Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Paying It Forward!

I stopped at the local coffee shop drive-thru this morning and was surprised to find that my coffee had been paid for by the car in front of me. I was instantly smiling and counting my blessings. I asked the girl at the window the cost for the two cars behind me and simply handed her the money and asked her to tell each driver to have a wonderful Monday morning and to pay it forward with kindness to others. Great day!

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Homemade cards for elders

Look out for the peace doves and kindness cards!

I just thought that I would post this here seeing as it's nearly Easter. I have spent some time preparing a bunch of homemade cards to send to some elderly residents of a sheltered housing complex, where our group has started gardening.
I then persuaded some others to put a pack together too. Surely, it will brighten someone's day! :)))

Thanks for inspiring me with your earlier posts guys!

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Rural Chef Makes Food For Neighbors and Essential Workers

Last night, I made a giant Taco Pizza, or if anyone is familiar with Indian (NDN) Tacos, that is what I made. A giant NDN Taco Pizza with Caesar salad and fed my neighbours and security personnel with it. Boy were they ever surprised. This was a part of my showing appreciation for security that has been keeping my community safe during a lockdown these past two weeks. And just letting others know much I care for them. Breakfast sandwiches in the mornings from the breakfast menu, anything delicious from supper menu to share, free at no cost.

Now considering delivering to others, like health care workers, ambulance, and the police next few days. I've been seeing posts about the chefs in major cities doing this, joined them to feed people here. I haven't been posting as much since it's between me and God and the ones I am feeding. So doing this in secret. Let's keep this between us. (jk) lol. Have a good day! Peace. 

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Food from the Past

I found a menu from my old restaurant while cleaning and disinfecting my house. I have decided to cook one dish from my menu everyday, and to offer the extra to families in our neighbrohood. The first dish was a huge pepperoni, green peppers, extra extra cheese, stuffed garlic bread crust pizza...it was delicious! I went to go do a surprise delivery for a family. Boy, were they ever surprised:). I'm going to make a sheppards pie today, and maybe my deep dish lasagna tomorrow, which is something that my late wife used to love<3. Perhaps more bread for families, too. Be safe everyone and have a wonderful day. Peace to all.

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Kindness Shown to me as I Battle Depression

As my companion known as depression journeys with me, I find some days easier than others. The most debilitating part for me is the total lack of motivation to do ANYTHING.

Today I talked and texted with many friends. Each of them was so understanding and supportive. None of them dismissed my feelings, they just listened and created a space of comfort for me.
I thanked them all and am so grateful for their presence. Because of their kindness, love, and compassion, I was that I returned to go deep and regain some motivation; I went on a car ride with my dog for about an hour.

Thank you all so very much

My life is blessed by knowing you.

Joy
 

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The Little Prince Gift

This story happened last February at my office. Yesterday at noon, during  lunch, one of my italian co-workers expressed her wish to read The Little Prince (classical French story) in French to practice and improve her French. This small sentence enlightened my day, and I thought about it the whole afternoon. In the evening, straight after work, I went to look for the book in a bookstore, imagining her reaction when she would discover it on her desk the next morning. So the next day morning, I woke up more joyful than ever, motivated to arrive earlier at the office, so that nobody could see me leaving the gift. This small gesture was really rewarding to me. Not only the simple fact of giving the gift (my pleasure, but without expecting anything in return), but also the fact of me putting myself in her place when she would discover the gift laid on her ... Read Full Story >>

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One Man Parade

One Man Parade: The Sequel - I saw an excellent post by lewski about a one man parade and realized that I didn't take a picture yesterday when I did my parade.

I made four more oven bannock and went to deliver them to elders and families in need. One bannock to an elder, with short rib and tomato macaroni soup, another to family of four short rib dinner with a bannock, the other bannock to another family for their dinner.

Last one for me to share with my neighbours. Overall, a good day to do my deliveries in my Spiderman mask to cheer up the kids on my parade. Got a lot of waves and cheers again, like yesterday, So I had a friend take my picture, along with my message of hope.................peace.
 

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Ripples of a tip on my daughter

As a family we were blessed to afford a meal out last February.
In this ecomony and this time of year money is tight but budgeting and keeping on track we went and enjoyed every bite!

Our waitress was great - smiling, checking on us, offering suggestions - overall great experience. When the bill game I signed the bill and slipped a SMILE card inside with $50 tip for a happy, heathly and joyous holiday!
My daughter was in awe by the gesture and I knew immediately the experience of kindness would not only impact our waitress but would leave a lasting impression on my daughter and that was priceless!
 

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One Person Parade - Because I Said I Would

Today, I went on a walk to Touch the Ocean and taped these signs (picture attached)  to my back as my "one-person parade" sponsored by the "because I said I would." organization.

People are experiencing depression keeping away from others. And, to avoid suicide, this organization is asking folks to complete a one-person parade with a positive sign. If you do and send a selfie of it to them, they will donate a pizza to workers at hospitals up to 1,000 pizzas. If you want to participate, you need to do it by Monday.

#AprilRAOK
 

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Extraordinary Team Effort In Uncertain Times

Last week a doctor friend of ours was going with a team to Navajo Nation to help those who are sick with the coronavirus. COVID-19 is ripping through the Navajo Nation, infecting and killing people at rates that are above U.S. averages. Located across three states, the Navajo population is already vulnerable, with a high prevalence of underlying disease, a lack of infrastructure, and limited access to care and supplies. The day before they were to leave, I saw a post on Nextdoor - a note from a woman saying "Hello - My son's robotics team is making face shields that can help frontline staff in the hospitals. They wish to donate 100 of them for free..." Such generosity of spirit! Coincidentally, I had just spoken with another doctor friend on the east coast who is also working on the front lines – he was sharing how important the shields are for protection ... Read Full Story >>

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Heartwarming student thanks

I was on the receiving end of a RAOK today.

