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Diwali lit hearts of gratitude in this one community


--by Ruhaani, posted Nov 7, 2016
As Diwali (Festival of Lights) approaches here, I was writing a post card to an anonymous soldier expressing my gratitude when two young boys age 10-11 approached.  They were very inquisitive to know what I was doing. Explained to them and they said 'can we write too?' I said 'yes'.

From one post card it went to those 2 then 3 and then their friends and  the chain started! I had to rush to the post office to buy more post cards and then finally ended up with 50 post cards.

I was surprised when so many gratitude notes poured in from so many sides in different languages. Young, teenagers, middle aged, senior citizens and their language just spelled "Gratitude". Just feel happy and look crazy when I smile alone :)
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Readers Comments

joynsunshine wrote: That is so amazing!! What a simple idea and what an amazing ripple! Thank you for doing and sharing :)
RoseMarie wrote: What a great ripple, well done. X
patjos wrote: Thank you!
mindyjourney wrote: What a beautiful postcard chain of gratitude and appreciation you encouraged, my friend! Well done :)))
fairykats wrote: This made me smile and feel happy, even if alone and mad lol
1sher wrote: Look at your strength~ Thank you!
Mish wrote: Ruhaani, what awesome ripples you started!!! So beautiful. Bless ❤️
leoladyc728 wrote: really lovely

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