Happy Spring!
flyers and put them in everyone's mailboxes and will chalk up the streets next week. Contacted a friend of the neighbor who doesn't live in our circle to see if she could also attend but she will be out of town then. Sent an amazon gift card that I had received to a former student who is going through financial difficulties. Dropped off flowers to an elderly neighbor celebrating her birthday Left a plant at the doorstep of another neighbor (anonymously). Shared info about inspiring events with many people Wrote a letter of thanks to my doctor
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- Jun 11, 2022
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Acts In Motion
ealth and Kindness I went to get my body checkup and required tests. It is kindness to myself. I gave many quote cards, bookmarks and Birthday Quote cards to staff and patients in waiting. Cracked jokes with lab technician and doctor. Talked about the importance of positivity in our life with one young girl waiting for her turn with her parents and gave her name of the books on positivity to read. While waiting, one old lady was going out looking at me. She told me that she will have denture. I asked her, is it Okay if I pay for it? She happily nodded yes. I paid her. She paid me back smile and blessed me. Prayed for wellbeing of the patients. That is what I do daily. I also donated to the institution that provides tests and consultation at very low price. I am
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- Jun 28, 2022
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Kindness At Doctor's OfficeI
next to me and told them Positive Thinking story. I gave them booklet on positive thinking. Before leaving home, I was thinking of finding someone to give it and talk about positivity. Positivity found its way. I received smiles and thanks as well. After they visited doctor, I reminded her mother to think positively and forget about her condition. I received smiles. I gave some quote cards, birthday quote cards and bookmarks to patients waiting. Prayed for wellbeing of all the patients.
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- Jul 2, 2022
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Great Father's Day Celebration
reat Father's Day Celebration I celebrated Father's day with many kids and some fathers. I wished Happy Father's Day to some in person, by email, FB and WhatsApp as well. I gave cookies, T-shirts, shorts and slippers to many kids. Smiles on their faces were my best Father's Day gifts ever. I gave some Quote cards, Birthday Quote cards, Bookmarks, Mindy's Dove with QC during the day. I gave a note book, study book for needy boy. I gave some groceries to needy lady. I gave booklet on positive thinking. Happy Father's Day to All KS fathers, in Heaven, present and future as well. “Congratulations on being a wonderful dad. May the bond of love and affection between you and your kids is always blessed. Happy Father’s Day
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- Jul 23, 2022
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62 Gifts
John turned his life completely around. His story inspires me every week. His heart of service and boundless enthusiasm for learning and helping others touch my heart. I think I am up to 25 gifts (not counting the half-hours with John since March -- I think those should only count once). I have about ten half done so far and, once done, I'll be over halfway there. A gift to me For my birthday this year, John bought me Rich Roll's coffee table book. I was so touched. We found that we share the love of Rich's podcast. So this week and next on under1000skies, the theme is the Rich Roll podcast and his guests as a special thanks to John.
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- Sep 11, 2022
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Back To School
package of homemade food for a neighbor who has COVID and who had recent losses in his immediate family. Gave away veggies from the garden to a colleague and to another friend. Did a reference call to help a former student get a job. Connected with an old friend. Asked students to share something nice that someone did for them. Made soup for several folks with COVID. Put together an impromptu birthday celebration for two colleagues!
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- Sep 30, 2022
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In Honor Of Gandhi
e 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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- Nov 4, 2022
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A Kind Gift For Our Kind Neigbor.
€οΈOur kind neighbor who brings over her home-cooked full dinners almost every Friday is celebrating her birthday π this coming week & will also be celebrating Chanukah π later this month….. π 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 π
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- Jan 10, 2023
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Surprise Ending
was the local teenage young man we met & chatted with as he was passing our home a few months ago & then returned once or twice to say hello, that I had posted about a few months ago). And right after that another surprise came in an email from our neighbor-friend who gifts us her Friday dinners..she shared a photo of herself wearing the apron & oven mitt we gifted her for her recent birthday while she was baking donuts. My heart felt like it was smiling when I saw her photo π₯° Unexpected kindness β€οΈ
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- Jan 18, 2023
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π Celebrate By Giving π .
