Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Some Neighbor Kindness.

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Our neighbor shoveled our walk after the last snowfall. I texted him to thank him, and he said, "Well, it's a very short walk, and it's silly to do half. I'm not THAT guy." =) He's a very kind neighbor.

Our neighbor on the other side has a little boy, and we gave him the remainder of our Halloween candy. Then, a few weeks ago, he asked me to feed his beautiful outdoor cat while he was gone for a week, and I said I would be happy to. She is a black cat from nose to tail tip and has big green eyes, such a beauty. (I don't have her photo, so I'm sharing another you may enjoy.) =) She's very shy. I fed her daily, and she warmed up to me a bit. Plus, my neighbor appreciated it.

I'm grateful for my neighbors.
♥

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Chocolates

Recently, I purchased some dark chocolate snowman lollipops from a very good chocolate shop. I've handed them out to people I cross paths with when I take my walk. Two went to the crossing guards who take care of the elementary school that I pass. This week, one the crossing guards told me that he enjoyed his with his morning cup of coffee before he went on duty. Sweet!

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I'm Far Away From Home

I'm far away from all family but never far away from opportunities for kindness :-)
I have a few guests and students staying this time of the year so I invited them for tea on Christmas Eve and we had a fabulous time! Everyone was so happy and grateful, it was a delight. We shared cooking and eating of course :-) and lots of stories and experiences shared. I made my grandma's famous 'flan' and they loved it!

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A Christmas Surprise On Our Porch

🎄 Look what a kindness elf couple left on our porch last night 😄

Thank you dear ones 🙏

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Wonderful Kindness JourneyI

Wonderful Kindness Journey I am grateful to my son and his wife who gave me a ride to the airport. My son checked my luggage and got my boarding pass. He waited until the wheelchair assistant came. Gave birthday cards and quote cards to flight desk clerk. She was surprised to receive them and thanked me with a smile and a namaste. Namaste meaning from the internet: Respect & Reverence: A traditional way to honor elders, teachers, or deities. Greeting/Farewell: Used for saying "hello" or "goodbye.” Equality & Unity: Recognizes the shared divine essence in everyone, fostering oneness. Gratitude: Expresses thanks and appreciation. Mindfulness: Promotes presence and introspection, common in yoga and spiritual practices. The Gesture (Añjali Mudra): “Hands pressed together, palms touching, fingers pointing up, held near the chest.“Accompanied by a slight bow.“Can be performed wordlessly, carrying the same meaning. Talked to the wheelchair assistant about positive thinking. Shared the story of a woman’s intense positive thinking that ... Read Full Story >>

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🕊 Peace Dove Joy!



🕊 Another peace dove share that made my day….

An adorable, young delivery fellow was so overjoyed to receive one of Mindy’s peace doves that his joy was palpable! It was a perfect end to my Saturday & my smile stayed in my heart for the rest of the evening 🥰

Thank you Mindy!! 🫶🏽

🕊 “In Mindy's words, “these doves are released to encourage smiles.” ~ from an old post I found online

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Holiday Power! 🎄 ...

Holiday Power! 🎄 Why is it when you do without, when you receive again, it’s with a new and deeper appreciation? That’s how Mr. Mindy and I feel about POWER!!! Windstorm came through Wednesday night and knocked trees and power lines down all over the Hills. We were without electricity, water, and internet/cell for about 2 ½ days! Thank goodness we had a propane fireplace that kept us, and our cabin hOMe, from rocking up with temps in the lower 20’s at night. Grateful for the crews that have been working non-stop to restore power to the over 11,000 customers without electricity, the delivery persons who still managed to get through with loved one’s treats, plus the offers of help and support. In a crisis, you sure are reminded about the goodness of people! During our days without power, we were busy helping load, move, assemble and give community holiday baskets - complete with fixings ... Read Full Story >>

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🎄 🕊️ For All Kind Friends

🎄 🕊️ For all of our kind friends, a copy of our Christmas card letter: “Peace on earth will come and stay when we live Christmas every day!” - Helen Steiner Rice In our small way, we try to live Christmas every day by making and sharing origami Peace Doves, along with supporting values and organizations that we believe to be important. Over 70,000 origami Peace Doves have been shared since 2013! They have “flown” to every continent on their mission of Peace. Here are a few examples of Peace Doves shares in 2025: A basket full for the stART Talking community event at the Custer Beacon, along with a display board of positive post-it notes. 150 orange Doves for Zonta’s “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence.” A much appreciated flock accompanying a donation to South Dakota Humanities Council. Included with over 400 origami turtles celebrating a turtle release at Padre Island National ... Read Full Story >>

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Spreading Holiday Cheer (and Carbs)

Saw an old patient for the first time in a while in the gym this morning. Remembering he's Jewish I wished him a Happy Hanukkah. We were both in the middle of our respective workouts, so we spoke briefly. Always a treat running into him.

Baked a loaf of homemade sourdough for some neighbors and dropped it off yesterday morning. They're an older couple from England and invited me in for some tea and biscuits (cookies). Had the best time and we chatted for over an hour and a half! Lovely couple those two :)

Got a package sent off to Ukraine for my friend and his family. I told him Santa from the 'States will probably be late this year, but I'm excited to get more goodies and requested items sent their way <3

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Running For Joy

Running for Joy 5k meets every year in Barnegat Light, NJ to honor my sister-in-law, who was killed by a drunk/high driver a few months after she graduated from MIT in 1984. She was 23 years old. I started Running for Joy in 2011. At the time of her death, her fiancé, John, was with her. They were doing a cross-country trip to California to begin their lives together. In 2012, John found Running for Joy and contacted me. He now runs the Facebook group since I left Facebook. (Facebook/runningforjoy5k). Every year in Joy's honor, we give a small loan via Kiva. But this morning I got a letter from Sister Lucy (Maher.org). She is having a Christmas festival for the "pavement dwellers" as she does every year, giving out food and gifts. So we sent a small loan in Joy's honor to Maher this year instead.

