Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Adoption Kids

Today I went to a friend’s house. We were having tea and snacks when my friend’s father received a phone call. We came to know that a person had passed away. My friend and I went to attend the funeral. The person who passed away had only one child, a boy who looked about 12 years old. Now he had become an orphan. The child was crying a lot. He had no support to continue his life. Then I remembered that in Surat there is a donor I know who does not have any children. I called him and explained the whole situation. He immediately came to the location with his wife. They saw the child and said, “From today, we will be his parents.” After that, I called everyone nearby and said that I would like this child to be taken care of and raised by my donor. I told them they ... Read Full Story >>

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Prayers For An Elderly Patient

Prayers for an elderly kidney patient!

Today I got a golden opportunity to spent some time with an elderly kidney patient. He is 74 years old and his kidneys are damaged. He has been on dialysis for the last month. He always feels very sad and lonely. So, when I visited him, he was very happy and feeling good. We gossiped and had fun. I told him some funny jokes and stories. He laughed heartily.

I also offered him some fresh fruits and vegetables. Also gifted some good books on spirituality and meditation.

He said thanks and gave me many blessings.

Prayers for his good health...

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Keeping City Parks Free Of Cigarette Butts

The parks in my city are No Smoking Parks.

Unfortunately, the smokers choose to ignore this, and smoke at the park benches every day, leaving their littered cigarette butts nearby.

I have started leaving an empty metal can for the butts and it seems to be working,

I try to clear the butts from the can and put them in a bag and then the garbage

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Kindness At The Eye Hospital

Kindness at the Eye Hospital, I thank God for helping me finding out from the internet that due to dehydration or drinking less water increases eye pressure. I started drinking more water that resulted in normal eya pressure. Two Opthalmologists confirmed my eye pressure was normal. Dr. SG suggested to have cataract surgery at SRG Hospital. It has well trained proffesional and helpful staff. The Hospital and operation rooms are neat and clean. I am thankful to Ms N and MS B for suggesting me this hospital. On February 5, my cataract surgery was painless and successful I am thankful to Dr. SG for selecting the best plan for my cataract surgery and make it a great a success. I am grateful to Mr. L for giving me rides. I cracked jokes with doctor, gave positive thining booklet to 3 of the hospital staff and two patient and family in waiting room. Told intense ... Read Full Story >>

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Helping Sister

Today I was sitting and drinking tea near a sugarcane farm. After some time, two children came running to me and said, “Sir, please help us. Something has happened to our mother. She suddenly fell down.”
I immediately went with the children. When I reached there, I saw that their mother had really fallen down and was unconscious. I quickly picked her up in my arms and brought her under the shade of a tree.
Then I called my NGO and arranged for a doctor. The doctor came and checked her. He said that she had fainted because she had not eaten food for a long time. The doctor gave her an injection and told us to bring some medicines. He also said that once she becomes fully conscious, she should be taken to the hospital for a check-up.
After that, I helped her sit in an auto-rickshaw and took her home. I also bought some snacks for the children and some groceries for the house. Before leaving, I told the children that I will come again tomorrow to check on them.

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Offering Help To Strangers

Offering Help to strangers.

On the way I helped a young stranger reach the sports academy on time.

Yesterday, I was going to my place on my bike.There was a young boy standing on the way waiting for public transport. He was looking upset and helpless. I stopped my bike near him and asked what happened. Can I do something? He said he is getting late for the sports academy but there is no public transport. i said don't worry, please come with me, i will drop you there. Initially he showed some hesitation but after my request he accepted my offer and sat on the bike. On the way we shared a brief intro about each other and had some fun. He offered me some water and helped me by showing the direction. We reached the destination on time. Before entering the academy he gave a big smile and said thanks. He was looking very relaxed and thankful.


Thanks to him..


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Tech Support Request

Today, I responded to a Next Door request for some tech support for a local rural business where I am about to relocate in 11 days. It was a courageous feat to follow my intuition and curiosity with what appealed to me about the positive nature of celebrating people's good qualities. The response seemed appreciative like I was a possible answer to prayer and that felt good to know.
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This person is a Mama-like person to my mid 50's & I could feel the kind intentions (and empathetically feel some hidden feelings, the kind that people sometimes prefer to hide or select what others know.)

I am grateful for this person's offer to help unload my station wagon on moving day and treat me to lunch. I gave gratitude in the phone call (and by email with a picture of flowers) because I sensed the possible hearing challenge on the phone.

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Finding A Puppy

Today, a sister’s puppy had gone missing. So we searched all over Bardoli, going to every street and corner.
Finally, we found the puppy in a slum area — someone had taken him there. We brought him back safely and reunited him with his owner.
It was a very happy and emotional moment for her.

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Mindfully Packing And Sharing

As I mindfully pack with simple living, for kindness to self and the Earth, I contacted the farm volunteer neighbor and offered pantry foods and cold foods that I opted to share forward vs. packing into my station wagon for my 1.5 - 2 hour drive that's coming up in 12 days.

99% was whole foods, organic and/or pesticide free- all top quality, which I knew the couple applied in their life, too.

The offer was accepted and I brought the bag of pantry foods and fridge foods downstairs to be picked up at their leisure.

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Sharing Books 📚

📚 Book Shares….

Fun sharing books on our block…I gave away a bunch of books I read to a neighbor friend. She reads them & then gives them away to other folks. It’s a continuous give-away 📚📚📚📚📚

Books are a fun share 👌🏻

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Walking For Trees

I'm really trying to walk more, and a few days ago someone introduced me to an app where you can collect points for your steps and convert them into rewards. One of the things I can do is donate my points to charitable causes, and following my early morning walk today I discovered that I had collected enough to plant a tree 🌳🌲
Win-win - an app on my phone gets me up and out there, and I can do a little good in the world at the same time. 