Learned how to fold $ bills in a variety of origami models as part of our son’s birthday gift. As I hoped, upon opening the gift bag (which I had colored in memory of his beloved cat), minus the glasses, he said, “Wow! I can give these as tips.” Wanting to give, so others can give, always pushes me forward to learn π. *Pictured models: dove, Christmas tree, blooming heart, dog, sailboat, butterfly, airplane, ring…the hardest part was gathering enough $1 bills!
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- Mar 8, 2023
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π Good Vibes On The Tides π
myself on how to fold turtles, sailboats and even chapels - in honor of Chapel of the Dunes, so to give more area appropriate. Will have to revisit how to make dolphins too :). Folks seem to appreciate the extra effort and connection. I have made a few special packets to give to the waitstaff at various restaurants, and of course, a few of the $ bill models (recently learned for our son’s birthday) are popular. Sally, owner of the Gratitude Shop, remembered the Peace Doves and was pleased with my gift of various origami. Always have FUN in her shop, that is brimming with positive vibes. Donated to the Blessing Box outside her business with some socks and foodstuffs for those in need. Enjoying every moment of our vacation and each connection made. Grateful and blessed
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- Mar 9, 2023
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Lovely Sharingsβ¦
“ “The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow π Book synchronicity: I happened to have a book I had just bought that my neighbor noticed when she dropped by the other day with a birthday cake for hubby…it was a book she really wanted to read & was on a waiting list at our local library. She wanted a good book to take with her on her 2 week vacation…I insisted she take it ππ» Another neighbor gifted us a generous serving of an apple cake she baked & boy it’s so good! ππ» Blessed to have so many wonderful people on our block π πΌ Art by Henri Leclerc
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- May 4, 2023
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63+ Gifts
‘ Well, I lost track again. I'm doing okay though and should reach my goal before next March 29th (my 64th birthday). So many people here on KS inspired me to do this and it's been great fun. This past week: Created a vid for a friend. Sent a small donation to three light-filled places doing great work (one is our NRHugs in HI). Interviewed JohnnyO today for his memoir. He'll be joining us for the group. Created another "you rock" graphic for my mom. (Attached.) Had a nice conversation with my neighbor about my little garden (tomatoes and herbs so far). He's going to grow beans and we're going to share. Wrote a snail mail letter to a friend and sent three others.
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- Sep 2, 2023
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Thank You, My Dear Friends
Thank you, my dear KS family of friends, for helping me feel so special on my birthday! Grateful to spend the day with loved ones (virtually and in person) while appreciating the beautiful Black Hills under ArborWest. - Mindy ποΈ π Goodie box loaded w/Rajni quote cards, bookmarks, and his signature date/nut sweets (soooo good!) - all meant to be shared will take more than a year to distribute! If anyone would like some, please PM me π.
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- Nov 21, 2023
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Signature Of Positivity
signing my document. Thus, I left signature of positivity too. Kept the door open for customers at the bank. Gave a handkerchief to a cashier at the supermarket. Gave a sweets packet to friend's son. On the way home, gave biscuit packets to needy kids and slippers to needy people. Today I gave some quote cards, personalized bookmarks, a booklet and a Positive Stories by Ramesh Tanna, Birthday card, Marriage wishes card and told Fatemah story, intense Positive Thinking story, Ruru Shah story and about KindSpring.org 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.
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- Dec 24, 2023
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Parcel Of Kindness Mailed
arcel of Kindness I mailed the parcel to Pahel Charitable Trust with books on Positive Thinking, books of Moral and inspiring stories, QC, BM, Birthday cards, school supplies. It also contained Date Nut sweets, Mindy's 'Journal' book and Quote cards with Origami Peace Doves, Utthan-Umang handkerchief and Veni -hair ornament. This is the best parcel I ever mailed. Pahel means Commesment, Initiation, Beginning. I am planning to send some help before Diwali. Pahel Charitable Trust based in Dharampur, works in the tribal belt of South Gujarat. Through various livelihood support initiatives, education and geriatric care, Pahel strives to bring a positive change in the lives of people, particularly vulnerable populations. Founded by Rushit Masrani. People impact
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- Jan 14, 2024
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Things To Share
hen I picked up the mail the other day, what should be included? A Huge envelope with the return address from our very own Mindyjourney. Inside were a flock of peace doves (flapping their little wings), inspirational cards from Rajni and oodles more wonderful items that will soon be shared. I've already tucked some of these lovelies into birthday cards and anniversary cards that will soon be mailed out. Our MrsMindy is a treasure.
