Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Mindfully Listening

I have been busy and not able to visit here in the last couple of weeks.

However, I've been reading a book by David R Hamilton in which he recommends doing at least one of act of kindness per day. Yesterday, I prayed that not only would I find an opportunity for kindness but also I would do it with joy. In the library, a lady and her son with learning difficulties came in and sat in the same circle of chairs as me. We had a little chat and I tried to listen to her frustration.

A man who eventually told me his name was Sam was talking to himself. He needed to visit somewhere and disappeared for a few minutes. On his return he noticed I was knitting and came to chat. I listened to him and we parted friends.

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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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Tea Time With Villagers

Tea time with villagers !

I had conversations with villagers on their life, culture and traditions. It was a nice meeting. They are very helpful and good. Village life is so much better than citywide. The tea was offered from villagers.

Thanks..
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Helping out a family in crisis

I have a friend who's battling breast cancer. Her 13 YO daughter acquired a brain injury and was at childrens hospital for 2 months. Prior to her daughter's injury I was making dinner for her family once a week. Now that they are home from the hospital, I am going to their house once a week and putting a meal in their crockpot, so that it will be ready for dinner that night.

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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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Surprised With Kindness

❤️ Kindness Received….

Was so surprised when our Fresh Direct delivery this week included an unexpected gift of a big decorative box filled with fruits and veggies 🍎 🥕 with the lovely gift card shown below.

I emailed them a thank you & received a really nice reply back 👌🏻


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Kindness to Dogs ❤️🐕❤️

Longtime neighbor/good friend shared her sadness about her beloved 9 year old rescue dog who is going blind. ❤️🐕

I wanted to offer some support & wondered how to, aside from always listening , with care, when she wanted to talk about it.

Had the idea to put “blind dog support groups” in my search bar. There are several fb support groups for people dealing with the grief of their beloved dogs losing their sight.

Send her a few links. One had a suggested leash adjustment that helps the dog walk straighter. Hope she finds good ideas & support group.🙏

🖼 Art by Kazuo Kasai - Stretched Shadow, 2020.

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🥜 🐿 Nuts For Squirrels ❤️

🐿 There’s a grey squirrel I see often on our block….sometimes on the fence in the back of our backyard. I also see lots of cute squirrels in our local park where I go often. 🌲🐿

Researched what kind of nuts are good for them & found a perfect mix online today.
Contains Mixed Nuts in Shell, Natural, Includes Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Almonds - Healthy Snack Sampler for Squirrels 🐿

Just ordered 👌🏻

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Celebration Of Children's Day

Celebration of Children's day in a small village.

We did fun activities like playing indoor games, singing folk songs, drawing, telling jokes and sharing samosa, fruits, chocolates and gifts. This is the first time for children of this village to celebrate Children's day. They enjoyed it so much and looked very happy. It was also a good time for me to have some fun with children. I am very thankful to all the children and all of you for giving me this great opportunity.

Thanks...


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*🌸 A Kindness Mission ...

*🌸 A Kindness Mission – Hope for Forgotten Lives 🌸* *🔹 Root of the Problem* There exists a society that is deeply deprived of education — not because of lack of resources, but because of _deep-rooted pride_. Pride in land, money, and social status. This pride has created an environment where: - _Illegal activities_ - _Alcohol trade_ - _Violence and abuse_ - _Early marriages for girls_ have become normalized. In the name of the elders’ _honor and legacy_, this entire community is trapped in _hollow traditions_. Some youth have improved due to education, but many still remain stuck in _outdated beliefs_ and _regressive customs_. --- *🔹 A Girl’s Story – A Reality for Millions* She is married off at a very young age. She spends a few years adjusting in her in-laws’ home. Then she gives birth to _3–4–5 children_. Her husband: - Is an alcoholic - Is abusive and violent - Often ends up in jail - And eventually dies young due to excessive drinking Now what does this young woman ... Read Full Story >>

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I'm Waiting At The Hospital

I'm waiting at the hospital for an appointment. The nurse is lovely and it's nice to see the welcoming decorations on the boards, it makes a difference. The lady at reception was so very kind and helpful. I left her one of our beautiful kind cards and I think she was very happy :-)
I keep thinking how lucky I am to be walking in and out this time. I saw many being moved on their beds and remembered ...so I made sure to get closer to look at them and smile. They all smiled back, it felt so heartwarming. Such a small thing that helps so much when one is vulnerable.

