Sexton | Inspiring Story #39

One year after discovering her husband’s cheating messages, Jessi turns her fears of being a single mom into her own single mom success story.

Real Life Inspiring Stories | Reader’s Choice

#1 Gave Away Her Last $40 … On a Bus Headed To LA by Karletta Marie WHAT OUR READERS SAY ABOUT THIS STORY:  “This is a beautiful story – it reminds me of the kindness I’ve seen whilst travelling and also at home and also reminds me that when I’m better off I should help […]

Escape to Freedom | Inspiring Stories Collection #1

Escape    TO FREEDOMSTORY COLLECTION #1 Subscribe SPECIAL COLLECTION OF INSPIRING STORIES Wake-Up to Something Beautiful | Make One Simple Change to Your Morning Routine | Inspiring Story #157Slow DownRead More  Moving To Venice & The Magic of Elsewhere by Scott Stavrou | Inspiring Story #35Moving to Venice… “What better place in the world to remedy […]

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?’

Hitchhiker with a Knife by Sarah Mackenzie | Inspiring Story #33

Sarah makes the decision to be more open-minded to helping strangers on her visit to Argentina. What will she do when a big hitchhiker with a knife asks for help?

Challenging The Idea of a Successful & Happy Life | Inspiring Story #30

Short story about challenging the world’s definition of success and creating your own happy life filled with meaning.

Images Etched In My Mind by Lynda Elliott |Inspiring Story #29

Refugee Stories From Lynda Elliot, Founder of the Refugee Buddy Network If this whole experience has taught me one thing, it is this: The only thing that matters is love. The greatest gift we have as humans is our ability to empathize and connect with others. It is that part of us that knows we […]

Marble Steps by Lynda Elliott | Inspiring Story #28

A moving composition, based on the true experiences of young Syrian refugees. This story is about their stories and Lynda Elliott, a woman whose offer to help turned into a huge network that would touch thousands… You used to have a business.  Well, a family business.  Successful. Yes. The whole family was educated, clever, proud. Life was […]