Explore ‘Paws and Reflect,’ a collection of true inspiring stories about dogs that offer profound life lessons. Discover tales of loyalty, love, friendship and healing that showcase the timeless bond between humans and their canine companions. These heartwarming narratives from around the world will guide you to a life of greater joy and purpose.
Susan shares her 90 second reflection to help others through their tough times.
A heart-touching kindness story about 3 sisters who lose their mother to suicide. As a way of healing, they begin a kindness campaign that ripples out to thousands of people in need of hope and an everlasting hug.
Susan is still coping with the loss of her Mother when she makes a major life move to help her daughter who is about to give birth. In this story she shares how one song magically calmed her heart and helped her see light through dark and difficult times.
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 […]
One afternoon Susan is visited by a colorful creature she’s never seen before. This strange encounter opens up a window into her past. Is this magical creature here to bring her a special message or not?
Nature speaks to us all the time. In so many ways nature connects with us. If only we allow and give this connection a chance.
A beautiful piece about letting love into our life … this story is an extract from Sheri Salata’s memoir “The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation”Love. Specifically, sexy, romantic, passionate, real soul-to-soul love. This is tough. Embarrassing. And tinged with what feels like genuine shame. Love is my unsolved mystery—one of the great […]
Morning Gratitude. With the fast pace, and stresses of life, it’s easy to let our mornings pass by as routine. In this short story, Annmarie takes us into a magical world of morning gratitude. This two-minute read has the power to change the outlook of your entire day
Instead of judging others who look different to us, Emily’s story invites us to be open minded and express curiosity about the stories …
An entertaining story about being willing to step out of your comfort zone to be the the change you want to see in the world. Tonight Tara, my dog, and I walk down Milwaukee past two young guys drinking beers. They smile and say, “Hello, ma’am, beautiful dog!” I thank them, wave, and we keep it […]
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 […]