Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Sharing Homemade Scones

Today's acts of kindness include:
1) Making home-made scones for my sewing group and taking along some nice jam and clotted cream (which is hard to get over here in Europe) to go along with them.
2) Gifting some lucky clover to a few ladies in my sewing group.
3) Giving a lady in my sewing group some 1 cent coins for her "speciality". See my latest post.
4) Looking out some 1 cent coins for her and giving them a good dunk in bircarbonate of soda to give them a good shine. I will leave the "pennies" at my sewing group for the lady next time I go there.
5) Setting up a new Kindspring challenge which deals with the topic of reducing our ecological footprint. Maybe you might care to take part in it? If so, please see below ;-)

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  • Posted by 4abetterworld
  • Nov 19, 2023
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Flowers gift

My man was pruning back a bush in our garden today which is a kindness in itself as he always does this. But then he cut off these flowers and walked over and gave them to me 🥰

Bless his heart 💜

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My Neighbor

My neighbor across the street moved into assisted living. Missy May’s human wanted one of the chairs the neighbor was giving away, so we kept it on our porch until she could get it. I went and visited with the neighbor who moved as her family packed stuff up. Her facility is close by and we have plans to visit next week. Missy Mae’s human has already visited her. We will keep out neighbor friendships going.
Begonia got some toys from a local toy maker and received this card.


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Yoo Hoo! Meet Bruno from animal shelter

Yoo hoo! Meet Bruno - the rescue cat that I have officially adopted and given a new home! When I said "kissies on your head" at the animal shelter lately and he nudged up to me accepting them, I knew he was the right cat for me!

And he came home on Saturday and has settled in pretty well though he loves playing, scampering about and disaraying the rugs at 3 a.m.. Lol! Do not know his history other than that he was found in a city neighbourhood and his teeth were in bad shape (plaque and four had to be removed).

Have any of you got any pets from the animal shelter?

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  • Posted by 4abetterworld
  • Nov 10, 2023
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Kindness Journey To California

Kindness Journey to California My son and his wife gave me a ride to the DCA airport. He checked baggage and paid the baggage charge and fare as well. He requested a wheelchair for me for going to the gate comfortably. A few days ago, my son applied and got a Known Traveler Number from TSA Precheck. This allowed me to scan carry bag and laptop only. No need to remove shoes, belt, watch, wallet or anything else on me. I am grateful to my son for all his love, care and help extended to me. I gave a quote card and a tip to the wheelchair assistant. Gave some quote cards to airhostesses, cracked jokes and told Fatemah story. Gave quote cards to a passenger seated next to me. Told Fatemah story, intense positive thinking story, talked about KindSpring and also gave name of the positive thinking books. For the first time, I ... Read Full Story >>

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Kindness To Stranger 🙂

I saw so many pigeons eating food infront of our shop. I am amazed after watching nature. Then it started raining. I felt awesome. Now a good kindness opportunity knocked my door. A Stranger is waiting under tree as it is raining. I invited him to come under our building. He came. I started chatting with him. He said he is looking for rented room. I asked about his family. I asked his name. I gave 10 minutes of my time to the stranger. Kindness doesn't need money many times. I just gave my time. Finally, I gave a smile and he went away🙏

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Kindness continues

Kindness continues

After Kindness Journey, I reached my nephew's house. We have very high regards for each other, He is an avid reader. I gave him some books. I also gave an apron, handkerchiefs made by Utthan-Umang,, and some handmade Birthday cards to his wife. Received smiles with gratitude.

In the evening, his friend visited with his wife. I talked about Kind Spring, told Fatemah and intense positive thinking story and cracked some jokes. I gave them Handkerchief made by Utthan-Umang, a birthday card and quote cards. They liked the positive thinking stories, quote cards, birthday card and handkerchief. They thanked me with smiles.

I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for giving me these opportunities of kindness and guiding and helping me in this regard

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Kindness To Stranger, Customer And Earth 🌎

A Stranger requested for help. He went to my neighbour's shop and he failed to get his work done. He came to me. He wanted to weigh the metal coil. I agreed to his request. I switched on the weighing machine. He placed the coil. It was around 15 kg. He was happy that I accepted his request.

A customer came to my shop. I asked him to pay 1350 INR. He said he didn't have money to pay for the vegetables. He paid 1300 INR instead. If he had paid more we would have made a good profit. But he was in a bad condition. So, I took 50 INR less.

I switched off the fan and sat infront of the shop. I enjoyed cool air. I did Earth kindness because I switched off fan and saved energy.

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Keeping Hydrated

We had some outdoor drainage work contracted and today was the day that the workers came. It was a long day for them. They arrived at 8 a.m. and completed the first part of the work at 5 p.m. As the temperatures are rising, I supplied them with extra water bottles kept cold. They took advantage of the offer.

