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They Call Us Angels In India | Inspiring Story #62

When a young woman knocks on Aamir’s door and her fear of hunger is greater than her fear of Corona, he knows he must act to help his community survive the lock-down.

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Cameron’s Place| Love and Life after Unexpected Loss | Inspiring Story #71

“There is no hand too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.”A heart-touching story about unexpected loss and the lasting love that carries you through. “This baby has no heartbeat.” The sonographer spoke as if her words were merely confirming. The look on my face indicated she was wrong. My boyfriend, Gregg, then […]

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Old but not Alone | Short Story of Human Love and Kindness by PK Becker | Inspiring Story #67

Photograph by: Kenan TekinA short story highlighting the wonderful work of “Grannies in Demand” and the older folk they help in the care homes of Israel.Evening at the Nursing Home. I help Rika as she painfully pushes her steel framed walker back to her room. We make our way carefully across the dining room where, […]

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The Wisest Woman I Have Ever Known by Sasha Frugone | Inspiring Story #44

A confronting story about the deep hurt inflicted by prejudice and the wise words that brought healing into a young woman’s troubled life. In my seventeenth year of life, I was privileged to visit a woman who lived in a shanty that was supported on stilts above a swamp, with dirt-packed floors and a thatched […]

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Moving To Venice & The Magic of Elsewhere by Scott Stavrou | Inspiring Story #35

Moving To Venice… “What better place in the world to remedy the ills of too-much reality than Venice, a place that positively defies all definitions of reality?”

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Woman Fighting Wildfires by Linda Strader | Inspiring Story #70

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 […]

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They Paid Our Check! | Story of Human Kindness by Jack Glynn| Inspiring Story #69

Here’s a story to lift your spirits and help you remember there’s kindness in humanity.I’ve been extremely discouraged with how toxic the media has been, so outside of wishing happy birthdays, I’ve stayed clear. If I don’t have anything positive to offer, then why bring negativity? That’s the plan I’ve tried to follow… Last night […]

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‘Thank You for Being So Kind’ by Sarra A. | Inspiring Story #59

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 […]

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Cancer Saved My Life by Chaya Lev | Inspiring Story #18

I was just forty years old. A few weeks earlier, I had booked an appointment with my doctor for a “routine” breast examination ..

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My First Hug by Elana Rabinowitz | Everyone is Worthy of Love | Inspiring Story #66

Everyone is worthy of love. How you treat another person can impact their life forever.

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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

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When Ravens Speak | Story of Human Kindness During the Covid-19 Outbreak | Inspiring Story #61

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 […]

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Atwebembire Joshua on My Border Angel | How Kindness Appeared at My Toughest Crossing | By Joshua Atwebembire | Inspiring Story #209: “Very much humbled” Jul 29, 14:07
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “It takes a kind of bravery that’s hard to put into words to walk away from something that’s breaking you,…” Jul 26, 20:07
Angela on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “Thank you so much for sharing your story. It took a lot of courage to write this. And it will…” Jul 26, 15:13
LisaLisa Lisa on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “Wow! What a story and people would be surprised as to the number of people who are in those situations.…” Jul 24, 15:01
Jerry Godinho on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “This post captures the emotional weight of discovering the truth about a toxic marriage with such raw honesty and clarity.…” Jul 24, 14:30
Paula on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “Thank you for sharing this brave story of strength! So happy Sonia was able to get out and get safe.” Jul 23, 21:58
Claudia on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “A good marriage feels so freeing, but a toxic one really does feel like a prison. I think it’s so…” Jul 23, 20:54
Beth on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think it’s going to help so many people. Toxic relationships are…” Jul 23, 20:51
Staci k on The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218: “I don’t know you, but I just want to say I’m so proud of you. Your courage and bravery is…” Jul 23, 20:14
Paula on Three Years Bedridden. The Dream That Saved Me | A Teen’s FND Story | by Liam Virgo | Inspiring Story #216: “Thank you for sharing this incredibly inspiring story. I had never heard of this condition, what a brave young man.” Jul 5, 17:10
Stacie k on Three Years Bedridden. The Dream That Saved Me | A Teen’s FND Story | by Liam Virgo | Inspiring Story #216: “Love reading inspiring stories like yours. So inspiring. Rick on!” Jul 5, 14:55
Thomas Corr on Three Years Bedridden. The Dream That Saved Me | A Teen’s FND Story | by Liam Virgo | Inspiring Story #216: “Exactly correct. To be bold is to be ‘sparking.’” Jul 4, 12:37
Barbara on Three Years Bedridden. The Dream That Saved Me | A Teen’s FND Story | by Liam Virgo | Inspiring Story #216: “Liam, my heart goes out to you. Your story is so inspiring. You are so courageous and strong. Don’t ever…” Jul 4, 12:04
Cecil Bruce Doku on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “Thank you so much for your kind words…I’m glad my story about my father’s generosity beyond wealth resonated with you……” Jul 3, 12:51
Cecil Bruce Doku on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “completely agree there’s so much beauty in finding contentment and joy in giving, even in simplicity… Your blessings and perspective…” Jul 3, 12:47
ghazala on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “Some of the inspirational and moving lines from the story for me included, “My father gave me money based on…” Jul 2, 05:48
Lynn Hannah on How One Teacher’s Kindness Shaped a Lifetime | An Inspiring Story of Lasting Influence | by Lynn Hannah | Inspiring Story #214: “I agree!” Jun 19, 00:45
Lynn Hannah on How One Teacher’s Kindness Shaped a Lifetime | An Inspiring Story of Lasting Influence | by Lynn Hannah | Inspiring Story #214: “I hope you got to speak to him! I am sure he would be glad to hear from you.” Jun 18, 21:11
Lynn Hannah on How One Teacher’s Kindness Shaped a Lifetime | An Inspiring Story of Lasting Influence | by Lynn Hannah | Inspiring Story #214: “What a memory, Stephanie! Thanks for sharing.” Jun 17, 20:27
Antonia Okwu on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “I love this, especially the sentiment that you don’t need to be wealthy to be generous! A good read especially…” Jun 16, 12:21
Emily on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “This was the perfect story to read today, on Father’s Day. The love of a father truly knows no bounds,…” Jun 15, 18:39
John Dionysiou on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “This is a beautiful story. I relate to it because of my Father. What I learnt from you my Baba…” Jun 15, 09:47
Karletta Marie on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “Thx for sharing your story Cecil. And I’m so pleased to see Ghana represented here at DIL. Did you know…” Jun 15, 09:42
Arun on What My Father Gave Me, When the World Gave Him Nothing | by Cecil Bruce Doku | Inspiring Story #219: “Awee. This is such a heartwarming story . Dads are magic. It was so touching to know that how even…” Jun 14, 17:04
Lynn Hannah on How One Teacher’s Kindness Shaped a Lifetime | An Inspiring Story of Lasting Influence | by Lynn Hannah | Inspiring Story #214: “Karen, thank you for reading my story and for being a teacher for 25 years.” Jun 13, 12:17