Inspirational Short Stories
A collection of inspirational short stories that you can read online. Stories, fables, and messages all with words of wisdom in them.
The narratives here can be read in just a couple of minutes, but hopefully you will find inspiration and wisdom throughout them. A short story can contain as the same message as longer stories, but the content reveals the point of the message quicker.
for the Month
A short inspirational story which offers great words of wisdom for reflection if we attempt to change something or someone else other than ourselves!
By Catherine Pulsifer
Do you believe in angels. Here is a short story of a relationship between a granddaughter and a grandmother. And how angels are a special part of the granddaughters life.
Read Angel Smiling On You
The subject matter of all of our short stories is inspirational or motivational. Whether the story is a personal account or it may be part of a life story the theme will be a positive one.
We hope the stories listed here will be positive reminders to you.
A new story and information is added on a regular basis check back often.
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The Man Who Achieved Everything He Could - Words reflecting achievement and accomplishing all that you are capable in life.
I Wanted To Change The World - great words of wisdom for reflection if we attempt to change something or someone else other than ourselves!
How To Change Your Attitudes - A message about your outlook on life, basically your attitude can determine your happiness and success in life.
Don't Hope Friend...Decide - An account of a life changing experience that you hear other people talk about.
Your Attitude Determines Your Future - Content of this story reflects how we react, the action we take, and, more importantly our attitude determines our future.
Yanni at the Acropolis - A memory of mine - I sat watching the DVD of Yanni, Live at the Acropolis.
Christmas Memories - This short story could be considered a fable.
Q-Tip It! - A tale of how YOU choose to respond to the happenings of your days.
Struggle a Little - Then Fly! - A folktale about challenges of life.
The Mouse Trap- A fable that is inspirational about life
Two Wolves - A folktale from Cherokee Wisdom
No Santa? - >An inspirational account of Christmas past and words of wisdom for Christmas to come
What My Widowed Husband Has Taught Me - A story about accept what you cannot change.
The Greeting Card That Woke Me Up - A true short story about persistence.
The Wise Woman- A tale about wealth
The Secret of Happiness - An inspirational short story
Motivational Speakers and Authors - The Secret to Their Success
Believe in Your Dreams and Yourself! - I hope this story encourages you .
Keep your Eye On The Ball - A true short story - As a little girl my father loved to play catch with me.
May the Budgie of Happiness Sit on Your Head - My grandmother, Mimi, was a great solitaire player
If and When Were Planted - A message that is about procrastination
Some Kind of Miracle - Content of this short story reminds us about fate
Your Weakness - We sometimes allow our weaknesses to be our downfall rather than using them to our advantage.
The Rewards and Risks of Personal Freedom - An inspirational story about a bird which draws comparsions to our own lives
The Emperor and The Seed - A story about being careful what you plant now, It will determine what you will reap tomorrow.
The Beaver And His Goals - An account about our beaver and the message he gave us
The Wooden Bowl - A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year grandson.
The Vase - One day I was lying on the bed, reading, when my mother came into the room.
Something for Stevie - I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie.
A Gift of Love - "Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked.
Found in a Book - The Things You Find in a Book
IF and WHEN- IF and WHEN were friends.
How Many Points Would You Score?- We sat around the table trying to decide who was the best candidate.
A Simple Gesture- A little boy selling magazines for school.
A Music Lesson - One day while walking through the forest, LB bear saw a sign .
To Make Rainbows You Need- A story for when life presents challenges.
What A Greek Wedding - Can teach you about reaching your dreams
What Do You Perceive - As the seven wonders of the world?
People In Our Lives- I sat reflecting on the past year.
Christmas Bears- In the forest Christmas is a very exciting time.
My Two Best Friends - Todd and Tim were two of my best friends.
I Can't Wait To Go To the Dentist! - I had a dental appointment this morning.
An Inspirational Person, Jaymac-In our lifetime, we meet many types of people.
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