Schools in California are closed for the year. So, we had our students come today to pick up their items. We wore gloves and social distanced. My heart melted when I saw this sign held up by one of my students and her mom...unexpected kindness.

#AprilRAOK

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Homemade store during lockdown

A friend of mines, elderly grandparents, hold a market store, weekly selling all sorts of knitted and homemade items.
Due to current circumstances they are no longer able to hold their market store.

Friend shared Facebook page and I decided to contact them and make an "online" purchase.
Not only does this support them, but all funds raised go to a school for disability.
And I purchased multiple items to gift to family members!

It always feel a good to support others 💗

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Caring through Cookies

One of my wife's work-out friends is known for her incredible cookies. With all of her extra time today, instead of just sitting at home, she baked up batches of her cookies and delivered them all around the area, 30 minutes south and 30 minutes north of her home leaving them on doorsteps...we made the list. ❤️🙂🍪
This is the sign we made for her.

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Crafting A Creative Difference!

Crafting a creative difference! I Initiated a CARD KINDNESS program and posted the invitation on FaceBook. If you'd like to do similar, please check with facilities first concerning any regulations.  🖍 🎨 🖼 Calling Crafternooners and ALL creative folks!!! Now is the time to put our crafty talents to use!!! Create some CARD KINDNESS to uplift seniors living in quarantine! (Let’s not forget the workers too!!) Please keep the cards light and bright, non-religious and general. Drop them off at the library’s book depository in a manilla envelope, marked CARD KINDNESS. They will be collected and brought in unison to the assisted living facility, quarantined for a few days and then given to the residents and workers :)))). Thank YOU for brightening our world with such beautiful kindness! *13 residents and 11 workers **If you have any sanitizing wipes, or hand sanitizer, those are needed too! ... Read Full Story >>

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Japanese Tea Served With Love

The lovely Japanese students were staying at home (not able to travel back) and offered to prepare tea for us to thank us for our kindness during these difficult times. We are so grateful for it, we had a lovely afternoon. Our minds were off the challenges and on love and kindness.

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Kindness abound everywhere!

There's been so much kindness that I have witnessed. A few days back, an anonymous neighbor dropped off a package of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then, my wife and I went for a drive; in the picture window of a home, there was artwork and encouraging messages from people. And today, while I delivered meals for seniors who are sheltering in place, a gentleman tried to offer me a tip, which I politely declined.

:).

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Saturday--almost 40 Days Of Sheltering In Place

Some ideas for spreading kindness....during a time when you can't go anywhere except the grocery store every 2 weeks.... Dropping off home cooked food (or even take-out if you don't cook!) for neighbors and friends...just leave on their doorstep with a handwritten note Dropping off flowers from your backyard, or plants or other cuttings or SEEDS! Dropping off books for house-bound folks to read (I did this for friend's kids..they loved it) Some places are still taking donations of essential items for the homeless--they always welcome clean blankets, water bottles, trash bags, granola bars....call and see what they can use (I called two places and was excited they could use things I had) Collect groceries from neighbors to drop off at food banks or soup kitchens "Visit" neighbors from your driveway or sidewalk (socially distance yourself) and have a chat; sing happy birthday from the street (we've done this three times already!) Set up to make music ... Read Full Story >>

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Kind Week Of Shelter In Place

There is so much kindness during this time of global suffering. Neighbors looking out for each other, grocery shopping for elders, cooking for our immunocompromised neighbors and friends, people sewing masks for others, folks calling and reaching out to those near and far; We are convening virtual circles, helping students through crises, working harder than ever, giving thanks to nature, breathing fresh air, watching everyone offer their gifts freely and abundantly (meditation, yoga, art, dance, music, theater...all online and free), seeing this as a time of compassion in action. My main acts these days are: 1. Cooking for other people and dropping off at their door 2. Supporting my colleagues and students after we abruptly transitioned to online teaching. Working extra hard to make resources available for all 3. Playing my flute outside every day (and encouraging neighbors to do the same in a neighborhood-wide daily "music hour") 4. Calling and checking in with friends ... Read Full Story >>

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Sparrows In The Kitchen

It's getting hot. It's time to put on lighter clothes and open up the windows. Yesterday brought an unforeseen visit to the kitchen during the brief time we were out. Two daring sparrows had ventured into a hostile territory to enjoy the freshness of our sink and some other breadcrumbs on our kitchen counter. When you come across such sudden callers, you are liable to sense it as an intrusion into your comfort zone, or you might receive it as a lovely wink of life. We opted for the second option, with no hesitation. After all, we've never ceased to feel prompted to consolidate the relationship with our sparrows more and more each day. We can't stop observing and celebrating their dance from our window. We stuffed them with the leftovers on our tablecloth after every meal. And we have provided them with every kind of bases and stands on our terrace. Undoubtedly, they ... Read Full Story >>

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Spontaneous Kindness

Last year I had won some tickets to Frozen 2, and we took the daughter of one of our neighbours along with us to watch it. This morning I went shopping for the essentials we needed, and left Richard at home because he has an infection which I think is cellulitis.

Halfway through the supermarket, I met the neighbour and her daughter doing their shopping.She asked me if we were all right and I said I was worried about Richard because of the infection.

She immediately pulled out some paper and a pen and wrote her mobile number down. 'If you need anything ring me.' I was overwhelmed by her kindness.

 

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