By Tama J. Kieves…
I am committed to allowing myself to receive more freaking goodness than I can imagine. To start with, I am going to know that, independent of anyone else’s predictions or convictions, my life can be fantastic. I am going to stop calling negativity and limitation “realism.” I’m going to just start calling [...]

Something as simple as breakfast at MaDonald’s can turn into a lesson about unconditional acceptance, love and compassion. This story by an unknown author reminds us to “love people and use things, rather than love things and use people“.
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. [...]

Some people have their heart in the right place! Here are some inspiring short stories by an unknown author that really illustrate unconditional giving - and the wonderful energy that accompanies acts of giving.
Pickup In The Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway [...]

How do YOU feel after the holidays? Here’s a video that sums it up nicely: “I’m Alive!” - sung beautifully by Celine Dion. Take a virtual vacation while enjoying the absolutely stunning photography and the accompanying wisdom imparted by inspiring quotes.

The original creator of this show is unknown. It was orginally a power point [...]

Author Unknown
Note from Arlene: Stories are such beautiful ways to inspire and illustrate some of the basic truths of life. Last week, we featured a story called How to Find Happiness (Not) and it was immensely popular. So here’s another, very suitable for this holiday season: it’s one of many that you will be seeing [...]

by Soni Pitts…
“Let the person I serve express his thanks according to his own bringing up and his sense of honor.”
–Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa), SANTEE SIOUX
This intriguing quote landed in my inbox the other day and brought up some interesting thoughts…we all know that we’re supposed to give without strings attached and without desiring thanks. [...]

By Daniel K Foisy… When I’m in a state of giving, life makes sure that I’m at the right place to start receiving. I don’t even have to ask. And I know that what I receive is always for my greater good.