Stories of Kindness from Around the World

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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Hygiene For Homeless People

Today, outside the Somnath Temple, the homeless people who were sitting there were taken and given proper care. Their nails were trimmed, their hair was cut, and they were given a bath. After that, they were taken to a doctor for a full medical check-up.
Some people were found to have skin infections, some had constipation problems, a few women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and some had stomach infections. Everyone was provided with the necessary medicines and given food.
After the treatment and care, they were brought back near the Somnath Temple.
Om Namah Shivaya 🙏

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Bardoli Railway Station

Today I reached home and then went to my NGO, Manav Kalyan. Everything was running smoothly there.
After that, I went to Bardoli railway station and met the homeless people after many days. I helped them in whatever way I could by providing ration, medicines, and other essential items.

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Helping on the Roadside

Today, a family was in serious trouble on the highway. Their car had suddenly broken down on the road from Sonariya to Sutrapada, which passes through forest areas where there are many wild animals.
We were passing by on our bike when they signaled to us from inside their car. We immediately stopped and went to check on them. We found out that their vehicle had stopped due to a mechanical issue.
We called a local auto driver and asked him to take the family safely to the main road. Then we arranged towing for their car. After speaking with a garage mechanic, we got their car repaired. Finally, we made sure the family safely continued their journey to their destination.

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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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Together We Learn More

In one of my precious homes, in a small village in the country side, the community is trying to revive an old pub which has been out of business for a while. One of my dear neighbours is doing lots of work with a team of people from the area so I offered to help. They were painting on Tuesday and Wednesday so I went to help. Luckily they did not expect a professional finish :-))) I took a flask with coffee and bread that I had baked the night before. It was lovely to share the work and chat while doing it. I learnt so much about all the other people who are helping; builders, carpenters, gardeners...so much needs doing! I believe it'll be a great space for the local community to enjoy together

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📫 The Mail Gal

📫 The mail gal rang twice yesterday….

Once to deliver our mail & say hello, after returning from her vacation. She’s a sweet, sweet gal & very good at her job 👌🏻

🔔 A minute or two later our bell rang again…she returned to ask if she could have a drink of water 💧. I always tell her not to hesitate if she needs anything. I invited her into our entry hall to get out of the cold & was more than happy to get her a bottle of water. She called out to my husband to say hello to him while waiting 😊

She’s a true delight 🫶🏽

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Friendly Chat with Park visitors

Yesterday was fun at the entrance booth to the State park where I volunteer. The parking filled up early so I got to chat with people as they waited for cars to leave and open up spots.
I asked what they liked about the park if they had been before or told them about something they might look for if it was their 1st visit. I also gave out Hershey’s kisses for Valentine’s Day.

This is one of my views, not a great photo, but there are 2 deer there by the road. And the water is a reservoir for an area near the city of Denver.

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Valentine's Day

Today was filled with kindness! Started off by weeding the veggie garden and picking oranges to share. Volunteered at the food pantry and got to share a lot of smiles. Picked up a book to gift a noble friend and had a great conversation about books with the shopkeeper. Made a lot of food to give away. Dropped off treats to a few folks and got to go for a walk with a friend. Gave a bottle of water to someone who needed it. Worked on another service project. Gave oranges to neighbor for lunar new year. Painted a watercolor valentine. Left Girl scout cookies for our mail carrier with a Happy Valentine's Day wish. Was surprised to find that the owner of the cafe for differently abled folks had left a box of our favorite cookies on our bench!! Had just commented to her on Friday about how this cookie was especially tasty! Wow! Am going to be sharing these with my friend/neighbor across the way who had brought warm oatmeal choc chip cookies last night!

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Everyday Small Acts Of Kindness

I had a chance to practice a few small acts of kindness today:
1. I walked around our community to give a box of food to our hard working gardeners
2. At the railway station, while I was waiting for the train to arrive, gave some cash to an elderly woman
3. After I boarded the train, I found a family of three did not get their seats together. I offered to exchange my seat so that they could sit together in one row. They were delighted.

Am always inspired reading the stories of kindspringers. Thanks everyone for making the world a little kinder.

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🍞 Bread Is Love

🍞 Bread is Love ❤️

I needed a particular type of bread yesterday so I asked my across the driveway neighbors if they might have any to share.

