Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Summer in the Suburbs.

Dad is a retired NYPD Patrol Officer . He has many stories to tell. Here's one… In his precinct resided an infamous family. The family consisted of a struggling single mother and her four sons. The three older sons were all involved in crime as a career. Drugs, sale of stolen items, etc. The youngest who was about 10 years old was destined for the same. Many of the patrol officers knew the mom and in turn she knew them, some by first name as was the case with my Dad. She was always very cooperative when being questioned about her sons’ whereabouts. On one visit, my Dad struck up a conversation. During their talk she expressed her concern in regards to her youngest boy. She felt powerless in guiding him to the straight and narrow. The environment would not allow it. My Dad agreed. He offered the only solution he could think ... Read Full Story >>

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  • Posted by kristinekberg7
  • Jan 17, 2023
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Quote Cards Plus InspirationsI ...

I always try to help others in my capacity. More than that, I always try my best to inspire others to do kind acts for strangers or family and friends. Giving away inspiring quote cards has been my top priority. I give some more to someone telling them to share with others. so they at least share them with others as an act of kindness. I try to give with the feeling that, God in me is giving to God residing in recipients. Yesterday, I visited SEWA - Self Employed Women's Association. Met one kind lady who listened to my story. I gave probably 50 quote cards, told how it can help change people's lives by Fatemah's story. I am grateful to her that she accepted them. She liked them too. The purpose of my visit was to find help for needy people I serve. Giving groceries, clothes and other things is not ... Read Full Story >>

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My Favorite Day Of Giving

This morning I went to shopping for organic vegetables. I gave some quote cards to shoppers and customers while I was out. I talked to one mom with her 7-8 year old boy about the importance of positive thinking. I told an inspiring positive story, Fatemah story and my experiences with positive thinking and gave her some quote cards and a booklet on positive thinking.

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Wrapping up the semester with acts of kindness

Checked in on a friend who has COVID.

Dropped off homemade soup to someone who has the flu.

Offered a meal to someone who is going through a tough time.

Offered daily prayers for several folks suffering the imminent loss of loved ones.

Organized lunches to share gratitude for our colleagues and our teaching assistants.

Currently collecting sock donations for a shelter.

Sent get well cards to another friend far away.

Did a favor for someone in the middle of a busy work day.

Going to bake treats to distribute next week.

Sent gratitude notes to several colleagues.

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A kind gift for our kind neigbor.

❤️Our kind neighbor who brings over her home-cooked full dinners almost every Friday is celebrating her birthday 🎂 this coming week & will also be celebrating Chanukah 🕎 later this month…..

🎁 When she comes over later today we have some gifts for both occasions waiting for her. I researched online to find gifts appropriate for her. It feels good to put time & thought into our gifts in the hopes that she will both like & be able to use what we gift her.

Grateful for our kind neighbor 🙏

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Worry Pets

For my fourth grade daughters winter party I went over the top and hand sewed each child, both in her class as well as an adjoining class “Worry Pets”. The best thing is that they really work. There is some epic psychology about how saying a worry out loud will absolutely help alleviate a lot of the stresses of it

❤️ Also…if you can’t tell..I have a Cricut and I’m not afraid to use it 😂😂 looking for the next super kind thing I can add to their Valentine’s Day gifts. Mini grounding kits with a 54321 senses card? Smile cards??? Something else to either encourage kindness or promote self care or mental health and awareness? Any ideas?

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  • Posted by Momofseven
  • Jan 10, 2023
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Believe 🕊

Added, “Believe in Miracles, because YOU are one!” to the coloring suncatcher create that I gifted to my sister's apartment building foyer. 🕊

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😊 Merry Wreath-mas 🎄 ...

After noticing the fresh evergreen swag at the library circulation desk, we were asked if we could drop off the payment for it at the greenhouse outside of town. So grateful we did, because when we entered the greenhouse we were greeted by the fragrance of an old fashioned pine and evergreen holiday! It felt like we were in Santa’s decorating workshop with tables of pine and spruce boughs; the “elves” sporting sturdy gloves and wire cutters. Seems this creative holiday decoration workshop is a profitable annual fundraiser for the local Mile High Gardening Club, and I knew nothing about it! When I expressed a desire to buy one, I was informed that I should’ve ordered a long time ago… ❤️ But, Brenda - head “elf” (and sheep raiser/wool weaver who I had done a story on last year for the Center newsletter) offered, “I’ve got an extra wreath in my car, if you ... Read Full Story >>

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Love For Our Elders.

Wrote 3 cheery cards to elders who would appreciate some mail from around the world. Was pleased to have the opportunity to use pretty handmade cards an artistic lady gifted me and also pop in some lucky clover.

Thanks to Kindspringer Helen for the tip. If you want to spread some cheer too, check out "letter requests" on the website "Love for our elders". Here is the link. https://loveforourelders.org/letter-requests

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  • Jan 8, 2023
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Holiday Lights Warming The Hearts 💕

I went to the dental office today with my son for his routine brace treatment. As we entered the office we saw a beautiful Christmas tree lit up and there was lighting around the tables and the walls were decorated with wreaths.

I complimented the members at the front desk for creating a welcoming environment for the patients. They were very happy to hear it and gave me permission to take video too!
I gave them 5-star review because they are always very courteous to everyone and they kindly wish every person happy holidays and other greetings.

Grateful for such people who make our days lighter and joyful.

Happy holiday season to you!

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Addressing Harshness ...

Speaking of animals, I saw a man beating a labrador for not having the leash close to his body. I was a lil annoyed and requested him to be a lil kinder to the dog. Not sure if he was having a hard day and had an outburst right before me. I was grateful that I never had to go so far with my lil one.

