Linda Strader, one of the U.S. Forest Service’s first female firefighters in the 70’s, shares an inspiring piece about overcoming life’s challenges against insurmountable odds.I left early. A little snow and ice challenged me on this cold and blustery day. I reached the summit, my knees trembling from the precarious exposure. It’d been years since […]
An early self portrait by the author Sarra A. A short story about showing kindness and gratitude to strangers.Be taken into the mind of thirteen year old Sarra as she travels alone, back to her home in Kuwait. Along the way she meets an old man and learns the wonder of showing kindness and gratitude […]
Everyone is worthy of love. How you treat another person can impact their life forever.
When Linnea, a woman from Sweden witnesses fear and panic unfolding on her Facebook feed, she decides to do something to help.A short story shining light on human kindness during the Corona-Covid19 Outbreak … My neighbor’s cows mooed outside my window and stars began to appear. I had just come home to the farm after a […]
Barb Geiger and her husband Gene set off on an epic five-month service adventure, paddling down the Mississippi in a twenty-foot kayak they built themselves.
Along the way they encounter countless everyday heroes and river angles who offer compassion, care and opportunity to others. Be inspired by just one of their many encounters …
At only 59 Years of Age Barrie Goes For Her Dream Job as a Flight Attendant. A short story about not giving up on your dreams.Since I was about ten years old, I’ve had the dream of becoming a flight attendant. As I got older, I chose to put that dream on hold. I wanted to […]
Beautiful piece about emerging from difficult times into a place of peace, courage, light and hope.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
#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 […]