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- Feb 24, 2024
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End Of Semester!
Later, treated fellow colleagues to ice cream (yum!) to celebrate almost end of the term. Gave fresh blueberries to a neighbor and distributed special treats to various friends and neighbors. Today started with sharing an awe-inducing article with a bunch of folks, gave away half sandwich and cookie to a homeless man, dropped off clothes donation to Goodwill, sent flowers for someone special's birthday, and took my research student out to lunch to celebrate her graduation!
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- Jun 23, 2024
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I β€οΈ Our Neighbors
€οΈSimple Kindness do’s on the block….. π Left a book I finished reading on neighbor’s porch. She & her family are all big book readers π π¦ Taking in mail & any packages left on next door neighbors’ porch this week while they are on vacation π Brought over a birthday gift & card to neighbor friend Small kindness acts…big enjoyment for me π₯°
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- Jul 14, 2024
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A Lovely Note
'm giving 64 small gifts this year to celebrate my 64th birthday back in March. This is the third year. I won't detail them monthly anymore. But I wanted to share a lovely exchange with a volunteer named Sharon, who works here in the States for Sister Lucy. After my monthly gift, I got a personal email from Sharon. She thanked me and said my monthly gifts mean a lot. I wrote that I was happy to help and that Sister Lucy was my hero. She wrote that she felt the same. A few more notes were exchanged. It was a joy to share our love for this powerful, beautiful woman who changed so much with love. (And still does.) https://maherashram.org/
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- Jul 14, 2024
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Diwali Giftsi
iwali Gifts I visited Diwali sale of Utthan with S. Patel the president of PAPAYACARE -an assisted living facility where I live at present. I am grateful to him for the ride. It was my pleasure to meet Utthan and Umang staff, trainees and some friends there. I gave bunch of birthday cards, quote cards, bookmarks, gift envelopes Mindy's peace doves, a Gujarati booklet and financial help as a Diwali gift among Utthan, Blind People's Association and Vidhyadaan Foundation Diwali Gifts to institutions be given in advance so they can use it to gift others before Diwali. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the self. Merge yourself in this light and enjoy the festival of lights - Diwali. —Unknown I am grateful
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- Dec 15, 2024
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'tis The Season :)
arrived, including one that the USPS erroneously sent on a holiday across the UK (glad that one, which was classified as "missing" for several months, finally arrived!). The packages had more warm socks, sweets and treats, several other special requests that otherwise cannot be found in Ukraine, and a box of funfetti cake mix and a tub of sweet, sweet funfetti icing :) his daughter had a birthday recently and the cupcakes and special requests were most welcomed. United24, the official fundraising platform launched by President Zelenskyy, started a new fundraiser for Christmas: their goal of $1,000,000 USD is to purchase generators for schools so the children may study with light and heat (https://u24.gov.ua/bring-light-back). Happily donated, and sent the link on to
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- Mar 3, 2025
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3 Day Kindness. On ...