My neighbour downstairs keeps yelling at one of his dogs. It doesn't feel healthy because his dog has her/his tail between the legs each time I hear him shout. Something told me to send prayers to him. It somehow didn't feel right to question him because my lil one hangs out on a tree next to his house. I don't want him to harm any more animals. May whatever is making him harsh may leave him and the dog live in peace. I don't want to judge him without knowing him. I will also be kinder to the dog when an opportunity strikes. 

PS. I bought dog food too. I will keep some tucked in my bag when I go for morning walks. I will hand out a lil bit to the dogs in the neighbourhood so that my lil one doesn't feel all paralyzed at the sight of another dog. 

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I Think Of You

There are sounds, fragrances, foods, places and things that remind us of those we love. People who we may not see often and those who have died. They are always in our hearts and often on our minds. I find that for each one there is a special reminder. I think of you Mom when I hear certain music. If you were not singing yourself, you were listening to music - opera, classical, hymns and rock and roll, you had a very eclectic taste in music. Eating a well-made butter tart brings back memories of you baking them for Christmas. I think of you Dad and pick up the phone and call. You are my Dad and I love you. I think of you Tom and Derek (my sons) each time I look at the picture on the shelf. It is a reminder of a day when we welcomed Nadine into our family ... Read Full Story >>

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Tasty Food Donation :)

My relative does food catering for functions. Today there is a function. My father might have asked to cook extra food. He donated food to neighbors, friends and also brought some food to home. As per my calculation, the tasty food is donated to around 10+ people. My father is really a good human being. I am lucky!

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There At The Right ...

At the mall where my brother works, a customer noticed a lady was going to fall from the escalator and couldn't get to the last step. He pushed the stop button and my brother called security after the lady was safe in order to restart the escalator 😁

Also, later that day, a guy from a kiosk piled up his cart and, as he was walking, a bag fell off and onto the floor. My brother ran after him and returned the bag. The lady from a store near by told my brother that was nice of him.

I think it was meant to be for my brother to change from the nightshift today as this was his first day on day shift.  😉

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Only Watering Hole In The Area 🌊

Our heated birdbath is a very popular place, especially with the deer and wild turkeys! We refill with 2 buckets of fresh water daily.

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Spontaneous Connection

I work in a building with four other offices. One office traded spaces for another down the hall. I noticed a package by their former office and carried it to the new office and handed it over. “That is so kind of you to do,” she said. The office is for the non-profit “Smart Readers,” which helps kids learn to read.
She then looked it over and opened it and told me it was for someone who worked at a Portland office who left a long time ago and why ever did it come here? It had nothing to do with reading, but was cosmetic samples! She told me perhaps it was a dream and I was in her dream. It was a fun and funny exchange and I got to know my work neighbor and thoroughly enjoyed it.



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I Was A Mailman ...

I was a mailman for a bit in my early 20s. There was a lot of pressure to do too much work, but to do it super fast in order to keep the overtime to a minimum. It's 8pm and my mail had not arrived yet, but I am not upset. I know this time of the year is intense for carriers. A mail truck arrives and there's a carrier I've never seen before. He tells me he started work at 6am in Ventura (45 minutes away), finishes his route and is told to drive to Santa Barbara to help with the other routes. It's cold. It's dark. He's been working 14 hours. He's not done yet and still has a 45-minute drive home. I run inside and bust out my extra "big size" (forget the "fun size") Halloween candy box. I tell him to take one. "Oh, I love Hersheys with almonds." He grabs ... Read Full Story >>

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Harp for the soul

I recently played my harp at a hospice memorial. It was the first live one since covid hit. This event used to draw 15-40+ people. This time though, no one came except staff and the Threshold Singers. So they sang and I played to the staff and the staff lit candles and read names to the heavens.

I haven’t played for anyone since covid hit and since I played for my father as he died. I think I am still on an extended leave. I am not going to part from it but my time with fostering and caring for the little animals is pleasantly all consuming. I play for them and myself now.
My harp teacher resumed teaching so now I take lessons for fun and the sheer joy of it, not just to learn therapy pieces. It is good medicine for me.

I have had to learn some lessons about boundaries and service, my own mental health and physical well-being. It is an on-going journey.
Humphrey says hi to the wonderful kindspringers.

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Compassionate Allies 🙏


At the bookstore, I donated to the Foster Care Children Holiday program by buying the book “Dune…” recommended by the clerk for the underserved teenage faction. I asked to take a photo of the book to post on KindSpring, an anonymous online site that focuses on kindness.😊

Which then led to an impromptu mini-sharing:

💜 Just the day before, the younger clerk had lent her shoulder for a stranger to literally cry on, after asking her if she was ok. Safe. She was. She just needed a soul cleansing 10 minute cry.

❤️ The other clerk shared how she had assisted a severely disabled woman at a rest stop. She had helped the woman wash her hands, open the door, how she had tenderly treated her.

🕊 I gave them each a Peace Dove, with my gratitude for helping make this a kinder world.

We are indeed compassionate allies, my friends.

That’s how we radically change the world for the better!

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About Four Weeks Ago, ...

About four weeks ago, our dear little Persian cat Ashleigh Faith crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 16 years. We adopted her when she was five weeks old and bottle fed her until she able to eat on her own. She was tiny, weighing only six pounds at her highest weight. She was our baby, traveling all over the USA with us in our motorhome, then settling in at our home in Custer, SD. She left a HUGE hole in our hearts, and she had been my constant companion during the tough months of chemotherapy. Recently, our neighbor called & asked if we knew anyone who did cat-sitting, as she was going to visit family out of state for two weeks. My husband instantly said “we’d love to take care of Bella.” We visit Bella each morning and afternoon, and she has been so healing for us after our ... Read Full Story >>

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