Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Friendliness

I recently sold a few items that I don't use any more to one of the collectors in a local flea market. He was very honest and fair. It was useful to have some extra cash for home repairs. He had mentioned he was interested in a cool box I also had but I could not give it to him since it was in another storage in the city. A few weeks later I organised the room and remembered he said he would use it for his guinea pigs so I brought it to give it to him. I called him and told him, when he offered to pay for it I said he didn't need to. He showed up to collect it and to my surprise, he was carrying this gorgeous flowers with him. How very kind is this?!

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Park Volunteering

Today starts a 4 week Wednesday class in the park by my house where I volunteer covering all subjects concerning things visitors ask about: plants, animals, birds, rocks, history and more. I look forward to hanging out with folks who care enough to spend time among the rocks.

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Spring Is Here

Just got back from a short walk, talked to some neighbours who walk their dogs and enjoyed the gorgeous trees starting to bloom. What a reminder Spring is...
On my way back I met a neighbour who offered to help me in the garden, I mentioned my gardener is now too expensive and I need to find another. It'll be good to do some of it together and enjoy the sunshine when it comes :-)

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Drawings

I've been very busy the last couple of weeks but it's a good busyness as it's part of being in a new community. I finished the teddy yesterday and the drawing is a work in process. I'm not sure where both of them will go; however, I am planning to share a meditation with a member of my new church community so we can make it available for others.

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Intentional Loving Kindness

This month's intentional loving kindness: * Pay for small beverage in advance for next person that orders it behind me * Offered my winning resume skills to a long-term friend & upgraded it for them * Created whole foods meals with veggies for a friend neighbor * Prepared whole foods carnivore meals for my senior male cat's dental wellness * Low starch/sugar intake for nourishing my best mood, sleep, energy, & comfort * Help a neighbor friend clean and organize their home * Welcome two new-teammates with thoughtful kind conversation & a sincere smile * Compliment a young person on their creative talents * Remind a friend that life situation is temporary and it will get better * Show understanding and empathy to a person enduring life challenges right now * Contact my Grandma to set upcoming 1:1 visit in person whose an hour away * Show compassion to a fellow team-mate whose sleep has been affected recently * Send $50 to former ... Read Full Story >>

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Mixed Kindness Day

Mixed Kindness Day  Almost everyday, some of my kind acts gets repeated. This is the reason I do not post them very often. From today's post, you can easily guess my kind acts on daily basis. My Favorite Kindness - I spoke to a school girl about Positive Thinking, Told her Intense Positive Thinking story, gave her Gujarati booklet on Positive Thinking and quote cards to share with others. I thanked her for taking time to listen to me. On my request, she gave me her name. I will make bookmarks for her. A Beautiful Kindness Day On getting up early morning, I prayed to God for world peace. I also thanked all who have helped shape my life and still helping me. As usual, I exercised as a part of self-love. This helps me keep my good health. And good health helps me do kindness frequently. I finished composing and sent inspiring email to about 200 of my friends ... Read Full Story >>

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My Favorite Kindness Today

My Favorite Kindness

Today I during my morning walk, I stopped by at plywood and wood shop to get couple of shelving cut according to my specification. While paying, I talked to the owner about positive thinking and my experience. I told him intense positive thinking story where lady's unwavering faith in God saved her husband's life. I also told Fatemah story that one quote card changed her life for better. I also talked about sister Mindy's Peace Dove Project. 

I gave him some quote cards and a booklet on positive thinking in Gujarati. The inside page shows 49 editions were published so far. 

I am thankful to Sai Baba for all His blessings to make my day. 

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Kindness For The Kids

Kindness for the Kids

During my morning walk today,  I bought 10 packets of biscuits and gave them to kids of needy people. I received beautiful smiles from the kids and smiles with gratitude from their parents. 

I gave quote card to the shop owner. 

When I was near the railway crossing, a stranger offered me a ride. To make him happy, I accepted and set behind his scooter for a short distance. I rewarded him with a quote card. 

I gave some quote cards to people walking on the road.

While I was about half a block away from my home, a lady offered me a ride. I gladly accepted it. I told her that it is like Lord Krishna living in you is giving a ride to Arjuna - me. I rewarded her with bunch of quote cards to share with others. 

I grateful to all who made my day, a wonderful day. 

I am also grateful to Sai Baba for sending me kindness opportunities and helping me manifest them. 

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Kindness Opportunity GrabbedMy Niece ...

Kindness Opportunity Grabbed

My niece told me that her husband she will be going to Delhi to attend their family marriage. I finished the marriage wishes card in time, made some quote cards and gave it to her. I gave two of them to pay it forward. This morning they left. I wished them to have nice time at the marriage ceremony. I prayed to God for their safe and comfortable air travel. 

Think positively to have opportunities.

I thank Sai Baba for sending an opportunity my way and manifest it. I am grateful to Him. 

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Kindness At The Railway ...

Kindness at the Railway Crossing

During my morning walk, I gave quote cards to drivers waiting for the train to pass and the gate open. I gave some quote cards.

While I go for walking almost every day, many times I find the railway crossing clossed. While waiting I give waited drivers quote cards, I tell jokes and Fatemah story that one quote card changed her life.

