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7 Beautiful and Inspiring Short Stories About Life
We’ve collected 7 of the best inspirational and beautiful short stories to help you get through life’s challenges. Enjoy!
The Story of Life
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, coworker, longlost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.
Make every day count!!! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.
An 87 Year Old College Student Named Rose
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didnât already know.
I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.
She said, âHi handsome. My name is Rose. Iâm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?â
I laughed and enthusiastically responded, âOf course you may!â and she gave me a giant squeeze.
âWhy are you in college at such a young, innocent age?â I asked.
She jokingly replied, âIâm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kidsâŚâ
âNo seriously,â I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
âI always dreamed of having a college education and now Iâm getting one!â she told me.
After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months, we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this âtime machineâ as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.
Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. Iâll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium.
As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, âIâm sorry Iâm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! Iâll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.â
As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, âWe do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day.
Youâve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and donât even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.
If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and donât do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old.
If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.
Anybody can grow older. That doesnât take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.
The elderly usually donât have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.â
She concluded her speech by courageously singing âThe Rose.â
She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.
At the yearâs end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that itâs never too late to be all you can possibly be .When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, theyâll really enjoy it!
These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.
REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
The Starfish Story
An old man walked across the beach until he came across a young boy throwing something into the breaking waves. Upon closer inspection, the old man could see that the boy was tossing stranded starfish from the sandy beach, back into the ocean.
âWhat are you doing, young man?â He asked. âIf the starfish are still on the beach when the sun rises, they will die,â the boy answered. âThat is ridiculous. There are thousands of miles of beach and millions of starfish. It doesnât matter how many you throw in; you canât make a difference.â
âIt matters to this one,â the boy said as he threw another starfish into the waves. âAnd it matters to this one.â
The Seasons of Life
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn to not judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.
When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.
The second son said no â it was covered with green buds and full of promise.
The third son disagreed, he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.
The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfilment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but one season in the treeâs life.
He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are â and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life â can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.
If you give up when itâs winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfilment of your fall.
Donât judge a life by one difficult season. Donât let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.
A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?”
Hands started going up.
He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up.
He then asked, “Who still wants it?”
Still the hands were up in the air.
“Well,” he replied, “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.
He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. “Now who still wants it?” Still the hands went into the air.
“My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.
Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way.
We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. You are special – Don’t ever forget it!
Building Your House
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go & asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, “This is your house… my gift to you.”
The carpenter was shocked!
What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your attitude, and the choices you make today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, Build wisely!
Find Happiness
Once a group of 50 people were attending a seminar. Suddenly the speaker stopped and decided to do a group activity. He started giving each attendee one balloon. Each one was asked to write his/her name on it using a marker pen. Then all the balloons were collected and put in another room.
Now these delegates were let into that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name written within 5 minutes. Everyone was frantically searching for their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others and there was utter chaos.
At the end of 5 minutes no one could find their own balloon. Now each one was asked to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it. Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.
The speaker then began, “This is happening in our lives. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not knowing where it is.
Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness; you will get your own happiness. And this is the purpose of human life…the pursuit of happiness.”
Well done, my friend! Youâve made it to the end⌠so what do you think? Did any of these inspirational life stories help you shift your thinking? I know they did for me. Actually, the one about the carpenter made had me crying like a baby! Anyhooo, if thereâs a short inspirational story that youâd like to share with our community, please do not hesitate to post it below in the comment section. I may add it to this list if enough people comment on it.
Again, thanks for taking the time to read these stories. It means the world to me đ
P.S. Looking for more stories? Check out the ones below đ
30 Days of Carrying My Wife
Ubuntu Story
Every Successful Story Has a Painful Beginning
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July 12, 2012 at 4:46 pm
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July 14, 2012 at 9:33 am
i am 14 years of age and i have lost my father 5 days ago in a fatal car crash and was taken too soon. he is still here with me in my memories and in my heart. Although i have been kicked around by life in this never ending night mare that unfortunately cant wake up out of. these story’s have inspired me. i just needed some inspiration and motivation to keep me going in these rough times. it has helped so much! thankyou livelifehappy!
love you dad. miss you! your son Mitchell.
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July 21, 2012 at 9:21 am
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July 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm
May our gud Lord grant u happiness in ur heart so as to live pleasant life.we are with u in prayers and i send my sincere gratitudes to livelife happy 4 inspirational and life encouraging stories.thnx.
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August 21, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Tough time won’t last but tough people do. God bless you
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September 19, 2012 at 6:49 pm
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October 4, 2012 at 10:17 am
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October 9, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Hey livelifehappy, is there a way I can join the crew? I’m a 12 year old girl dreamer, and I’m turning 13 pretty soon. I made my own website for those who want to live life the way they want, but are drawn back by fear, aka-stargazers. Maybe visit it sometime? I feel like this website really helped me a lot, and whoever wrote these quotes, and the owner of the site, has a lot in common with me. Please send me an email, I really want to be able to work with those who understand and can relate. I feel like people like us are one in a million, and it would be a honor to help/contribute, since I think we feel/think in a similar way. I feel like other people will be able to understand, but I felt like I can relate. I know I’m young, but I’ve been through a tough life of bullying and the death of my brother, and three best friends. Faith was what saved me. So now, I feel like I would do anything, ANYTHING, to find somewhere I belong and somebody to write with. Please consider me! ~ Victoria Lee
October 24, 2012 at 11:42 am
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October 25, 2012 at 4:43 pm
November 1, 2012 at 9:40 pm
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November 11, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Better To Be a Failure I honestly think, as put by George Burns, it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. It is not a failure if you enjoyed the process. Even if you fall down, donât worry. Have a fresh view. The world looks different from the ground. You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. Do better the second time. You never know when you success is at threshold. Itâs very difficult to come up with new, creative, and novel ideas unless you are passionate about your work. Leave your reputation and invest in character. Cheers to a new year; another chance for us to get it right with a new resolution.
November 28, 2012 at 12:16 am
I’m at a pretty low point right now and these stories and site in general has stirred some hope for me. Thank you for these!
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December 9, 2012 at 5:15 pm
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December 18, 2012 at 2:39 pm
these are so good stories and so touching and filled with messages……….
December 18, 2012 at 8:33 pm
LOVE THIS GOOD TO SEE REFRESHING IN THIS NEGATIVE WORLD SOMETIMES THANKYOU AND GOD BLESS
December 21, 2012 at 6:01 am
hi its good to read these type of stories who are weak in their life or career like me. after reading it brings a positive attitude thankyou one & all who upload it please upload more
December 26, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Thank you so much for these stories…and thank you to all those who made it possible…
January 8, 2013 at 2:29 am
i want to thank you for these wonderful stories they help in planning for my future!
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January 23, 2013 at 3:34 am
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Thank you I love it I need this story in my e mail every day one story per day or whatever thank you.
February 1, 2013 at 12:50 pm
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February 1, 2013 at 12:52 pm
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February 7, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Very inspiring stories. Very motivational! will keep them at heart!
February 9, 2013 at 12:14 pm
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February 12, 2013 at 1:25 pm
The stories are so nice n encouraging.i felt stronger after reading them.nice!
February 25, 2013 at 5:56 am
good stories
February 28, 2013 at 11:19 am
very much inspiring…
February 28, 2013 at 8:20 pm
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March 9, 2013 at 5:05 am
Genesis, I feel the same. Instead, lets make our own.
March 14, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Live life to the fullest:)
March 19, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Lovely website. Very inspiring and refreshing.
March 22, 2013 at 5:54 am
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March 24, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Hi Mitchell, Thank you so much for sharing that story, u didn’t have to but u didid. I am going through so much right now, and literally feel like the world is on top of me and I cannot get out from underneath. I don’t know why, but something made me read your comment, I was scrolling down to see if there aren’t more stories, but could only see comments, somehow something told me to read your story and I am so sorry for the pain you have to go through without having your dad in your life. I just want you to know that your story just made me look at life differently, made me think “hey, u still have your mom and dad, why are u complaining” I guess everyone has a different kind of pain, guess that’s what life does. But what I do know for a fact is that nothing stays the same for too long. There might be lighting storms but the sun always comes out eventually. As much as It hurts to live in this world, there are amazing things about this hurtful world too. We will get through it all, we are made to make it through. We are created in the image and likliness of God, so we can do anything and have so much strenght in us, it is in our darkest hours that we discover who we are. Ur dad is with you always and will continue to be. God bless Mitchell and thank you once again…
April 1, 2013 at 7:12 pm
I love this story very ancorageing and very very impirational
April 11, 2013 at 11:54 am
Very encouraging, I needed to read this.I came accross it at a very relevant time. Thank u guys for sharing.
April 12, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Thank You for these beautiful stories đ
April 14, 2013 at 7:05 am
YAA sometimes life takes our test of trust ,that situtaion very hard for us to decide whether we did mistake so that we r faceing problem,that time we should convince our self thae gods dos every thing for our careing.
April 15, 2013 at 11:35 am
awesome stories….Thanks a lot
April 26, 2013 at 11:27 pm
So very interesting…I love these story
April 27, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Your story raises my spirit.
April 30, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Excellent justification given by you, felt really nice to read your comments it really inspires us. thanks
May 5, 2013 at 3:28 pm
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May 19, 2013 at 4:59 am
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May 23, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Hi, very nice, thought provoking, above par … list goes on… May I know the intervals for new stories.
May 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm
Really impressive stories…..I get a new view of life. Thanks
May 29, 2013 at 8:40 pm
great indeed
June 3, 2013 at 8:29 am
wow great story
June 10, 2013 at 11:43 am
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June 22, 2013 at 11:06 am
I want to be receiving your posters, pictures, stories, and quotes. They are very interesting. Thank you
July 7, 2013 at 3:52 pm
These stories are very inspiring. It made me feel better when I read them. Thank you livelifehappy!
July 12, 2013 at 7:29 am
I’m so very inspired from this story.. especially “your value” and “seasons of life”… make more inspiring quotes… đ
July 12, 2013 at 7:31 am
may God bless you more.. the person who wrote this stories …..
July 15, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Thank yo very much for your great words!!
July 16, 2013 at 9:01 am
Very Nice stories
July 19, 2013 at 5:42 am
so nice to read and it is very much useful for the yong generations
July 20, 2013 at 11:12 am
Thank You so much for sharing all above stories … I was feeling so depressed and wanted to end my life at any cost…. after reading all above stories for an hour i forget all my problems and pain… I just enjoyed and learned alot…. thanks again …..
July 21, 2013 at 7:19 am
Truly inspiring and transforming. The principles encountered from the stories will not only inspire us but will lead us on a journey of life that will bring about potential change.
July 21, 2013 at 8:56 am
i give thanks to the person who wrote these stories. I was really inspired. And I learned a lot. thank you.
July 24, 2013 at 6:00 am
I am inspired to live my life as what God has planned for me..:)
July 25, 2013 at 9:45 am
Very inspiring stories. It gives me more pleasure. Some times we forgot to love ourselves because of the things happening around us and we feels that we doesn’t have any value at all. But instead of suffering with these regrets, if we feel that as odd season and if we take a step with belief and prove ourselves, then obviously we can get back the value in the society. By following these kind stories, we can achieve a better life i feel.
July 25, 2013 at 11:59 am
Thank you for all these wonderful life lessons stories, I am really touched & have learn lots from it. Life is a process, Its Beautiful & meant to live it no matter what we face in the journey.
July 26, 2013 at 3:15 pm
These stories have helped me re-evalate my self worth and appreciate things differently, hopefully we get to see some more up here soon đ
July 29, 2013 at 11:37 am
I m just Speechless..!! This Is Really Worth..<3 Even Couldn't Explain with my words
July 29, 2013 at 3:49 pm
I am Speechless and i couldn’t explain from my words..:) Really Inspirational
July 30, 2013 at 6:43 am
yaaaaa ful agree wid u. “leave your reputation and invest in character” is bst line in al ds.
July 30, 2013 at 9:22 am
July 30, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Hi Mitchell,
Just read your comment now..this is my first time readinglivelifehappy.com, and your comment above really got my attention and i cant explain how’s my feeling right now. I wanna say after a year that you posted it, prioritize your education and aim to finish it whatever happens..you can do more if you’ll be graduated from your chosen course..in this modern world your weapon is education..you can learn more ideas, knowledge and etc.. to understand more deeper what is life are all about and how can we handle things when we encounter such trials,difficulties, losing happiness and etc.. Be a good girl always huh? dont forget to pray god..avoid making friends of bad influence people..just focus to your goal..and I’m sure you can definitely make it..Wish you to have a happy life and succesful career.
July 30, 2013 at 7:58 pm
I am so inspired on your stories, reading of these made me realize that there are so many ways to be a better person, just find ways and do it.
August 1, 2013 at 12:03 pm
I’ve learned to believe in myself or else no one believe in me. Thank u live life hapy.
August 2, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Nice stories, Your stories are really inspring. Thnx 2 live Life 4 leting me knw that it is never too late to be all i can possibly be. Keep the good work.
August 5, 2013 at 9:58 am
August 5, 2013 at 3:22 pm
frankly am inspired,thank you for sharing with us…..!
August 6, 2013 at 2:01 am
thanx for posting these stories..i believe these small stories will bring big difference in life….
August 6, 2013 at 7:42 pm
So inspiring am touched positively
August 6, 2013 at 11:03 pm
I really want to thank the person to teach me what decisions i should take i am 19 years old people around me always told me what to do and what not to but i guess never ever forget these stories
August 8, 2013 at 6:23 pm
August 10, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Dis stories are really, inspirational, Motivational and Adorable. I love it
August 12, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Really positive thinking is must, it gives positive results by default.
August 12, 2013 at 12:26 pm
Good inspirational quotes/stories are life experience.
August 12, 2013 at 5:06 pm
I WILL IMPLEMENT THE WONDERFUL THOUGHTS FROM THE STORIES IN MY LIFE………
August 13, 2013 at 10:04 am
im so inspire by this site full of encouragement.. happiness and i feel blessed while reading those stories/..thank you lord..!
August 13, 2013 at 4:50 pm
’twas so wonderful to have read all these.i CAN’T afford to be unhappy!
August 14, 2013 at 9:44 am
Wow! Fascinating…..Am highly blessed with these stories.
August 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm
wonderful storis woooooow juana dast xosh
August 15, 2013 at 5:39 am
Realy touching story….
August 15, 2013 at 7:55 am
so many things in a few simple words… brief and precise! I loved it!
August 15, 2013 at 8:12 am
i was a man who lost my hope and dream but this remind me once again the my failar is nothing but its a lesson of achievement in our life.
August 15, 2013 at 9:29 am
Wooow !!! I can’t believe such inspirational stories are documented… I love these stories… What a great way to start my Morning…
August 16, 2013 at 11:22 am
Nice stories. I learnt so much. so much inspired me
August 17, 2013 at 12:44 pm
REALLY, WORTH THOUSANDS APPLAUDS. I AM ABLE TO LEARN LITTLE MORE THAN I USE TO HAD BEFORE READING THEM. THANKS A LOT.
