Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Doves in Motion


Our dear Kind Spring friend, Petro, is battling a serious health challenge with side effects from the treatment.

Since the Awareness Doves I mailed 2 ½ months ago have not yet arrived (they do have far to fly!), I folded more to share in Petro’s honor as we visit our regional hospital today. Giving them, along with a note explaining why, to the appropriate hospital staff for them to share as they see fit.

As the blessing of Awareness Doves continue their flight to our dear Petro, please envision each Dove arriving exactly where it needs in order to add strength, encouragement and healing. 💖 🕊
 

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Instrument of Compassion

While giving groceries to needy people, I talked with them. I discovered that their children need uniforms, text books, notebooks, compass, backpack etc…so, I concentrated on purchasing and giving such things. A week ago, I met a divine sister. On knowing that I help needy school children, she donated money towards this good cause. I am grateful to her and others who have helped me in the past in this regard. The image shows only part of the things I bought a week ago. I bought more than that yesterday. I already started giving them. It will take a few days to complete it. I am just an instrument in this regard/ I thank Sri Sathya Sai Baba for giving me opportunities to serve, guiding me and sending me help. I am also grateful to KS friend who helped me put this in perspective. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change ... Read Full Story >>

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A Bag Of Goodies For A Stranger

On my way to the Dollar Store, I saw a man (who appears to be homeless) sleeping in a doorway.

I believe that is his spot, as I could see stuff nearby that seem to be his belongings.

I decided to get a few items for him, including a cold Lemon iced tea, a reusable water bottle, some Reese’s peanut butter cups and some other snacks (tuna with crackers, chicken with crackers).

I hope they brightened his day a bit.

I was thinking that next time I see him, I may ask him if there are some specific things that I could get for him.
 

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The Healing Of The Clacking Bamboo Chimes

A neighbor friend and walking buddy went for minor surgery, but she has never had any surgery before. during one of our walks, we were talking about having so much stuff that sometimes we (or at least I) don’t even know what I have anymore.

She earlier had been admiring all of my wind chimes.

After our walk I was in a closet and found a boxed wind chimes that was meant for a present that had been sitting there for years. This found its way to her porch as a recover fast present.

I got a text later on and it is the first wind chimes she has ever had!

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Heart Touching Moment

Heart touching moment from our peace journey !

We were passing from Mainpuri city to another city, and two young kids ( Aman Mishra & Rajat ) came to us and 

said "well done, you are doing good work. we are with you."

It was a very inspirational moment for us to provide vitamins and calcium. They walked with us for one mile.

They were very impressed by our work and looked very happy. They also offered food. But their words and company were enough for us.

After that we didn't need food & water, so we thanked them and moved forward..

Throughout the journey I was thinking, if Kids can understand the importance of peace and harmony then why not adults ?

Thanks..
 

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What we Give...

While getting treatment for my disease and not feeling well every day (I can also eat only limited portions, lots of other side effects as well etc.) my colleagues give me the space when needed (also for medical appointments) and my line manager agreed I can work half day when necessary.
People can be so kind when we really need it.

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Keep The Change 💰

❤️ Kind Neighbor…

Our Friday night dinner giver neighbor texted me today, asking if we wanted her to drop by …she was going to a “coin counter” with all their saved up coins & she knew we had a goodly amount saved up here over the years.

I once thought of putting them in little baggies to put in our Halloween trick or treat box 🎃

I took her up on her kind offer & told her to keep the money or donate it to a charity of her choice. 👌🏻

She never misses an opportunity to offer kindness ❤️🙏
 

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Helping A Sleeping Stranger In Need.

On Monday, I was on my way to work, and I saw a man sleeping on the sidewalk, outside of the Tim Hortons donut/coffee shop near the office.

Sadly, this is not uncommon to see people who are homeless, and have no shelter.

I don’t know what is sadder, seeing someone suffering, or see many people walk by as if the person was not laying there.

