Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Send Grandma Dee A Birthday Card For Her 90th Birthday

One of the Instagram Cat Accounts that I follow posted a request for people to send a birthday card to their Grandma Dee, who celebrates turning 90 years old on April 24, 2025.

I have done up a card to send to her.

Here is the mailing info.

It doesn’t have to arrive by April 24th, as the PO box will be open until June 2025.

Send to:

Andrea Barber
C/O Dee’s Birthday
P.O. Box 4
Cottage Grove WI
53527
USA
 

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A Helping Hand

The first thing I did today was find the author of the book 'The Five Side Effects of Kindness' on Facebbok and thank him for writing the book. I shared with him about KindSpring and that I was on day 18 of my personal kindness challenge.

After breakfast, I went to the supermarket. At the till, there was a lady who got there slightly before me and the gentleman she let go in front of her. She began unloading a few items from the trolley and explained to the till operator, she wanted them to go in a specific bag but she would pay for it altogether. When the bag was packed she returned to unloading the rest of the trolley. I stepped forward and offered to unload the trolley on to the conveyor belt while she packed at the other end. I assured her I was happy to do it for her because it can be hard packing a large shop on your own. It transpired she'd also got a chest infection and was waiting for the antibiotics to kick in.

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  • May 17, 2025
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Guidance

A few months ago, a beautician was doing a service to my wife. During that time, the beautician was sharing that a 31 year old nephew of hers has studied only up to 10th grade and has been sitting at home, losing confidence every day. The beautician asked my wife for guidance. My wife said she can refer him to Vidya India foundation who help youth through education and skill building to find a job. My wife set it up immediately.

In the mean time, the beautician figured her son is closer to his cousin and asked him to motivate him to attend the classes at Vidya India foundation. Fast forward three months later, he has been regularly going to classes at Vidya India foundation, and they are preparing him to pass the 12th grade. His confidence has lifted and his parents are very happy. Today they sent a beautiful thank you note to my wife.

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A Great Day To Donate

I wasn't planning anything for today but the weather has been so good, I decided to take a bag witih a pair of sandals which weren't comfortable but are in excellent condition; a pouch to put tissues in; and a box of Lego to make a truck to one of the local charity shops. It's in support of Age UK which is a charity dear to my heart as they matched me up with a telephone friend. While there I had a look round and found a lovely pink blouse which I bought for myself.

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  • May 17, 2025
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🏡 Welcoming New Neighbors

New neighbors just moved in next door to us. I went out to say hello and gave them a gift to welcome them here. I told them not to hesitate to ring our bell if they ever need anything. Welcomed them to the block & wished them much happiness in their new home 🏡. They were full of smiles & gracious.

We look forward to getting to know them.

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Disposing Of Littered Cigarette Butts

City parks and beaches and facilities have a smoking ban in my city.

However, people who smoke cigarettes go to the park bench areas every day to smoke, and litter their cigarette butts nearby.

It’s so annoying and the butts will end up in waterways and are harmful to wildlife.

I have started collecting the butts and putting them in the garbage bin.

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Old Age Is Not For Loneliness!

These days I am helping an old man to recover from loneliness. He is 76years old person neglected by his family. So, he feels very lonely and depressed. He met me in a park when I was sharing some fruits with strangers. He was looking sad and weak. So, I sat with him and asked to share his story. after listening to him. I shared some positive quotes cards, books and fruits to him and shared my number for further help. Now, we meet regularly every week and gossip, have fun, and enjoy ourselves.

He is feeling much better and also helping other old people.

Thanks to him.

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My Personal Kindness Challenge

There have been lots of opportunities for kindness today. I travelled to the town were I lived until February so I could see the podiatrist. We had a good chat and we made another appointment for May. As I was getting ready to leave he told me that if travelling to BA was getting difficult he would be able to work on my feet at my house as he often travels close by.

Whilst there I went into see the lady who runs the MacMillan Centre in the hospital to thank her for her support two years ago. She told me it was good to know I'd settled well in my new home.

On the bus, returning home I had a conversation with a lady who told me about her two operations and that this was her first trip on the bus since them. Her husband wanted to drive her but she preferred to travel by bus. I was pleased she'd come by bus because it was great to chat.

Before I left this morning, I got a notification that a book I wanted was now available and as I was ordering it, I ordered two copies and I will donate one to the Religious Resources Centre.

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Volunteer Meeting In The State Park

I get to go to a volunteer meeting in the state park today. So nice to share time with people giving their time for the good of nature. Our park is low impact, so no pets, no bikes, no camping, just a place to marvel at all beautiful things.

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Kindness At Papayacare ...

Kindness at PapayaCare continued

After getting up I prayed for the well beings of all beings.

Posted inspiring message on FB and KS.

After breakfast, I walk greeting residents and staff with Good morning and a smile.

Wrote an inspiring message of white board.

Laminated certificates, mark sheets for PapayaCare staff nurse.

Showed a P C staff how to make card. She made one.

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



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Kindness With The Doctor

Kindness with the Doctor

Dr. P visits PapayaCare usually on Sundays and consults with residents of PapayaCare and writes prescriptions when needed.

I gave him pen/pencil holder with quote card attached with pens and some cut papers. He wanted to have his photo with me. I posed with him.

My daily kindness goes on as usual.


