Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Kindness Journey! Sent Inspiring email

Kindness Journey  I sent inspiring email to about 200 of my contacts. At the airport and in the plane, I prayed to God for well being of some people in the wheelchair and  prayed Samastha Loka Sukhino Bhavantu  May all the beings in all the worlds be happy during the day.  I packed up my kindness tools to start my kindness journey. I am grateful to my brother-in-law for getting me an uber taxi to get me to the airport. I gave Birthday card and some quote cards to the driver. On her approval I told her intense positive thinking story about a lady whose unwavering positive thinking saved her husband's life. I told Fatema's story about how one quote card changed her life for the better. I talked about KindSpring and told some cracked some jokes. The thanked me with smiles.  I give the things to remember that the God residing in me gives to the God ... Read Full Story >>

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A Little Boy Wandering On the street

A little boy was wandering on the street in search of food. He was requesting strangers for some food. But no one was listening to him. He was walking from here to there. Road was busy but no one cared for him. After some time he sat down at the corner of the street. He was looking hopeless and tired. I was watching him from the other side of the street and I found him to be a very cute innocent little boy. I crossed the road and went to him and said hello dear. How are you? He just smiled. I said do you want food? He said yes. I took him to a restaurant and offered him food, sweets and ice cream. He looked so happy and ate all the food with full passion.

After eating, he was smiling and singing …

Thanks.





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At The Bus Stop

I was waiting for a bus at the stop and I noticed one of the drivers got off and was walking around while waiting for its time to depart. The man looked tired and maybe a little sad, I imagine in his mid 60s. He looked at me and smiled gently so I smiled back. He stopped straight away and started talking. He told me all about his job and how difficult it is for him at his age. I listened and offered gentle encouragement. When the time was up he said he was very grateful for our conversation and we wished each other a good day. I hope I helped him feel better and have a better rest of the day. He definitely helped me. I felt grateful for my job, for his kind smile and for the opportunity to 'be there for him' for a brief moment.

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Kindness To Grand Mother 🙏

There are 2 glasses of tea for me. I told grand Mother that we both drink cup of tea each. But grand Mother said you drink one now and one later. Finally, I said let us drink one cup each. I put some biscuits for Grand Mother. People here are doing big big kind acts. I am just kind to Grand Mother 🙏 My small kind act is cup of tea and biscuits to Grand Mother 🙏

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A Privilege To Listen

I was on my way to meet a friend as I was a little early, I popped into one of the charity shops. There was a woman with 3 children. She told the girls not to touch anything as they were both eating lollies. They left the shop before me and were waiting outside. I smiled at her and told how well she was doing. I also said raising children is hard. I listened to her for a couple of minutes. She thanked me for stopping and listening.

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  • Posted by Helenconnell2
  • Sep 6, 2025
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The Whisper That Was Never Lost

Been mentoring a young adult lately who had found himself in a dark place and couldn't see the way forward. We took our time and unpicked all the problems resolving them into manageable pieces. He really touched my heart, especially when it all seemed so insurmountable. Just yesterday however, he wrote: Hey, how are you? I just wanted to say, Man, you changed my life! For the past month, I was in a really bad mental space, freaking out over everything and feeling completely useless. But after talking to you a few days ago, something shifted. I took some time off, faced everything I was afraid of, and now… I’m not afraid anymore. I see that I only get to live once, so I'm choosing to live it fully. Thank you for helping me realize that. Thank you so much for being there when I was at my lowest. So this morning, I ... Read Full Story >>

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Kindness Tools

Kindness Tools My travelling companion I already left one Birthday card and some quote cards for mailman/mail carrier. I am flying to Chicago on August 4. I always fly with my kindness tools - Quote cards and Birthday Cards and with positive mindset to talk to fellow passenger or someone in waiting area. I will make some more quote cards in a day or two. ey each tap a sense of wonder for life through the lens of positive thinking. Uplifting quotes are like an elixir. “People skills are the social lubricant of life.” —Vanessa Van Edwards “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” —Henry David Thoreau Start where you are.(In the airport or a plane) Use what you have. (Birthday crads, quote cards and bookmarks) Do what you can.( Talk about positivity) —Arthur Ashe I am extremely grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for sending me all these opportunities my way and ... Read Full Story >>

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Spending Time With A Friend

I invited one of my Japanese guests to stay a weekend in the country as there was a special event. She was such good company, so appreciative and kind. Everything was a surprise, she was in awe of everything, constantly saying 'wow' :-)))
Met neighbours, friends, market stall people, she'd try to talk to everyone practising her English. We had meals together in the garden, did a little shopping, walked, had the traditional English tea (which she loved, ate all of her bits and some of mine!) Unforgettable memories for both of us!
A super fun weekend full of kindness

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One Of My Japanese Guest

One of my Japanese guests kindly helped me plant a few flowers that I'd bought a few days ago. He heard me talk about it and said he loves gardening so I suggested he'd do it. I'm not very strong at the moment, though getting there :-) and I was worried they might die. He seemed truly happy to plant them and see them there. I was very grateful. It does get frustrating sometimes, after such a long time in and out of hospital, painful procedures, operations, etc. So many challenges people go through at times...but no matter how strong we are there's days, as you all know, when it's the kindness of others that gets you through.
I'll get you a photo later. In the meantime, wanted to be here with you all and send you a kind and loving hug

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Visit To The Lake

I finally got to go with my son to the lake . I tried to go a couple times when my son has work days off but the weather never worked out. Until I just gave it to god . I just put it in his hands and it was a beautiful day. We were around a nice family and I overheard the mom say to her boys ok now remember its Emily's birthday today that's why were here . I got a nice new foot able raft to take with us and packed lunch for us. By the time we got there it was more humid which is what we wanted so the water was great not to hot or cold just right. We tried out our new raft but it didn't seem to hold us up only when you put weight in the middle on your stomach worked. I thought ... Read Full Story >>

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❤️ Be Kind

❤️ May kindness fill your day & small joys come your way….

