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Face the Shadow Find the Light
(Trigger warning: This article covers the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please get in touch with the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help https://www.thehotline.org/ 1–800–799- 7233)
By Kristine Franklinabout 3 hours ago in Motivation
What is your calling
What is a model human being? Can anyone follow all of these steps and guides in a life unpredictable? Yes there are privileged individuals out there who take a very structured path to success but for 90% of people in the world this is not reality, and mor
By Malachai Houghabout 4 hours ago in Motivation
From Struggles and Failures to Building a Global Fried Chicken Empire
The man you see in the logo of the world’s most famous fast-food chain, KFC, is Colonel Harland Sanders. He spent his whole life doing hard work, but after the age of 65, something happened that completely changed his life. In this journey of success, he faced many challenges, and in the end, his own company, KFC Corporation, even filed a court case against him. Harland Sanders was born on September 9, 1893, on a small farm near Henryville, Indiana. The first big difficulty of his life came when he was only six years old, and that was the death of his father. Since he was the eldest among his siblings and his mother had to stay out of the house all day to earn money, Harland had to take the responsibility of raising his younger siblings at a very young age. By the age of just seven, he had already become skilled in cooking bread and vegetables.
By Bilal khan about 6 hours ago in Motivation
Children Don’t Grow Up—They’re Pushed
We like to say children grow up too fast, as if time itself is to blame. As if childhood simply slips away on its own—quietly, naturally, without resistance. But that isn’t the truth. Children don’t grow up. They’re pushed.
By Imran Ali Shahabout 7 hours ago in Motivation
An Honest Person, a Successful Life
I lost an opportunity once because I told the truth. It still stings when I think about it. I remember sitting in my car afterward, hands on the steering wheel, wondering if honesty was just a pretty word people used when they could afford it. I needed that opportunity. I had bills, dreams, and a deep desire to move forward.
By Fazal Hadiabout 8 hours ago in Motivation
everything happens for a reason
People often say everything happens for a reason. Let's understand why. One day in a forest, a young man came to meet a wise saint. He was very sad and crying. The saint asked what happened. The young man said, "Everything I had is gone." Robbers stole everything. I have nothing left. Not even a way to go home. How can this be good? It's the worst thing ever. How can you say it's for the better? The saint replied, "Let me explain through a story," the saint began. Once a terrible flood hit a small village, washing away everything. A poor farmer's family lost even their little store of grain. The farmer's son said calmly, "It's okay, father. Let it go. Whatever happened happened for good." The farmer got angry and said, "Why are you saying such foolish things? Everything we had is gone. We don't even have food or shelter. He shouted at his son, "Go away. Leave me alone." The boy left in tears. But as evening came and the boy hadn't returned, the farmer felt regret. Suddenly, a rescue boat came and saved them. A villager said, "You scolded that boy for no reason. He was right. We got saved after all." But the farmer said, "How is this good? We still have no home, no food. What will we do now?" His wife said, "We may not have money, but don't lose hope. We'll manage somehow. I'll start working in nearby houses to earn a little. That will help us survive." The next day, the farmer went to the city to find work. He looked everywhere, but didn't get any work. He was worried. How would he take care of his family? They had no real house, just a small heart made from straw. One day, the farmer looked at his poor crops and felt even more hopeless. He said, "My son left home, too. I have lost everything." And people still say, "Whatever happens is for the best. How can this be good?" His wife consoled him. Don't worry so much. Try again. Things will get better. The Palmer agreed and went to search for work again. But again he found nothing. On the way back he met a saint. The saint asked him what was wrong. The farmer explained how the flood took everything. His house food and how life had become very hard. The saint said exactly that's why I'm saying what happened was good. The farmer got angry. How can you say that? I'm suffering. I have nothing. Even my son left me. The saint calmly said, "The answer to all your questions will come with time. Don't worry." That night, after the saint had spoken, the farmer sat quietly, thinking deeply about the words. He wondered if it could really be true that everything happens for a good reason. Later, the farmer got a job at a rich merchant's house. The merchant was kind and paid well. He even offered the farmer a house nearby to live in. One night, someone knocked at the farmer's door. When he opened it, he was shocked. It was his son. The son said, "You moved and didn't even tell me. I searched and found you here. I left that day and went to the city to find work. I got a small job first and then I saved enough to start a little tea stall. Slowly, I built a better life." The farmer was overjoyed. As his son spoke, he realized that even when everything seems wrong, life has a bigger plan, one that only time can reveal. The young man who was listening to this story said, "Okay, but in my case, everything was stolen. What good is in that?" The saint smiled and said, "Actually, I found something in the forest. Here, take this. It was a glowing stone." The young man realized it was a philosopher's stone, a magical stone that turns iron into gold. He said, "If my stuff hadn't been stolen, I wouldn't have come to the forest. I wouldn't have met you, and I wouldn't have found this treasure." So, friends, what did we learn from today's story? No matter how bad things get, time changes everything. Painful moments pass. Never make decisions in bad times that you'll regret later. Even the worst situations often lead to something better.
By nawab sagarabout 12 hours ago in Motivation
Why Successful People Are Different
The Day I Realized I Was Stuck I’ll never forget that rainy evening when I felt invisible. Everyone around me seemed to be moving forward—friends landing their dream jobs, starting businesses, chasing passions—while I sat on my couch, feeling like life was passing me by.
By Fazal Hadiabout 12 hours ago in Motivation
I Feel Like I've Fallen Off The Edge Of The World
Introduction A repost of my 1,001st story, and I feel more like this today, as Vocal have not allowed me to publish a brand new story since the 23rd of November last year and has not communicated with me since the 5th of December last year about the situation.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 14 hours ago in Motivation
The Power of Thinking in Decades. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Trap of Urgency Modern life trains you to rush. Fast results. Quick validation. Immediate feedback. Urgency feels productive. It creates motion, pressure, and the illusion of progress. But urgency is often a reaction—not a strategy. It narrows your vision and compresses your decision-making into the present moment.
By Chilam Wongabout 23 hours ago in Motivation
