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Pill Box | Staying Present in a War-Touched World | by Phyllis K. Becker | Inspiring Story 224

How do you stay present, when it feels like your world is unraveling?
When sirens wake you. When the future is unclear. When life still needs living, but nothing feels steady, how do you keep moving forward?
Set in a war-touched corner of the world, Phyllis navigates uncertainty with care, courage, and the small decisions that steady her days. Remember, staying present isn’t always about peace. Sometimes, it’s how we make it through.

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Sick Days with a Large Dose of Gratitude | Harness the Healing Power of Thanks | by PK Becker | Inspiring Story #182

Experience healing and gratitude on sick days as Phyllis, a self-proclaimed hypochondriac, finds unexpected solace during a hospital stay. Join her inspiring journey and discover the powerful balm of gratitude for sickness.

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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.

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Arlene by PK Becker | When being there for someone is all we can do | Inspiring Story #95

Even when we don’t know what to do or say, this powerful story shows us that sometimes just being there for someone is more than enough.My friend, Arlene, was always unapologetically frank and opinionated. A life force to be reckoned with, she made her presence and preferences known in most situations. She was a single […]

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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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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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A Kibbutz Kind of Love Story | Inspiring Story #36

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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Sonia Seivwright on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “Floating through winter days feels relatable, leaning into quiet moments, soft thoughts, and gentle pacing. I’m imagining snowy clouds, slowing…” Jan 8, 22:28
Chloe on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “Oh i love these reminders and lessons! While I’m excited for retirement, I’m loving each season. This was such a…” Jan 8, 20:17
LisaLisa on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “Great post! Oh, I love the feeling of being retired me and my husband both are and I THANK GOD!…” Jan 8, 14:35
alejandra on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “Very meaningful words. Each season of life is a gift, and we have to live it to the fullest with…” Jan 8, 12:05
MayPal on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “What a very real way of sharing the seasons in life. We are not that far from the winter of…” Jan 8, 11:11
Beth on Winter Gal | Learning to Float on Wintry Clouds | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #231: “Absolutely amazing post. I often wonder what retirement will be like when it’s just me and my husband in an…” Jan 7, 18:31
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Thank you for your thoughts” Dec 29, 06:01
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “yes.hat’s true” Dec 29, 06:00
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “yes.thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts” Dec 29, 05:59
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Yes.to me he is like a gift from god” Dec 29, 05:59
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Thank you for sharing your thoughts and yes there are still gods like people live here.” Dec 29, 05:58
Anuththara Ranasinghe on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “yes. That’s completely true. I am still afraid of what would have happened if I hadn’t met him at that…” Dec 24, 17:12
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “We’d love to hear your story. Please share more.” Dec 24, 14:30
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “yes, sometimes all we have left in belief and hope something will change. I’m so pleased her prayer was answered.” Dec 24, 14:28
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “I like that point Melanie – this was a a big gesture that not everyone could do, but even small…” Dec 24, 14:27
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “amazing right. you just never know. somehow we can make it through.” Dec 24, 14:26
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “I agree Susan. A wonderful gesture of kindness.” Dec 24, 14:26
Karletta Marie on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Yes, it really was special.” Dec 24, 14:24
knycx journeying on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “helping people is so meaningful and thanks for sharing – it is a simple act and reminds us how much…” Dec 24, 07:19
Barbie R on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “This is such a wonderful story, it made me cry. It’s nice to know that there are still so nice…” Dec 24, 02:13
Susan Evans on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Lovely example of an earth angel coming to the rescue. Thank you for sharing.” Dec 23, 22:13
Karen R on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “Beautiful rescue at the eleventh hour. Love how Anuththara continues to honor the gift of kindness.” Dec 23, 20:58
Melanie E on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “It’s amazing how an act of kindness from a total stranger can have such a big impact on us. Even…” Dec 23, 19:49
Rebekah Winscott on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “This story was a beautiful reminder of how powerful a simple act of kindness can be. You never know the…” Dec 23, 17:59
Claudia on Kindness from a Stranger | When a Stranger Paid for My Ticket Home | by Anuththara | Inspiring Story #230: “This is such a great example of what God will do for us when we need him most. What a…” Dec 23, 17:17