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I Wanted A Way ...

I wanted a way to show my coworkers how much I appreciate them, so I packed little baggies with some sweets, and a “You’re Wonderful “quote card along a personal note on the back. I will leave this on their desks tomorrow morning before they arrive.

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Eternally Grateful

Last year when I was so seriously ill I had a very special lady help me when I couldn't even get out of bed for basic things ...I had only just met her, she'd been recommended to help around the house with cleaning and small duties, especially when I travel and I'm not there. She has hardly any formal education and has had a very challenging life, mostly in poverty. I could not have imagined what a beautiful heart and soul she'd be!!!! She stayed by my side and looked after me as if she'd known me all her life. I'll always be grateful for what she did. As soon as I got better I found ways to help her and her family; more work, small gifts, food, company (as I then learned she suffers from depression and has epilepsy). I've tried to be there for her as much as ... Read Full Story >>

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Food Donation By Father🙂

My relative brother does catering for functions. After function, a lot of food is available. They asked my father to distribute food instead of wasting. My Father happily donated food to many. My Father is very good at food distribution 🙂

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I ❤️ Our Neighborhood Park

🌲 ☀️ Kindness in the Park….Given & Received ❤️ I love our local park….it’s only a few blocks from our home….it’s where my husband & I met almost 50 years ago….diverse population of friendly people 👌🏻 Kindness sharings: 📕 Several folks who often see me sitting on a bench there reading a book, after my walk there, have stopped to ask me what I’m reading & ask me about it. This morning one of the ladies, who sometimes sits with me to talk, stopped by and was excited to tell me she was able to get one of the books I had recommended at her library. It made me smile at how happy she was about it 😊 🗣 Two folks I often chat with stopped by this morning ….they had never met, so I introduced them to each other & we all had a fun chat together , a rather lengthy chat , ... Read Full Story >>

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Intentional Act Of Kindness

My boss has been off for 2 months now. I decided to get her a card and wellness kit:warm socks, mug, and blanket with inspiring words.I sent an email to my team about the gift, and told them it’s a group gift, and to come and sign the card. The team was happy with my initiative and wanted to contribute, and 1 member stepped up and volunteered to drop it off for her. It’s a great team building moment, as we miss our leader. Thanks for this incredible community who inspires me even when I am on here a lot.

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Welcoming 3 New Japanese ...

Welcoming 3 new Japanese guests this week, lots of opportunities for kindness...getting rooms nice and ready, making comfy cosy beds, trying to find small gifts to decorate...looking forward to meeting them.
Will miss those leaving, especially a sweet girl called Yuri who has been a delight to host. Happy for her that she's moving to embark on a new exciting part of her life with a new job and new friends.


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Update :lending A Hand To Greg

Lending A Hand
Today as I was driving to my grocery store to go get gas, I saw a guy holding a cardboard sign up by a dangerous intersection . As I drove past him, I saw him wave his sign a little at me. Before I stopped to get gas I felt I needed to help him in whatever way I could.

UPDATE about GREG :
I went back to see how things were. 'Hi Greg,' I told him that I prayed for him . Gave him some more money. Are things getting any better? Yes, he has a.job lined up for him so he hope it works out. That's great Greg.I handed him a small paper with some housing numbers he can call toll free . I feel I was sent me to Greg a blessing encounter . 🙏

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🕊 Celebrating Our Differences

🌈 Fun follow-up to post the other day about diversity in our local park (link below)…..

🇵🇰 Yesterday my husband greeted the Pakistani ladies with “good morning” in their own language which they had taught him the other day…they smiled & laughed so :)))

🇨🇳 Then a Chinese couple was passing & hubby taught the Pakistani ladies how to say good morning in Chinese to them & they greeted the Chinese people that way & everyone was smiling wide & happiness all around 😍

Universal Kindness ❤️

🙏🕊 Diversity In The Park…. | KindSpring.org
https://www.kindspring.org/my/feed/index.php?sid=241400


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😍 Smile And Say Hello

☀️ Sunny day here….sat outside and smiled & said hello to passersby….lots of smiles returned 😊

❤️ So easy & effortless to share some kindness…..

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