Truth and Tenacity | Finding Courage to Share Our Secrets | by Helena Georgiou | Inspiring Story #169

Helena has a secret. Someone close to her has a secret too. When they find the courage to share their truths, they discover truth

Last Ritual | Your Funeral and Aliya by PK Becker | Inspiring Story #168

Heart-touching story honoring a much loved woman who celebrated life until the very end.

Legally Blind at 60, Still Joyfully Raking Leaves by Amy Bovaird| Inspiring Story #90

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.

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

My heart was forever touched by Sheila from Shropshire and the courage it took for her (all of her) to face each day living with D.I.D.    “The weather is beating me some – first the rain, wet and miserable, and now this fog: the low cloud feels quite oppressive! Often, the fog feels protective and […]

Goodbye Baghdad, Hello Healing | by Judy Siddawi | An Inspiring Journey out of Hopelessness | Inspiring Story #119

When Judy is forced to flee Iraq with her family, the trauma she carries and the challenges she must face are so great, she is left with zero hope.Judy’s story takes us on an inspiring journey from hopelessness to healing –  not just her own healing, but the healing of others too. We left Baghdad […]

The Love Ripple | Learning to say, “I Love You” | by Janine Durso | Inspiring Story #113

Janine never imagined using 3 simple words “I love you” could influence her family to change.  That is until she meets a special friend, who sends Janine on a love crusade that ripples out, creating a profound generational change. At my first big job in New York, I met a friend named Lori.  She had a […]

My Encounter with His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Julie Tallard Johnson | Inspiring Story #100

In a world where competition is revered and compassion seems rare, Julie Tallard Johnson shares a story about her decision to step back and allow someone else to take her place … a decision that leads to a surprise encounter with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a powerful lesson in showing kindness and generosity to […]

Pink Ribbon Runner by Patricia Prince | Breast Cancer Survivor Story | Inspiring Story #65

100 pounds overweight, while battling stage 3 breast cancer Patricia knew she had a challenge ahead. What she achieves is remarkable. The hope she passes on, invaluable …

International Women’s Day | 7 Inspiring Stories from Unsung Heroines Around the World

International Women’s Day.Today we celebrate seven women from around the world, Bangladesh, India, Israel, Kenya, New Zealand, USA These inspiring women are not celebrities, they are not rich with big backers or gigantic sponsors.  You may not have ever heard of them before now.  They are our unsung heroes.Each woman featured here has turned her real […]

Rise to the Challenge | 20+ Real Life Stories To Encourage & Inspire You Today

Rise to the challenge with real life stories from inspiring women around the world.   What challenge are you facing in life right now?   Within these 20+ real life stories you’ll find stories from women who have faced physical and mental health challenges, you’ll read stories of women overcoming  business and career challenges, relationship challenges, […]

Run with Roshni – When Break-Up Leads to Breakthrough | Inspiring Story #129

Roshni, a strong Gorkha, Indian woman, is left devastated after a break-up. She can’t think, eat or sleep until, one morning, she is called to rise with the sun and run…

Beauty From Ashes by Julie Shangle | Inspiring Story #128

What was meant to destroy turned out to be an opportunity to find greater purpose …