Stories of Kindness from Around the World

She Was Our Mom

She Was Our Mom
She was a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a wife, a mom and grandmother. She was a homemaker. She was a piano teacher. She was a good friend. She was a caregiver to her parents as they aged. She developed hobbies such as sewing, knitting, crocheting and painting. She continued living her life until the day she passed in 2001. She was and still is mom to my siblings and me. As young child I doubt I thought of her in any of those roles other than my mom. Now looking back, I realize what an incredibly woman she was. She gave of herself to so many people especially those she loved. She was strong and brave in her approach to her own health issues. Her faith comforted and was her rock. This weekend I will take time to think of her and give thanks for the time I had with her.
Celebrate her this weekend not just as your mom but the amazing woman that she is. To all the moms out there I would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. Photographer unknown and written by T.C.


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Peace Doves

Nothing like an envelope filled with peace doves among the bills in the mail slot to make a person most happy. Thanks to KS's very own origami maven, more peace doves will be sent out into the world.

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A Simple Act Of Kindness At The Crossing

A simple act of kindness this morning. I was walking back from the supermarket and I find it's easier if I use the light controlled crossing which is closest to it. As I approached, I saw a family on the other side. The mother was using crutches and the father was pushing a buggy with a child in it behind. He was moving slowly so he didn't catch the mother's heals. I asked them if they needed the crossing and the mother said yes. I waited until they were almost at the crossing and then pressed the button to change the lights. The lights changed so they could walk straight across. The mother thanked me so much for doing it.

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Generating Funds And Support For My Friend And His Brothers And Sisters In Arms

My friend, i, serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces, asked for help in generating funds for his brigade to purchase a newer and larger vehicle to more reliably and efficiently transport troops to and from the front line.

I quickly donated and sent out a request across numerous outlets and friend groups asking for help on his behalf. Quite a few responses quickly came in, and have already helped he and his brigade with some of the necessary funds <3

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Fighting Litter

There is a public basketball court area nearby.

The people playing often leave their cups and other litter behind.

There is a garbage bin nearby.

I made a sign asking them to put their trash in the garbage and that it is very inconsiderate to litter.

Was this good? Or mean?

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❤️ Thank You

🥰 Thursday Mishinator....

🫶🏽 “The two words that will change your life are "thank you". Like a candle that can light a thousand more without shortening its own life, appreciation is a gift that, when given, can set the whole world aglow.” ~ Stacey Lee

🎶 “Thank you for the birds that sing
Thank you for the gifts that kindness bring 🫶🏽
☀️ Thank you for a sunny day
Thank you for the small joys that come our way 🌻
🙏Thank you for unexpected blessings a day can bring
Thank you for the love that changes everything” ❤️
~ The Mishinator 🥰

🤗 ((THURSDAY GROUP HUGS/BLESSINGS)) 🤗
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🖼 Artist Credit: Natalia Bronnikova
(Serendipity Corner)


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I Recently Discovered A Serene Place

I recently discovered a lovely area to sit and just be. Enjoyed the breeze, sounds and sights. I'm glad I could stop for a few minutes to appreciate life. For those who cannot do so, I snapped this photo. I share in hopes that it helps draw the peace and serenity each of us poses within. NAMASTE...

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Celebrated Gujarat Day Today ...

Celebrated Gujarat Day today May 1st with Kindness I made couple of loan investments through Rang De to celebrate Gujarat Day. I have also included a link to know about Gujarat State where I live. I prayed for other loan seekers to get loans from others with the blessings of God; You know my daily kindness of praying for all beings to be happy. and sending and composing emails and greet family with good morning with a smile and have a nice day wishes when they go to their office. What is Rang De's mission? Rang De is on a mission to revolutionize credit access and enable financial inclusion for every individual in India. We are focused on providing affordable and timely credit access to unbanked individuals in the country. To know more about us, visit rangde.in/about/our-story. What is unique about Rang De? Rang De is India's pioneering and only peer to peer lending platform focused ... Read Full Story >>

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Before Yesterday's Storm

Before yesterday's storm there was a wonderful breeze,and only for a brief second did the clouds look ominously awesome. Had I waited to snap the pic I couldn't have shared it with this lovely community.

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Never Ever Doubt That Small Act

Never ever doubt that what you might consider a small act of kindness holds power….it does!

Once in awhile, I send a short word of appreciation to someone whose very unique blog I follow. I do this esp. when she seems at some kind of crossroad.

Just received this response to something I said , in just one word , to her this morning:

“Thank you so much!!
I appreciate your encouragement so much. It has always been such a boost for me!”

Wow, I thought after seeing how one simple kind word can do that.

The power of our “small” acts of kindness that ain’t small at all 😉

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Letter Carriers Food Drive


Many local post offices in the USA hold a food drive on the 2nd Saturday in May. Postal customers are invited to fill the bag provided with non-perishables and leave by the mailbox for pick-up.

Community groups, such as the Boy Scouts, help pick-up the donations, sort/weigh and redistribute to food banks.

