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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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Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222

How do you find your way after the storm? This moving true story shares a hope-filled path from life’s hardest moments to blooming again, with practical lessons in patience, presence, and resilience you can use in your own life.

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Not Just Painting Nails | Discover the Power of Human Connection by Dan Foxx | Inspiring Story #151

What would happen if when we met someone, we were able to focus all our attention on that person? We would discover how fabulous human connection can be.

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Pennies from Heaven | Nothing Can Separate Us | By Brenda Kay Ledford | Inspiring Story #125

No matter how deep our losses might be, nothing can separate us from the love of our loved ones… A special story dedicated to all those who have lost loved ones over the past eighteen months. I’m counting pennies in the music room that was Mother’s sickroom. I gaze through the window at the Blue […]

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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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Ebony on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring story. You have such a strong spirit and this will help so…” Sep 5, 22:52

Angela on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “This story was super inspiring to read! Totally understand the part of feeling like I need to do more and…” Sep 5, 02:43

LisaLisa on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “I can relate to this so much! Her story is a lesson we all need to learn from and really…” Sep 4, 15:02

Karletta Marie on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “Yes, I know what you mean. I know many others who have let their health, family and relationships slide into…” Sep 4, 11:38

Colleen on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “I relate to this so much! I’ve never been that sick from burning the candle at both ends, but I…” Sep 3, 20:18

Beth on On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227: “Her story is an extreme one, but it’s also one that we can all learn a valuable lesson from. We…” Sep 3, 20:17

Rosey on From Average Student to Most Admired | What’s the Real Measure of Success? | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #226: “Sounds like Anna is a very smart girl. Her mom too. :). I love a story where someone is allowed…” Aug 30, 13:29

SONIA SEIVWRIGHT on From Average Student to Most Admired | What’s the Real Measure of Success? | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #226: “This honestly gave me goosebumps. I was smiling the whole way through, especially at the part where every single student…” Aug 30, 03:17

Beth on From Average Student to Most Admired | What’s the Real Measure of Success? | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #226: “I love this story so much. Life is about so much more than testing and being #1. Those things are…” Aug 29, 19:20

Annmarie Ragukonis on From Average Student to Most Admired | What’s the Real Measure of Success? | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #226: “#23 is my new favorite number! I used to be a substitute teacher and #23’s were always my favorite students.…” Aug 29, 18:54

SONIA SEIVWRIGHT on Our Gift of Life | What I Learned from a Name Etched in Gold | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #1: “This hit me right in the heart. That reminder to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start living really…” Aug 17, 03:14

Colleen on Our Gift of Life | What I Learned from a Name Etched in Gold | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #1: “That is both heartbreaking and inspiring. To leave the world so young is terrible. To see it inspires you to…” Aug 15, 18:43

Beth on Our Gift of Life | What I Learned from a Name Etched in Gold | by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #1: “That one plaque perfectly encapsulates life. Live it to the fullest now. You never know when the ride is over.” Aug 15, 18:42

Ebony on From Self-Doubt to Global Stage | How Finding My Voice Helped Others Find Theirs | by Martin Slyngstad | Inspiring Story #221: “Thank you for sharing this inspiring story! I will share this with a few friends as more people need to…” Aug 4, 17:18