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Neighbors Share Peace in Chinese and English

An elderly Asian couple often pass by when I am sitting on our front porch.  The woman is a sweet granny type. Both wear masks. He nods, she stops, and ... read full story

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  • Posted by Mish
  • May 7, 2021
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Friend Returns Care After Pregnancy Loss

A friend of mine miscarried. She never fails to leave a basket of candy, comfy socks, tea, etc. if she finds out I lost a loved one or hurt myself. ... read full story

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  • May 6, 2021
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Amazing $100 Gift From Kindspring

Hi, my name is Jacob Cramer. I am a freshman at Orange High School. In 2013, I founded an organization called Love For The Elderly.   So many elderly people have no ... read full story

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  • May 5, 2021
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Sharing Moments of Awe With Strangers

Have you ever been out on a walk and noticed someone standing very still, looking up at the branches of a tree or down at the ground? They are fully ... read full story

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Kindness today?

  • Shared by Shaileen on May 7, 2021

    You can invite friends, family, colleagues even after the challenge has started, better late than never.

  • Shared by TheHuman on May 7, 2021

    Good Night KindSpringers!!!

  • Shared by vsv1 on May 7, 2021

    Instead of waking up and going straight for the coffee, I went outside and watered my plants. It felt good to be outside in the cool, early morning when the day was so young.

  • Shared by TheHuman on May 7, 2021

    My thoughts and prayers for Sister Margazhi. All of you focus good about Margazhi.

  • Shared by TheHuman on May 7, 2021

    Sister Margazhi, during this tough time I want to give you Hugs and lessen your tough times. You are really Great! Please take care of yourself sister. I love you sister.

  • Shared by BlissForgive on May 7, 2021

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  • Shared by Margazhi on May 7, 2021

    Playing chakra healing for mother. She's at peace. Apparently, both were starving for the last few days.

  • Shared by nehavora on May 7, 2021

    I wrote a little note to my hubby and sneaked into his lunch bag just now before he left to just say thank you for everything he does for me. Hopefully he reads it :D.

  • Shared by truthunltd on May 7, 2021

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