Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Small Gesture Makes A Big Impact


--by Tara23, posted May 8, 2012

I feel so fortunate as I write this. I signed up to this website last week after my Grandmother died.  I’m hoping to make a difference like my Grandma did.



I've been thinking about things to do for others and I've been reading all of these wonderful stories from all of you- and it is truly inspiring.



I took my daughter school shopping the other day.  She was on a budget and didn’t want to spend all her money in one place so she was being careful of what she was picking out and how much it cost.


We were in the (long) line waiting to pay, and we were adding up everything she had bought.  The lady in front of us must have heard us because she turned around and handed us a 40% off coupon and said we could use it if we liked as she already had one.  My daughter and I both thanked her – she had saved us a great deal of money and this did not escape the notice of my ten year old daughter.  



I know some may think it was a small gesture, but it has really stuck with me.  It has given me a greater gift than just saving money on a purchase.



That incident, along with this website, makes my heart feel and believe that we can change the world, and make it a kinder place, one gesture at a time.



My sincere thanks to all of you for being who you are...

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Readers Comments

DriftOff2Dream wrote: =)What a great learning lesson in kindness for your daughter. (((hugs))) to you in regards to your grandma's passing mine died in 2008 and I can very well understand how you may be feeling!
sabrina wrote: Nice of that woman to pass on the coupon to you. Happy to know that you would be posting your 'gestures' for us to read and am sure your daughter will pass on lots of smiles to others. Sabrina
unknown wrote: I am very glad to see your daughter mindful about saving and spending ... Thanks to you :) Also thanks to the lady ahead who seem to have been the best gift ahead of both of ya :)
Bluebell wrote: Thanks for posting your lovely story, I think the Universe is showing you the ways of kindness and how it's a win-win situation, you make someone happy and you are happy because you made someone happy. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell
Aurelia wrote: Isn't that wonderful that the lady wasa paying attention to her surroundings instead of getting ANGRY for being in Long Line! I am so happy to hear that you and your daughter were part this Act of Kindness, one that will surely be rippling for years to come. Thanks for sharing! I'm all smiles! :0) Aurelia
enpai wrote: beautiful story showing the connection we all share.
lara wrote: beautiful story! i love it...
iferlamb wrote: I'm so glad the universe is opening up the ways of kindness to you and even if they are small they indeed can change the world for the better one at a time!!!
smiles...
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great, thank you for sharing! The smallest things can mean a great deal to someone else. How very nice the person in front of you shared with you and helped your daughter out!

We can change the world with kindness. One small act can touch many more lives than we often know. I look forward to you sharing your kind acts with us all! :)

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