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Kindness Bingo

Hello everyone.
On my last trip to our Dollar Store (a store that carries low priced items ranging from cards and decorations to food and kitchen cleaners and utensils),
i noticed a Kindness challenge for school children for sale.
One of the 'challenges' was to "apologize to someone that you said something mean to"
- there were many items on the paper, this was only the first one that I am able to recall..... maybe it was called Kindness Bingo?? -

anyway, this got me thinking... how can I incorporate this or something like it, for adults??  can I bring it in to my job and get people involved ??
I will go back to the store and buy it and see what other ideas/challenges are listed.

hugs, hugs and love to you all !!!

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I Can Do

I can do all this so much better now that I am pain free.

Gave out quote cards at the YMCA today. And shared another bracelet!

Blessings to you all

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Kindness Rocks! 😊


Our CRAFTERNOON Kindness Crew has been painting rocks for the last weeks. It’s been a FUN experiment in creativity, materials and yes, mess!!! 

Most of the rocks have an inspirational message that will be perfect for leaving at the hospital’s Healing Garden and around where needed.

Already shared some at the circulation desk for patrons and various folks.

The “Hogs & Kisses” rock is a special request for one of the DMV ladies - they share a connecting room with us a few times a week.

Sure do enjoy sharing our creativity to boost kindness and connection! 🌎 💕 🕊️

🌺 My ArborWest is a perfect outdoor workspace - weather permitting. Plan on hosting a CRAFTERNOON event here soon ☀️.


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💕 Celebrating The Love!



Due to a variety of reasons, MisterM and I decided to share the LOVE 💕of our 46th wedding anniversary by doing something different to celebrate.

We gave origami flowers with inspirational centers - sort of like fortune flowers 🌸, instead of fresh roses, which had gotten outrageously expensive!

The folks we gave the origami flowers to - mostly tourists (we live in a popular vacation area), were thrilled to receive, some sharing their own anniversary stories. One couple was even on their honeymoon.

With the savings, we then donated to St. Joseph’s Indian School, who encourages and supports Native American children through education, development, nutrition, leadership, sports and play.

Grateful for each precious year and the LOVE 💕 that connects us ALL! Blessed and grateful 🙏.

*A special thank you to the kind friend for the PEACE wind chime gift and tea bag quotes.

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Bananas

Our banana tree was kind enough to give us a huge bunch of bananas, banana flowers and banana stem. We kept it for a few days for the bananas to ripen. Today I cut the banana bunch into about 8-10 dozen sets, placed it in a bag, walked towards our community staff and delivered it to them.They were happy and so was I.
 

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Raoks 19th June 2023

Have decided to make even more of an effort to spread the lurve and kindness. Been slacking off a bit this year so it is time to get back on track in that respect. Actually daily if possible ;-) Today there were many opportunities to do so: Went to the animal shelter again today for a bit of cat-cuddling. Bonded with a tricky cat (the bitey scratchy type) and was pleased to earn his trust. Heard that so many of the staff were off sick from a fellow cat-cuddler who was helping the staff clean the litter trays and feed the kitties. We cat-cuddlers do not do the "dirty work" as it were. On my way out, I noticed the visitor guest bathroom could do with a bit of cleaning, so did that anonymously. Also pressed all the paper towels into the overflowing bin and watered a plant there. Back home I ... Read Full Story >>

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Baby products

After having my baby I’ve lots of stuff still left over and unopened which I sadly was unable to use. I decided to gift it all forward to new mums.

I could sell these items but instead decided to take photos of them all and list them on a Facebook page for pregnant mums in my area.

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Kindness acts🙂

Stranger asked for help. He requested empty bag. It costs around 5-10 INR for bag. I gave it for free.

While drinking tea, a helper came there. I paid for his tea.

We gave Sambar Rice to neighbour.

I went for drinking tea. Tea shop people cracked some jokes. I cracked some jokes. We enjoyed and laughed.

A helper came to shop. I offered him chair.

I sent Good Quote to 2 friends on Whatsapp.
 

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Talking to grieving friend

Took a grieving friend out for coffee to a local cafe.
Keep checking on another friend who came down with covid and now has a sinus infection.
Put a fresh poem about endangered pangolins into the poetry box.
Here is Humphrey, my little squash-nabber.


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Beautiful Gift For Mini ...

Beautiful gift for Mini library !

A dear ks friend has donated some books for children at Mini Library ( Kind Wings) All books are very interesting and knowledgeable. Children will love to read them.

Thank you so much..

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Walking together

I saw a young girl walking home alone and it was after midnight, had her wait until my son put on his shoes and walk her home Told him no young lady should be walking home alone. He smiled and said "Be back soon". As they walked away he said to her "she's right you know, don't tell I said that". Cheeky little punk! Giggle, smiling proudly,as I head inside . ☺️

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  • Sep 27, 2023
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