"Nothing can make our lives, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness." --Tolstoy

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That Was Awesome

Went to McDonalds this morning to get some breakfast and saw someone sitting outside the store, leaning with his head in his hands and a ball cap for change in ... read full story

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  • Posted by greenurlifenow
  • Jun 19, 2018
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Helping Friends In Need

I was so proud of my husband today. He has always been kind and caring, but today he went above and beyond. This morning he changed the oil and then ... read full story

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A More Cheerful Bus Driver

"Hi, ma'am! Glad to have you on here today. There's a seat right here, just step up to your left." I'd never heard a more cheerful bus driver. I put my book ... read full story

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  • Jun 18, 2018
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Mending Fences

Some years ago a distant neighbor and I had some unpleasant exchanges on the online group Nextdoor, and I ended up blocking him. This year a very contentious issue has arisen ... read full story

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  • Posted by lindariebel
  • Jun 17, 2018
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How did you practice
Kindness today?

  • Shared by kmbhai on Jun 19, 2018

    Way of happiness....

  • Shared by BlissForgive on Jun 19, 2018

    You must be willing to open your heart over and over despite life's hard knocks and unpredictable obstacles. There's no getting out of the darkness until you let in some light.

  • Shared by rak92 on Jun 19, 2018

    you ALL make a HUGE difference in mine, and other people's lives too!! - Continue your goodness dear friends! You were born with it!

  • Shared by MayEthel on Jun 19, 2018

  • Shared by Velmeran on Jun 19, 2018

    I would love to learn an instrument. I have no innate talent for it, and I have thus far been unable to learn to read music...but so what? I'm not aiming to play in a band. ;)

  • Shared by MayEthel on Jun 19, 2018

  • Shared by savraj on Jun 19, 2018

    I would have a huge party with everyone I know and love. What a beautiful day that would be❤️

  • Shared by BlissForgive on Jun 19, 2018

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  • Shared by patjos on Jun 19, 2018

    Day 21. I'd try to remember to be that little bit kinder, not just to others, but to myself as well.
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