August 17, 2013 at 1:12 pm
What a great story.. I’m so inspired with this ur blog….u deserve d best bcuz u ar already the best….long live u for us….one love
August 17, 2013 at 5:58 pm
nice & inspiring stories………
August 18, 2013 at 6:32 am
iliked and loved these stories very very nice storeis realy
August 18, 2013 at 6:40 am
August 19, 2013 at 1:17 am
these stories are really inspirational
August 20, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Great inspiring stories. By reading one gets a lot of strength and lessons to learn about life. These stories are filled with a lot of encouragement. Thanks for sharing.
August 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm
There were that were lost on our way far from our families and friends hiding something because we dont want to be critisized or to be judge and were looking for someone, something that could help out us speak tell the truth these inspirational stories shed me a light thank you very much!
August 21, 2013 at 10:03 pm
August 22, 2013 at 9:22 am
Inspirational and life transforming stories. great work.
August 22, 2013 at 11:37 am
the dollar note has not lost its value.we are also into many difficult situations,threw ourselves away feeling sorry to our selves..but we are still what we are..we also dont lose our value..i told about it to my friend she was in depression..once she realised..she is doing very well now.it is motivating
August 23, 2013 at 8:01 am
Excellent stories. They are helping to reshape my life.. Thanks a lot for sharing.
August 23, 2013 at 2:56 pm
THANKS FOR ALL THIS STORIES ..
August 24, 2013 at 12:06 pm
I am touched and encouraged by these life changing stories. It has really helped me to reshape and refocus my priorities in life.
August 24, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Amazing stories! Real life lessons
August 25, 2013 at 7:21 am
Thank you! I appreciate all your stories. Pls keep on writing, keep inspiring.
August 26, 2013 at 5:36 am
This is really very nice and the important thing is that, these type of stories give us courage, strength and make people strong and give a feeling to do something in your life. Helping out to make our dreams come true and gives a lots of experiences. Thanks “live life happy” for posting some inspirational stories.l
August 27, 2013 at 6:18 pm
The stories were truly heart mending,we needed to be constantly aware of d fact that wat ever a man speakth he becometh . Thanks a lot 4building courage true media,i think dis is of d incomparable benefits of media. Keep it up.
August 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm
oh i’m touch with these stories God bless u all.
August 29, 2013 at 9:47 pm
They stories are really cool!!! It av really been an inspiration 2 mi @ also to many others… More power to your elbow.
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September 14, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Thatz xo inspiring,thanx alot.
September 17, 2013 at 1:02 am
Wow! Al the stories are amazin and wonderful, am realy touched
October 3, 2013 at 3:45 pm
you enlighten my life thank you for this wonderful and encouraging story..
October 10, 2013 at 9:59 pm
Simply Amazing
October 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Wow thanks fot the great stories am blessed i used to devalue my self due to my past but thank God that i have known i have known. May he bless you mightly.
October 14, 2013 at 11:22 am
what an interesting story?it is real inspiring me.amen
November 22, 2013 at 1:40 pm
very nice and touching stories
December 1, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Thank u livelifehappy,im in a foreign land and this is my story….this year 2013 my work permit expired and my salary was cut in july.early november i got involved in a near fatal accident,i cant have my car fixed because of the salary issue.After submitting my permit to my employer i was told that i would only be paid for two months i.e. November and December only.As if that was not enough,they told me that i have been terminated due to the late submission of documents…..i just wanted 2 say thank you livelifehappy for your inspiring quotes.
December 14, 2013 at 3:17 am
This is so true
December 16, 2013 at 2:58 pm
This massages are inspiring and incouraging us dat we hav to work hard for ourlives
January 11, 2014 at 2:57 am
Our true character is revealed through adversity. Our mistakes, hardships, difficult times etc do not define who we are and ppl shouldn’t judge on that basis. It is how we react to adversity…whether or not we can shoulder our mistakes and be able to look into the mirror. It takes incredible courage to accept and own our faults in order to become better, wiser people. I admire those who have gone thru unthinkable times in their lives and are able to stand back up. If the adversity was self-inflicted, can they accept it openly rathen than make excuses? If they were betrayed, do they allow the hurt to destroy them or use it to gain perspective and grow. To me, these type of examples will show the true character of a person
January 24, 2014 at 4:35 pm
These short stories are great reading. I find them to be inspirational and motivating, Thanks.
February 19, 2014 at 3:33 am
Great stories and very inspiring!
March 14, 2014 at 9:48 pm
wow what the inspiring stoies im greatful.im back on my feet again,keep up the good work by motivating us.
March 25, 2014 at 1:45 pm
life is really the hardest exam ever..,everyone ought to tackle his or her own life differently since we all have varying abilities…these stories have given me ago ahead in life despite the many challenges that i have undergone.I sure have a future as everyone else depending on how i handle life and every situation that comes my way.Lets all remember that everything always has a purpose in this world….LETS ALL BE HAPPY AND JOVIAL ALWAYS FOR LIFE IS SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the stories.
March 31, 2014 at 2:52 pm
I’d almost everything… Thank you so much for such a lovely sharing. It’s all .. Rest all have already praised about your website and I’m sure my word won’t be best describe it.. except “Thank you!”
April 24, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Just amazing stories its really motivating n truely inspiring thank u for sharing it n making us realize the worth value n correct meaning of life
May 22, 2014 at 7:22 am
It is highly inspired;keep the good work going!
June 27, 2014 at 9:07 am
Mind blowing and stories on recontsructing a shattered shabbed life in every ramifications and aspect of life….thumbs up..
July 27, 2014 at 3:47 pm
All the stories are motivating,inspirative.I will tell to my students at period of moral education…Thank u for such stories!After hearing or reading these stories everyone will get inspiration.
January 20, 2015 at 9:32 pm
Your writing shows deep reflection and insight. Additionally, your writing is clear and concise. Your English teachers would be proud (even with intentional spelling adjustments) and smiling. Continue to write—you have a gift!
February 21, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Wow, what a great site this is – love your images – thanks đ
March 2, 2015 at 9:16 pm
life has been came so wonderful with this stories I read Here everyday I love this site,its the best place I like to spend my time reading and it makes me wiser and changes me as a person to do better, I thank you very much
March 16, 2016 at 5:23 am
Worth reading! Thank you very much. đ
December 8, 2017 at 10:29 am
Wow, what a great site this is â love your images â thanks ?
March 9, 2018 at 12:07 am
This really keep me going . Anytime I feel like giving up and go through this amazing motivational quotes ,it make me strong ? hard times are there to lead us to great places ?
March 9, 2018 at 11:19 pm
I’m glad this could help you…
April 5, 2018 at 12:59 pm
After reading these stories, i realized i missed a lot of things in life. These stories will absolutely change my life.
April 19, 2018 at 8:16 pm
story about old lady is awesome.
April 22, 2018 at 4:47 pm
So much ave missed…anyway am blessed..thumps up..i need more stories..2018⢠guyz more comments
April 29, 2018 at 7:58 pm
Rose story was awsome
May 2, 2018 at 2:17 pm
these stories are very inspiring and I really felt enthusiastic after reading them. I learned that life is beautiful and whatever happens, happens for the best.thanks for sharing such motivational stories. Hope we will get some more stories to read. Good Luck!
May 6, 2018 at 3:09 pm
Well I’m so inexperienced to articulate what I m feeling right now. This is the first time that I have read livelifehappy.com but I would definitely say this is the best utilization and happy hours for me. I wish I could find lot more of the story. I kept on scrolling down but I could comments section. This has given me different way of looking into things and people as well. Hey Rob that really really wonderful to read this. Waiting for the upcomings. Thankyou so much for making me smile and motivated.
May 9, 2018 at 8:48 am
Thanks for such an inspirational stories… In today’s world people are so busy in making money and they have no time for their family and friends due to which people are facing lots of struggle.. … I am sure that by seeing this inspirational stories everyone will feel better and calm…. Anyone who are facing problems I just want to say that help one people who are in need of your help than I am sure by seeing smile on others face your problem will becomes less…. By helping others you will really feel solace….. When I read this short stories I really feel calm…. So thanks a lot……. Smile……
May 10, 2018 at 7:44 am
nice work and good stories i like it
May 16, 2018 at 5:59 am
Talking in between lectures and get thrown out of the class. This are the best classroom stories to remember. Just like when my crush got thrown out of the class. Even I went out just to talk with her and spend time with her, Some chapters of love stories are best learned outside the classroom love story
May 18, 2018 at 6:23 am
Encouraging stories.actually we need more.
May 22, 2018 at 10:40 am
This is really awesome, obviously these are all inspiration stories and we can share it to friends or family members not to be miserable.
Thanks for this kind of stories, please share more this kind of stories.
May 22, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Glad you enjoyed them my friend
May 25, 2018 at 1:39 am
you have a good article, i want to share this artukel, i hope it will be useful for others .. thanks
May 27, 2018 at 11:37 pm
very touching and so relevant..loved it!
June 8, 2018 at 1:01 pm
Such a great and an awesome story! Thanks for Sharing
June 18, 2018 at 6:47 pm
In the fast pace stressful life, inspirational stories works as energy boosters and pill with no side effects. Thanks for sharing the stories. I write inspirational stuff to inspire and motivate myself and others too. It gives another level of happiness. You may want to check these http://innovativheart.com/thomas-edison-life-lessons-success-story/ http://innovativheart.com/inspirational-story-butterfly/
June 22, 2018 at 6:55 am
at the first ,i was bored to read this long type stories but when i start to read i was really shocked ,it was amazing and power to inspire human.thank you
June 22, 2018 at 2:54 pm
Today I am lucky. I came out of my routine, finding out solutions for mysilly problems. At this age, I am wasting my time, a large part of it, into finding solutions for unnecessary issues. Today I made my first positive step and came to this wonderful and resourful blog post. The post is humarous, real, motivational and touching. I will keep coming to this blogs daily and spend a couple of hours on similar blogs.
June 22, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Everything happens for a reason and I’m so thankful that I happen to find these stories. Truly inspirational
June 28, 2018 at 2:04 pm
What A Wonderfull Stories I Like Them Please Add More
June 29, 2018 at 6:17 am
very nice stories …inspiring and motivating
July 2, 2018 at 9:50 pm
Hi guys, thanks for these inspiring story, indeed they do lift up a dead soul like mine, where by I thought I was worthless, and no longer have value. Thank you so much ?
July 4, 2018 at 2:38 am
i love these stories
July 4, 2018 at 2:40 am
These stories are so inspiring and so much fun to read. I enjoyed them.
July 8, 2018 at 1:58 pm
wow,such a great and inspirational stories
July 10, 2018 at 4:14 am
nice story ..
July 14, 2018 at 8:33 am
this is LOVEEE !…Its so beautiful to see the world with these eyes. A huge thanks for introducing me to these life visions. Pure happiness…
May 7, 2019 at 6:25 am
thank you so much i really loved and inspired with these stories . that’s how your morning should start thank you again.
March 24, 2020 at 10:19 am
May 13, 2020 at 11:09 am
Refreshing and makes you think about them. Thank you soooo much. Love
May 13, 2020 at 11:10 am
Refreshing and makes you think about them. Thank you so much. much love. Keep up the good work
May 13, 2020 at 10:53 pm
wonderful stories and good lessons for life. wish there more people in the world could read these stories.
May 31, 2020 at 9:11 pm
i love your work it has really bless me
June 7, 2020 at 1:53 pm
I ENJOYED THE STORIES I READ FROM YOUR BLOG. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
July 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm
August 19, 2020 at 9:52 am
inspiring stories
August 30, 2020 at 5:28 pm
thanks sir your site is good and i will share it my personal blog
September 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm
one day in 2020, I am finding myself
November 3, 2020 at 9:08 am
Hi, Can I know who is the writer of this stories?
March 16, 2021 at 11:18 am
As a rule, pride is at the bottom of all problems and mistakes. The truth will always be hard to swallow when we are choking on our noble.
April 8, 2021 at 5:16 am
Very encouraging stories. Thanks for sharing.
April 19, 2021 at 5:55 pm
Was looking for some takes regarding this topic and I found your article quite informative. It has given me a fresh perspective on the topic tackled. Thanks!
June 11, 2021 at 6:38 am
Thank you for tis stories. I would like more many. Please upload this type of things with in reality reach n teach us. đ
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October 11, 2021 at 12:48 pm
Good day A bit of my brain tumors Story….. I was about 21 when I was in a major train accident and had major head injuries and it left me paralysed for a few months or sooo as my pelvic bones were broken as well. I am a 51 year woman who worked for Nedbank for 27 years then this traumatic events started : We were moving office from one floor to another and I fell up the stairs with boxes in my arms and aged 22 bumped my head that time my colleague laughed and said they never heard of a person falling up the stairs but only down the stairs.
The doctor that time said my tumours is inherit from 3 generations meningioma and malama passed on to me and is stress related and he suggested that we move out of the residential area. Which we did. But neverless I lost everything my husband my beautifull plot my children my friends all my personal and sentimental belongings due to my personality changes, emotional insecurity, social phobia, memory loss, Nobody understood the changes in me, not even me do now. I had 4 brain operations over a period of 15 years. The first in 2001 half of my hair was shaved off to open my scalp to remove the tumour, the second 2002 the back of my left ear that leave me partial deaf the 3 rd in 2011 on my frontal right lobe eye what started with losing my eye sight the last in 2015 in my right frontal lobe.. which created a personality change which I battled to accept and it is difficult for my family as well. My children think I am putting up a act to get attention. I am losing my eye sight I think the last one was the most difficult one due to my age and it created a personality change which is difficult to accept by myself and family and I am scared for people that I did not know before the operation. I have no words to explain my condition, I cry every day and is tired and sleep most of the time. I am unbalanced and dizzy if I stand to long I cannot even go shopping. I went through a divorce and into a new relationship which made every thing more confused as I did not understand why are everybody treating me like a baby and my bf never left my side for 24/7. It felt that all know something but don’t want me to know. I believed I was crazy but my family rescued me. Well I believe I am able to cure with professional help / sponsorship or even if research is done on me to better technology. I am prepared to relocated for studies to be done on me. I want to be the same or a better person with wealth and health and happiness and success and love than before. I am under 24/7 care but believe I am able to heal 100% with God on my side and professional help. I constantly change living arrangements within the family as they do not know how to handle my moods and I cannot live by myself . I have emotional issues as I cry a lot and my family want me save and happy. I have short term and long term memory loss and it seem that no one understand me and I have no reason to live anymore. I was once admitted to Akeso Clinic as I had a major breakdown and my daugther send me to Randvaal in Walkerville in 2016 a place for old age people and brain damage persons younger than 60 who are under care 24/7 as well, as she has Power of Attorney on all of my financial affairs, but I turned out worse and now I am with family in Heidelberg always family with me 24/7 as I get lost and all funny things happen to me. So I am never alone….. I were everywhere with the family Durban, Cape Town, but had no professional help just loving family protecting and caring for me for the past 5 years. The Brackenhurst clinic referred me to Alberton North pshyco who wanted me go go to Sterkfontein hospital but my family said noooo. Once a month the family comes together and dress me up and make me beautifull for photos but that makes me even more emotional. They love me sooo much and also want to see me as I use to be and I Brain opp photos x15
November 30, 2021 at 3:10 am
These are soo inspiring stories we should put in our lifes.
January 13, 2022 at 6:38 am
Awesome site. Thanks for sharing.
