Short, meaningful story about Happiness. Taking a walk on a New Orleans street, Krista ponders on Happiness. How can you be happy when not all in the world is right?My husband and I walked along a noisy New Orleans street, glasses steaming up from the humidity, our bellies full from an amazing meal.We felt happy. […]
Short story about discovering what true beauty really means … JOIN The scent of nail varnish, L’Oreal shampoo and hair dye settle in my nostrils. The mirror clad walls reflect soft down-lights on ivory coloured tiles, and I hear Mariah Carey’s, “I don’t wanna cry” playing in the background. I’m draped in an unflattering […]
Kathy’s childhood was filled with horrors. As an adult she endures a bad marriage, emotional abuse and domestic violence. Her life seems to be filled with darkness until she remembers who she really is …
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 […]
A fun & thoughtful story about mother-daughter relationships… “Our fiery fight started in the heart of London. It was an argument that would end all our arguments, and yet you wouldn’t believe what it started over… Have you ever had a fight with someone you love? The kind of fight that starts out like the flicker of […]
A young woman, at sixteen years old, finds the courage to speak-out about a taboo subject in her community, In breaking her silence, she starts a growing movement in Bangladesh …
Collection of Stories & Quotes by Karletta Marie Embracing Cultural Connections | A Journey of New Understanding in Cyprus by Karletta Marie Growing Happiness: How One Older Couple Uses Their Garden to Spread Joy in Spring | Inspiring Story #00 Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4 Gave […]
When young Cari meets a mysterious stranger on a beach in Mexico, she gets a lesson that will impact her for many years to come.
#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 […]
Marguerite volunteers to work on a Kibbutz, where she falls deeply in love with a handsome Jewish man. They plan to spend the rest of their life as husband and wife… but it seems the great divide between religion and race may keep them apart forever … or will it?Five weeks into my seven-week stay […]
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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?’