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⛄️ Snow Day Surprise

⛄️❤️ Sunday Snow Kindness Boomerang 🪃

❄️ It snowed in NYC this morning & hubby shoveled for us and for three neighbors close to our house. He likes to do that for others & it was his exercise for the day.

Later in the day our next door neighbors rang our bell and surprised us with a big box of good chocolates……Kindness boomerang 😊 ❤️

Although hubby did all the shoveling, guess who will get to share in these chocolates.😊

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Passing On Some Favorite Books

Cleaning out my storage unit, I pulled out a box of 48 Hardy Boys books from the 60s/70s, they were my favorites and they've traveled the world with me, from Germany, to Massachusetts, Texas, Okinawa, and more. I'm a member of a Facebook group to help locals, so I decided it was time to find a new home for my favorites.
I posted looking for someone who had a young reader who would be interested in and appreciate some actual HARD cover books for Christmas. There were a couple of replies and I'll be delivering them to a new home this week.

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Paying Gratitude To A young biker

Paying gratitude to a young biker 🚴‍♀️!

I am grateful to a young boy for pooling my bike to the repair shop. Yesterday, I was going to do some important work but in mid way the belt of my bike broke down. And there was no repair shop nearby. I was very sad and worried about my work.

A young boy came on bike and said I can help you in pooling your bike to the repair shop. I said yes please. And he pulled my bike to 2 mile.

I said thanks and I will be grateful to you for your kind help. He smiled and said take care of yourself.

Thanks to him..

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Birthday Kindness On December 10

Birthday Kindness On December 10, my birthday, on getting up, prayed for the well being of all being as usual. and thanked friends and loved ones who have helped me in my life.  Sent an inspiring email to about,  200 of my contacts. I asked my friend in Ahmedabad to donate some books on the occasion of my birthday. He confirmed that he will donate them. I will pay him when I reach Ahmedabad. I am grateful to him. My divine sister has donated some groceries to needy people. She also gave chocolate to needy people and others on  my behalf.  On December 10 at the doctor's office, I gave personalized bookmarks, birthday card and quote cards to my doctor. He liked them. He thanked to me and smiling lytalked to my son.  I also gave some quote cards and Birthday cards to the staff that surprized them. . I received beautiful smiles and thanks. ... Read Full Story >>

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Spontaneous Sharing

🫶🏽 Sitting in a waiting room yesterday, reading a book, every so often I looked up when someone was passing by and I shared a smile & sometimes initiated a small chat. It’s so easy to connect with people, no matter where we may be. How lucky that being kind can be spontaneous, as simple as a smile & return bright smiles & often some laughter.

As we were leaving we were gifted such a brilliant smile & shared laughter from someone I spoke to 😁

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Community Sports Program For children

Community sports program for children !

Children love sports . They are always ready to play on the field and win prizes. So we organized a sports program in the village ground. So many children participated in the program to show their talent and ability. All the children played very well and won prizes. The program guests were also very happy to see the children’s performance.

Children were honored by medals and trophies by the program guests.


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I ❤️ To Crochet & Give Away

🧶 Crocheting for Friends….

🧶 As I was crocheting a “Hug” (prayer shawl) for an old friend I worked with decades ago , who I recently reunited with after 50 years (!) I learned that her sister took a bad fall and broke her leg 🦵🏻. So I decided to crochet one for her too, figuring she could make good use of it during her long rehabilitation.

I will surprise her with the two shawls when we get together again after the holidays,

Our other friend,  who we both worked with, will be coming again to our next reunion.   I had given her one years ago but 🧶 I want crochet a new one for her ,  as soon as I finish the one for the sister, which is almost done.

❤️I love to crochet and give away.  I better get to it! 😉

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Kindness Journey To New York New Jersey

Kindness Journey to New York New Jersey - October 29 t0 November 10 At the Chicago airport and in the plane, I gave some quote cards and Birthday cards and received smiles with thank you. Attended once in a lifetime 100th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Gave many quote cards, Met some Sai devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Flushing after few years. Got ride back home. I am grateful. Attended 24-hour Akhand Bhajan (Devotional singing) program, met some other Sai devotees. Conducted Greeting card making workshop with SSE students. Gave Birthday cards made with the help of Papaya care - a Senior living care facility staff and residents, Utthan trainees and staff and others. I am grateful for their help making them. SSE students help make some more Birthday cards, some of them got their personalized bookmarks made earlier. The New Jersey trip was remarkable. stayed at Mr. ... Read Full Story >>

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Helping Elderly Neighbour 🙂

Auto Booking Kindness: An elderly neighbour want to go to hospital. His son is not responding on call. He asked me to book an auto. I also didn't know much. But I said, we will do it. I opened app and booked auto for him. I told driver to take him to destination safely. He said okay.

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A Listening Ear

I gave a lot of my time to listen to someone who just needed to talk, to share all of the challenges she was facing - not to get pity or advice from me but just to be heard. So I listened and heard what she had to say and she felt so happy and relieved afterward. All she needed was a nonjudgmental ear. The time wasn't really convenient for me but the feeling of having helped someone feel better was worth it.

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