Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Survivors 🙏

Seems every ONE of us has a story, and considering the challenges of the last few CoVid years, the connecting thread is, drumroll please…SURVIVAL! We survived! Hardships, sorrows, health challenges, lessons learned, and things we are still trying to figure out, it all adds up to a sort of bewildered state of being that has left us teetering on the edge of a new balance. I cannot begin to tell you how each HUG felt as we reconnected with old friends. Scattering gifts, books, Peace doves, Rajni quote cards, tips to hotel housekeeping and receiving gifts of home-grown tomatoes (thanks Mr. Joy!), a woven bracelet (thank you Joy!), canned tomato juice, restaurant meals, bookmarks…it is ALL a beautiful circle of friendship. And you know something, as awful as some of the challenges our friends have faced in the last few years, their focus of kindness and giving back is stronger than ever, putting into action ... Read Full Story >>

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And the Gifts keep Giving

Some recent 62-gifts update though I'll probably just call it something else. I don't ever want to stop doing this.

Created a poster for a friend.

Did some volunteer biographer transcription last week and will again tomorrow. Also some for service space on Monday.

Gave to NaNoWriMo (small amount).

Listened deeply and with all my heart to a family member and a friend, both going through difficult times. I've learned it helps to ask first, "Are we problem-solving or do you just need to vent?" I tend to want to jump in and fix things, and that may be the last thing they need.

Volunteered to be a reader for Recording Recreational Reading for the Blind.

♥.

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Another Easy Way To Help Others

A couple of weeks ago, my husband bought a carton of yoghurt which had spolit. We both assumed it hadn't travelled well and the next day he bought another one which was the same.

I took photos including the batch numbers and emailed them. They thanked me for highlighting the issue and promised to contact me when they had completed the investigation.

Last week a package arrived with £6 of vouchers towards more of their products. They were split into four vouchers - 2 times £1 and 2 times £2. I don't often buy their other products but I noticed that a carton of almond milk or a carton of coconut milk were available and they cost two pounds.

I bought one of each and used the £2 vouchers to pay for them. I transferred them to the foodbank trolley.

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Remember The Butterfly Release ...

Remember the butterfly release issue at my local hospice — the release I have spoke against for the last three years? I just got news that it no longer will happen!

I am so happy. It was first my lone voice. Then the next year a letter in the paper. Last year I wrote on their facebook page and referenced my researched letter about these releases and other people wrote in asking them to stop it.

Finally, they did. Only one person was still in favor of it — the person who began it. I am so glad this event is over.

May the factory farming of butterflies stop everywhere.

My marigolds say hi to all of you!
 

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Greeting Each Mile

Grateful that today’s drive of 600 plus miles went well. Rain off and on, light traffic and so much beautiful fall color! Tomorrow - about 500 miles…. Lots of kindness opportunities: 🐶 Gave St. Francis prayer card to dog owner (today was St. Francis’ feast day - patron of animals), by the Dignity statue at rest area on the Missouri River, inChamberlain,SD. 😊 Left a “trail” of Rajni quote cards and some made-as-we-journeyed positive travel themed post-its to share at various comfort stations. 🇺🇦 🕊 On a whim, stopped to view the Jolly Green Giant statue in Blue Earth, MN, which has gotten quite the upgrade over the years, and met a Ukrainian family being fostered by the kind woman who offered to take our photo with the Giant. Gave them some Ukrainian Peace Doves, that luckily I had with me! We shared hugs and blessings. Then slipped the woman who was fostering the family some ... Read Full Story >>

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The Positive Effects Of Energy, An Embrace, And Silence

Recently a woman came in for treatment. She mentioned feeling more stressed lately because of being the parent of a teenager. After treating her I asked her if she would like for me to do some energy work on her, which she excitedly agreed to. I myself am not yet a parent, but as an empath I can feel her stress and frustration. During the energy work we did not speak. The silence was incredible as it allowed her to relax, and allowed me to focus on helping her become more grounded in that moment. She was teary-eyed when I finished the energy work and we embraced in a hug after I fetched her some tissues. She left feeling better and more relaxed than when she first arrived. She and her teenager will both be okay, I'm sure -- such is life and we must discover these things on our own. Without children of ... Read Full Story >>

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In honor of Gandhi

We organized the Gandhi Peace Journey to honor Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birthday. We started it with the Gandhi's Bhajan ( Vaishnav Jan tene kahiye, peer parayi Jane na ) and finished it with a moment of silence.

During the journey, we visited Gandhi's monument, had discussion about Gandhi's thoughts and philosophy, and met with many different people.
Thanks to all..

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Gas money for a hamster

Many years ago, my partner used to transport puppies from a little New Mexico animal shelter we worked at, to bigger shelters in Denver and Boulder Colorado. This weekend, there was a need for gas $$ for the Little Critter Crew to help get two hamsters to their new home in southern Oregon. Guess who understood and stepped up? My partner!

And here is my friend, Humphrey, saying hi to all of you.


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A Learning Curve

A Learning Curve As I have shared in past posts my husband has a condition called MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and has been dealing with his condition for more than 20 years. Although he has not been diagnosed with dysphagia he has been experiencing symptoms for quite some time now, trouble swallowing, choking and difficulties with his speech. Quote from the National MS Society website: “Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, can occur in people with MS. While more frequent in advanced disease, it can occur at any time.” This means my husband must concentrate on what he is doing when he is eating, as his body will not always automatically swallow for him. As his MS progresses, he must now concentrate on what he is doing to complete a task properly. This a learning curve for both of us. For my husband it is learning to focus on what he is doing without ... Read Full Story >>

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Gifting what we don`t need

An elderly neighbor threw out one of those huge old TVs since it no longer worked. I offered him a big flat screen TV which I rarely used. He was very happy and thankful.