They generously shared some good sourdough bread with me 👌🏻

I added a loaf 🍞 to our Saturday Fresh Direct delivery for them as a gesture of appreciation & added a bunch of bananas 🍌 for them as well.

❤️ They are wonderful neighbors who have become close friends over the years.

True blessings , right across our shared driveway 🙏

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Massaging Feet Of Pilgrims

Today nothing very special happened, but since Maha Shivratri is going on, I am in Junagadh.
All the pilgrims who go for the darshan of Guru Dattatreya — I massage their feet, especially the elderly people, and take their blessings.

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😊 Let Them Know

📚 Sharing Appreciation

In keeping with letting people know they are appreciated, I sent an email to ThriftBooks, a website I often purchase my books from, to let them know I love their new bookmarks they now enclose with each order. They are fun bookmarks with interesting quote on each.

They responded: “This is Eva, from the ThriftBooksCustomer Service team.

Wow, your kind words truly make my day! We thrive on hearing how much our customers enjoy ThriftBooks! 📚

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!”

They sell new & used books at discount prices & have great customer service and low shipping cost 👍


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A Little Extra

It's a simple story of kindness. When I went to get a banana this morning with a decaf coffee refill at the small town store, nearby, I gave them an extra 60 "cents" plus to share forward for one or more others who may need just a bit extra to purchase something, too.

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Kind Support

Today, something beautiful happened in Veraval near the busy Veraval port.
A little ahead of the market, there was a small girl selling pens, but no one was buying from her. At that moment, around 30 school children were passing by. I stopped them and told them I would give everyone a gift. Then I called that pen-selling girl and bought pens from her, and gifted one pen to each child.
Moral of the story:
That little girl may not be able to study herself, but she is giving pens to children like her so they can study. Who knows what great things those children might achieve in the future with the very pen she sold?

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Junaghadh

Today in Junagadh, an old woman slipped and fell. She was badly hurt in her leg and was unable to walk. Two young girls were with her. Many people were passing by; they would look at her and ask what happened, but no one was actually helping.
When I reached there, I asked her, “Can I help you and take you down to the hospital?” She replied, “Yes beta, please.” Then I lifted her in my arms and carried her down. I thank God that she was not too far up, so I was able to bring her down safely. After that, I seated her in an auto and took her to the hospital. I received her blessings and then returned.
 

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Letting Him Know We Appreciate Him!

Felt moved to let our sweet newspaper delivery guy know we realize how difficult it’s been for him to deliver on his route since our BIG snow awhile ago. The roads are pretty clear but huge piles of snow make it very hard to find a place to park his car & walk over to the houses to drop off the papers. It’s so bad Sanitation hasn't picked up any trash for well over a week or two here & some cars are still partially buried with snow on our block !

Anyway, when he delivered the newspaper yesterday I was able to run out & catch him as he was walking away to let him know we appreciate him & gave him an additional generous tip. He made me laugh so when he said “thank you Mama”….the “mama” got me, he’d never called me that before ,I knew it was endearing. I was chuckling so for a good while after he left 😉

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Warm Kind Meals

Offering some cooked meals for my elderly guest because I noticed that he does not cook for himself and worry that he doesn't eat enough. He's looking for a new place to live since he separated from his partner. He doesn't say anything but I imagine it may be difficult for him and he may not be used to doing it since he always had someone do it for him. He's grateful and I'm happy to help now and then. I'll try encouraging him to do a few simple things so he can eat healthier and more often (and I won't worry :-)) )

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Portugal

Last week Portugal experienced a storm like we'd never experienced before, and now many areas are experiencing extensive flooding. Whole areas were devastated by 200km+ winds, and thousands are without electricity still, with damaged homes and water rising. Please hold them in your thoughts as we hope for some relief from the rain.
My immediate area has been hugely lucky and avoided serious damage, but my family have been helping out where we can - fixing tiles / chimneys, clearing roads, collecting materials. The photo is one of the only ones I've taken. My partner and a neighbour clearing access to a more remote village


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Counting Blessings

A elderly disabled friend of mine has further fractured the same arm. So I cooked her some lunch over the weekend and helped her to install some devices in her house and connect to her phone. Gratitude for her company. She looks on the positive side of her life and says, ‘Counting my blessings’.

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