I thank Sai Baba for sending me at the right place (railway crossing) at the right time ( when gate is closed) with the right people ( drivers in waiting)

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Kindness At The Eye Hospital

Kindness at the Eye Hospital Part 2 I visited my Ophthalmologist on March 23rd. It was 45 days after my cataract surgery. My eyes were checked thoroughly and I was given prescription for glasses. I gave personalized bookmarks for my Ophthalmologist, his brother and father Ophthalmologists as well. His face lighted up with smile. He thanked me. I gave him Fatemah story to read and gave bunch of quote cards to the receptionist on his request. I gave him a book on positive thinking and my story published by author Ramesh Tanna to get inspired to do more kindness. I told him that my Dentist paid me to get some books to gift his patients. He thanked me profusely after I delivered them that I bought from the bookstore.  I cracked some jokes with him.  The image may have some different quote cards and a book.  I thank Sri Sathya Sai Baba for sending me kindness ... Read Full Story >>

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Kindness Quote Card Display At The Fruit Shop

Kindness at the Fruit Shop

While having morning walk, I bought some fruits. I gave quote cards to the owner to display. He gave me permission to take a picture. I also had a chat with him. He gave me some discount. I thanked him for the displaying QC, a chat and discount as well.

I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for making my day to start on a positive note along with vitamin D for my body.



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The Local Pub For Volunteering And Connecting

The local pub, now run by volunteers who are from the village is finally open. What a super day we had. I start my shifts next week and I very much look forward to it. It's heart warming to see how many people are helping to get it going and turn it into a beautiful place for the community to gather. It'll have the Cafe (where I'll be helping) and be open during the day for all sorts of activities. Another chance to be part of the community and connect.
One of the team members has been entertaining us with the photos generated with AI :-)

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Longtime Friends

Longtime 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.

🐶 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. ❤️

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Wildfire Update

Dear KindSpring friends, thank you for your thoughts, prayers and concern during the ongoing wildland Qury Fire in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, USA that began Thursday afternoon, March 12th, 2026. Excerpt from🔥Daily Update for March 19, 2026🔥: “Cause: Under Investigation Size: 9,161 acres (14.32 miles) Containment: 44% Personnel: ~328 Current Situation: Containment lines are holding, but the interior of the fire is still burning. Red flag warning.” Local restaurants have been providing meals for the firefighters, plus donations of snacks and beverages are currently being accepted at the armory, where we dropped off some megapacks of assorted energy bars yesterday. Offers of help and support continue to inundate the Custer community, from free housing, to boarding horses, chickens, etc… We were fortunate not to be evacuated, but many were, and at its closest, we were only 2 miles from the flames. Volunteering at a local foodbank last weekend, we learned firsthand from displaced and directly affected persons, the ... Read Full Story >>

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Donating More Knitting

I joined the knit and natter group that meets in the communal lounge of our block of flats. Rachel who is employed to provide activities for the residents was unavailable yesterday. Undaunted, I took a project that is near completion and chatted to the other residents who joined me.

About half way through, Julie the Health Care Manager popped in. She asked if I was enjoying knitting and whether I'd made some of the knitted objects which were part of a fund raiser. I said I was enjoying knitting but I hadn't made the knitted objects she mentioned. I told her I was in the process of finishing a soft toy which I began before I moved in. 'That's a shame, it would have been good to put it in the fund raiser.' I looked in my bag and found a knitted bag, I made a while ago and hadn't donated anywhere. I offered her that and she was very pleased.

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Firewood

We all have a friend who hasn't got it together, right? I have a friend like that, who never has firewood come winter. Firewood costs either money or effort and when it's cold or rainy I'm not inclined to give mine away. I've come with a plan. I've now finished collecting all the litter in my immediate vicinity on my morning walks, so I've switched to filling my bag with pieces of wood. We've had woodies in recently clearing land so there are loads of small pieces they couldn't be bothered with there for the taking. I figure that if I collect a bag each time I walk, by the time next winter comes around I'll have enough that I'll feel more enthusiastic about giving it away.

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Trailer Loaned

Our own trailer wasn't ready this weekend, so the guy who is building it loaned us one of his own. When we loaded up to come home we discovered that the electrics on it weren't working properly - dangerous and fineable if we were stopped. No electricity at the track and getting dark. One of the guys there opened up a garage space he had access to and allowed us to make the repairs there, lending us tools and good spirits until we were finally able to set off home. Very grateful indeed that he was willing to stay with us so late on a Saturday night when I'm sure he had other things to do.

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Giving Movie Coupons To Strangers

I had some coupons for the movie theatre that would expire on March 31/2026.

Two were Buy One Adult Movie Admission, Get Second for Free. And one was for a free pop (soda) with popcorn purchase.

I was not going to use them, and did not want them to go to waste, so I went to a theatre and waited to offer them to strangers who were going to see a movie.

I was able to give them all out.

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Care Package, Raok, And Thank You Note

Sent another care package to Ukraine for my friend 'i' and his family. Sweets, treats, and other special requests that cannot be acquired in Ukraine, I'm excited for them to receive the package!

Was in the grocery store yesterday and a woman asked me if I could get something from the top shelf for her. She apologized for the inconvenience, but I told her "no inconvenience at all, I'm happy to help" :)

Was away last week for a conference; when I got home I hand wrote and sent "thank you" notes to a handful of the doctors I work with, thanking them for their help and guidance. Nothing like receiving a hand-written note!

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