March 1, 2022 at 7:48 pm
All stories inspired my way of thought and my life too. This will always be my power and knowledge to my life.
March 3, 2022 at 9:07 pm
I loved it I read it at school and it was the best ever I had to write a story based off or it.
April 6, 2022 at 9:43 am
The quates are seem to be a considerable and useful for everyone who logically go through them. Thank you. I appericiate your work.
November 7, 2022 at 2:52 pm
Thanks for sharing the stories. It would be nice to have more. I would appreciate if you could upload these kinds of things with in real life reach and teach us. đ
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Essays About Happiness: 5 Essay Examples and 6 Writing Prompts
Being happy and content is essential to living a successful life. If you are writing essays about happiness, start by reading our helpful guide.
Whenever we feel positive emotions rushing through our heads, chances are we are feeling happy. Happiness is what you feel when you enter the house, the smell of your favorite food being cooked or when you finally save up enough money to buy something youâve wanted. It is an undeniably magical feeling.
Happiness can do wonders for your productivity and well-being; when you are happy, you are more energetic, optimistic, and motivated. So it is, without a doubt, important. However, do not become caught up in trying to be happy, as this may lead to worse problems. Instead, allow yourself to feel your emotions; be authentic, even if that means feeling a little more negative.
5 Top Essay Examples
1. causes of happiness by otis curtis, 2. how to be happy by tara parker-pope, 3. reflections on âhappinessâ by shahzada sultan.
- 4. Happiness is Overrated by John Gorman
5. Toxic positivity by Suhani Mahajan
6 prompts for essays about happiness, 1. why is it important to be happy, 2. what is happiness to you, 3. the role of material things in happiness, 4. how does happiness make you more productive, 5. is true happiness achievable, 6. happiness vs. truth.
âIf you don’t feel good about yourself you will have a similarly negative attitude towards others and education is one way of having good self-esteem, as it helps you to live life successfully and happily. Education is one way of getting that dream job and education is an essential cog in the wheel to living comfortably and happily. One English survey that included over 15,000 participants revealed that 81 percent of people who had achieved a good level of education had a high level of life satisfaction.â
Based on personal beliefs and research, Curtisâ essay describes different contributing causes to peopleâs happiness. These include a loving, stable family and good health. Interestingly, there is a positive correlation between education level and happiness, as Curtis cites statistics showing that education leads to high self-esteem, which can make you happier.
âSocratic questioning is the process of challenging and changing irrational thoughts. Studies show that this method can reduce depression symptoms. The goal is to get you from a negative mindset (âIâm a failure.â) to a more positive one (âIâve had a lot of success in my career. This is just one setback that doesnât reflect on me. I can learn from it and be better.â)â
Parker-Pope writes about the different factors of happiness and how to practice mindfulness and positivity in this guide. She gives tips such as doing breathing exercises, moving around more, and spending time in places and with people that make you happy. Most importantly, however, she reminds readers that negative thoughts should not be repressed. Instead, we should accept them but challenge that mindset.
âHappiness is our choice of not leaving our mind and soul at the mercy of the sways of excitement. Happiness cannot eliminate sorrow, suffering, pain or death from the scheme of things, but it can help keep fear, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, pessimism and other fathers of unhappiness at bay.â
Sultan discusses what happiness means to her personally. It provides an escape from all the dreariness and lousy news of daily life, not eliminating negative thoughts but keeping them at a distance, even just for a moment. She writes that to be happy; we should not base our happiness on the outcomes of our actions. We cannot control the world around us, so we should not link our happiness to it. If something doesnât go our way, that is just how the world works. It is useless to be sad over what we cannot control.
4. Happiness is Overrated by John Gorman
âOur souls do float across the sea of life, taking on water as they go, sinking ever so slightly â perhaps even imperceptibly â into despair. But our souls are not the bucket. Happiness itself is. And itâs the bucket we use to pour water out our souls and keep us afloat. What we really need is peace. Peace patches the holes in our souls and stops the leaking. Once we have peace, we will no longer need to seek happiness.â
In his essay, Gorman reflects on how he stopped trying to chase happiness and instead focused on finding peace in life. He writes that we are often so desperate looking for happiness that our lives become complicated, chaotic, and even depressing at times. He wants readers to do what they are passionate about and be their authentic selves; that way, they will find true happiness. You might also be interested in these essays about courage .
âThatâs the mindset most of us have. Half of toxic positivity is just the suppression of 200% acceptable feelings such as anger, fear, sadness, confusion, and more. Any combination of such feelings is deemed ânegative.â Honestly, mix âem up and serve them to me in a cocktail, eh? (Fine, fine, a mocktail. I reserve my right to one of those little umbrellas though.)
But by closing ourselves off to anything but positivity, weâre experiencing the same effects as being emotionally numb. Why are we doing this to ourselves?â
Mahajan writes about the phenomenon known as âtoxic positivityâ in which everyone is expected to be happy with their lives. It trivializes peopleâs misfortunes and sufferings, telling them to be happy with what they have instead. Mahajan opposes this, believing that everyoneâs feelings are valid. She writes that itâs okay to be sad or angry at times, and the stigma around ânegative feelingsâ should be erased. When we force ourselves to be happy, we may feel emotionally numb or even sad, the exact opposite of being happy.
Many would say that happiness aids you in many aspects of your life. Based on personal experience and research, discuss the importance of being happy. Give a few benefits or advantages of happiness. These can include physical, mental, and psychological benefits, as well as anything else you can think of.
Happiness means different things to different people and may come from various sources. In your essay, you can also explain how you define happiness. Reflect on this feeling and write about what makes you happy and why. Explain in detail for a more convincing essay; be sure to describe what you are writing about well.
Happiness has a myriad of causes, many of which are material. Research the extent to which material possessions can make one happy, and write your essay about whether or not material things can truly make us happy. Consider the question, âCan money buy happiness?â Evaluate the extent to which it can or cannot, depending on your stance.
Happiness has often been associated with a higher level of productivity. In your essay, look into the link between these two. In particular, discuss the mental and chemical effects of happiness. Since this topic is rooted in research and statistics, vet your sources carefully: only use the most credible sources for an accurate essay.
In their essays, many, including Gorman and Mahajan, seem to hold a more critical view of happiness. Our world is full of suffering and despair, so some ask: âCan we truly be happy on this earth?â Reflect on this question and make the argument for your position. Be sure to provide evidence from your own experiences and those of others.
In dystopian stories, authorities often restrict peopleâs knowledge to keep them happy. We are seeing this even today, with some governments withholding crucial information to keep the population satisfied or stable. Write about whether you believe what they are doing is defensible or not, and provide evidence to support your point.
For help with this topic, read our guide explaining âwhat is persuasive writing ?â
For help picking your next essay topic, check out our top essay topics about love .
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Happiness Essay for Students and Children
500+ words essay on happiness.
Happiness is something which we canât describe in words it can only be felt from someoneâs expression of a smile. Likewise, happiness is a signal or identification of good and prosperous life. Happiness is very simple to feel and difficult to describe. Moreover, happiness comes from within and no one can steal your happiness.
Can Money Buy You Happiness?
Every day we see and meet people who look happy from the outside but deep down they are broken and are sad from the inside. For many people, money is the main cause of happiness or grief. But this is not right. Money can buy you food, luxurious house, healthy lifestyle servants, and many more facilities but money canât buy you happiness.
And if money can buy happiness then the rich would be the happiest person on the earth. But, we see a contrary image of the rich as they are sad, fearful, anxious, stressed, and suffering from various problems.
In addition, they have money still they lack in social life with their family especially their wives and this is the main cause of divorce among them.
Also, due to money, they feel insecurity that everyone is after their money so to safeguard their money and them they hire security. While the condition of the poor is just the opposite. They do not have money but they are happy with and stress-free from these problems.
In addition, they take care of their wife and children and their divorce rate is also very low.
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Happiness Comes from Within
As we now know that we canât buy happiness with money and there is no other shortcut to happiness. It is something that you feel from within.
In addition, true happiness comes from within yourself. Happiness is basically a state of mind.
Moreover, it can only be achieved by being positive and avoiding any negative thought in mind. And if we look at the bright side of ourselves only then we can be happy.
Happiness in a Relationship
People nowadays are not satisfied with their relationship because of their differences and much other reason. But for being happy in a relationship we have to understand that there are some rules or mutual understanding that keeps a relationship healthy and happy.
Firstly, take care of yourself then your partner because if you yourself are not happy then how can you make your partner happy.
Secondly, for a happy and healthy relationship give you partner some time and space. In addition, try to understand their feeling and comfort level because if you donât understand these things then you wonât be able to properly understand your partner.
Most importantly, take initiative and plan to go out with your partner and family. Besides, if they have plans then go with them.
To conclude, we can say that happiness can only be achieved by having positive thinking and enjoying life. Also, for being happy and keeping the people around us happy we have to develop a healthy relationship with them. Additionally, we also have to give them the proper time.
FAQs about Happiness
Q.1 What is True Happiness? A.1 True happiness means the satisfaction that you find worthy. The long-lasting true happiness comes from life experience, a feeling of purpose, and a positive relationship.
Q.2 Who is happier the rich or the poor and who is more wealthy rich or poor? A.2 The poor are happier then the rich but if we talk about wealth the rich are more wealthy then the poor. Besides, wealth brings insecurity, anxiety and many other problems.
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Writing a happiness essay may seem easy at first, but many students fail to achieve a high grade because their responses are too general. To avoid falling in this trap, read this post and take note of the key points to write about.
The Meaning of Happiness
The word “happiness” means various things to various people, and it would be a good idea to explore this topic in your paper. To get some perspectives, you could ask your friends or family members what happiness is to them. Alternatively, browse sample essays on happiness online. Once you’ve done your research, consider the following:
- What does happiness mean to you?
- Do you think that you are happy where you are now? Why or why not?
- Is achieving happiness essential to do you, or do you think that one can be satisfied with life without being truly happy?
The Importance of Happiness
This is probably among the most important happiness essay titles because there is a lot to talk about here. You would likely be surprised to find out that not all people view happiness as a crucial goal in life. In fact, most people live their days without considering whether or not they are happy. These are a few questions that you could think about:
- Why is happiness more important to some people than to others?
- Should a person strive to be happy? Why or why not?
- What is the influence of happiness on a person’s mind and body?
Sources of Happiness
The third point you could cover in your paper is the relationship between happiness and achievements. People often believe that they will be happy when they achieve certain things and their life.
Some examples are starting a profitable business, marrying their loved one, having kids, and traveling the world. If you want to examine the correlation between happiness and other factors, these questions should give you some ideas:
- Is happiness influenced by life circumstances and events? If so, how?
- Why do you think some people never become happy, even after achieving what they’ve always wanted?
- What external factor plays a key role in your happiness? Why do you think that is?
Happiness and Money
The link between happiness and money is possibly one of the most popular happiness essay ideas and titles.
Many people think that wealth has a direct influence on happiness, but others disagree. You could explore this theme in your paper using the following questions to guide your thoughts:
- In your opinion, can a person to buy happiness? If so, how?
- Why do you think people often associate happiness with wealth? If money is the key to happiness, why are there so many wealthy people who are unhappy?
- Do you believe that true happiness is possible without financial success? Why or why not?
Regardless of what you choose to write about, be sure to maintain a good essay structure throughout your paper. To assist you with this, create a detailed outline and stick to it while writing.
Start your paper with a happiness essay hook, a sentence to draw the reader’s attention to your work. Support your thoughts with relevant examples or research where applicable.
Finally, make sure to close off your paper with a happiness essay conclusion. If you want to learn more about essay structure, browse our website – we also have a good selection of essay topics and other useful materials!
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A narrative essay is one of the most intimidating assignments you can be handed at any level of your education. Where you've previously written argumentative essays that make a point or analytic essays that dissect meaning, a narrative essay asks you to write what is effectively a story .
But unlike a simple work of creative fiction, your narrative essay must have a clear and concrete motif âa recurring theme or idea that youâll explore throughout. Narrative essays are less rigid, more creative in expression, and therefore pretty different from most other essays youâll be writing.
But not to fearâin this article, weâll be covering what a narrative essay is, how to write a good one, and also analyzing some personal narrative essay examples to show you what a great one looks like.
What Is a Narrative Essay?
At first glance, a narrative essay might sound like youâre just writing a story. Like the stories you're used to reading, a narrative essay is generally (but not always) chronological, following a clear throughline from beginning to end. Even if the story jumps around in time, all the details will come back to one specific theme, demonstrated through your choice in motifs.
Unlike many creative stories, however, your narrative essay should be based in fact. That doesnât mean that every detail needs to be pure and untainted by imagination, but rather that you shouldnât wholly invent the events of your narrative essay. Thereâs nothing wrong with inventing a personâs words if you canât remember them exactly, but you shouldnât say they said something they werenât even close to saying.
Another big difference between narrative essays and creative fictionâas well as other kinds of essaysâis that narrative essays are based on motifs. A motif is a dominant idea or theme, one that you establish before writing the essay. As youâre crafting the narrative, itâll feed back into your motif to create a comprehensive picture of whatever that motif is.
For example, say you want to write a narrative essay about how your first day in high school helped you establish your identity. You might discuss events like trying to figure out where to sit in the cafeteria, having to describe yourself in five words as an icebreaker in your math class, or being unsure what to do during your lunch break because itâs no longer acceptable to go outside and play during lunch. All of those ideas feed back into the central motif of establishing your identity.
The important thing to remember is that while a narrative essay is typically told chronologically and intended to read like a story, it is not purely for entertainment value. A narrative essay delivers its theme by deliberately weaving the motifs through the events, scenes, and details. While a narrative essay may be entertaining, its primary purpose is to tell a complete story based on a central meaning.
Unlike other essay forms, it is totally okayâeven expectedâto use first-person narration in narrative essays. If youâre writing a story about yourself, itâs natural to refer to yourself within the essay. Itâs also okay to use other perspectives, such as third- or even second-person, but that should only be done if it better serves your motif. Generally speaking, your narrative essay should be in first-person perspective.
Though your motif choices may feel at times like youâre making a point the way you would in an argumentative essay, a narrative essayâs goal is to tell a story, not convince the reader of anything. Your reader should be able to tell what your motif is from reading, but you donât have to change their mind about anything. If they donât understand the point you are making, you should consider strengthening the delivery of the events and descriptions that support your motif.
Narrative essays also share some features with analytical essays, in which you derive meaning from a book, film, or other media. But narrative essays work differentlyâyouâre not trying to draw meaning from an existing text, but rather using an event youâve experienced to convey meaning. In an analytical essay, you examine narrative, whereas in a narrative essay you create narrative.
The structure of a narrative essay is also a bit different than other essays. Youâll generally be getting your point across chronologically as opposed to grouping together specific arguments in paragraphs or sections. To return to the example of an essay discussing your first day of high school and how it impacted the shaping of your identity, it would be weird to put the events out of order, even if not knowing what to do after lunch feels like a stronger idea than choosing where to sit. Instead of organizing to deliver your information based on maximum impact, youâll be telling your story as it happened, using concrete details to reinforce your theme.
3 Great Narrative Essay Examples
One of the best ways to learn how to write a narrative essay is to look at a great narrative essay sample. Letâs take a look at some truly stellar narrative essay examples and dive into what exactly makes them work so well.
