If you love Goodreads as much as all the book lovers out there, you’re probably taking part in their annual reading challenge. As the end of the year slowly approaches, you probably have many more books left to read before completing your goal, and we’re here to help you...
In a world where it's easier to turn a blind eye, is it worth stepping out of your comfort zone to help a stranger? Life can be unpredictable and one split-second choice can completely change everything.
When Michael Collins saw a young girl standing alone by the road on a...
While our parents try their best to set good examples, they don't always realize the pressure they place on us. Sometimes, they unintentionally shape our paths in ways they never intended.
When Samantha Franklin started working at a restaurant, she hoped to help relieve some of the financial burden from...
What do you get when you eliminate all distractions from your life? The answer is a profound sense of clarity and inner peace. This is the essence of a Vipassana meditation retreat, an experience that offers an opportunity to explore the depths of your mind and uncover a deeper...
Sometimes, the world can be a very scary place. While most parents would do anything to keep their children safe, there are some things we just cannot protect them from.
When Stanley Richards' daughter Brie went missing, he was in complete shock. Even though he did everything in his power...
For some people, becoming parents is the ultimate life goal. Even still, the path to parenthood isn't always easy and no matter how much you try to prepare, things rarely end up going as planned.
When Cara and Joe tried to get pregnant, they faced just about every hurdle possible...
Being a parent is one of the hardest, yet most underappreciated jobs out there. Nothing can prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead and you often learn as you go along. While most parents try their best, sometimes they end up falling short.
From constantly making fun of their...
Life has a funny way of giving us things that we never even knew we needed. Just when we're feeling our absolute worst, all it takes is one unexpected moment to turn things completely around.
When Kathleen Davis got called back into work after a tough shift, she thought she...
We spend many years going on endless dates to find our perfect match. While we can carefully choose the person we spend the rest of our lives with, we have no control over their family.
When Samantha Bugrov's brother proposed to his girlfriend, she put all her energy into wedding...
Ever feel like life is moving too fast for you to even catch your breath? In our rush to get from one commitment to the next, it's easy to miss the little moments that make life rich. That's where slow living comes in—a philosophy that’s all about dialing back...
