A Moment Of Transcendent Compassion
As Jason was walking in Plaza St-Hubert, he saw a homeless man in a wheelchair. This is his short story about sorrow, compassion, and human connection.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories
by Jason Bentsman · Published October 28, 2018
As Jason was walking in Plaza St-Hubert, he saw a homeless man in a wheelchair. This is his short story about sorrow, compassion, and human connection.
“Why lay distinction, when we belong to the same organization? Why show hostility, when we belong to the same fraternity?” ~Tabna Shahid
by Dorothy Disrud · Published October 16, 2016 · Last modified November 15, 2016
Dorothy was standing in line at the gas station, ready to buy a lottery ticket, when she saw an opportunity to spend her $10 on something much better.
by Amanda Gates · Published October 7, 2016 · Last modified November 8, 2016
After being publicly embarrassed, Amanda could have sunk into isolation and self-pity. But she didn’t. This is her story of turning humiliation into triumph.
by Cindy McKinley · Published September 24, 2016 · Last modified November 8, 2016
One night, Cindy and her husband saw a man eating dinner alone and anonymously paid for his bill. Months later, their act of kindness returned to them.
by Nihar Suthar · Published September 15, 2016 · Last modified October 14, 2016
While traveling in India, Nihar met a poor, hard-working young man with a dream. This is Nihar’s story of making that dream come true.
by Helen Holden · Published September 3, 2016 · Last modified October 15, 2016
When her mother fell ill, Helen found hope in a kind nurse named Bridget. This is Helen’s grateful tribute to all the nurses who change lives.
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Elsa Al-Attar · Published June 7, 2016 · Last modified October 16, 2016
Looking back at a past of mental distress and addiction, Elsa celebrates two and a half years of healing and discovering her true self.
Family & Relationships / Kindness / Real-Life Stories
by Rick Beneteau · Published December 24, 2015 · Last modified February 28, 2017
Rick wanted to share his passion for kindness and giving with his grandchildren. Instead of preaching about it, this is what he did.
Healing / Poems / Self-Discovery
by Julia Greef · Published October 15, 2015 · Last modified October 14, 2016
A powerful, beautiful poem describing Julia’s transformation from feeling unworthy and people-pleasing to discovering, accepting, and healing herself.