Inspired Life

Stories about humanity

(Family photo)

Accountant retires on cruise ships to avoid cost of land living

By Sydney Page

Queer camp counselor was told not to come back. So they opened their own camp.

By Sydney Page

Identical twin sisters unexpectedly give birth to sons on same day

By Sydney Page

Viral story leads to donations of $1 million for coach of underdog debate team

By Cathy Free
Opinion

My teenage drinking almost ruined my life. Now my story helps other teens.

By Ed Kressy
The Optimist
Perspective

I spent the night in an empty airport. It was a dream come true.

By Allison Robicelli

A woman saw 3 children fall into an icy pond. She ran out and saved them, police say: ‘What she did was amazing.’

By Jaclyn Peiser

A pet dog ran off into the mountain wilderness. Four months later, rescuers found it trapped in 5 feet of snow.

By Jonathan Edwards

Tips for hosting a stress-free holiday gathering

By Emily Heil and Jura Koncius
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Buddy the cat was brutally attacked. His survival saved countless animals.

The mauling prompted an outpouring of concern, and over $130,000 in donations.
By Kellie B. Gormly
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World’s tallest dog is 7 feet on hind legs. He likes to sit on laps.

By Cathy Free
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Upset by book bans, teen starts forbidden book club in small Pa. town

By Sydney Page
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A third-grade class was stunned with a free ride to college

By Sydney Page

Mom has third set of twins just in time for Mother’s Day

By Cathy Free

DoorDash driver saves customer’s life during pizza delivery

By Sydney Page

Mom loved running. On Mother’s Day, I run to feel close to her.

By Emily Halnon
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Bi-national couples await airport hugs and the end of a long separation

By Emily Fagan
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This U.S. city just voted to decarbonize every single building

By Tik Root
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A recipe for fighting climate change and feeding the world

By Sarah Kaplan
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This restorative soup of collards, potatoes and chiles soothes a foster dad grieving a child’s departure

By Joe Yonan
Road to Recovery

Has covid killed trade shows? Barcelona bets on a comeback

Climate Solutions

In coal country, a new chance to clean up a toxic legacy

Animals

Fowl play: A wild turkey keeps attacking people on a D.C. trail

Innovations

AI may be searching you for guns the next time you go out in public