As I have gotten older, I realize how materialistic things are not important and at times we accumulate so much that we don`t need. We can't take these things with us when we go.

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What I Can Do From My Safe Little Home

Being thousands of miles away from friends whose homes were in the path of Hurricane Ian, I find myself constantly thinking of ways to help, despite being so far.

I find that, despite being so far away, I can at least always check up on them and pray for their safety. I`ve called everyone up and, so far, everyone is fine and bearing up well. 

There`s an old saying "where there`s a will, there`s a way." Despite being so far away from everyone, I believe that, if you truly want to help, you`ll always find a way how, even if it`s just a phone call.

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🌧 💨 Rainy Saturday….

🌴 Checked in with everyone we know in Florida to see how they are doing after the hurricane.

🧶 Finished the baby blanket for the next baby boy being born in our friends family.

❤️ Friends’ 97 year old Mother was alert & animated yesterday…at first she didn’t remember who I was, but then she did…she shared her stories for almost 2 hours with me as I crocheted and kept her company until our friends got back from shopping. She lit up & laughed a few times while we were together & as I was leaving she told me “you made my day”. Well hearing that made my day too 🙏

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Good Will And Friendship

Took some "stuff" to Good Will this morning. I had planned on taking it to the local charity shop, but I decided that most of what I had would probably sell better at GW.
Picked some hydrangeas to take to our new foreign language teacher at our first class of the semester tonight. She has only been in the country for a few weeks. I thought this might make her living space feel more home-like.
Called an elderly friend to share some good news. I left a message on her voice mail. It pleases me to know that she is still able to be out and about!

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Let’s Come With Us ...

Let’s come with us and sing the songs of peace and love on the occasion of Gandhi’s birth anniversary.

Dear friends, we are going to organize a Gandhi Peace Journey in search of Gandhian ethics and principles in today’s world. It will be a week journey that will start on 2nd October 2022 from Gandhi Cemetery Park, Kanpur to Gandhi Bhavan, Lucknow .

During the journey we will visit Gandhi’s places and meet with Gandhian people, organize small talk and sing the songs of peace, non violence and love. We will also try to find Gandhi’s values and principles in different communities and societies.

So, there is a kind invitation to all of you to join this kind initiative and help us in establishing Gandhi’s principles in today’s world.

Thanks..

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Kids Who Are Appreciative Makes One Do More For Them

While shopping at Costco over the weekend I bought a clearance swimming pool for the neighbor's 5-year-old son to enjoy next summer. He will be happy and excited as that's the kind of young boy he is. Over the summer he got chickens and a rooster and loves birds so got real peacock feathers and left them for him as a surprise. I love kids' curiosity and their desire to learn. They are Brazilian and very passtionate and I love that.

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The Gift…..

Yesterday I shared this: ⭐️ A 16 year old young man just passed our home & asked us if he could come back tomorrow to “blow the shofar for us.” (Shofar: “This is a symbol for Rosh Hashanah: we must turn inward to fix ourselves so we can then burst out and contribute to the world. The shofar is made from the horn of a ram, or other kosher animal, and is used on Rosh Hashanah to help Jews repent and prepare for the upcoming year”). We thanked him & accepted his kind offer. ⭐️ Today, David returned: David was just here….I walked out on our porch as he was walking down our block….as if I felt him coming It was an amazing experience & I was moved to tears near the end….so powerful. His parents came with him ….stayed a distance away until he finished blowing the shofar & then came over to ... Read Full Story >>

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A Offer Of Help - A Offer Back Of Appreciation

A neighbor said he'd cut down my tree that fell in a storm. It was very kind and I think it's valuable when someone offers without being asked for help.

I picked up a home depot gift card for him and will drop it off today. I have also been thinking about these posts I have been doing and while I do these kinds of things often I've never posted about the good deeds as the world seems to think we should do it without speaking of it and I'm beginning to think that's wrong.

Why not share good deeds, it could inspire others to do the same.

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Rainy Sunday

I bought a bag of samosas from a lady at the farmer's market to give to a woman who is in need of food (and has 3 kids)--she was standing on the corner with a sign and I always talk to her and know that she likes potatoes :-)  Afterwards at the grocery store asked the dad/son who were asking for money if I I could get them some food from the store--they said they would like a gift card, so I got them a gift card to the grocery store and some flowers for them to give the mom who wasn't there. Got some kids' books to give my neighbor who is going away this week to visit her grandsons....I love finding books for children. Picked veggies for my friends and for my cousin's sister in law who I will be visiting later today. Gave thanks for my favorite English teacher who passed ... Read Full Story >>

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Cute Little Kind Acts 🙂

Our Neighbor at home drinks juice made of neem leaves. He is struggling to get neem leaves. In the neighborhood of our shop there is neem tree. We took neem leaves enough for around 4 days and we are in the process of giving these leaves to Neighbor when we reach home. A customer came for rice bag. We took 100 INR less and gave better rice bag. We asked him to give 100 INR later. He don't have extra money. He said he will give money of 100 INR later. A person asked for helmet he forgot. I gave him his helmet. I lifted rice bag for him. He said, "Thank You". Our Neighbor asked for huge amount of money. We believe in him. We gave him thousands of INR as he requested. A person asked for 200 INR. He is known person. We gave him money. He said he will pay back next ... Read Full Story >>

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Sharing The Harvest

I took a big basket of tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, pumpkins and a several sacks of blueberries (each sack had enough for two pies) to the free harvest market today. 

I also brought several bouquets of dahlias and Shasta Daisies to brighten people's days. I grow most of my produce and flowers to share with others.

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