Stories of Kindness from Around the World

There's A Tradition Of Rubber Ducky

There's a tradition where Jeep owners leave a rubber ducky on each other's door handles to then display on their dashboard. I don't have a Jeep, but I have a lot of rubber duckies -- my graduating class in grad school got in trouble for leaving ducks all over our campus lol

I have a neighbor with a Jeep that is now all decked out in decorations for the holidays, so I left them a festive duck to add to their collection :)

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Positive Words Of Encouragement To A Stranger And Healing From Diabetes

A couple of days ago, I was walking in a park when a gentleman sitting on a bench called me "sir, can you help me with this report?". I stopped and asked "what report please?". He showed me a print out and asked me if I can read and explain. I looked at it and it was his health diagnosis report. I told him I am not a doctor but i can explain the contents of the report. I told him "sir, the report is called Hba1c, it is about your average glucose levels in your body over a period of the past 2-3 months; your reading shows 7.6; anything above 6.5 is considered you are diabetic". He said "sir, my doctor has given me medicine and I have been taking it for past month and half. But this report is from yesterday and it is still showing i am ... Read Full Story >>

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Manav Gulzar VisitOn December ...

Manav Gulzar Visit

On December 11, 2023 I visited Manav Gulzar. Gulzar means garden.

Image shows what I gave. I gave many more quote cards than the image shows.

As pledged, I paid for 20 blankets.

I talked about Kind Spring, Sister Mindy's Doves, Told intense positive thinking story and my experiences with positivity.

At Manav Gulzar. 180 students come to learn in the morning and 8o students come in the afternoon. They have many programs like Nutrition, Yoga, Human value-based teaching etc..

I am grateful to author Ramesh Tanna who arranged the meet and also arranged a ride as well.

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

https://www.theinterfaithobserver.org/journal-articles/2015/4/9/living-the-gandhi-dream-in-ahmedabad.html

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Today, I Worked On Self Care

Today, I worked on caring for myself. I bought some yarn in October to make a short sleeve jumper. The pattern implied I would need more yarn than I actually needed. I've made a scarf to give to Richard for Christmas and today I finished this one. The great thing is there are still about four balls of yarn left so I will use them to make something either as a Christmas present or a donation towards a fund-raiser.

The picture shows one end of the scarf (both ends are matching).

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Homemade Muffins For Friends.

I made some homemade banana muffins and brought a few with me to offer to the kind people (mostly senior aged) who attend the local community lunch on Thursdays.

The lunches are healthy, tasty and affordable. $7.00 for seniors, $8.00 for adults. We had spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, garlic toasted bun, and a lemon tart, and includes coffee or tea, too. Great deal, and helps prevent isolation for those who may be senior or anybody living on their own.

It is so nice to chat with them. They are so very friendly and nice.

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Sharing….

🧥 Yesterday I went through our front hall closet & pulled out several items (2 coats, a jacket & more) that either are too snug now or I haven’t worn in ages.
We will donate to one of the places here they are housing migrants in.  All in very good & some never used condition.

This Winter a good time to find more to give away 👌🏻



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The Cycle Of Life

🌊 Cycles of Life…. “Neither birth nor deah, is the beginning or end; it’s the cycle of life.” ~ ― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Krishna Crux After a close friend’s brother unexpectedly passed away recently, & seeing what our friend & her husband went through running around making burial arrangements, while in such state of emotional upheaval, it led us to pre-plan our own cremations. Yesterday we finalized our cremation plans at our local family owned & operated funeral parlor…it was easy peasey & the owner’s daughter was lovely, knowledgeable & we had a good rapport & shared some laughs too….who knew planning your own cremation could be fun!! Shared a few peace doves with the staffers we met & they loved them 🕊 We went from there straight to our favorite nearby restaurant to celebrate…leaving thoughts of death behind & bringing the baby blankets I crocheted for the owner’s son & dil upcoming ... Read Full Story >>

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❤️ Each Of Us

🌈 "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. "
Edward Everett Hale

💪 “We do what we can, as we are able
Each of us has something to put on the kindness table 💗
🧶 Some bake, some make quote cards, some crochet
Some make peace doves to give away 🕊
👌🏻So many ways to share
With love, letting someone know we care” ❤️
~ The Mishinator 🥰

🤗 ((WEdnesday GROUP HUGS/BLESSINGS) 🤗


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Nature Friends - deep-casting

I go for my morning walk daily and I always carry grains to feed my nature friends . I have made friends with two squirrel and two pigeon and lots of ants. When ever I sit for meditation I spread those grains in front of me and they immediately come and start eating . its just amazing to see them come and trust you .

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Beginning Of Winter Here.

Beginning of winter here. This weather creates so many problems for those who don't have access to warm clothes. So we started collecting warm clothes from our friends and family houses. And will distribute among the needy people.

Hope that we will be able to share it with maximum people. .

Thanks..