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Hurray We've Got Sunshine

The sun was shining yesterday after so much rain these past few weeks. I did a long walk early in the morning, so nice to see and hear the birds and feel the warmth of the sun, and later went to see if my neighbour wanted to go out for a little walk. She can't go out on her own so spends most days alone at home. We had a lovely stroll around the area and then a cup of tea. Always nice to connect and support each other when we can

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Love All Feed All

Today I saw some people walking on the road carrying flags. When I asked, I came to know that during the Holi festival they were walking all the way to Dakor Temple for pilgrimage. They were on their way there.
I thought we should arrange something for them. It wasn’t much, but we decided to provide water bottles, snacks, and tea. We went to Nadiad and set up a small camp there. We prepared tea and snacks and arranged drinking water.
Then, we served water, tea, and snacks to all the pilgrims who were passing by. We also spent some joyful time with them and enjoyed the beautiful spirit of the festival.

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Helping A Couple

While I was going on the road, I noticed a couple pushing their bullet motorcycle. I stopped and asked, “What happened, brother?”
He said, “The petrol is over. Yesterday I gave my bullet to a friend. He returned it at night but didn’t refill the petrol. He didn’t even tell me. Now I’m stuck and we are pushing it. What can we do?”
I said, “Don’t worry, I am here.” I told them to sit on the bullet and I pushed it with my bike from behind.
Slowly, I helped them reach the petrol pump safely. They were very thankful and gave me their heartfelt blessings.

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Kindness Ripples

Today, I practiced kindness by continuing something my family began in the middle of heartbreak. After losing my son, Matt, we chose to carry his spirit forward through kindness. What started as a small tribute became a nonprofit, Matt’s Kindness Ripples On, and eventually grew into a book.

I’m excited (and a little nervous!) to share that my book, Kindness Heroes, releases April 21, 2026. It tells true stories of ordinary people whose small acts created powerful ripple effects in their communities.

In the spirit of this beautiful community, I’d love to gift a free early digital copy of the ebook to the first 20 people who respond here, in exchange for an honest review.

Reviews matter so much for authors — especially independent ones. They help books become visible and most important allow stories of hope to reach farther than I could ever spread them alone.

If this sounds meaningful to you, reach out to me at MattsKindnessRipplesOn@gmail.com.

Thank you for being part of a place that keeps kindness alive. 💛

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Saving A Boy

It was a very emotional moment. I was going from Somnath Temple to Umrala village. When I reached near Hina, there was about 5 km left to enter the village. On the way, I suddenly heard a boy shouting, “Save me, save me.”
I stopped my bike and looked around, but no one was there. Then I followed the voice and found that beside the road there was a big drain. The boy had fallen into it after losing balance on his bike. He was covered in blood. His leg was broken, he had a serious injury on his forehead, and his hand was also fractured.
I immediately called 108 emergency service and took him to the hospital.
Thank God for considering me capable of helping someone in need. 🙏

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Help Received Inspired My Kindness

This morning I got to the queue in the supermarket and the lady in front of me was unloading. When she nearly finished she placed a divider behind her shopping and at first I thought she was shopping for someone else. When she finished unloading, I realised she'd put the divider there for me.

I unloaded my trolley and turned to the gentleman behind me. He was in a motorised wheelchair and a friend was with him. I told him I would put a divider on the conveyor belt when I could get one. The queue moved and I placed the divider ready for him to unload the basket at the front of his wheelchair. The queue was static and he couldn't get close enough to unload his basket, so I offered to help. I lifted his milk and a couple of jars and then the queue moved again so he was able to take over.

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Helping A Security Guard

Today I fulfilled the duty of a security guard for the whole day.
What happened was that the security guard here had severe stomach pain in the morning. He was lying and rolling on the ground. I asked him what happened. He said he has a stone problem and was in a lot of pain.
I immediately arranged a painkiller and gave it to him. Then I told him to go home and take rest. He said he was worried that he might lose his job. I told him, “I am here. I will manage today in your place. Just explain to me what needs to be done.”
After a lot of convincing, he agreed. I handled the security duty the entire day and helped him. It felt like a really nice and meaningful work.

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Believe and Never Give Up!

Today and last night's kindness included sending an encouraging message to a 32 yo. loved one who has felt some weighted feelings and progressing to finding their way to managing them as well as possible for their well-being & loving themself thru their actions. As I reflect on myself when I was that age, I had returned to college full-time as a solo parent raising a pre-teen and working part-time as a substitute assistant teacher. I remember what it was like to manage life's challenges then, before I grew in my awareness and strengthen my own emotional response skills- for myself and all those with which I interact. I feel that I feel deeply and am very sensory, and can relate to what it's like to navigate the different ways to manage emotions that feel heavy and what it's like to have an instant removal of that feeling inside. I also ... Read Full Story >>

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Happy Year Of The Fire Horse

Happy Year of the Fire Horse and Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Who knew Feb.17, 2026 would be so auspicious?

And how fortuitous that I have been folding and sharing origami horses for months!

When giving away herds to Chinese restaurants, the library, Sally’s Gratitude Shop, a friend to share with her music students, etc… I’ve been including a brief explanation about the significance of the Fire Horse, how to flip (if it lands on its feet and maybe granted a wish), plus a Peace blessing. I even held an impromptu tutorial at the Padre Island National Seashore, when I stopped in to give them a bale of origami turtles to share.

Focusing and riding that horse forward, my friends, let’s set the world aflame with kindness!!!!


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