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Cold, Snowy Kindness

A few days ago I surprised a shopper at our local grocery. We were parked right next to each other and she was sitting in her vehicle to leave. I ... read full story

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  • Mar 24, 2019
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Reborn through KindSpring

About 5 years ago I joined KindSpring. At the time, I was depressed, lonely, unhappy, angry, life was bad and there was no hope for anything and anyone.But you all ... read full story

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  • Mar 23, 2019
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Precious Words

Today I bought a few pastries and had an 85 year old man who was sitting next to me chose one for himself. He was happily surprised and we got ... read full story

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  • Mar 22, 2019
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What if Jesus were Homeless?

Near the front entrance of San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Church is a sculpture of the “homeless Jesus,” lying on park bench. His wounded feet stick out of the thin tattered ... read full story

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  • Mar 21, 2019
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Kindness today?

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  • Shared by smilinghearts on Mar 24, 2019

    Keep having to reboot today, despite raok's of others. I guess that today I am the pupil and not the teacher.

  • Shared by Christine88 on Mar 24, 2019

    I was given these laminated kindness cards. I'm going to hand it out today with this angel at church today.

  • Shared by Dandeliongirl on Mar 24, 2019

    here is a picture of Luna with his new catnip mouse, thanks to MindyJourney. Luna says thank you !!

  • Shared by drjoybug on Mar 24, 2019

    Makes me think about how I encourage others...

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  • Shared by TheHuman on Mar 24, 2019

    Every kind act is LARGE. How can kindness ever be small - Wise words from Mish.

  • Shared by TheHuman on Mar 24, 2019

    Size of kindness doesn't matter, it is kindness that matters. Small act of kindness is better than big act based on competition - Wise words from Horse-friend.
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