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Absent,,,but Kindness Is Still All Around

I wish I had a good reason for my extended absence here. I continued to read and be inspired, but for some reason I couldn't bring myself to post. And it wasn't from a lack of kindness. I'm grateful to the student who shared a baked treat...and the recipe...with me. And the student who went out of his way to hold the door open for me. And to the colleague who gifted me a jar of oregano from her family's garden in Greece! And to my father who I didn't know nearly as well as I would've liked...and would've been 99 today<3.
My own acts remain small, but I try to put my heart into them. Every morning I make coffee for my wife. And often I am the one to make dinner. This morning I let her sleep in while I brought in the recycling, a job that normally she does. Perhaps the highlight of my day was meeting the lady selling hats (that her mom knitted) in the Target parking lot. I bought two, thinking that I'd share them with some of our friends living without shelter. After I paid I asked her for a holiday hug...she was all for that<3. I wonder what the world would be like if we all just hugged a stranger every day:).

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Friday Morning Hot Chocolate For Co-workers

Brought a cup of hot chocolate for my coworkers this morning. It wasn't as cold outside this morning as it has been, but it warmed up everybody and they loved it! The woman in the drive-thru wondered why I was ordering six hot chocolates, but thought the gesture was lovely :)

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A Surprised Breakfast To The Safeguard

I bought a Vietnamese bread with grilled pork & a glass of orange juice this morning. Then, I gave them to a guard of my apartment as a surprised breakfast gift. I am happy to do it & I am thankful as he accepted my gift. Wishing him a yummy breakfast & a radiant day. Thank you

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Words Of Comfort

🙏 My graphic shows the bereavement gift of remembrance we sent to our friend whose brother passed away yesterday.

I thought the message soothing 🙏

Item description: “6H Timer: Features an ON/OFF/TIMER switch at the bottom of the memorial candle for manual control, allowing you to turn the light on and off, or choose a 6 hours timer function to have it go on and off automatically, 24-hour cycle, repeat every day, just like our love and misses repeat every day and never stop.

Battery Operated: Each memory candle operated by 3 AAA batteries(not included). Compared to traditional candles, battery operated candles have no real flame, no fire hazards, smoke, smell and messy dripping wax. Fake candles are safe for families with pets or children. Even if you leave candles next to your bed to miss your loved ones, you can have a perfect night in peace.“





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A Double Blessing

👼🏻 ❤️ 👼🏻 Found out yesterday that the couple I am crocheting a baby blanket for are expecting twins! So glad I asked about the due date (Xmss Eve!)….that's when they told me about twins :)) They are so excited…papa looked a little nervous, but in a nice way, lol. First-time parents ❤️

So I better work fast now that I need to crochet two blankets….am halfway done with the first one 👌🏻

Double fun for me…love to crochet 🧶

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Kindness Yesterday And Today

Gave money to a friend to fix his phone screen.
Allowed several cars in front of me as they were coming out of a parking lot.
Left an extra tip for the delivery man.
Donated about 5 boxes of clothes, curtains, dishes and more to goodwill.
It all made me humble. God has provided for me, so I try to help others. 🙏🙏

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Received A Lovely Card

Received a lovely card in the mail from the International Medical Corps. I was not expecting this gesture, because I know the donations go to a good cause, but it was heart warming all the same. The reverse side says:

"Little girls play in an International Medical Corps supported mother-baby safe space in Odesa, Ukraine". I've donated to the IMC's Ukraine division several times and was very proud to do so. I'm constantly amazed by the courage and resolve of the Ukrainian people. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦🌻

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Guiding Foreign Youngsters To Integrate Better And Enhancing Language Skills..

In my work as a vocational school teacher over here in Germany, some of my classes are filled with students of different nationalities. More often than not, I will have a few refugees in the class whose their command of German is often rather patchy regardless of whether they are "fresh off the boat" or have lived here for a few years. Some of these students who manage to complete their three-year apprenticeships may actually continue to go to school to attain qualifications so they can attend university. In the past, I have taken them aside and given them tips on how to enhance their language skills (i.e. via books, newspapers, apps or online grammar quizzes.) And I have given them tips on how to integrate themselves into the German culture better. Over the last few weeks, I have taken three young men aside and given them tips on how to improve ... Read Full Story >>

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Holiday Food Donation Slam!


❤️ Boy Scouts collected over 1600 lbs of food with their orange donation bag on every door food drive.

❤️Florist donated 280 lbs with the “Caring Rose Week" promotion.

❤️ More food arriving this Thursday with the “Stuff A Truck” program held at the schools.

Many helping hands made KINDNESS LIGHT work at the local food bank Saturday slam!

Grateful to be a part of such a caring and giving community.

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Kindness Paid Back?I

Kindness paid back?

I think so for every day is a kindness day for me.

Today, at the Organic Fruits, vegetable and grocery market, I started walking back. A gentleman stopped to offer me a ride. Before taking a seat, I said " God has sent an angel for me. He asked me where do I live? I answered and requested him to drop me on the nearby main road so I can get rikshaw home. But He gave me ride home. (I have used capital H for God residing in this unknown person.

I gave Him quote cards and a booklet on positive thinking in Gujarati.

I also gave some bookmarks at the Organic market. One lady gave me a beautiful smile. I requested her to stop. I pulled quote card and gave it to her saying. "This is for your smile" I got another beautiful smile. I gave couple of Quote cards to her companion.

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