Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Lending An Ear

On Saturdays we are able to go and help serve breakfast at the soup kitchen. My two boys go with me to help. They see what it's like to have nothing & to be thankful for a warm meal. We started to make muffins to take with us when we go. When everyone is leaving they can take the muffins for later. I have one boy who serves everyone with a smile. My other boy takes the time to sit & talk to the people there. To make them feel like they have a worth. Homeless... Dirty... What ever their story may be... He listens. To me- that is the biggest heart of all that we do.

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Middle-of-the-night errand.

My friend hurt her leg while out in town. Luckily (sort of) we had some crutches at home from another leg injury she had a few weeks ago. I got changed (it was 2am) and ran down into town with them so she could get back okay. I'm so glad I was able to help.

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My Usual Kindness Act ...

My usual kindness act I do whenever I stay in a hotel ... chocolate rose, card with beautiful words inside and either gift card or lotto ticket enclosed. The housekeepers do such a lovely job cleaning our rooms I always like to thank them. This time however I did a little extra kindness....

I made their job as easy as I could. I left our room spotless, emptied bins for them and loaded the dishwasher and washed dishes. A small gesture but one they'll appreciate ♥

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Extended Hand In Friendship Today.

Our neighbor has two sweet, formerly abused rescue dogs. For several days, I have been able to coax them to come near me by offering "doggie treats". Today they both took treats from my hand. I was happy that I was able to finally gain their trust. I occurs to me that there are people in my acquaintance
 who also seem fearful, distrusting and distant with me. I vowed today that I will not judge them, but will simply extend my hand and hope that they will trust my attempts at friendship.

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Encouraging My Granddaughter

I sent my 30 year old granddaughter an email that said: "Good morning Sunshine. You have completed another amazing week of of your life. What ever this coming week offers you and wants from you, meet it with gratitude and, if needed, courage for all the ways God is helping you become who you really are."

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Baking kindness

Today I wanted to do something a little nice for a few people. So I made my famous yummy lemon slice. I made it only to gift. I gifted one lot to the beautiful man and his mother who did my make up. I gifted another to a fellow employee and his elderly father. And the last lot I dropped around to my brother in laws place. I left it on his doorstep as a surprise with a note. He is the biggest fan of all my sweet baked treats and always so grateful. Makes me only ever want to gift him more

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My People

Last week I had one the Elders in my community lose her husband of over forty years, so I made her some soup and bannock, offered it to her , then I sat with her while she played bingo, trying to show her that someone in our community cared.

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Choose to Care

We're encouraged to be nice to other people. However, most people forget to be nice to their environment. Global warming is quite a big issue today in the 21st century. All around us we see the terrible effects, with even more to come. Pollution causes greenhouse gases to stay in Earth's atmosphere, increasing the temperature of the globe, melting glaciers in the north and south, causing abnormal weather behavior. Changed weather also promotes wildfires, diseases and crop failure through droughts and floods. There are some simple things you can do everyday to help preserve the Earth, prevent the extinction of animals such as the polar bear, and make earth a better place to live for you, your children, and future generations to come. Tons and tons of carbon dioxide are emitted by cars everyday, contributing to the climate crisis. We need to take action NOW to help slow down or even eliminate this ... Read Full Story >>

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Bird Care

I am taking care of a bird that was attacked by a falcon. The poor thing almost lost one of the wings and was in a lot of pain. The good part is that every one that sees this bird with me wants to help and see how difficult life is for animals in a big city.

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Opening Dance To The World.

I recently met a Chinese exchange student who desperately wanted to be a part of my dance team. Although I don't need another member on the Company, I couldn't resist his passion and desire and have decided to invite him to join. I know the experience will be hugely rewarding everyone.

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Standing on a train for others to sit

This morning I was sitting on the train commuting to work. I noticed a lady who was pregnant and no- one offered her a seat, even those who were sitting in the disabled seats.

I really was enjoying sitting down as I suffer vertigo and struggle to stand on the train, however I eventually offered my seat and stood for the hour commute to work.

I did have sore feet but I did feel good that I let someone who needed the seat much more than me have what she needed.

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Mother's helper

I know a young single woman I shall call Sally. A week ago today Sally have birth to a beautiful baby boy. Although her father is around and helpful,Sally's mother for many reasons was not around to help during pregnancy or childbirth. I have stepped in and helped by answering questions, hanging out and being birth support. I was rewarded by being the one to cut the cord! Mother and baby are home and doing well.

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Helping an injured person

Yesterday,  I got an opportunity to help an injured neighbor. his right leg was injured with some major infection. I took him to hospital and discussed with Doctor for his treatment. Doctor advised him for proper treatment and to rest for long time. I also bought medicines for him. Now he is taking rest and proper treatment.

Thanks to all of for teaching me kindness !!!

Blessings ........

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Kindness On The Bus

My husband phoned (he works in the CBD) to ask me to meet him in the city for dinner. I decided to take the bus rather than trying to park my car etc. I had a nice bar of Whittakers chocolate in my bag, so I wrote a note thanking the bus driver (Brindlegirl's idea) for driving me safely so I didnt have to take my car and find a car park. On the bus my husband whispered to me "have you got any post-it notes?" And I did, so he stuck one on to the back of the seat in front of us. When we got to our stop, I handed the bus driver the chocolate and note, and he had a huge smile and thanked me.

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Smile - Reading Is Fun!

I used my second smile card the other day. My daughter and I chose a chapter book in the children's section of our local library and put a dollar and the smile card inside for some lucky early reader to find!

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Best Lifeguard Ever! So Moving! And So Insightful, This Young Man!

I have to share this wonderful story shared by my cousin Jane. She was in her first triathalon and went into a panic when another swimmer swam over her. She was panicking and called over the lifeguard. This 17 year old young man jumped in and came near her and talked to her. He said "I can't touch you or you'll be disqualified, but if you like, I will swim the rest of the way with you". And he did that, and my precious cousin was able to finish her challenge. Isn't that absolutely wonderful ?

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Crayons And Caring

Spent a few hours today helping put together back to school supply kits for low income students in our neighborhood. The kits are full of notebooks, pencils, crayons etc. We are also coloring and laminating learning folders that children can check out.

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Coffeeshop kindness

I was having a rough morning, and went to our school coffee shop to calm down. I was in my own world, but a woman in front of me in line told the cashier that she was going to pay for whatever I wanted to get. I was grateful but confused and she said, "you are a student right? This is my way of helping students." It made my day.

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Out Of Town Kindness

My husband was so pleased to see me back. I got a big hug! Its the first time hes been on his own without me since we got married. I did a few RAOK -I left a treat bag for the housekeeping staff and a thank you note, some chocolates in the hotel fridge, a great written feedback for the spa staff after our lovely massage, left two post it notes in a cafe bathroom, and an engraved stone on a seat. I also bought some ribbon for my random gifts and some origami paper for one of my students :-) it was great supporting small country town businesses. I realised I need to leave home more often 🚘

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Turn Waste Into Energy By Giving

Today I took a box full of leftover biscuits from a breakfast at my job and took them to an after school homeless shelter. The staff was so grateful and appreciative. It felt so good to take something that would otherwise have been thrown away to waste, and give it to other humans for nourishment. It is so important we create energy for others in our communities. :)

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