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




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Coffee, card, flowers and connections

Made coffee for the "behind the scenes" workers at the soup kitchen today--those doing the dishes (hundreds and hundreds of them!)....they were so appreciative it made me smile.

Taking a homemade card, flowers, soup and treats to someone who is recovering from an illness.

Helped a friend connect with someone who had something she needed!

Witnessed another friend receive a random act of kindness :-)

Sent more letters of recommendation for scholarships for students

Brought in oranges for colleagues

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Our Kind Neighbor

Almost every Friday one of our neighbor-friends brings us over a full course home-cooked dinner. She likes to cook for others when she cooks her Friday meals for her family & she “adopted” us, lol.

Yesterday she let us know she’d had a very busy week & wouldn't be bringing dinner over because she was exhausted & wasn’t cooking. She actually apologized! That’s just how kind a person she is!! We assured her we understood, no apology needed!
Told her to rest.

We sent her this today:

❤️ “Happy March. Hope you're feeling rested from your busy week. We would love to make you dinner but (as you know) our kitchen isn't kosher......and.....we don't cook! However, we would appreciate it if you took another day of rest and ordered in from your favorite restaurant. We would be happy to pay for the meal. Itv would be a blessing for us to start the new month that way.”

We hope she accepts 🫶🏽

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Greeting Cards And Dalvada Treat

Greeting Card making Kindness Plus.

You can guess my daily kind acts.

Some staff and residents of PapayaCare helped make about 45 Birthday cards. Some I will take with me to New York for Flushing Sai center when I will visit them later this year.

As I am preparing to leave Papaya Care. They do not wish I leave. I told them some karma stories that showed karma never fails. I also told them that my Karma is respobsible that make me leave PapayaCare.

We made Mind's Peace dove and gave away.

I also arranged snacks for all the residents and staff called dalvada. They liked it. I thanked them for giving me an opportunity to serve.

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





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Kindness While Shopping By Distributing Quote Cards

Kindness While shopping.

I always try to have some quotes Cards with me while I go for shopping. Yesterday I gave quote cards to the shoppers wherever I shopped.

While in the shop, I do not give quotes directly to other customers. I do take permission from the shopper or give the quote cards to shopper to give to the customers. I gave some quote cards to shopper to give them to couple of customers. Both ladies liked them. I gave bunch of them and offered to send them provided they give me mailing address. She gave me the mailing address trusting me. I thanked them. I will communicate with her and send them quote cards. I am grateful to them,

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

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Gratitude For Bookmark And Card Making Opportunity

Today's Kindness

Do I need to say what are my today's kind acts? The image shows some. The bookmarks were made for visiting Physical Therapists.

The bottom of the whiteboard shows an invitation to greeting card making workshop and talk with me as well. It will be a short of a farewell party on Saturday March 15, 2025 from 4 pm to 6 pm. .

Today's date is even number - sent email to about 200 of my contacts. Smiles and wishes always light up the faces I greet.

Some PapayaCare staff helped me prepare decorative hearts etc. for greeting cards. I am grateful to them.

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



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Birthday Card Physical Therapy Staff & more

Kindness for Physical Therapy Staff

Apart from daily kindness of writing quotes, smiles and good morning wishes with smiles, I finished and gave a birthday card for Physical therapy Staff. She liked it very much and thanked me profusely.

I showed it to President of PapayaCare, who loves dogs. Has two of them. I offered to make one card for him. He will send photos.

I gave one handmade Birthday card for a resident whose birthday is today.

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



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🥚 Eggzactly

🥚 Due to the high price of eggs here now, our local store is charging $12 for a dozen eggs! ….Large food suppliers are charging much less because they buy in bulk.

I’m able to buy a dozen extra large eggs from Fresh Direct for $7 a dozen now, which is more than we had been paying in the very recent past.

🥚 When I heard my neighbor say “I guess we will have to be eating less eggs” I offered to order a dozen for them with my upcoming weekly grocery delivery from Fresh Direct.

When the eggs were delivered today I told them we didn’t want them to pay us for them, but to pay it forward 👌🏻

I will let them know that I’d be glad to order eggs for them, as needed. They are simply wonderful longtime neighbors & we feel blessed to have them right next door ❤️

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Kindness At The Papayacare center

Kindness at the PapayaCare

Healthwise, I have regained almost normalcy at PapayaCare and I am grateful to the whole staff for their love care and support. My son made an arrangement with a relative for my stay. So, I will be leaving PapayaCare  in a few days.

I have extended my stay at PapayaCare to make some signs, BMs. greeting cards and quote cards for PapayaCare office and staff. I given some of them. 

Image just shows some of them. The work is still going on.

I am grateful to PapayaCare for giving me an opportunity to serve.

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

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Kindness At Papayacare Goes On

Kindness at PapayaCare goes on

As usual, my day started with the prayer for the well beings of all beings.

Posted inspiring message on FB and KS as usual.

After breakfast, I walk greeting residents and staff with Good morning and a smile, they come naturally. I get back the same.

Sent inspiring email to 200 of my friends, relatives and contacts.

Wrote an inspiring message of white board. Talked with one resident Mr. A about my plans. He suggested to write the quotes in Gujarati. I will do it from tomorrow. I thanked him profusely for showing me one 'c" was missing in the quote. I corrected it.

Made some more signs for Papayacare.

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

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