A Ticket to the Fair by David Foster Wallace
Today is Press Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, and Iâm supposed to be at the fairgrounds by 9:00 A.M. to get my credentials. I imagine credentials to be a small white card in the band of a fedora. Iâve never been considered press before. My real interest in credentials is getting into rides and shows for free. Iâm fresh in from the East Coast, for an East Coast magazine. Why exactly theyâre interested in the Illinois State Fair remains unclear to me. I suspect that every so often editors at East Coast magazines slap their foreheads and remember that about 90 percent of the United States lies between the coasts, and figure theyâll engage somebody to do pith-helmeted anthropological reporting on something rural and heartlandish. I think they asked me to do this because I grew up here, just a couple hoursâ drive from downstate Springfield. I never did go to the state fair, thoughâI pretty much topped out at the county fair level. Actually, I havenât been back to Illinois for a long time, and I canât say Iâve missed it.
Throughout this essay, David Foster Wallace recounts his experience as press at the Illinois State Fair. But itâs clear from this opening that heâs not just reporting on the events exactly as they happenedâthough thatâs also trueâ but rather making a point about how the East Coast, where he lives and works, thinks about the Midwest.
In his opening paragraph, Wallace states that outright: âWhy exactly theyâre interested in the Illinois State Fair remains unclear to me. I suspect that every so often editors at East Coast magazines slap their foreheads and remember that about 90 percent of the United States lies between the coasts, and figure theyâll engage somebody to do pith-helmeted anthropological reporting on something rural and heartlandish.â
Not every motif needs to be stated this clearly , but in an essay as long as Wallaceâs, particularly since the audience for such a piece may feel similarly and forget that such a large portion of the country exists, itâs important to make that point clear.
But Wallace doesnât just rest on introducing his motif and telling the events exactly as they occurred from there. Itâs clear that he selects events that remind us of that idea of East Coast cynicism , such as when he realizes that the Help Me Grow tent is standing on top of fake grass that is killing the real grass beneath, when he realizes the hypocrisy of craving a corn dog when faced with a real, suffering pig, when heâs upset for his friend even though heâs not the one being sexually harassed, and when he witnesses another East Coast person doing something he wouldnât dare to do.
Wallace is literally telling the audience exactly what happened, complete with dates and timestamps for when each event occurred. But heâs also choosing those events with a purposeâhe doesnât focus on details that donât serve his motif. Thatâs why he discusses the experiences of people, how the smells are unappealing to him, and how all the people he meets, in cowboy hats, overalls, or âblack spandex that looks like cheesecake leotards,â feel almost alien to him.
All of these details feed back into the throughline of East Coast thinking that Wallace introduces in the first paragraph. He also refers back to it in the essayâs final paragraph, stating:
At last, an overarching theory blooms inside my head: megalopolitan East Coastersâ summer treats and breaks and literally âgetaways,â flights-fromâfrom crowds, noise, heat, dirt, the stress of too many sensory choicesâŚ.The East Coast existential treat is escape from confines and stimuliâquiet, rustic vistas that hold still, turn inward, turn away. Not so in the rural Midwest. Here youâre pretty much away all the timeâŚ.Something in a Midwesterner sort of actuates , deep down, at a public eventâŚ.The real spectacle that draws us here is us.
Throughout this journey, Wallace has tried to demonstrate how the East Coast thinks about the Midwest, ultimately concluding that they are captivated by the Midwestâs less stimuli-filled life, but that the real reason they are interested in events like the Illinois State Fair is that they are, in some ways, a means of looking at the East Coast in a new, estranging way.
The reason this works so well is that Wallace has carefully chosen his examples, outlined his motif and themes in the first paragraph, and eventually circled back to the original motif with a clearer understanding of his original point.
When outlining your own narrative essay, try to do the same. Start with a theme, build upon it with examples, and return to it in the end with an even deeper understanding of the original issue. You donât need this much space to explore a theme, eitherâas weâll see in the next example, a strong narrative essay can also be very short.
Death of a Moth by Virginia Woolf
After a time, tired by his dancing apparently, he settled on the window ledge in the sun, and, the queer spectacle being at an end, I forgot about him. Then, looking up, my eye was caught by him. He was trying to resume his dancing, but seemed either so stiff or so awkward that he could only flutter to the bottom of the window-pane; and when he tried to fly across it he failed. Being intent on other matters I watched these futile attempts for a time without thinking, unconsciously waiting for him to resume his flight, as one waits for a machine, that has stopped momentarily, to start again without considering the reason of its failure. After perhaps a seventh attempt he slipped from the wooden ledge and fell, fluttering his wings, on to his back on the window sill. The helplessness of his attitude roused me. It flashed upon me that he was in difficulties; he could no longer raise himself; his legs struggled vainly. But, as I stretched out a pencil, meaning to help him to right himself, it came over me that the failure and awkwardness were the approach of death. I laid the pencil down again.
In this essay, Virginia Woolf explains her encounter with a dying moth. On surface level, this essay is just a recounting of an afternoon in which she watched a moth dieâitâs even established in the title. But thereâs more to it than that. Though Woolf does not begin her essay with as clear a motif as Wallace, itâs not hard to pick out the evidence she uses to support her point, which is that the experience of this moth is also the human experience.
In the title, Woolf tells us this essay is about death. But in the first paragraph, she seems to mostly be discussing lifeâthe moth is âcontent with life,â people are working in the fields, and birds are flying. However, she mentions that it is mid-September and that the fields were being plowed. Itâs autumn and itâs time for the harvest; the time of year in which many things die.
In this short essay, she chronicles the experience of watching a moth seemingly embody life, then die. Though this essay is literally about a moth, itâs also about a whole lot more than that. After all, moths arenât the only things that dieâWoolf is also reflecting on her own mortality, as well as the mortality of everything around her.
At its core, the essay discusses the push and pull of life and death, not in a way thatâs necessarily sad, but in a way that is accepting of both. Woolf begins by setting up the transitional fall season, often associated with things coming to an end, and raises the ideas of pleasure, vitality, and pity.
At one point, Woolf tries to help the dying moth, but reconsiders, as it would interfere with the natural order of the world. The mothâs death is part of the natural order of the world, just like fall, just like her own eventual death.
All these themes are set up in the beginning and explored throughout the essayâs narrative. Though Woolf doesnât directly state her theme, she reinforces it by choosing a small, isolated eventâwatching a moth dieâand illustrating her point through details.
With this essay, we can see that you donât need a big, weird, exciting event to discuss an important meaning. Woolf is able to explore complicated ideas in a short essay by being deliberate about what details she includes, just as you can be in your own essays.
Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin
On the twenty-ninth of July, in 1943, my father died. On the same day, a few hours later, his last child was born. Over a month before this, while all our energies were concentrated in waiting for these events, there had been, in Detroit, one of the bloodiest race riots of the century. A few hours after my fatherâs funeral, while he lay in state in the undertakerâs chapel, a race riot broke out in Harlem. On the morning of the third of August, we drove my father to the graveyard through a wilderness of smashed plate glass.
Like Woolf, Baldwin does not lay out his themes in concrete termsâunlike Wallace, thereâs no clear sentence that explains what heâll be talking about. However, you can see the motifs quite clearly: death, fatherhood, struggle, and race.
Throughout the narrative essay, Baldwin discusses the circumstances of his fatherâs death, including his complicated relationship with his father. By introducing those motifs in the first paragraph, the reader understands that everything discussed in the essay will come back to those core ideas. When Baldwin talks about his experience with a white teacher taking an interest in him and his fatherâs resistance to that, he is also talking about race and his fatherâs death. When he talks about his fatherâs death, he is also talking about his views on race. When he talks about his encounters with segregation and racism, he is talking, in part, about his father.
Because his father was a hard, uncompromising man, Baldwin struggles to reconcile the knowledge that his father was right about many things with his desire to not let that hardness consume him, as well.
Baldwin doesnât explicitly state any of this, but his writing so often touches on the same motifs that it becomes clear he wants us to think about all these ideas in conversation with one another.
At the end of the essay, Baldwin makes it more clear:
This fight begins, however, in the heart and it had now been laid to my charge to keep my own heart free of hatred and despair. This intimation made my heart heavy and, now that my father was irrecoverable, I wished that he had been beside me so that I could have searched his face for the answers which only the future would give me now.
Here, Baldwin ties together the themes and motifs into one clear statement: that he must continue to fight and recognize injustice, especially racial injustice, just as his father did. But unlike his father, he must do it beginning with himselfâhe must not let himself be closed off to the world as his father was. And yet, he still wishes he had his father for guidance, even as he establishes that he hopes to be a different man than his father.
In this essay, Baldwin loads the front of the essay with his motifs, and, through his narrative, weaves them together into a theme. In the end, he comes to a conclusion that connects all of those things together and leaves the reader with a lasting impression of completionâthough the elements may have been initially disparate, in the end everything makes sense.
You can replicate this tactic of introducing seemingly unattached ideas and weaving them together in your own essays. By introducing those motifs, developing them throughout, and bringing them together in the end, you can demonstrate to your reader how all of them are related. However, itâs especially important to be sure that your motifs and clear and consistent throughout your essay so that the conclusion feels earned and consistentâif not, readers may feel mislead.
5 Key Tips for Writing Narrative Essays
Narrative essays can be a lot of fun to write since theyâre so heavily based on creativity. But that can also feel intimidatingâsometimes itâs easier to have strict guidelines than to have to make it all up yourself. Here are a few tips to keep your narrative essay feeling strong and fresh.
Develop Strong Motifs
Motifs are the foundation of a narrative essay . What are you trying to say? How can you say that using specific symbols or events? Those are your motifs.
In the same way that an argumentative essayâs body should support its thesis, the body of your narrative essay should include motifs that support your theme.
Try to avoid cliches, as these will feel tired to your readers. Instead of roses to symbolize love, try succulents. Instead of the ocean representing some vast, unknowable truth, try the depths of your brotherâs bedroom. Keep your language and motifs fresh and your essay will be even stronger!
Use First-Person Perspective
In many essays, youâre expected to remove yourself so that your points stand on their own. Not so in a narrative essayâin this case, you want to make use of your own perspective.
Sometimes a different perspective can make your point even stronger. If you want someone to identify with your point of view, it may be tempting to choose a second-person perspective. However, be sure you really understand the function of second-person; itâs very easy to put a reader off if the narration isnât expertly deployed.
If you want a little bit of distance, third-person perspective may be okay. But be carefulâtoo much distance and your reader may feel like the narrative lacks truth.
Thatâs why first-person perspective is the standard. It keeps you, the writer, close to the narrative, reminding the reader that it really happened. And because you really know what happened and how, youâre free to inject your own opinion into the story without it detracting from your point, as it would in a different type of essay.
Stick to the Truth
Your essay should be true. However, this is a creative essay, and itâs okay to embellish a little. Rarely in life do we experience anything with a clear, concrete meaning the way somebody in a book might. If you flub the details a little, itâs okayâjust donât make them up entirely.
Also, nobody expects you to perfectly recall details that may have happened years ago. You may have to reconstruct dialog from your memory and your imagination. Thatâs okay, again, as long as you arenât making it up entirely and assigning made-up statements to somebody.
Dialog is a powerful tool. A good conversation can add flavor and interest to a story, as we saw demonstrated in David Foster Wallaceâs essay. As previously mentioned, itâs okay to flub it a little, especially because youâre likely writing about an experience you had without knowing that youâd be writing about it later.
However, donât rely too much on it. Your narrative essay shouldnât be told through people explaining things to one another; the motif comes through in the details. Dialog can be one of those details, but it shouldnât be the only one.
Use Sensory Descriptions
Because a narrative essay is a story, you can use sensory details to make your writing more interesting. If youâre describing a particular experience, you can go into detail about things like taste, smell, and hearing in a way that you probably wouldnât do in any other essay style.
These details can tie into your overall motifs and further your point. Woolf describes in great detail what she sees while watching the moth, giving us the sense that we, too, are watching the moth. In Wallaceâs essay, he discusses the sights, sounds, and smells of the Illinois State Fair to help emphasize his point about its strangeness. And in Baldwinâs essay, he describes shattered glass as a âwilderness,â and uses the feelings of his body to describe his mental state.
All these descriptions anchor us not only in the story, but in the motifs and themes as well. One of the tools of a writer is making the reader feel as you felt, and sensory details help you achieve that.
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A solid understanding of English principles will help you make an effective point in a narrative essay, and you can get that understanding through taking a rigorous assortment of high school English classes !
Melissa Brinks graduated from the University of Washington in 2014 with a Bachelor's in English with a creative writing emphasis. She has spent several years tutoring K-12 students in many subjects, including in SAT prep, to help them prepare for their college education.
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Narrative Essay Topics: TOP 200 Choices for Students
Imagine yourself facing a blank page, ready to fill it with your memories and imagination. What story will you tell today?
As students, you often have to write narratives that capture people's attention. But with so many stories to choose from, where do you start? How do you find the perfect topic that will grab our readers' interest and make them think?
Join our essay service experts as we explore 200 topics for college where stories are waiting to be told, and experiences are ready to be shared. From everyday events to unforgettable moments, each topic is a chance to connect with your readers and make them feel something.
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Ideas for Narrative Essay Topics
After exploring how students write narrative paragraphs, we've put together a list of narrative essay topics designed specifically for college and school students. This list covers a wide range of subjects, so pick one that speaks to you! If you want to see how to develop a topic into a written essay, check out our narrative essay example .Â
Literacy Narrative Essay Topics for College Students
How about delving into captivating literacy narrative essay topics designed specifically for college-level writing? Exciting, isn't it?
- How did a childhood book shape your view of the world?
- What challenges did you face when learning to read in a second language?
- How has storytelling within your family influenced your literacy journey?
- Can you recall a pivotal moment that ignited your love for reading?
- How did a specific teacher inspire your passion for literature?
- Have you ever encountered a character in a book who profoundly impacted your perspective on life?
- What role did writing play in helping you navigate a difficult period in your life?
- How has your relationship with technology affected your reading habits?
- What cultural or historical event sparked your interest in a particular genre of literature?
- How has poetry shaped your understanding of language and emotion?
- Have you ever experienced a breakthrough moment in your writing process?
- How has reading aloud impacted your comprehension and enjoyment of literature?
- Can you recall a time when a book challenged your beliefs or worldview?
- How has participating in a book club enriched your reading experience?
- What strategies have you developed to overcome reading difficulties or distractions?
Personal Narrative Essay Topics on Relationships
Take a moment to reflect on your past experiences and craft compelling personal narratives with these essay ideas.
- How did a specific friendship shape who you are today?
- Can you recount a moment that strengthened your bond with a family member?
- What challenges have you faced in maintaining a long-distance relationship?
- How has a mentor influenced your personal and professional development?
- Have you experienced a betrayal in a relationship? How did it impact you?
- Can you describe a memorable conflict resolution process within a relationship?
- How has your relationship with a pet affected your emotional well-being?
- What lessons have you learned from navigating a romantic relationship?
- How has your relationship with a sibling evolved over time?
- Can you recall a time when you had to set boundaries in a friendship?
- How has volunteering or community involvement enriched your relationships?
- What cultural differences have influenced your relationships with others?
- Can you share a moment when you felt truly understood by someone?
