Your Inspirational Stories
These stories were written by people like you. Read how their lives were changed for the better by adopting positive values. Be inspired by them.
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Submitted by Rita Bendlin 3 months ago.
I have had the opportunity to travel to many places around the world, meeting with millions of people-- either in person, common studies, work, training or teachings. I have talked and mostly listened to thousands from all walks of life. Working sometimes with hospitals, I learned that when you open up to someone; physically, mentally or otherwise, we are all…
Love
Submitted by david 3 months ago.
I am so in love with Jessica. Its not that we have everything in common, its that we share the same core beliefs on life, money, and people. We have been together for 10 months and we are still crazy about each other. We have been on more dates and outings than I have been with everyone else I have…
Happ Birthday, Auntie Genia
Submitted by judy Goligoski 3 months ago.
Happy Birthday , Auntie Genia ! You would have been 103 on February 22,th. They say that great people are born in February , as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but you are great and will always hold a special place in my heart. The reason being that the greatest gift you ever gave , along with the holiday gifts…
Dads Home...Finally
Submitted by Spencer Johnson 3 months ago.
My father took on his fathers (my grandfathers) drapery business in the year 2004. I was born and raised in Texas for the first 5 years of my life and still visit often. My father is such an inspirational figure in my life and I appreciate him so very much! I wish I could repay him for all he has…
Courage to Believe
Submitted by Fay 3 months ago.
I met someone a few years ago and we really hit it off. As the story was shared with my family, I was being told to give up and move on because I was being lied to and played for a fool. My heart would not allow me to "give up and move on" though my head was telling me…
Tryst With Destiny
Submitted by Vasanthi Kumar 3 months ago.
I have always been one of those who believes that one's destiny is in one's own hands and that one could wield it with authority and craft it the way one wants it to be. But this recent incident proved me wrong and enlightens me that it could be otherwise. Simba, our eleven year old German Shepherd Dog had passed…
Ambition
Submitted by anita 3 months ago.
I always told my children - if you never ask, they can't tell you anything. If you do ask, they just might tell you YES!
Lance Rises
Submitted by Lance 3 months ago.
In November 2008 I lost my job that I had for 10 years. Followed by losing my 401k. Then in May 2010 my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She passed away a month later in June. I also am a black belt in martial arts and run a program here in the town I live in. Then some things…
An Angel Amoung Us.
Submitted by Bruce Amidon 3 months ago.
I was coming home to Auburndale Fl.on leave while serving in the Army and would be transferring to a new assignment stateside on my return. I had a small briefcase that contained extremely important records including my orders, vital new assignment information, medical and service records etc. with me. My flight was prevented from landing in Tampa and redirected to…
One Boy...Big Difference
Submitted by Megan 5 months ago.
This is not a story about me. It's about a little boy who changed me forever. I wanted to do something special during my last year in middle school, so I decided to do an art show at my school for Make A Wish. My best friend is the state ambassador for M.A.W, so everything worked out beautifully. She had…
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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.