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I Did Not See the Blessing Beside Me | Learning to Appreciate What I Have | By Ruvarashe Chapfiwa | Inspiring Story #232

Sometimes we don’t realise what we have until something else is taken away.
In this story, a young woman from Zimbabwe looks back on loss, family, and the moment she finally saw the blessing that had been beside her all along.

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The World Told Me ‘No’: How I Turned Rejection Into Strength | by Tanyaradzwa Virginia Marwa | Inspiring Story #207

How do you keep going when every door slams shut? No to education. No to opportunity. No to a way forward. Only rejection, trauma and loneliness. But Tanyaradzwa discovered a truth that changed everything. A shift in mindset. A source of strength. A reason to rise.
Read on to discover how she rose when everything told her to fall.

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Karletta on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “Wishing your sons all the best with their ballet careers. Now I’m dancing for fun. Still love music and ballet…” Jan 16, 07:11
Karletta on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “I agree Melanie. In so many stories shared here in DIL people have used art and other forms of creative…” Jan 16, 07:10
Karletta on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “Thanks so much Susan. It was a great reminder for me for the start of the year.” Jan 16, 07:08
Chloe on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “This is such a beautiful reminder! I had heard this quote beforem but it had been years. Such a great…” Jan 16, 00:49
Susan Evans on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “Thank you for reminding us that stumbling can be looked upon as part of the dance. Perhaps, the beauty of…” Jan 15, 16:36
Ebony on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “This is such a beautiful reminder for us to always have a positive outlook in life! I love your point…” Jan 15, 14:57
Bedabrata Chakraborty on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “So inspiring! Seeing someone turn challenges to strengths is so empowering. Mistakes also have a role to play in our…” Jan 15, 07:32
Marysa on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “It is good to use mistakes towards progress. Great way to views hurdles or blips into a positive thing! There…” Jan 15, 02:03
alejandra on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “Oh, yes, let’s dance! Stumbling is part of life, so keep dancing to the rhythm is the only way to…” Jan 14, 17:56
Ben on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “I love this spotlight on the human spirit and how it can perservere. We need so much of that right…” Jan 14, 14:09
Beth on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “This is such a beautiful way to look at the world. Life is a dance, and you can’t be afraid…” Jan 14, 14:05
Melanie E on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “It’s great to hear that this beautiful piece of art had such an impact on you. Art can inspire us…” Jan 14, 12:16
MayPal on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “That is a beautiful reflection. At one point, you’d think she’s only talking about dance, but then it can also…” Jan 14, 11:06
Kat on If You Stumble, Make It Part Of The Dance | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #16: “treating a stumble as a part of the dance rather than a reason to stop is a lovely perspective. I…” Jan 14, 09:03
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