changed her life for the Better one. While talking, his relative came in. While they were talking in the visitor's room, I gave his relative a bunch of quote cards, a bookmark and Positive Thinking booklet in Gujarati. On February. 9 PapayaCare resident's family visited with 2 kids. On my request, mom of the kids gave me their names, I made and gave personalized bookmarks along with some Birthday cards. Mom profusely thanked me with a smile. In the evening, PapayaCare arranged a musical party to entertain residents and the staff. I grabbed the opportunity and gave a bunch of quote cards for them. Due to my hearing problem, I am not able to listen to music and songs. A staff member asked me to sit down on the chair. I told her my ear says not to sit down. LOL On Febr
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- Apr 11, 2025
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Unexpected Kindness
master's in physical therapy visited Physical Therapy Department at PapayaCare. For their assignment, they wanted someone to perform exercises. I am grateful to PapayaCare for selecting me to do it. I performed the exercise as they instructed showing pictures, After they finished the job, I talked to them on Positivity and told intensive positive thinking story and Fatemah story and gave them a Happy Birthday card and some quote cards. I made a sign showing the benefits of Physical Therapy. I visited my dentist today. I gave him personalized bookmarks for his family made previously. I cracked jokes with him. I am grateful to Papaya Care for provided me the ride. I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for all the opportunities sending my way and His help and guidance to
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- Apr 11, 2025
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π Itβs In The Little Things
ittle Things…. π«Άπ½ “ In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Khalil Gibran Two of my neighbor-friends have birthdays this month, one on Valentine’s Day β€οΈ. I knew one of them liked a certain wine π· so I surprised with a bottle & a birthday card. On Valentine’s Day I will drop off a little heart shaped box of chocolates with a card to my other friend on the block whom I’ve known for over 40 years. Little things π
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- Apr 11, 2025
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Greeting Cards And Dalvada Treat
reeting Card making Kindness Plus. You can guess my daily kind acts. Some staff and residents of PapayaCare helped make about 45 Birthday cards. Some I will take with me to New York for Flushing Sai center when I will visit them later this year. As I am preparing to leave Papaya Care. They do not wish I leave. I told them some karma stories that showed karma never fails. I also told them that my Karma is respobsible that make me leave PapayaCare. We made Mind's Peace dove and gave away. I also arranged snacks for all the residents and staff called dalvada. They liked it. I thanked them for giving me an opportunity to serve. I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for all the opportunities sending my way and His help and guidance to manifest them.
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- May 12, 2025
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βΌ Sister Lucy βΌ
t's Sister Lucy of Maher.org's 70th birthday and Maher is collecting special donations to celebrate. I gave a small amount today to do so in addition to our monthly donation. Sister Lucy is one of my heroes. Sister Lucy video featured on under1000skies.org https://youtu.be/75kQqkBkwCc?si=swBuk5_IALyXLk2M
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- Oct 5, 2025
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Kindness Week To Cultivate Kindness
say hello to people I met. Do physical Therapy exercises twice a day as an act of self kindness. While returning home from walking, by mistake I touched 4th floor along with 2nd floor. When door opened, one lady was there to throw rubbish in its place. I gave her QCs. Touching 4th floor was not a mistake but it was God's plant to bless me with unexpected kindness. I thanked Him. Made some Birthday Greeting cards for Cancer patiends. Printed folded and made collages and some paper punch cutouts for Flushing Sai Center in New York. SSSE students will finidh and give them away. I will mail them. Made some Origami peace dove and attached them to sister Mindy’s message quote card. Made Date nuts sweets for a friend I am extremely grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba f
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- Oct 26, 2025
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Eternally Grateful
food, company (as I then learned she suffers from depression and has epilepsy). I've tried to be there for her as much as I could, even online while I am abroad. She has 2 relatively young good hearted children who are doing well at school and adore her. I'm now trying to find work for the eldest so he can have a little extra income while he (hopefully) continues his education. His 18 year old birthday was last week so I ordered a meal online and sent it to them to share with the family. They were so happy and grateful! They can't imagine how happy it makes ME!
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- Dec 27, 2025
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Longtime Friends
ongtime friends will be coming over the end of March to help celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday. They are coming with their son (whom we’ve known since he was born) & his just turned 2 daughter. So I ordered this little toddler chair, shown in this picture, so she’ll have a place to sit & they can take it home with them. πΆ I also have a little stuffed dog to give her. They tell me she loves stuffed animals and she hugs hers & talks to them :))) We have been friends for over 50 years. Looking forward to being together. β€οΈ
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- May 3, 2026
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