We’ve filled our bag, plus went the extra by tucking an encouraging note, some $ and a Dove of Action inside a carton of cheese crackers.

Do what you can and if possible focus on that EXTRA, my kind friends! 🕊️ 💪


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You Are Love

You are Love
You are Sacred
You have great purpose
You are Divinity ever manifesting Self
You are the Heart of all Creation

How grateful I am to discover this site! From the moment I joined and have been reading all the genuine and powerful lovingkindness pouring through so many precious Souls, and I can not stop smiling! My heart is so happy! lol Thank EVERYONE for your Love/Light!! Keep spreading the love, it is so very powerful!!

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Really Seeing Someone

Most days I shop at the supermarket that is five minutes from my house but today I decidedto go to the one further away first. That meant I walked into the centre at a different door. There was a man asking for spare change. From the time when I worked at the homeless project I've avoided doing that but even if I wanted to, I don't think I had any change on me. However, rather than rushing on past, I spoke to him and told him I was sorry I couldn't help. He thanked me for speaking to him.

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Raok For A Stranger :)

Stopped at a gas station this afternoon and saw a man nearby working for a water utility company. I asked him if he'd like something to drink as it's rather toasty outside. He must have thought I was joking at first, but I told him I'd run inside and get him something to drink if he'd like.

A few minutes later I walked back outside and handed him a cold bottle of water and some Skittles. He still seemed shocked by this RAOK but was extremely appreciative and gave me many thanks and blessings :)

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Incalculable Smiles And Kindness Acts

Kind Acts In The Last Three Weeks After posting my kind acts at Papaya Care and moving out, I was not silent in doing kind acts. I prayed for wellbeing of many everyday for several times. You guess how many times I posted inspiring articles here daily on KS and FaceBook. Sent inspiring emails on even dates to about 200 of my contacts. Made a new friend talking about KindSpring, Positive thinking, Fatemah's story about a quote card changed her life. Gifted him many quote cards and 2 books. Gave away many utensils. Made personalized bookmarks Made a sign for house number of a relative. When I went to bank, kept door open for other customers. Gave many quote cards during my shopping errands or else. Gave nice tips to rikshaw driver when I went out. Bought some inspiring books to give away. Gave back some paper punches along with many cut heart and flower shapes to Utthan. I have no calculator to count ... Read Full Story >>

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🏡 Neighbors Helping Neighbors

❤️🐈 Our neighbor-friends down the block asked me if I’d look in on their cat again while they were away for an over-night trip. They are needing to move and in the process of house searching.

When I went over there was a FedEx box on their porch marked PERISHABLE, so I figured I better open it. It was medicine that needed to be put in their refrigerator. I knew the husband is on alot of meds & gets them mailed to him.

🐈 Bandit the kitty was doing fine. After spending some time with her I cleaned the litter box, gave here fresh water & food and left her happily eating. I’ll go back again this morning to do the same 😊

🦜 The parrot they had been taking care of for another neighbor was back in its own home so I didn’t get to sing to him like I did the last time. I missed seeing him dance around :))

I like how the neighbors on our block help one another ❤️

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Poem Of A Kindness That Touches The Heart

Longtime KS friend, patjos, composed this *poem/prayer that has truly touched not only my heart, but many others. Mish was even invited to read aloud recently at a Service Space online event. Grateful for our continued encouragement of each other. Be not dismayed, WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! *A Prayer for One Who Stands in Kindness for Mish, by Patjos 4.25.25 I see the cruelty, the mockery, the easy lies. I see the gleam of power used to wound, not heal. I see how a nation’s soul can be torn not with swords, but with smirks and slogans. And still, I choose to be kind. Still, I plant gentleness in the soil of each day. Still, I speak to the dignity of others, even when it’s buried beneath anger and fear. I do not mistake softness for weakness. I do not confuse quietness with surrender. I know that kindness is not naivety, but defiance - sacred, stubborn defiance. When the loudest seeks to divide, may I remain whole. When ... Read Full Story >>

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World Book day

Kindness Matters !

On the occasion of World Book day, we distributed some study books, note books, stationery, positive quote cards and peace doves to the children of beggar's community. We also talked with community people.
It was a very joyful and happy moment to see the cute happiness on children's faces.

Thanks..

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Small Kindness Acts

Small kindnesses

Left books to share at our club house
Gave homemade soap as a thank you to a neighbor who gave me an Afghan she had made
Gave some petty cash to a friend in need
Bought dinner for my granddaughter and her family when they visited yesterday


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Appreciation

When my daughter was small, lots of people would tell me what I was doing wrong and I can remember wishing/hoping someone would say something positive.

This morning, I was following a mother with a double buggy/pram with a child of about 2 on one side and a baby in the other side. Eventually, I caught her up as she'd stopped to do something with one of the children. I stopped and said to her, 'I really admire you having two children in there. You won't need to use a gym because that's giving you a workout.'

She thanked me and told me that you can convert it to one child which she normally does because the two year old prefers to walk. 'I'm doing it because they're going to my mother's and she can't bear it if he's running around.'

I hope I made her day because she certainly made mine.

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