Celebrating Life after Facing Death Twice | by Brad Johnson | Inspiring Story #111

One evening while enjoying a ride, Brad Johnson’s world is torn apart by a serious motorcycle accident. Two weeks after being released from the hospital, and still recovering, a deadly fire rages through his town. Brad is lucky to escape alive, with literally the shirt on his back, and his faithful dog Bella.

Rather than being defined by tragedy, Brad’s story is about his choice to celebrate life by giving back to others.

Village Boy Finds a Way then Pays It Forward | By Nawaz Khan | Inspiring Story #109

A boy from a poor family in a small village travels to the city to get a job to pay for his education. There a strange man approaches with an offer the boy is both afraid to accept, but can’t refuse.

Be inspired by Nawaz’s remarkable story as he works through his fears, embraces opportunities and ultimately passes on the gift he was given to others in his village.

Almost Sixty and Starting Over by Cynthia C. | Inspiring Story #101

Newly divorced, with no prospects for a 57 year old woman living in a foreign country, Cynthia thought her life was over.That was until a chance meeting with an older woman on her flight back to the USA changed her perspective about life and starting over.  The marriage is officially over. I can’t say that I’m […]

From Skipping School to PhD | A Village Boy’s Remarkable Journey | by Dr Parashram Patil Inspiring Story #106

Inspirational story about an ordinary village boy from India who grew up on a cashew farm. His parents were illiterate, he’d skip school, and there was little hope for his future …

Until one day, something unimaginable happened (almost a miracle) that changed his whole life around.

Who Called You Stupid? | Story about Succeeding with Dyslexia by M. Waterman | Inspiring Story #103

The first time Jake enters Marjorie’s classroom he calls himself stupid. He has zero hope of achieving his GED…

My Sister, The Unsung Hero by Nicky Sherwood| Inspiring Story #88

Our world is full of unsung heroes;  real-life heroes who show up in times of disaster at great sacrifice to themselves…When Kim was born with a growth hormone deficiency, doctors said her brain wouldn’t develop normally and she wouldn’t amount to much. But she proved them wrong.  Today, Kim’s sister, Nicky, honors Kim as her unsung […]

Becoming The Possibility of Everything by Sasha Frugone | A Story Showcasing The Power of Reframing | Inspiring Story #86

Found in a trash-can on the streets of South Korea to becoming an international empowerment coach, Sasha shows us the power of reframing.

The Village Brings Me JOY | Inspiring Story #79

Photograph by: Carla CoulsonA beautiful piece from Claire Lloyd about finding happiness in the changing seasons of village life.   The piece is an extract from her book “My Greek Island Home”   The village has a rhythm that changes with the seasons. Spring brings new life. The residents emerge from behind closed gates and […]

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 […]

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 ..

I Won My Dream Job at 59 Years Old by Barrie Tabor | Inspiring Story #55

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 […]

Discovering Happiness by Lizette Mendieta | Inspiring Story #53

“Discovering Happiness is a place to shine light on the little things: like the connections we make … the peace found in nature, the special moments  – like my precious memory of George, who inspired my curiosity to explore the world.”I was fascinated with his big eyes, and greenish skin.  As a child I would […]