Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Power of Kind Words


--by heartofflesh, posted Jul 22, 2013
Sometime back, I was at a meeting at my church, and I was not particularly in a good mood. I was neither happy nor unhappy, and in a very indifferent frame of mind. Deep down I was restless.

Then I overheard someone talking about me to another person. It went something like, "He is a great guy and very often misunderstood..."
That was all I needed. That comment lifted my spirit, and suddenly brightened my day. It was like finding the rainbow in a very unexpected way.

They're just little things--small compliments or kind words of encouragement. But they can completely change our world.
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Readers Comments

cabbage wrote: Thanks for sharing. It is true that we never know when our words or simple acts of kindness (like a smile) can make a big difference for someone because of how they are feeling at that moment. Thanks for the reminder.
jsmc10 wrote: im sure you would've gotten encouragement in other ways but this certainly sounds like it helped you no end :)
princessliz wrote: I see an awesome person in you :)
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: We can find smiles in the most unexpected places. I'm glad you found the words to turn your day around! :)
Mish wrote: That is why kindness is so powerful... we never know what our simple smile or act might mean to the recipient. :))
FairyBubbles wrote: But heartofflesh you have forgotten something - you ARE a great guy!
denisemj wrote: Encouragement comes when we need it most! God cares about every detail of your life. Thanks for sharing! Smiles :):)
heartofflesh wrote: Thank you to everyone especially princess ...You seemed to have the gift of prophecy !

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