💫 Checking in on two people going through a hard time….one local and the other far away. Send the far away friend a daily message & he shared “ Thank you for the daily inspiration. It helps 😊”

💫 Check in with the local friend to see if they need anything when we are out running errands & before I send in our weekly Fresh Direct order. She texts me if she needs help retrieving deliveries on her porch (she’s recovering from a bad fall & lives alone)

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Creative KindnessI Got Inspirations ...

Creative Kindness

I got inspirations from my brother-in-law who made many quilts to gift family and friends. He made 150 baby blankets and donated them.

At present, I am living with him. He taught me to cut fabric pieces. He gave me the fabrics and sewing machine and threads to use too. I am grateful to him for all these things.

As shown in the middle column of the image, I made Pinwheel quilts using image in the quilt book with different colors and sizes. Remaining quilts are the results of the creative prompts from Sai Baba.

They will be gifted to friends and families when I visit them in future.

I am extremely grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for sending me all these opportunities my way and for His help and guidance to manifest them..

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Help At A Traffic Junction

At the traffic junction, a woman, holding her child tucked under her arms came by. My heart went for the woman and the child. I quickly opened my wallet and thankfully found some cash to give her. As the traffic light became green, I wished them well in my heart. The image stuck on me for the rest of the day.
We are all one.

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Tai Chi With Neighbours

I'm trying to organise a Tai Chi lesson for neighbours in my garden. I thought it'd be a lovely way to get to know people and offer space for community while doing something good for our physical and mental wellbeing. I tried it myself a few years ago, pre pandemic, and really enjoyed the gentle movement and flow...I've got 6 people interested so far so I'm really happy. Now hoping the teacher will give us a good price to make it possible. Needless to say I told everyone they could stay for a cup of tea afterwards :-)

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A Kind Local Gardener

A few weeks ago the local gardener came to help me with the hedge as it is so difficult for me to do on my own. He's a lovely man and I always enjoy talking to him. We talked about the flowers we liked and I mentioned that I would like to get lupines some days because they look gorgeous at the garden centre. Today he was due to do the lawn, which only takes 45 mins so I didn't get to see him. When I got to my garden he'd left. I checked my phone to call and thank him and he'd left me a message saying that he'd left some lupine seeds for me in the post. How sweet and kind is that?!

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A Good Day

Yesterday, I went to a cricket match between England Women's Team and India Women's Team. There was a wonderful atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed the match and celebrations.

When I arrived at the ground, I bought a programme which I read when I got to my seat. I remembered having bought a previous one and whilst it's a lovely souvenir of the day, it usually finished up filed on a bookshelf and forgotten about. Later in the day, I went into the shop and decided to buy a 'Cricket Alphabet' book to send to the boy for him to share with other students. It sruck me that rather than filing my programme, I could send it along with the alphabet I would include it in the package for Poovarasu.

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  • Posted by Helenconnell2
  • Aug 30, 2025
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Gifting Knotted Bag

When our daughter and partner meet up with us in Durham they are coming with Jack's parents. His mum is called Helen as well and I've briefly met her before. We are taking them to Durham Cathedral because they've never visited and there's also a special exhibition on. I knitted a bag for my daughter last year so I've knitted one for Jack's mum.

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Passing On A Gift I Once Received

When I was a child growing up in Togo, life wasn’t easy. I was raised by my mother alone, and there were many days when going to school felt out of reach. But one person — a man with a big heart — changed everything. He decided to support my education, quietly, year after year. That simple act of kindness opened every door in my life. Today, I am a man, a husband, a father, and a communication professional. But more than anything, I carry with me the desire to do for others what was once done for me. So this year, I’ve started a very personal project. I want to help 100 children in my country — many of them being raised by widows or single mothers — go back to school. We’re putting together simple school kits, paying small tuition fees, and above all, giving hope. There is no big organization behind this. Just one person, trying to extend the kindness he once received. Whether or not you believe in fate, I believe that kindness travels — it multiplies, it echoes, and it builds futures. Thank you for reading this. May kindness guide your day, as it continues to guide mine. 💛 — Edouard

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Helping Two Bright Young People On Job Offers

Two young people - one with a post-graduation from a reputed school, another with a good credential are struggling to land a job offer, in different countries. I have referred them to potential companies that might reach out to them. Hoping they will secure a dream job and wishing them a bright career.

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💧 Offer Water On A Hot Day

🥵 Hot and very humid day here in NYC today….offered cold drink of water to gal who delivered our mail 💧 ….I saw her a few doors down when I happened to look out &.called out to her….she came back to our door 👍

Told her how her new hairdo was so pretty & how good she looked too ….I’m not shy about letting someone know 😉

She walked away with a smile on her face 😊

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