Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Helping Strangers Stay Warm In Winter

It’s been colder than usual in Vancouver BC, over the last few days.

I bought a few pairs of warm mittens, to have on hand to donate to someone in need.

I was able to give them out today, to two separate strangers.

I noticed a man on the bus, only wearing a t shirt, so i gave him my zip hoodie.


 

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Kindness Given And Received

Yesterday, was a beautiful day for me. First thing, I walked to the supermarket to pick up provisions for meals. As I walked back, I saw Alex who works at the local library on the opposite side of the street. When she saw me, she smiled and said, 'Hi Helen.' I responded with 'Hello to you and I'll see you this afternoon'. When I got to the library after my lunch, I opened my backpack and gave Catherine several items which might be useful for crafts. I used a computer to order a flask for a friend and then settled to do some knitting. I brought with me a basket I've knitted. I was able to cut 2 circles of card to make the bottom of it flat and some material to give it a lining. When I'd cut them out, I realised I'd forgotten my needles and threads so I ... Read Full Story >>

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  • Posted by Helenconnell2
  • Mar 1, 2026
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Playing A Supporting Role

A very good friend lost her son after a long illness this week. I spent Friday supporting her through the viewing, the funeral and the cremation, just being by her side so she didn't feel alone in a crowd. Her daughter-in-law is also suffering of course, and there's a language and cultural barrier which my friend is feeling more keenly at this difficult time.
The kindness award of the day goes to my partner, who drove me there and back through horrible fog, chauffeured me around all day, and spent endless hours hanging about in the background.

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Good Neighbors

🫶🏽 Circle of Sharing….

Got a phone call yesterday from neighbor who was in a supermarket stocking up before the promised snowstorm. She wanted to know if we needed anything. How kind of her ❤️

We were well stocked, but did need one item , which her husband brought over to us upon their return. 👌🏻

🍊 They found a bag of Florida citrus on their porch I had left there earlier :))



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I Am Currently In Dubai - Politest City

I am currently in Dubai. Leaving lots of kinda around. Also learning to accept kindness. I am using a four wheel walker these days . The amount of help I receive is amazing..not just from hotel staff, but people I see while walking...they help with doors, lifting the Walker over steps and more. For a big city, the traffic is not loud at all. Few horns and no engine revving. And they stop on a dime when any pedestrian steps onto the road. And wait until they are fully across and not just past their car. One of the politest cities.

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I've Been Busy With Knitting Projects For Charity

I've been busy with a number of knitting projects but my favourite one which has over 25 little hats to put on bottles of smoothies. The bottles with the little hats raise money for a charity helping older people. I benefit from the charity as they matched me up with a volunteer friend who rings me every week and we have a chat. It's great to be able to give something back.

The picture is of some of the hats.

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Cooked With Love~

I took a home cooked meal to a 78 year old friend/neighbor last evening. He is convalescing from a bicycle accident, where he was hit by a car. It felt so good to be able to do that for him...and he enjoyed his chicken and green beans almondine.

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Visited My Daughters Last ...

Visited my daughters last night. They are going through a tough time. Two families living under the same roof while the council finds a home for some of them. It’s been a rough couple of months with no end in sight. When I called, baby Patrick and his sister were away at their Dad’s, so the house was a little quieter. I was so glad to be there, to share my time and energy with them, they needed it badly. I did a couple of small DIY jobs that had been waiting, and we enjoyed some lovely herbal tea. We had a little prayer and a card reading from my daughter. I reciprocated and chose a card for her, which she was pleased with, though I could tell by her response that she was tired, jaded from having a second family stay with her. We paused, closed our eyes, took some breaths and ... Read Full Story >>

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Egg Boxes

I've been carefully saving our family's empty egg boxes, and yesterday my partner dropped the huge pile off at the local market where a couple of egg sellers operate. The response was hugely positive, and I'm reminded of the saying 'one man's trash is another man's treasure.'

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Look Around….Through Eyes of Love

👁 ❤️ 👁 Always…through eyes of love ….

Someone worth thanking came to our door yesterday, delivering a heavy carton. When he saw me he asked if I might need help carrying it inside, I smiled & said yes please. He carried it into our entryway. What a beautiful smile he shared. I asked him if he liked chocolate, which he did, so he left with a bag of Lindt chocolate truffles I had been waiting to find someone to gift 💝

❤️ Always Love….

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Making a new kid feel at home

There is a boy who recently transferred from Texas to our high school. He seemed really nervous and didn't have many friends due to how late he moved. Me and my friends decided to make him feel at home. we compliment him daily, invite him to sit with us and ask him about his day. well, yesterday for English, there was a project to create art based off the book we were reading. At the end, we had to vote on who's art we liked most. His artwork was AMAZING, and almost the whole class voted for him! He won and got to hang his up on the golden post it. He was smiling the whole class.

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  • Mar 1, 2026
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Porch Box Appreciation


We live out in the country, pretty isolated, and are continually grateful for those unsung heroes - delivery persons, who connect us to the outside world; braving challenging weather conditions, gravel roads, rickety vehicles, early nightfall, etc…

So, when MisterM made a porch box for missed deliveries, we placed little holiday goodie bags inside for them. The delivery persons we have talked to have all expressed their thanks in return.

Looking forward to tailoring treats to match the seasons :))).


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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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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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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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Some Neighbor Kindness.

=^..^=

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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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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🕊 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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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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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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