- How has technology affected the dynamics of your relationships?
- Have you ever experienced a reconciliation that transformed a strained relationship?
Best Narrative Essay Topics on Education and Learning
Consider the beauty of sharing your personal experiences and emotions in a captivating manner through these ideas for personal narrative essays.
- What was the most valuable lesson you learned outside of the classroom?
- Can you recount a moment when a teacher's unconventional method transformed your understanding of a subject?
- How has a field trip or experiential learning opportunity impacted your education?
- What challenges have you faced in balancing extracurricular activities with academics?
- Have you ever had a "Eureka!" moment while studying? Describe it.
- How has learning a new skill outside of school influenced your academic performance?
- Can you recall a time when a peer's perspective challenged your own understanding of a topic?
- How has technology enhanced or hindered your learning experience?
- What role does creativity play in your approach to learning?
- Have you ever experienced a setback that ultimately propelled you forward academically?
- How has your cultural background influenced your learning style?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for yourself within an educational setting?
- How has mentorship shaped your educational journey?
- What strategies have you employed to overcome academic challenges or obstacles?
- Can you reflect on a time when failure taught you a valuable lesson about learning?
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Personal Narrative Essay Ideas on Reflection on Life
Why not ignite your creativity with a range of narrative essay topics, from extraordinary moments to everyday experiences?
- How has a moment of failure ultimately led to personal growth and resilience?
- Can you recount a pivotal decision that significantly altered the course of your life?
- What lessons have you learned from navigating a crossroads or major life transition?
- How has your perspective on success evolved over time?
- Can you reflect on a time when you had to confront and overcome a deeply held fear?
- What role has gratitude played in shaping your outlook on life?
- How have your values and beliefs been influenced by significant life experiences?
- Can you describe a moment when you found clarity and purpose amidst chaos or uncertainty?
- What impact has traveling to a new place had on your understanding of the world and yourself?
- How has adversity strengthened your character and determination?
- Can you recall a time when a random act of kindness profoundly impacted your life?
- What lessons have you learned from embracing vulnerability and authenticity in relationships?
- How has practicing mindfulness or self-reflection enhanced your well-being and happiness?
- Can you reflect on a period of personal transformation or self-discovery?
- How have you found meaning and fulfillment in pursuing your passions and interests?
Ideas for a Narrative Essay on Culture and Society
Engaging your readers with narrative essays on culture and society is a great way to spark interest, offering captivating ideas for exploration.
- How has your family's unique culinary heritage influenced your cultural identity?
- Can you reflect on a specific cultural artifact or heirloom that holds deep significance for your family?
- What challenges have you faced in preserving traditional customs while adapting to modern societal expectations?
- How has a local festival or celebration revealed the intricacies of your community's cultural tapestry?
- Can you recount a moment when you navigated a cultural clash between your upbringing and the dominant culture?
- How has your experience as a first-generation immigrant shaped your understanding of cultural assimilation?
- What lessons have you learned from participating in intercultural exchange programs or initiatives?
- Can you describe a unique cultural practice or tradition within your community that outsiders might find intriguing or misunderstood?
- How has the revitalization of indigenous languages contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage in your region?
- Can you reflect on a personal journey of reconnecting with your cultural roots after a period of assimilation or disconnection?
- What role does storytelling play in passing down cultural wisdom and values within your family or community?
- How has the portrayal of your culture in mainstream media affected your sense of belonging and self-perception?
- Can you recount a moment when you challenged cultural stereotypes through creative expression or advocacy?
- How has the migration of a specific cultural group enriched the social fabric and economic landscape of your community?
- What initiatives or grassroots movements are currently underway to promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation in your society?
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Narrative Writing Topics on Hobbies and Interests
Wow your readers by turning your passions and hobbies into compelling narrative essay topics that will get them thinking.
- How has your passion for urban gardening transformed neglected spaces in your community?
- Can you recount a thrilling adventure from your hobby of urban exploration?
- What lessons have you learned from restoring vintage motorcycles in your spare time?
- How has your fascination with birdwatching deepened your connection to nature and conservation efforts?
- Can you describe a memorable moment from your hobby of foraging wild edibles in the wilderness?
- What unique skills have you developed through your hobby of beekeeping, and how have they impacted your daily life?
- How has your interest in historical reenactment brought the past to life in unexpected ways?
- Can you reflect on a transformative experience from your hobby of landscape photography?
- What insights have you gained from practicing the art of bonsai cultivation and nurturing miniature ecosystems?
- How has your passion for stargazing inspired awe and wonder in the vastness of the universe?
- Can you recount a challenging project from your hobby of woodworking and the satisfaction it brought upon completion?
- What cultural connections have you discovered through your hobby of traditional folk dancing?
- How has your interest in sustainable fashion influenced your consumer habits and environmental awareness?
- Can you describe a moment of serenity and mindfulness experienced while practicing the art of tea ceremony?
- How has your hobby of letterpress printing preserved the tactile beauty of handmade craftsmanship in a digital age?
Narrative Essay Titles on Life-Changing Moments
Life is full of unexpected twists that can lead to life-changing moments. Take a look at these narrative essay titles for stories that have had a lasting impact on your life.
- How did surviving a natural disaster reshape your perspective on life?
- Can you recall a single conversation that drastically altered the course of your life?
- What was the pivotal moment that inspired you to pursue your dreams against all odds?
- How did a chance encounter lead to a life-changing friendship or partnership?
- Can you reflect on the decision that transformed your career trajectory?
- What profound lesson did you learn from facing a life-threatening illness or injury?
- How did traveling to a new country open your eyes to new possibilities and opportunities?
- Can you recount the moment when you discovered your true passion or calling in life?
- What was the turning point that allowed you to break free from a toxic relationship or environment?
- How did experiencing failure or rejection ultimately lead to personal growth and resilience?
- Can you describe the moment when you found the strength to overcome a deep-seated fear or insecurity?
- What life-changing realization did you have while experiencing a period of solitude or introspection?
- How did a profound act of kindness from a stranger restore your faith in humanity?
- Can you reflect on the moment when you forgave someone who had deeply hurt you, and how it changed your perspective on forgiveness?
- What pivotal decision did you make that allowed you to reclaim control over your own happiness and destiny?
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Good Narrative Topics on Travel and Adventure
Consider creating intriguing titles for your narrative essay ideas by exploring thrilling travel adventures.
- Can you recount a memorable encounter with wildlife during your solo hiking adventure?
- How did a spontaneous decision to explore an unfamiliar city lead to unexpected discoveries?
- What lessons did you learn from navigating a foreign country with only a map and your instincts?
- Can you describe the exhilaration of conquering a challenging mountain peak for the first time?
- How did immersing yourself in a local culture during your travels broaden your perspective on the world?
- What unexpected obstacles did you encounter while embarking on a backpacking journey through rugged terrain?
- Can you reflect on the transformative experience of volunteering abroad in a community-driven project?
- How did getting lost in a labyrinthine city alleyway lead to serendipitous encounters and newfound friendships?
- What was the most memorable meal you had while sampling street food in a bustling market abroad?
- Can you recount the adrenaline rush of participating in an extreme sports activity in a foreign land?
- How did witnessing a breathtaking natural phenomenon during your travels leave a lasting impression on you?
- What cultural traditions or rituals did you participate in during a homestay experience with a local family?
- Can you describe the sense of wonder and awe you felt while exploring ancient ruins or historical sites?
- How did navigating a language barrier challenge and ultimately enrich your travel experience?
- What valuable life lessons did you learn from the mishaps and misadventures encountered during your journey off the beaten path?
Narrative Essay Topic Ideas on Career and Work Experience
College students can uncover captivating narrative essay ideas by exploring potential career paths or reminiscing about past job experiences.
- How did a challenging project at work showcase your problem-solving skills and resilience?
- Can you reflect on a pivotal mentorship experience that guided your career trajectory?
- What valuable lessons did you learn from a career setback or failure, and how did it shape your future success?
- How did a workplace conflict lead to personal growth and improved communication skills?
- Can you recount a moment when taking a professional risk paid off in unexpected ways?
- What insights did you gain from transitioning to a new industry or career path?
- How did participating in a cross-functional team project enhance your collaboration and leadership abilities?
- Can you describe the satisfaction of achieving a long-term career goal after years of hard work and perseverance?
- What impact did a meaningful recognition or award have on your motivation and sense of accomplishment?
- How did volunteering or pro bono work contribute to your professional development and sense of purpose?
- Can you reflect on the decision to leave a stable job in pursuit of passion or fulfillment?
- What strategies did you employ to navigate a toxic work environment and maintain your well-being?
- How did a career setback lead to unexpected opportunities for personal and professional growth?
- Can you describe a moment when mentorship or sponsorship played a crucial role in advancing your career?
- What lessons did you learn from a challenging client or customer interaction, and how did it shape your approach to customer service and relationship-building?
Interesting Narrative Essay Topics about Challenges and Obstacles
If you're not sure what to write about for your narrative essay, think back to the tough times you've had and how you managed to get through them.
- How did you conquer a once-paralyzing fear to chase your dreams?
- What new strengths did you discover while adapting to a physical challenge?
- Can you recall a creative solution you used during a tough financial period?
- When did you bravely stand against injustice, despite opposition?
- How did overcoming a language barrier broaden your horizons?
- What key lessons did you learn from a major setback in your life?
- How did you manage overwhelming stress and responsibilities?
- What inner reserves of resilience did you draw upon after personal loss?
- Describe a time when you defied societal norms to pursue your goals.
- Reflect on a moment when failure fueled your determination for success.
- When did you find the courage to leave your comfort zone behind?
- How did community support bolster you through a challenging time?
- Share a time when self-doubt led to newfound confidence.
- Can you recount a tragedy that spurred your personal growth?
- What insights did overcoming a monumental obstacle reveal about life?
Best Narrative Essay Topics: How to Choose the One That ResonatesÂ
A narrative essay is a type of writing that tells a personal story, including characters, plot, setting, and the order of events. Its main goal is to connect with readers emotionally and share a specific message or insight through the retelling of a meaningful experience.
Students write narrative essays as part of their studies for several reasons. Firstly, it allows them to express themselves creatively by sharing their unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Secondly, it helps them develop important writing skills like organizing ideas and thoughts effectively.
Choosing good narrative essay ideas involves looking at personal experiences, interests, and the potential for engaging storytelling. Here's a simple guide to help you pick the right topic:
- Think about significant moments in your life that had a lasting impact, such as personal growth or overcoming challenges.
- Choose topics related to your hobbies, interests, or areas of expertise to make your story more engaging.
- Consider what your audience would be interested in and choose topics that resonate with them.
- Focus on a specific event or detail to make your narrative more focused and impactful.
- Look for universal themes like love or personal transformation that connect with readers on a deeper level.
- Brainstorm ideas and write freely to uncover compelling topics.
- Decide on storytelling techniques like flashbacks or foreshadowing and choose a topic that fits.
- Get feedback from friends, peers, or instructors to see if your topics are interesting and impactful.
- Choose topics that evoke strong emotions for a more compelling narrative.
- Select a topic that you personally connect with to make your story authentic.
Once you've chosen a topic, brainstorm ideas and create an outline for your essay. Follow your professor's instructions carefully and consider seeking help from our narrative essay writing service if needed.
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As we wrap up, our list of 200 narrative essay topics is here to fuel your creativity for your next writing project! Whether you're sharing a memorable event, reliving a childhood memory, or expressing a profound insight, crafting a narrative essay can be an uplifting experience that resonates deeply with readers.
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How to Write a Life Story Essay
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This article was co-authored by Alicia Cook . Alicia Cook is a Professional Writer based in Newark, New Jersey. With over 12 years of experience, Alicia specializes in poetry and uses her platform to advocate for families affected by addiction and to fight for breaking the stigma against addiction and mental illness. She holds a BA in English and Journalism from Georgian Court University and an MBA from Saint Peterâs University. Alicia is a bestselling poet with Andrews McMeel Publishing and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets including the NY Post, CNN, USA Today, the HuffPost, the LA Times, American Songwriter Magazine, and Bustle. She was named by Teen Vogue as one of the 10 social media poets to know and her poetry mixtape, âStuff Iâve Been Feeling Latelyâ was a finalist in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 101,903 times.
A life story essay involves telling the story of your life in a short, nonfiction format. It can also be called an autobiographical essay. In this essay, you will tell a factual story about some element of your life, perhaps for a college application or for a school assignment.
Preparing to Write Your Essay
- If you are writing a personal essay for a college application, it should serve to give the admissions committee a sense of who you are, beyond the basics of your application file. Your transcript, your letters of recommendation, and your resume will provide an overview of your work experience, interests, and academic record. Your essay allows you to make your application unique and individual to you, through your personal story. [2] X Research source
- The essay will also show the admissions committee how well you can write and structure an essay. Your essay should show you can create a meaningful piece of writing that interests your reader, conveys a unique message, and flows well.
- If you are writing a life story for a specific school assignment, such as in a composition course, ask your teacher about the assignment requirements.
- Include important events, such as your birth, your childhood and upbringing, and your adolescence. If family member births, deaths, marriages, and other life moments are important to your story, write those down as well.
- Focus on experiences that made a big impact on you and remain a strong memory. This may be a time where you learned an important life lesson, such as failing a test or watching someone else struggle and succeed, or where you felt an intense feeling or emotion, such as grief over someoneâs death or joy over someoneâs triumph.
- Have you faced a challenge in your life that you overcame, such as family struggles, health issues, a learning disability, or demanding academics?
- Do you have a story to tell about your cultural or ethnic background, or your family traditions?
- Have you dealt with failure or life obstacles?
- Do you have a unique passion or hobby?
- Have you traveled outside of your community, to another country, city, or area? What did you take away from the experience and how will you carry what you learned into a college setting?
- Remind yourself of your accomplishments by going through your resume. Think about any awards or experiences you would like spotlight in your essay. For example, explaining the story behind your Honor Roll status in high school, or how you worked hard to receive an internship in a prestigious program.
- Remember that your resume or C.V. is there to list off your accomplishments and awards, so your life story shouldn't just rehash them. Instead, use them as a jumping-off place to explain the process behind them, or what they reflect (or do not reflect) about you as a person.
- The New York Times publishes stellar examples of high school life story essays each year. You can read some of them on the NYT website. [8] X Research source
Writing Your Essay
- For example, you may look back at your time in foster care as a child or when you scored your first paying job. Consider how you handled these situations and any life lessons you learned from these lessons. Try to connect past experiences to who you are now, or who you aspire to be in the future.
- Your time in foster care, for example, may have taught you resilience, perseverance and a sense of curiosity around how other families function and live. This could then tie into your application to a Journalism program, as the experience shows you have a persistent nature and a desire to investigate other peopleâs stories or experiences.