I went to a nearby grocery store and purchased a lunch kit (sandwich, apple, cheese stick and a juice box) and a bottle of water and left it for the man.

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The Go Between Lady

Sometimes when I go through a drive through fast food place I will pay for the car behind me. There is an Arby’s not far from me and sometimes I’ll go there. There is a very nice young lady at the window to take my money and the first time I went through when she was there and I paid for the car behind me and gave her a “Smile” card to give to them, she lit up like a Christmas tree. I’ve done that a few times since then (I don’t often eat fast food) and every time she just seems so pleased and blesses me. Today when I went through and asked how much the order was for the car behind me she kind of turned her head and said, “it’s pretty high”, and I said, “how much” – she said, “$36.03” and I said okay and gave her ... Read Full Story >>

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🐈‍⬛ Feral cats And New Friend

🐈‍⬛ We were sitting outside after dinner with the feral cats…it was the first cooler day after the  heatwave here & it was so lovely.

We made a new friend…..a young gal was walking down the block & she stopped when she saw the cats. We wound up talking for over a half hour…she is a cat-lover and missed her cats who live in Ecuador with her family. She now lives here in the United States….married an American she met when she was here visiting her aunt. We traded stories & showed each other pictures.

🐈‍⬛ Big Pickle even let her pet him, after a while….I’ve never seen him do that before with someone new…he knew she loved cats.

Told her to stop by anytime…she’s new to this country & hasn’t made any friends yet.

It was like talking to an old friend. A passing stranger…who knew 👌🏻

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Shade And Shelter For Critter

Shade and Shelter
We had a project a while back (who knows how long ago anymore everything's 'last year' since COVID :o/) and made a low table of sorts using up old wooden bed slats. It turned out okay but far too big and clunky so we wanted to find another purpose for it. We decided to put it up on the shelf in the backyard for the critters to use as cover. We have seen many sets of little tracks disappearing underneath it in the snow, a cat (not ours) peering out at us from it once, and some of the birds who usually perch on top of it were spotted ducking beneath during the recent heatwave. It's useful after all :o)
*The american robins that were responsible for my decision to take this shot made it clear they did not want to be photographed so just picture -if you will- one on top and one with with his head poking out the side from underneath :o)

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Fundraiser At My Door

There are times when people come to the door for charities and promote organisations that are trying to raise funds for their causes. I admit it can become a little frustrating if I'm working from home and get interrupted or when they come in the evening when we are having dinner or already are relaxing after a long day of work.
But I imagine those who actually do it don't make the decision to go out walking and knocking on doors in 40 degrees C, as was the case the other day! I asked the lovely young lady who came, she said it's her job and they have to do it if told. I told her I couldn't help this week and was busy but I offered to refill the bottle of water I saw she had in her hand. She was so grateful! I run into the kitchen and took water from the fridge. I was suffering the heat seating at my desk, working but comfortable and with a small fan. I can't imagine what she was feeling under the sun in such temperatures!

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Helping Hands

Helping Hands

Yesterday I went to shop for backpacks, school books and school uniforms for needy kids. As I have to buy more, I asked one homeless man to accompany me. Without any hesitation, he said yes, I support his family living on the ground floor of bus station. We went together. He is very cooperative. I thanked him. When I asked, He told me that he can sell roasted fresh corn on the cob. I gave him money, not all from me but friends and family have contributed to support the kind acts I am doing. I am grateful to all of them. Without their help, I may not be able to do more kind acts.

Roasted fresh corn on the cob are made on the spot. They also apply salt, red chilly powder and fresh lemon juice on it and eat when it is hot, while walking.

The image is from internet,

Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime

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Supporting Others

We have made another donation through the Elephant Minds Foundation for the school in Tanzania that we have supported through these past few years. Some of our KS friends have also been generous and helped us help them, so very grateful!

These children are so precious, as each and every one around the world.

This time they need to expand and build 3 classrooms so that they can reopen the school and register with the government for the kids of the nearby villages.

