Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Reflections


--by Novice50, posted Apr 3, 2016
I love the reminder at the top of this page asking us "How did you practice today?" Whenever I read it, I am reminded of all of the opportunities to practice - and feel challenged to just pick something and intentionally do it, in the spirit of kindness, and in the effort to make kindness go viral in this world.

So, from yesterday, I practiced small acts of kindness as I worked with my elementary students: I bought some interesting books and gave them away to my struggling fifth grade readers, I shared my lunch with our afternoon custodian, and I thanked our temporary custodian who is leaving and then left a surprise dove and gift card for him to find.

Whether we think our acts are small or large, no matter if they are hard or easy for us to do - each of us knows that truly nothing is small and all acts matter. How did you practice today? 
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Readers Comments

melnotes wrote: Smiled and said Hello to strangers on my walk :)
kjoyw wrote: Practiced being kind to my back yesterday, as was having spasms. Received kindness from others who took care of me. Also shared lots of kind comments here.
Mish wrote: Always an opportunity to be kind. No small acts indeed. Today I supported one of the Greater Good charities by ordering a gift for a friend...win/win :))) Thank you, Novice for your thoughtful share.
mindyjourney wrote: lovely share of your kindness day, my friend :). Today? listened to Awakin call, folding doves, checked on brother, fed birds...:))), ks posts and comments, smiles...so blessed to realize that all of our kindness is from our hearts and equally beautiful <3.
pluto178 wrote: I don't feel as though I practice anymore I just do it when the opportunity presents itself and when people say oh you did this or that I think hmmmm yes its second nature now.....there is never an act of kindness that doesn't improve the world no matter how large or small........keep on doing them......it makes you feel good too. x
kiwicat wrote: Thank you for sharing your kind acts x x x
horsegirl21 wrote: many thanks for sharing
splain wrote: Kindness is also now becoming a way of just being in your life. It is now just part of you. So lovely
splain wrote: Early morning here but I know that I will think of something special to do after reading your post.
leoladyc728 wrote: working with your struggling readers, is no small act. It takes great patience. All good acts of kindness.

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