- Certain life story essays have become cliche and familiar to admission committees. Avoid sports injuries stories, such as the time you injured your ankle in a game and had to find a way to persevere. You should also avoid using an overseas trip to a poor, foreign country as the basis for your self transformation. This is a familiar theme that many admission committees will consider cliche and not unique or authentic. [11] X Research source
- Other common, cliche topics to avoid include vacations, "adversity" as an undeveloped theme, or the "journey". [12] X Research source
- Try to phrase your thesis in terms of a lesson learned. For example, âAlthough growing up in foster care in a troubled neighborhood was challenging and difficult, it taught me that I can be more than my upbringing or my background through hard work, perseverance, and education.â
- You can also phrase your thesis in terms of lessons you have yet to learn, or seek to learn through the program you are applying for. For example, âGrowing up surrounded by my motherâs traditional cooking and cultural habits that have been passed down through the generations of my family, I realized I wanted to discover and honor the traditions of other, ancient cultures with a career in archaeology.â
- Both of these thesis statements are good because they tell your readers exactly what to expect in clear detail.
- An anecdote is a very short story that carries moral or symbolic weight. It can be a poetic or powerful way to start your essay and engage your reader right away. You may want to start directly with a retelling of a key past experience or the moment you realized a life lesson.
- For example, you could start with a vivid memory, such as this from an essay that got its author into Harvard Business School: "I first considered applying to Berry College while dangling from a fifty-food Georgia pine tree, encouraging a high school classmate, literally, to make a leap of faith." [15] X Research source This opening line gives a vivid mental picture of what the author was doing at a specific, crucial moment in time and starts off the theme of "leaps of faith" that is carried through the rest of the essay.
- Another great example clearly communicates the author's emotional state from the opening moments: "Through seven-year-old eyes I watched in terror as my mother grimaced in pain." This essay, by a prospective medical school student, goes on to tell about her experience being at her brother's birth and how it shaped her desire to become an OB/GYN. The opening line sets the scene and lets you know immediately what the author was feeling during this important experience. It also resists reader expectations, since it begins with pain but ends in the joy of her brother's birth.
- Avoid using a quotation. This is an extremely cliche way to begin an essay and could put your reader off immediately. If you simply must use a quotation, avoid generic quotes like âSpread your wings and flyâ or âThere is no âIâ in âteamââ. Choose a quotation that relates directly to your experience or the theme of your essay. This could be a quotation from a poem or piece of writing that speaks to you, moves you, or helped you during a rough time.
- Always use the first person in a personal essay. The essay should be coming from you and should tell the reader directly about your life experiences, with âIâ statements.
- For example, avoid something such as âI had a hard time growing up. I was in a bad situation.â You can expand this to be more distinct, but still carry a similar tone and voice. âWhen I was growing up in foster care, I had difficulties connecting with my foster parents and with my new neighborhood. At the time, I thought I was in a bad situation I would never be able to be free from.â
- For example, consider this statement: "I am a good debater. I am highly motivated and have been a strong leader all through high school." This gives only the barest detail, and does not allow your reader any personal or unique information that will set you apart from the ten billion other essays she has to sift through.
- In contrast, consider this one: "My mother says I'm loud. I say you have to speak up to be heard. As president of my high school's debate team for the past three years, I have learned to show courage even when my heart is pounding in my throat. I have learned to consider the views of people different than myself, and even to argue for them when I passionately disagree. I have learned to lead teams in approaching complicated issues. And, most importantly for a formerly shy young girl, I have found my voice." This example shows personality, uses parallel structure for impact, and gives concrete detail about what the author has learned from her life experience as a debater.
- An example of a passive sentence is: âThe cake was eaten by the dog.â The subject (the dog) is not in the expected subject position (first) and is not "doing" the expected action. This is confusing and can often be unclear.
- An example of an active sentence is: âThe dog ate the cake.â The subject (the dog) is in the subject position (first), and is doing the expected action. This is much more clear for the reader and is a stronger sentence.
- Lead the reader INTO your story with a powerful beginning, such as an anecdote or a quote.
- Take the reader THROUGH your story with the context and key parts of your experience.
- End with the BEYOND message about how the experience has affected who you are now and who you want to be in college and after college.
Editing Your Essay
- For example, a sentence like âI struggled during my first year of college, feeling overwhelmed by new experiences and new peopleâ is not very strong because it states the obvious and does not distinguish you are unique or singular. Most people struggle and feel overwhelmed during their first year of college. Adjust sentences like this so they appear unique to you.
- For example, consider this: âDuring my first year of college, I struggled with meeting deadlines and assignments. My previous home life was not very structured or strict, so I had to teach myself discipline and the value of deadlines.â This relates your struggle to something personal and explains how you learned from it.
- It can be difficult to proofread your own work, so reach out to a teacher, a mentor, a family member, or a friend and ask them to read over your essay. They can act as first readers and respond to any proofreading errors, as well as the essay as a whole.
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A life story essay is an essay that tells the story of your life in a short, nonfiction format. Start by coming up with a thesis statement, which will help you structure your essay. For example, your thesis could be about the influence of your family's culture on your life or how you've grown from overcoming challenging circumstances. You can include important life events that link to your thesis, like jobs youâve worked, friendships that have influenced you, or sports competitions youâve won. Consider starting your essay with an anecdote that introduces your thesis. For instance, if you're writing about your family's culture, you could start by talking about the first festival you went to and how it inspired you. Finish by writing about how the experiences have affected you and who you want to be in the future. For more tips from our Education co-author, including how to edit your essay effectively, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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What is a Narrative Essay â Examples, Format & Techniques
I was in the Amazon jungle the first time I wrote a narrative essay, enlightened and enraptured by the influence of ayahuasca. Thatâs not true. Iâve never been to South America nor have I ever taken ayahuasca. The purpose of that opening is to show how to craft a narrative essay intro â hook, line, and sinker. Narrative essays rely on hooking the reader, and enticing them to read on. But what is a narrative essay? Weâre going to break down everything you need to know about these essays â definition, examples, tips and tricks included. By the end, youâll be ready to craft your own narrative essay for school or for publication.
Whatâs a Narrative Essay?
First, letâs define narrative essay.
Narrative essays share a lot of similarities with personal essays, but whereas the former can be fictional or non-fictional, the latter are strictly non-fictional. The goal of the narrative essay is to use established storytelling techniques, like theme , conflict , and irony , in a uniquely personal way.
The responsibility of the narrative essayist is to make the reader feel connected to their story, regardless of the topic. This next video explores how writers can use structural elements and techniques to better engage their readers.
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Narrative essays rely on tried and true structure components, including:
- First-person POV
- Personal inspiration
- Focus on a central theme
By keeping these major tenets in mind, youâll be better prepared to recognize weaknesses and strengths in your own works.
NARRATIVE ESSAY DEFINITION
What is a narrative essay.
A narrative essay is a prose-written story thatâs focused on the commentary of a central theme. Narrative essays are generally written in the first-person POV, and are usually about a topic thatâs personal to the writer. Everything in these essays should take place in an established timeline, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Famous Narrative Essay Examples
- Ticker to the Fair by David Foster Wallace
- After Life by Joan Didion
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Narrative Writing Explained
How to start a narrative essay.
When you go to sleep at night, what do you think of? Flying squirrels? Lost loved ones? That time you called your teacher âmomâ? Whatever it is, thatâs what you need to write about. Thereâs a reason those ideas and moments have stuck with you over time. Your job is to figure out why.
Once you realize what makes a moment important to you, itâs your job to make it important to the reader too. In this next video, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker J. Christian Jensen explains the power of the personal narrative.
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Anything and everything can be the topic of your essay. It could be as benign as a walk to school or as grandiose as a trip to the moon â so long as that narrative exists within reality. Give your thoughts and opinions on the matter too â donât be afraid to say âthis is what I thinkâ so long as itâs supported by storytelling techniques. Remember, never limit yourself as a writer, just keep in mind that certain topics will be harder to make engaging than others.
Narrative Essay Outline
How to write a narrative essay.
First step, game plan. Youâre going to want to map out the story from beginning to end, then mark major story beats in your document.
Like all stories, your narrative essay needs a clear beginning, middle, and end. Each section should generally conform to a specifically outlined structure. For reference, check out the outline below.
Narrative Essay Format ⢠How to Write a Narrative Essay Step by Step
Make sure to reference back to this outline throughout the writing process to make sure you have all your major beats covered.
Purpose of narrative essay writing
Narrative essays give writers the ability to freely express themselves within the structure of a traditional story. Nearly all universities ask applicants to submit a narrative essay with their formal application. This is done for two reasons: they allow institutions to judge the linguistic and grammar capabilities of its applicants, as well as their raw creative side.
If youâre considering studying creative writing in an undergraduate or graduate program, then youâre going to write A LOT of narrative style essays. This process may seem indomitable; How am I supposed to write hundreds of pages about⌠me? But by the end, youâll be a better writer and youâll have a better understanding of yourself.
One thing that all successful essayists have in common is that they make radical, often defiant statements on the world at large. Think Ralph Waldo Emerson, Virginia Woolf, and Langston Hughes for example.
Being a professional essayist isnât easy, and itâs near-impossible to be one who makes a lot of money. Many essayists work as professors, editors, and curriculum designers as well.
This next video features the late, award-winning essayist Brian Doyle. He explains all the things you need to hear when thinking about writing a story.
Narrative Essay Examples âLectureâ via Boston University
We can learn a lot from the way Doyle âopensâ his stories. My favorite is how he begins with the statement, âI met the Dalai Lama once.â How can we not be interested in learning more?
This brings us all the way back to the beginning. Start with a hook, rattle off the line, then reel in the sinker. If you entice the reader, develop a personal plot, and finish with a resolute ending, youâll have a lot of success in essay writing.
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Many students struggle with crafting engaging and impactful narrative essays. They often find it challenging to weave their personal experiences into coherent and compelling stories.
If youâre having a hard time, don't worry!
Weâve compiled a range of narrative essay examples that will serve as helpful tools for you to get started. These examples will provide a clear path for crafting engaging and powerful narrative essays.
So, keep reading and find our expertly written examples!
- 1. Narrative Essay Definition
- 2. Narrative Essay Examples
- 3. Narrative Essay Examples for Students
- 4. Narrative Essay Topics
- 5. Narrative Essay Writing Tips
Narrative Essay Definition
Writing a narrative essay is a unique form of storytelling that revolves around personal experiences, aiming to immerse the reader in the author's world. It's a piece of writing that delves into the depths of thoughts and feelings.
In a narrative essay, life experiences take center stage, serving as the main substance of the story. It's a powerful tool for writers to convey a personal journey, turning experiences into a captivating tale. This form of storytelling is an artful display of emotions intended to engage readers, leaving the reader feeling like they are a part of the story.
By focusing on a specific theme, event, emotions, and reflections, a narrative essay weaves a storyline that leads the reader through the author's experiences.
The Essentials of Narrative Essays
Let's start with the basics. The four types of essays are argumentative essays , descriptive essays , expository essays , and narrative essays.
The goal of a narrative essay is to tell a compelling tale from one person's perspective. A narrative essay uses all components youâd find in a typical story, such as a beginning, middle, and conclusion, as well as plot, characters, setting, and climax.
The narrative essay's goal is the plot, which should be detailed enough to reach a climax. Here's how it works:
- It's usually presented in chronological order.
- It has a function. This is typically evident in the thesis statement's opening paragraph.
- It may include speech.
- It's told with sensory details and vivid language, drawing the reader in. All of these elements are connected to the writer's major argument in some way.
Before writing your essay, make sure you go through a sufficient number of narrative essay examples. These examples will help you in knowing the dos and donâts of a good narrative essay.
It is always a better option to have some sense of direction before you start anything. Below, you can find important details and a bunch of narrative essay examples. These examples will also help you build your content according to the format.
Here is a how to start a narrative essay example:
Sample Narrative Essay
The examples inform the readers about the writing style and structure of the narration. The essay below will help you understand how to create a story and build this type of essay in no time.
Here is another narrative essay examples 500 words:
Narrative Essay Examples for Students
Narrative essays offer students a platform to express their experiences and creativity. These examples show how to effectively structure and present personal stories for education.
Here are some helpful narrative essay examples:
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Narrative Essay Topics
Here are some narrative essay topics to help you get started with your narrative essay writing.
- When I got my first bunny
- When I moved to Canada
- I havenât experienced this freezing temperature ever before
- The moment I won the basketball finale
- A memorable day at the museum
- How I talk to my parrot
- The day I saw the death
- When I finally rebelled against my professor
Need more topics? Check out these extensive narrative essay topics to get creative ideas!
Narrative Essay Writing Tips
Narrative essays give you the freedom to be creative, but it can be tough to make yours special. Use these tips to make your story interesting:
- Share your story from a personal viewpoint, engaging the reader with your experiences.
- Use vivid descriptions to paint a clear picture of the setting, characters, and emotions involved.
- Organize events in chronological order for a smooth and understandable narrative.
- Bring characters to life through their actions, dialogue, and personalities.
- Employ dialogue sparingly to add realism and progression to the narrative.
- Engage readers by evoking emotions through your storytelling.
- End with reflection or a lesson learned from the experience, providing insight.
Now you have essay examples and tips to help you get started, you have a solid starting point for crafting compelling narrative essays.
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These days as an adult, I cannot even convince myself to get out of bed unless I know there is coffee waiting for me. When I go on vacations, I set my alarm by the time the nearest coffee shop to me opens, and I still end up sleeping much later than that because itâs still so far away and how am I supposed to shower, get dressed, dry my hair, and do my makeup without caffeine? I canât get out of bed without it. ...
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âLook around you,â Grandpa whispered as he gently rested his left hand on my right shoulder, and waved out in front of us with his right. âThis is what I see every day now.â I looked out over rolling emerald hills, towering, snow covered mountains in the distance, and glistening, white-capped waves crashing into the sandy coast. I had never seen so much natural beauty in one glimpse. I thought to take a picture,...
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â The Dancing Girl â by Onyx Onion
âYou can do it! Just follow my lead.â The dancing girl spun in a circle and flashed me a grin. She reached to take my hand and I let her. I had only known her for a few minutes and already I knew there was little I wouldn't let her do. âOne step forward like this, then slide to the side and twirl.â She demonstrated the movements of the dance and I clumsily followed along. The second I walked into this bar and saw her twirling around in the dim and colorful lights, gracefully completing each movement as she glided across the dance floor, I kn...
â Amazing.......from despair to the joy of life â by David Nutt
AmazingâŚ... from despair to the joy of living There he was tap dancing in a pair of work boots with steel toes and metal under the heels. First it started by a seductive rhythmic tapping sound on the tiled floor of the bar. The sound picks up pace with a haunting beat. He then jumped up on a stool and performed a few taps as though he was beating on a drum. In a quick move he transferred to his feet tapping to the bar counter dancing with amazing skill amongst the beer glasses. He stopped at the far end. The crowd cried out for more. He came...
â Lost and Found â by John Steckley
Discovering that I am Lost           I am so lost. I shouldnât be surprised by that though. Not knowing what I am doing or why I am doing it is an increasing part of my life these days. This kind of âwhat am I doing and why am I doing itâ began a few years back when I turned 70 years of age. I would open the refrigerator door, and have no idea what it was I was looking for. I would stare and stare and eventually would give up and shut the refrigerator door. ...
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I've always considered myself to be a person of habit. My days are as meticulously organized as the Dewey Decimal System, and I take great pride in the predictability of my routine. So, when I found myself sprawled across the library floor, a casualty of my own book-laden blunder, I knew the universe was setting me up for something extraordinaryâor at least, extraordinarily embarrassing. The stranger I collided with had the reflexes of a startled cat, leaping back with a grace that only highlighted my own lack of it. He was dressed in what I...
