Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Small Act of Kindness Makes it all Worthwhile


--by Bluebell, posted Oct 5, 2014
Today I went to my daughter's school and spoke about kindness to 60 kids plus teachers and teacher assistants. After a small talk about the meaning of kindness, I gave a challenge to the children - I told them to  write a small story about an act of kindness that they had done and how that made them feel. Or if they had received of an act of kindness how did that make them feel? In what way had that act changed them? Then I and the Deputy Head and the Head Teacher will choose the best ones, the one that will stand out for their feelings of compassion and love toward others.

When I was waiting for my daughter I saw some teachers that were at the assembly passing by and I was hoping that they would tell me if they liked the talk or not, but they didn't say anything.

Then this little boy came to me and said: "You know, I enjoyed the assembly today."  "Okay then are you going to write a lovely story?" I asked. "I'm not good at writing," the boy responded. So I explained that I would be happy if he could just write a phrase or two about an act of kindness.

I didn't have time to talk to him because he was in a hurry to meet his friends who were waiting for him, but in my heart that was a beautiful act of kindness. The fact that he was able to stop to talk to me for two minutes, to let me know that he had enjoyed the assembly was worth all the effort I had put into preparing the talk for them.
 
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Readers Comments

carcia wrote: What a nice thing to do! Your and that kid change something today! I am a teacher and i know that "those" are the little things that keep me going. Not he money, not the fame, but the simple workds of a child telling me that there is still hope for all of us :)
shirleypema wrote: Great activity! If just one person was moved, it is worth it! More likely many responses will come! Keep us posted!
michelelpurcel wrote: How awesome! You planted a seed in that little boy and children are so good at sharing. :)
wavingatyou wrote: Thanks for sharing :)
ucanread2 wrote: I just retired from teaching a year ago and i am going to suggest something. Make every entry a winner. You will just lovingly say to each one your act of kindness made a difference. I am so glad you shared this with students.
sandyremillard wrote: Such a marvelous challenge for all of them. Thank you for promoting it! Blessings.
blissinger wrote: We don't realize how often positive feedback can be a real act of kindness, especially when we offer it in response to someone doing something they haven't done before and might have some anxiety about. Especially when it's heartfelt and not just being polite. Especially if there's something specific in it, not just "that was a good presentation. "
janef wrote: Your work has changed people, never doubt that! It's always worthwhile!
peacehunter wrote: Wow sooooo inspiring xoxo
zakiaagarwal wrote: Kindness cost nothing but meaning a lot. Kids are like a angel.

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