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Challenging The Idea of a Successful & Happy Life | Inspiring Story #30

Short story about challenging the world’s definition of success and creating your own happy life filled with meaning.

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I Quit Corporate America to Teach English in Thailand by Jocelyn Pollak | Inspiring Story #23

Everyone told Jocelyn she was crazy but moving abroad to teach English in Thailand turned out to be the best decision of her life

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The Tunnel of Life | From Homeless to Living the Dream in Tuscany by Monica Hunold | Inspiring Story #16

Living on the streets of Ecuador, only garbage bags for luggage. Monica shares her inspiring story of how hope coupled with hard-work lead her from homelessness to living her dream in Tuscany

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Never Give Up | From Failure to Paris Fashion Week by Diana Soukar | Inspiring Story #13

An inspirational story of a woman who, when everything was against her, decided never to give up on her business dream.

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They Laughed When I Said “I Want To Work Remotely and Travel The World” | Inspiring Story #2

I sat down at the black marble-top table, my face blushing hot red as Narelle and Megan choked back their laughter…Narelle and Megan were two human resource consultants who regularly ran workshops for corporate companies and government departments. Narelle would often call me in to assist with preparing workshop content and course materials. It was Monday […]

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Prajakta on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Your story beautifully highlights the value of sharing. A shortage of water is a very critical issue and one should…” Apr 30, 15:14
Franisc verso on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Ah, its sad about the situation of lacking water, and its interesting to know about the zulu term.” Apr 30, 06:36
Sonia Seivwright on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Water is life. its really heartbreaking that some people do not have access to clean water or water itself.” Apr 28, 21:12
Richard Lowe on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Water is vital to life. Did you know there is something called a water empire, which is an empire that…” Apr 28, 14:42
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “True, Marysa, although we often don’t keep as much “stuff” as our forebears did, we can be mindful to share…” Apr 27, 15:26
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Yes, including objects’ stories can add rich detail to our stories.” Apr 27, 15:21
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Thanks so much, Franisc!” Apr 27, 15:20
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Thank you, Emily – yes, when we think about the stories behind the objects we see them in a whole…” Apr 27, 15:20
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Wonderful to hear, Michelle. Enjoy telling your own stories about your heirlooms.” Apr 27, 15:19
Karen Ray on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Thank you, Bedabrata! I’m delighted this story touched you.” Apr 27, 15:17
Karen Morse on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Fathimas reflection on the experience – instilling humility and hope and acknowledging that ‘burdens are lessened when shared’ – resonates.…” Apr 27, 14:16
Beth on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “I love the way this story highlights the power of people working together. The crisis itself is a shame, though.…” Apr 27, 11:10
Nikki Wayne on Water is Life | Embracing Ubuntu and Showing Collective Support for a Better World | by Fathima Meer | Inspiring Story #193: “Water is very important in everyone. I am happy that many of us are able to help individual who have…” Apr 27, 11:01
Bedabrata Chakraborty on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Very touching story. Beautifully illustrates the impact of cherished memories and family wisdom! Heartfelt piece indeed – thanks for sharing.” Apr 24, 07:46
Michelle on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “I loved reading this story! It elicits such lovely memories of the things I have inherited and hop to pass…” Apr 23, 15:04
Emily on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “This is beautifully written story! It really makes you appreciate the items that have been passed through generations.” Apr 23, 15:02
Franisc verso on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Interesting and inspiring story, it’s very nice to write memories and read them in the future. Love your post.” Apr 23, 10:43
Clarice on Where Will Your Best Self Emerge?: “I haven’t really thought about it but will find time to contemplate. This is such a powerful quesiton that I…” Apr 22, 20:58
Richard Lowe on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “I’m a ghostwriter, so a lot of what you talk about here really resonates. I also enjoy writing memories.” Apr 22, 10:09
Stephanie on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “Beautifully presented! I felt connected to this article as I can appreciate the connection associated with well-loved items and passing…” Apr 21, 17:12
Marysa on Grandpa’s Hammer | Forging Connections Through Stories | by Karen Ray | Inspiring Story #195: “I can relate to this so much — the things that were kept for so long, and things that are…” Apr 21, 14:05
Franisc verso on Where Will Your Best Self Emerge?: “This is awesome, it helped you to find what you wanted. It’s interesting question to ask as well.” Apr 18, 06:23
Brittney Naylor on Where Will Your Best Self Emerge?: “What an insightful post. I feel like my best self is most alive when traveling.” Apr 18, 01:28
Catherine Kay on Where Will Your Best Self Emerge?: “Good reflective post! My best self is when I can be by myself and quiet like in my garden picking…” Apr 18, 00:10
Ben on Where Will Your Best Self Emerge?: “My best self comes out when all my family is gathered in one place. We’re a bit scattered, and I…” Apr 17, 18:05