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â The Wind in the Willows (of Night and Stars) â by Crystal Lewis
Submitted to Contest #248
The night sky was darkest black velvet, sprinkled with the glittering of stars held together by milky threads. In the centre of this night sky she hung, full and a luminous silvery-blue. He stood there, waiting under their favourite tree â a willow.His skin was bronzed, his figure tall and light yet muscular. He wore clothes of dappled greens and browns like a rich, forest loam and a gentle breeze seemed to roll around him, caressing him lovingly, gently waving his long, earthy brown hair. But it was his eyes that were the most captivating. ...
â Paradise Lost â by Wren K
It was to be called a blessing within itself. Our joviality augmented upon such a house. A house with immense enclosures encased with those from paradise. Every card was to be shuffled and put forth. Each exquisite and unique to themselves, indifferent to the changes. Every statue was poised carefully and every wonder hung for delight. Each sensation echoed radiance like stars in a midnight sky. "So far all preparations are all good." I said clapping the dust off my hands. All too bright to be ignored. They needed to be basked in attention ...
â ' A Tale of Two Cities.' â by Brandon Cratch
âThe Tale of Two Citiesâ Seattle: The Rain and the Muse Ami Larson cocooned herself in her cramped Seattle apartment, where the persistent drizzle sang in harmony with the distant hum of traffic and the rhythmic tap of raindrops against the window. Once a software engineer at a leading tech giant, Ami had abandoned the binary world of code to chase the whispers of stories that serenaded her during walks along the misty Puget Sound. The cries of gulls and the tang of salt air ignited her imagination, compelling her to trade algorithms for na...
â The Wind in the Willows â by Rachel Henry
The snow and ice had long since melted and the ground was beginning to warm. The spirits that had made their homes along the banks of the Calic Lake had long grown restless. They had been watching the trees planted around the edges for the first signs of life. It was their favorite part of the transition from winter to spring.Selina was the first to see the blue spark of life that resided in the willow to the east of the lake begin to burn brighter. She called to her three sisters who rushed to the base of the tree and sat to watch the flick...
â The Wind in the Willows â by Charlotte Swindell
Another hand wrapped around hers, the timid old woman opened her eyes a final time. It was quiet, with just the slowing beep of the monitor in the background. She studied every part of her sonâs grief-stricken face, as he parted his lips to speak.âOh, ma.â His thick thumb, also worn with time, traced the back of her wrinkled hand as tears continued to drop from his wet cheeks. The lady smiled weakly, trying to hold on just for him. He let out a shaky, shuddered breath -âYou can rest, ma. Itâs alrightâ He finally breathed out, it taking a wor...
â The Wind Harp in the Willows on the Mystical Coast â by Kristi Gott
Everything was connected, especially here in the wilderness life.Emma rode her red mare, Ginger, along the trail next to the creek. The wind under the forest canopy seemed to whisper of secrets and ancient times. She heard the air hum through the willow reeds like music from a harp. The rhythm of light rain pattering on the fir boughs, and the perfume of the fir needles, carried the essence of life growing and blooming.The windowless shack in the wilderness of 1898 where four skinny children lived with Emmaâs Mama was already half ...
â The Wind in the Willows â by Kacie Foos
The willow trees banked the length of the back of our property. Only a fence and those huge willow trees stood between us and the country club. Our horses used that area to graze on the grass on those hot summer days. I'm sure the golfers enjoyed peaking through and finding our four horses often stopping by to watch their games and pay a hello.Our home was a sanctuary to wildlife from a variety of birds that drew in bird watchers from far away. We had deer, moose, bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, pheasants, turkeys, raccoons, turtles, fox,...
â Persuasion â by Keelan LaForge
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â Up, Up and Away â by Stevie Burges
Submitted to Contest #247
Before World War II, life was relatively simple for Lorraine. As a woman, she was expected to find a man who could keep her to a standard deemed appropriate by her parents. The âhappy coupleâ would marry and, due to limited available contraception, almost immediately start a family. It was rare for women to still work after marriage. Instead, now that she was married, her full-time job was as a housekeeper, a wife, and, in a reasonably short time, a mother.Feeling that she understood her new role in life, she was surprised that everything co...
The Best Happy Short Stories
While conflict is essential to good storytelling, it doesnât need to manifest itself as âtwo characters shouting at each other in a bar.â All you need is a relatable character with an inherent need that theyâre hoping to fulfill. They may need to make some sacrifices along the way, but perhaps with the help of good friends and a can-do attitude, they get what they need.
Happy stories can take many forms and can span almost any genre. They can take place in a medieval castle, a modern-day hospital, or even in a galaxy far, far away. The one thing that unites them is a sense of positivity and hope that will hopefully infect even the most stone-faced of readers.
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How to Describe Happiness: 100 Phrases
You’d think figuring out how to describe happiness would be easy…
but when you’re trying to think of how to express happiness in a sentence, it’s easy to draw a blank. That’s why I’m sharing this list of ways to describe happiness, excitement, and joy. I hope these happy phrases help with your novel, story, or whatever you’re writing!
When I shared my Master List of Ways to Describe Anger the other week, on my Facebook author page , one person told me she expected a paywall when she clicked. That was a pretty nice compliment! So I thought I’d do one on how to describe happiness, too. Most of the time, you can express emotions through internal monologue, dialogue, and actions. Once in a while, though, you run into the need to describe the feeling in the point of view of your character.
There are really infinite ways to convey emotion in writing. I have 100 ways here to write about happiness, joy, contentment, hope, and gratitude here. They’re not in any particular order — really, it’s just the order that I thought of them. đ
They aren’t all going to be ones you use personally, because every writer is different! Chances are, they’ll make you think of even more words and phrases.
How to Describe Happiness
his heart leaped up for joy
he felt a surge of happiness
I was paralyzed with happiness
their mood lifted
she was bursting with joy
he could hardly contain his happiness
his mood lightened
my spirits brightened
hope bloomed inside her
happiness glowed inside him
he felt a sudden flare of joy
I could barely conceal my delight
they were flabbergasted with joy
sunshine flooded her soul
his spirits were flying high
her hopes soared
she felt like her feet barely touched the ground
joy engulfed me
it cheered her soul
joy took hold of him
inside, she was smiling
she almost jumped for joy
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happiness overtook him
she took a defiant joy in it
happiness streaked through him like a comet
a quiet contentment spread through him
contentment filled her heart
happiness trembled inside of her
his heart dared to hope
happiness swelled within her
gratitude flowed through her
had she ever been happier in her life?
it elevated his mood
he couldn’t think of a time he’d ever been happier
their joy unfolded like a flower
she felt a glimmer of happiness
he felt dizzy with excitement
joy rushed through me
my happiness was so intense it scared me
he thought he would die of joy
her heart was singing
she felt drunk with happiness
he was intoxicated with joy
his heart throbbed with happiness
she burned with a fierce joy
happiness crept over him
it was almost more happiness than she could take
he knew a profound joy
her happiness grew
I was wild with joy
happiness expanded inside him
they were suffused with happiness
joy sparkled inside her
happiness shimmered inside me
happiness danced through her thoughts
he almost collapsed with happiness
it raised his spirits
it brought my spirits up
contentment warmed her from within
happiness radiated through him
he’d never felt more alive
she felt fully and wonderfully alive
I was filled with joyful energy
she could’ve wept for joy
I wanted to shout for joy
he was weak with gratitude
his heart pounded with happiness
she savored the feeling of contentment
a sudden feeling of happiness surprised him
an unexpected happiness consumed her
happiness made me feel invincible
joy rippled through him
gratitude welled up inside her
he felt a flush of happiness
happiness resonated through him
she was transported with joy
it was almost too much happiness to bear
contentment tiptoed into her heart
he was overcome with happiness
he’d unearthed a greater joy than any he’d ever known
her spirits bounded higher
it brought him a ray of happiness
she felt a whisper of happiness
he felt an inkling of joy
she felt a stab of hope
satisfaction settled in his soul
happiness washed over her
his soul took flight
she felt in love with the whole world
he had no words for the gratitude he felt
she was buzzing with happiness
she felt like she was floating
he was in heaven
she was treasuring every moment
she surrendered to bliss
the weight lifted from my soul
he felt a solemn sense of happiness
joy bubbled up inside of her
his happiness overflowed
my heart almost broke with joy
I’m curious: if you read the whole list straight through, did it make you feel happier? It had that effect on me!
Either way, I hope you’re happy to have the list! And if you you like lists for writers, check out my book Master Lists for Writers, if you haven’t already!
Do you have some ideas about how to describe happiness? Would you like to share an example of a description of happiness from your own writing? Please go ahead in the comments section below! Thanks for stopping by, and happy writing!
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Bryn, your posts are always filled with such awesome information for the reader and writer in all of us! Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy life to do this. And, yes, I was smiling towards the end!
Hi, Marcia! Oh, I’m so glad you like them. đ
Yup! U r right!
I love these lists. I print them out and use them regularly. They help inspire and find the right words. I use them as a cheat sheet.
Constance, I’m so glad they’re helpful! I do think of them as “cheat sheets” (except it’s not really cheating, of course!)
These are great! And SO helpful!! <3
Hi, Caro! Aw thanks. Hope you’re having a great week!
You helped me improve in my composition a lot.THANK YOU!???
I absolutely love your lists. I refer to them all the time when I find myself needing inspiration or repeating too many phrases. Thank you so much for sharing.
Ohh, thank you friend. đ
Wonderful list! Thank you, Bryn.
Thank you so much. I’m so happy that I’ll no longer spend minutes trying to convey a simple emotion and it’s all thanks to you!
Thanks, Bryn. These are great descriptions. đ — Suzanne
Thanks Bryn, I’ve saved this and will use it often. Happiness has crept over me! Cary
How amazing! Where do you get all these ideas from?
Aw thanks! It took me a long time. đ
How long????
Thanks for this wonderful list about happiness
I was wondering on Google and I found this!!! Such a lovely article ? I too write on aintyouliving.blogspot.com from India. Hopefully you’ll find something interesting on my blog. Well, love from India âĽď¸
This was so useful! I started using a few in my everyday writing and it’s made a huge difference
This is a great post and a huge help for writers like myself. Amazing information! Thank you.
Hi Margie! ThanksâI am so glad you found it useful!
Hi! I kind of used this in my writing. Thank you so much!
What I wrote: The room erupted in cheers. People were laughing and smiles were everywhere. Thank GOODNESS! I could barely conceal my happiness. Joy and relief welled up inside of me, and I sighed. I let out the deep breath that I had been holding onto for what seemed like a long time. My job here was done and my dream… had come true.
Ashlyn, so glad it helped. And I love what you wrote! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Amazing ?! I LOVE it!!!
what an amazing list of words, enjoyed it thank you!!
they helped me a lot in my creative writings.
Wow,Bryn! Thank you ?! I use it a lot on my Compositions!
OMG this is priceless, thank you thank you thank you thank you! Bless your soul for this.
thx, my child now gets high marks for her compo
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awww you are soo sweet,you are helpful you are a role modelll:)
thanks this really helped with my compo ???
my god! Amazing stuff!, huge round of Applause!!
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Thanks heaps great list!!
Thank you. This is exactly what i was looking for. Please note that you are helping emerging authors with this your list that i personally refer to as inexhaustible list.
That is an impressive list! Thanks for sharing!
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Happy to learn happiness in so many words, Wonder how it comprehends so wide! Thank you so much.
this really helped me and i fucking hate you
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I found this website a couple of days ago, and let me tell you, I love it so much! These are so helpful when trying to make things sound interesting without using the same phrases over and over again! Thank you for making these!
Simply amazing. Very well listed. we do find words but not phrases. And you have done an fantastic work by putting them in phrases and Its not just saved our time but you made me learn a many of them. Thank you so much.
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A Happy Story Will Make You Happier
Updated 29 August 2022
Subject Books
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Category Life , Literature
Topic Happy Story
A happy story is a wonderful thing to share with others. Whether you write about a happy event that happened to you or a story you found somewhere else, sharing a happy story will make others happy, as well. It will open up your heart to the goodness in the world. Here are some examples of happy stories. All are true and worth sharing. In the end, you'll be happier for it. Read on to learn more about how happy stories affect our lives.
Short stories on happiness
There is a reason why some people are unhappy with their lives. But what is the secret of happiness? A happy person is someone who is satisfied and content with his or her life. This can be achieved through a balance between internal and external worlds. A happy person does not neglect the drops of oil that fall on a spoon. Similarly, a happy person does not forget his sheep. The natural world is fascinating. However, a human being must be responsible for himself or herself.
Hedonic happiness
Two theories of happiness are known: hedonic happiness and eudaimonia. Both theories suggest that the goal of life is to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Hedonism tends to be associated with outward displays of happiness, and is often used to describe the way people view life. Here's a brief overview of both. The first theory is based on the concept of eudaimonia, while the second is based on the notion of hedonic happiness.
Communal happiness
Communal happiness is the collective experience of a group of people who share a common interest. The individual's happiness depends on their peaceful and just relations with their neighbors, as well as on the coordinated actions of a group. Each member of the community is of equal good to the community as a whole, and their actions should be weighed in relation to the common good. This condition is crucial to coordinating efforts in a community, and is the basis of a sense of communal morality.
Long-term happiness
Research suggests that there are several common principles that people who lead happy lives follow. Long-term happiness is the result of conscious action and planning. Here are four secrets to long-term happiness. First, choose to be happy. Regardless of your age, if you can find happiness, you'll be happier in the long run. Then, choose to be happy now and for the rest of your life. Ultimately, it's all up to you!
Relationships
If you are planning to write a happy story, consider incorporating relationships in the plot. This will keep the reader engaged throughout the story. You can find stories with happy couples in magazines, newspapers, and novels. By including some relationships in the plot, you can make the story seem more authentic and real. Creating happy stories will make you feel more fulfilled and satisfied, and it will help you create a more successful and engaging story.
Fruits and vegetables
According to research by the University of Warwick and the University of Queensland, eating more fruit and vegetables is linked to a higher level of happiness. The researchers found that people who ate more fruit and vegetables daily reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. Eating more fruit and vegetables was associated with a 0.24 life satisfaction point increase, which is about the same as the psychological gain that comes with a job. While the researchers took many other factors into account, this research found that eating more fruits and vegetables was associated with substantial increases in happiness and overall life satisfaction.
In "Friendship is a Happy Story," Eleanor Oliphant, a socially awkward writer who prefers to stay home and spend her weekends talking to her mother, faces a crisis when she discovers that she is falling in love with a mysterious British guy. But she quickly learns that being open about her feelings isn't all that bad. Similarly, Julian Jessop, a lonely and inauthentic writer, finds connections with people he never thought he'd find. The story is a charming and warm read that will make you feel good about the good things in life.
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Essay on Happiest Moment in My Life
We all have some happy moments in our life that becomes an everlasting memory for us. It may be the time spent with our loved ones, pets, some brave deed like saving anyoneâs life, etc. It may differ from person to person. If I have to narrate about the happiest moment of my life it would not be easy for me. I have many happy moments in my life and therefore it is very difficult for me to remember any one of them that is the happiest one.