We made an initial donation that has allowed them to buy many bags of cement to continue the work which had stopped recently. We continue working on it to help them even more...

In the picture you see Warioba, the teacher and founder of the school, with some of the orphaned children.

Thank you KS for always inspiring us to help others no matter how small we think our contribution may be :-)
 

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When God Blesses You ...

When God blesses you financially, don’t raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving. – Mark Batterson © Source: “For it is in giving that we receive.–St. Francis of Assisi https://www.quotespedia.org/authors/m/mark-batterson/when-god-blesses-you-financially-dont-raise-your-standard-of-living-raise-your-standard-of-giving-mark-batterson/ Rajni: My own life experience is that no one become poorer by giving. I help some needy people very often. Recently a KS friend and a family has sent me some help. In the past also they and others have helped me. I am grateful to them. This is a solid proof of the quote: "For it is in giving that we receive" I always thank God for giving me opportunities to help others and helping and guiding. When we trust God that He will definitely help us at His time and His way. A few days ago, I was crossing a road. Suddenly a scooter took turn very close to me. A man behind me held me back saving me from ... Read Full Story >>

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Action Time

I saw some garbage floating in the sea while swimming yesterday. It's tourist season over here, and I've noticed there's more garbage on the shore as well.

I gathered everything in a plastic bag and th

rew it out afterwards. Grateful to be able to soak in these amazing views.
 

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Helping Hands

There is a local group that collects items like sleeping bags, socks, underwear, clothes and other items to distribute to members of the community who are in need.

I dropped off a couple of sleeping blankets, a couple of packages of new socks, and a package of new underwear today.

Housing is often unaffordable or unavailable and many are struggling to manage costs for necessities like food, clothes, toiletries and more.

It is wonderful to see people who care about and do so much to help those in the community who may be struggling to make ends meet,

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Cycle Journey For Peace !!

As we all know that the whole universe is suffering from hatred, religious discrimination, violence, and war (Russia vs. Ukraine). So many negative energies and thoughts are travelling around the world. So there is a big need to share peace messages, kindness stories, positive thoughts and radiating love. To address this problem, we are organizing a 500 mile cycle journey for peace. We will start from Kanpur and pass through several villages, cities to reach Delhi. We will meet with people, distribute pamphlets, kindness quote cards, and peace doves, sing peace and love songs, do press conferences and discussion programs. We will also visit the Russian and Ukraine embassies to meet with ambassadors to share our peace messages in their country. It will start on July 16, 2022 and finished on July 25, 2022 There is a kind request to all of you please come with us to spread the message of peace and love. ... Read Full Story >>

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Baking Is Back!

Baked up a storm of choc chip oatmeal cookies and freshly picked plum tarts to give away to a lot of people--someone whose kids have Covid, someone whose daughter just had surgery, someone whose father in law just got back from the hospital, someone with visiting in-laws, and a few neighbors.  Taking some to my friend's mom in memory care center too.  Most satisfying thing for today was being able to find short-term housing for a friend of a friend of a friend (!) who will be at the university here for a few months. I had connected her with various lists/groups, but in the end I found that a friend of mine who rents a room out would be able to host her! Hurray! Reached out to two former students and offering support that's needed. Offered to help a friend's daughter with her summer online biology course. Publicly congratulated someone on a zoom ... Read Full Story >>

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Mentoring Matters

About five years ago, I was part of a pilot group for my employer tasked with figuring out how to hire and mentor people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organisation. My boss decided to be the executive sponsor for the pilot and he was very kind. Until then we had only hired people with visually challenged disability. I led the interview process and hiring of a candidate with an autism disability. The candidate had the qualifications but our interview panel felt that the disability would prevent him from learning the skills and being successful in the role. I convinced my peers to give him a role, and try out - after all, it was a pilot program meant for our organisation to learn too. I gave the candidate a lot of encouragement and I became one of his mentors. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some ... Read Full Story >>

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