Short and Long Essay on Happiest Moment in My Life in English
10 lines essay on happiest moment in my life (100 – 120 words).
1) The happier moments in our lives make a lasting impression on us.
2) The happiest moment in my life was when I was in class 5 th .
3) It was the time of the annual fest of our school.
4) My friends encouraged me to participate in a speech competition.
5) I was very nervous and thought that I will lose.
6) I tried my best and surprisingly got the first position.
7) All the teachers, students, and my parents clapped for me.
8) It was really happiest moment in my life when I received the first prize.
9) Everyone appreciated me and I felt proud.
10) The happiness in my parentsâ eyes was the happiest moment of my life.
Short Essay on Happiest Moment in My Life – 250 Words
Introduction
Every past event becomes a memory in our mind. It is because of these memories we can think about the things that have taken place in the past. There are some moments in our life that we wish not to lose ever. These are the happiest or the special moments of life that give us eternal joy.
The joy of having the happy moments in life
We all wish for different things in our life. When our dreams turn into reality it become the happiest moment of life for many of us. Being successful in getting what we desire brings great joy in our life. There might be many happy moments in the life of an individual but the happiest moment is one that is most pleasing for us. It is not necessary that the happiest moment would have been experienced by every one of us. Therefore, we must try to search for happiness from small-small things in our life. This will help in making our lives happier and healthier.
Happiest moment cherishes us throughout the life
The happy moments are the reason for bringing joy in our life. We always desire that life should be paused when happy moments are there and this time would never go. This is not possible in reality but we can feel cherished after remembering the same. There is a smile on our faces whenever we recall the happiest moment of our life. The memory of the happiest moment can also help us in relieving depression or sad moments of life.
Our life is full of happy and sad moments. The happy moments helps us in getting relaxed from the sorrow of sad moments in our life. Happiness helps in adding light of hope to our lives.
We have tried and have detailed about my happiest moment of life in form of a long essay. We hope it would be quite interesting for you to remember the happiest moment of your life and pen it down on paper. The long essay might help you in getting an idea of writing an essay on this topic.
Long Essay on Happiest Moment of My Life (950 Words)
There are moments in everyoneâs life that cherish our body and mind. These moments become the happy moments of our life. Have you ever thought that why these happy events become moments? The answer is very simple that they are everlasting in our memories. We become happy by remembering those moments and might remember those moments throughout our life.
What are Happy Moments?
Happiness and sadness are the two phases of life. Everyone in this world has to experience both phases in their life. Happiness is an emotion that makes us feel good and cherished. There are some moments in our life that provide us immense happiness. We wish that these moments would be long-lasting and never end. It is always noticed that sadness does not long forever and is always followed by happiness. It can be well stated by the proverb âEvery cloud has a silver liningâ. Happy moments are those that fill us with joy. They are not provided by anyone but are created by us.
My Happiest Moment in Life
I find happiness in very small-small things of my life but these are some moments in my life that bring a smile to my face when I remember them. I can say that they are the happiest moments of my life. I will be telling you about one of the happiest moments of my life. I feel very nice to enumerate this moment of my life.
I was studying in class 10th at that time. It was announced in our school that there is a district-level competition of quiz and poster presentations. It will be involving several schoolsâ participation. The notices regarding the participation of students in the competition were distributed in every class. I was very excited to take part in the poster presentation. I enrolled my name for the competition.
- Process of selection for the competition – The team that had to represent our school for different competitions was to be selected in the school itself. The first barrier was the selection in school. I was very happy when I got selected for the school team that had to represent our school in the district competition. The presentation has to be given in a group and therefore the final team had been finalized. There were four members in the team including me.
- Pre-Preparation for the competition – Every team member presented their innovative ideas on the topic and lastly after summing up those ideas I prepared the poster. We had prepared three posters on the topic. We made a lot of effort to make our presentation the best one.
- The day of the competition – finally the competition day arrived and we were a little nervous too. We have been taken to the destination of the competition by school bus. The teachers were also accompanying us. We performed our best and delivered the presentation beautifully. I was the group leader and therefore I was more nervous about the results. It was about the reputation of my school. Finally, the competition was over and the results of the competition were declared. It was started by announcing the third prize winner.
My heart started sinking down. Finally, I could not believe it when it was announced that our school has bagged the first prize. We were dancing with joy. I was very happy to make my school proud. Moreover, I was happy because the idea of the presentation was my own. The overwhelming joy of that moment cannot be expressed in words.
- Award distribution event – The winning participants have been invited the next day with the whole family for prize distribution and dinner. This was more exciting for me. I went to the destined place and I along with my team was awarded by the District magistrate. It felt very nice to hear the name of my school at the first position. I handed over the trophy to my vice principal. My parents were very happy for me. We had dinner and enjoyed that evening beautifully with my family and group members. Later I and my team members were praised by the whole faculty of the school including the principal. This news and pictures of the winning teams were also published in the newspaper.
My father was very happy for me and therefore he promised a tour in summer vacations as a reward for winning. We had enjoyed that moment very beautifully. I feel very happy whenever I remember that moment in school.
How can we make our Life Enriched with Happy Moments?
Everybody in this world craves happiness. We cannot buy happiness but can gain it in the small things we do in our life. One such moment might become the happiest moment of our life. Happiness is something that we experience in doing different things in our life. It is created from the inside. The state of being happy lies in the positivity of our minds. When we accept the reality we enjoy the things granted to us. This brings happiness to our lives. This particularly means that we have to learn to live our life. This will induce hundreds of happy moments and make our life a beautiful experience.
It was one of the happiest moments in my life that thrills and cherishes me from inside whenever comes to my mind. I was very happy to bring glory to my school. Moreover, I got rewarded for what I have wished and made my parents happy. I try to forget all my problems by remembering the happy moments of my life. This helps in making me more confident and optimistic to face different types of situations in my life.
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Ans . Happiness is connected with the state of mind.
Ans . The bright colors like yellow, orange, pink and red.
Ans . The secret of happiness lies in loving everything around us and living every moment of our life.
Ans . Yoga helps in reducing our stress, anger, anxiety and thus makes us happier.
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Before we embark on this journey down memory lane, let's first understand what a childhood memories essay entails. An essay prompt typically serves as your guiding star in crafting your piece. Here are a few samples to give you an idea of what to expect:
... Read More 1. Childhood Memories Essay Prompt Samples Before we embark on this journey down memory lane, let's first understand what a childhood memories essay entails. An essay prompt typically serves as your guiding star in crafting your piece. Here are a few samples to give you an idea of what to expect: "Write an essay about a significant childhood memory that shaped your character." "Describe a vivid childhood experience that left a lasting impact on your life." "Reflect on a cherished memory from your early years and discuss its significance."
These prompts serve as the foundation for your essay. They help you identify the core theme and purpose of your narrative.
2. Brainstorming the Perfect Childhood Memories Essay Topic
Now that you have a grasp of the prompts, it's time to brainstorm and select the most fitting topic for your childhood memories essay. Consider the following points:
- Emotional Impact: Think about memories that evoke strong emotions. These are often the most compelling stories.
- Life Lessons: Reflect on memories that taught you valuable life lessons or shaped your perspective.
- Vividness: Choose memories with vivid details and sensory experiences; they make your essay come alive.
- Uniqueness: Opt for memories that stand out or have a unique twist, avoiding overly common topics.
By considering these points, you can pinpoint a memory that not only resonates with you but also captivates your readers.
3. Examples of Unique Essay Topics
Now, let's explore some unique and captivating essay topics that revolve around childhood memories. These topics are sure to stand out from the crowd:
- "The Day I Discovered a Hidden Treasure in Grandma's Attic."
- "A Magical Encounter with a Friendly Stray Cat: My Childhood Confidant."
- "The Great Lemonade Stand Adventure: Lessons in Entrepreneurship."
- "An Unexpected Journey: Getting Lost and Finding My Way Home."
- "The Night Our Backyard Turned into an Enchanted Forest."
These topics offer a fresh perspective on childhood memories, ensuring your essay engages your audience from start to finish.
4. Crafting Inspiring Paragraphs and Phrases
To bring your childhood memories essay to life, you need to infuse it with captivating paragraphs and phrases. Here are some samples to inspire your writing:
"As I climbed up the creaky attic stairs, the dust danced in the sunlight streaming through the cracks. There, amidst forgotten relics of the past, I stumbled upon a weathered, leather-bound journal that held secrets from generations long gone." "The stray cat, with its fur as soft as memories themselves, became my confidant. We'd spend endless afternoons together, sharing secrets only a child and a feline friend could understand." "With a cardboard sign in hand and a heart full of dreams, I set up my first lemonade stand on that scorching summer day. The taste of success was as sweet as the lemonade itself." "As twilight descended, the stars emerged in our enchanted backyard. Fireflies danced, and the trees whispered secrets to my young ears, painting a canvas of wonder and magic."
Feel free to use these samples as a starting point for your own narrative. Remember, the key is to paint a vivid and emotional picture with your words.
With these insights, you're well on your way to crafting an outstanding childhood memories essay that will leave a lasting impression. Embrace the nostalgia, choose a unique topic, and let your words transport your readers back to your cherished moments of the past.
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The importance of happiness in life  cannot be negated by any means. It is a feeling we experience when we are full of joy. We feel happy and content when we accomplish something in life, get something new like a car, or house, a job, an admission, etc., visit a new place with loved ones, have quality family time, or get praise for our deeds. But, in the case of kids, they find happiness in trivial things, which for them, mean a lot. For instance, playing hide and seek, ludo with parents, visiting a park with grandparents, their favourite dish for dinner, an outing with family, bedtime story, a warm embrace, etc. Writing an essay on happiness for classes 1, 2 and 3 kids  will allow them to explore their version of happiness and simultaneously learn the art of writing. This article comprises many such essays for your reference on the topic.
Writing an essay on happiness  for kids is tricky as they might not find the right expression to do it. Here are some key points for kids that they can use in writing an amazing essay on happiness.
- Write an introduction explaining the concept of happiness.
- Kids must write their definition of happiness and what makes them happy. They can recollect some old memories and write about them too.
- The essay should be written in simple sentences.
- The conclusion must summarise the topic well.
Not all words can catch the real essence of happiness, as the importance of happiness  is beyond any expression. When kids write an essay for classes 1 and 2  on this topic, they should explain their understanding of this emotion well. Writing in points is advisable for small kids at the learning stage of sentence construction. Given below are 10 lines on happiness for their reference:
- Happiness comes with the feeling of inner joy and satisfaction.
- Happiness spreads positivity and cheers all around.
- One can not learn happiness; it is an emotion to experience.
- To be happy, one need not be wealthy.
- Happiness cannot be stored or measured but can be shared or spread.
- Everyone has different things that make them joyous.
- No one can steal happiness; itâs something that stays within.
- Even a simple act of kindness or help can make an individual happy.
- Virtues like sharing and giving can make one content and happy.
- The UN declared 20th March the International Day of Happiness to strengthen the importance of happiness in life.
Happiness is a very common topic to be given to the kids in primary classes. Beyond complex statements, teachers expect them to write their understanding of happiness in simple sentences. Here is a paragraph that your kids can use as a reference.
Happiness is the most important thing in life. It is an emotion that can only be felt or lived. As human beings, we feel happy when we feel satisfied and content inside. I feel happiest when I play with friends in school and at home or go out with my parents on weekends. Family time makes me very happy. I feel happy when my mother hugs me before seeing me off to school. I feel happy when my father drops me at the bus stand before going to the office. I feel happy when we all sit together at the dinner table and share our dayâs activities.
When students advance academically, they will be expected to write a short essay on the topic of happiness. Kids can refer to the template below to get some ideas and new points to mention.
Happiness is an emotion that an individual can only feel and showcase in actions. Many things make a person happy in their life. It can be a new home, new car, new dress, new toy, etc. But, in my case, I feel happy when I do good in my studies and my teachers, parents, and friends compliment me for the same. I want to achieve great success in my studies in my life and make my parents and teachers proud. My mother and father have many dreams regarding my future, and I would like to fulfil all of those and make them and myself happy. For me, the sense of achievement in life brings happiness and satisfaction. I feel happy when I learn new things in life and get motivated. I have understood that only you can make yourself happy, and I want to make myself happy with my hard work, passion, and achieving a sense of purpose in life.
An essay for class 3 on happiness should be more detailed and have a clear perspective of the childâs experience. It can have many sub-heads for a better explanation of the topic. Given below is the template for their reference.
Life without happiness is dull and monotonous. Happiness is the key to everything, and it spreads positivity within us and to the people around us, and we cannot undermine its value. We should strive to achieve absolute happiness to lead a meaningful life.
Happiness And Its Benefits
Happiness is the reason to lead a fulfilling life. It is a state of mind that everyone should maintain and strive for. When we have a happy nature, we emit a positive vibe that attracts many optimistic people around us. Scientifically, a happy person leads a healthy life. Happiness keeps our heart health in check, our immune system stronger, and helps us fight negativity easily. Our doctor has asked my grandfather to laugh and stay happy to combat his health issues. He said you would not need these many medicines if you stay happy; you can get well naturally. As per him, a happy person can manage stress well and live a longer life. Happiness increases our motivation to do things better and take on new challenges head-on in life. Happiness is contagious; if we are happy, we can keep our loved ones happy too.
Discover The Inner Happiness
Happiness is the most basic thing that can be achieved with minimal effort. The key is discovering your inner satisfaction and joy, which can be done naturally. Finding what makes you happy is essential. It can be anything, studies, singing, dancing, etc. Drawing, giving food to the needy, and dancing makes me feel happy. My father has told me that if you feel happy doing something, you will excel. He said, when our minds and souls feel satisfied, the result of that action is always positive and worth mentioning.
Is Money The Key To Happiness?
Well, for some, it can be. But in real life, happiness is not subjected to having good money. Small things can make you happy. Delicious food, good friends, and relaxing family time can make anyone happy. I feel happy when my mum makes delicious pancakes on a rainy day, which donât cost much. How you choose to see life decides your real happiness. Being happy is in your hands.
Ways To Keep Yourself Happy
- Pursue your hobby:Â Do whatever you like in your free time to boost your happiness. It can be painting, dancing, skating, swimming, or spending time with friends and family.
- Count your blessings: Â Be thankful and count your blessings in life. Remember what you have and not what you donât.
- Have positive thoughts:Â It is a popular belief that âyour thoughts make youâ. So think good and positive about everything and everyone. And, you will be able to live with contentment.
- Take one day at a time: Â Donât stress too much about the future. It will take its sweet time to happen. Live in the present and cherish every moment.
The most important thing your child will learn is the value of happiness in their life. They would learn to find joy in small moments in their daily activities and will also learn to structure such essays well.
1. Why Is It Important To Keep Yourself Happy?
Happiness leads to a fulfilling life and healthy. If we stay happy, we can keep everyone around us happy and cheerful.
2. How To Attract Happiness And Make It Last Longer?
Happiness is the most inexpensive virtue of life and can be explored in many ways. Our hobbies, likings and day-to-day activities can make us happy. Helping others and sharing can attract happiness in our life. We need to keep doing what is beneficial for our happiness and others around us to make it last longer.
Happiness canât be bought but lived and felt. We all need to understand this to make our kids understand the same, and there is no better way than writing to make them learn.
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