Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Good Deed on a Bad Day


--by kimmysue_1, posted Jan 23, 2007

I was having a rough morning and had to go in to work, it was one of those days where everything seems to go wrong.  I was waiting in a long line up for my coffee and I wondered how many other people were having rough mornings like mine. 

I decided to try and do something nice to help change my mood so I paid for the order for the car behind me.  It was the best $5 I have ever spent.  I have no idea how the people behind me reacted but it made me feel great.  I hope I was able to put a smile on someone else's face because this simple act sure did put a smile on mine.  I finished my day by dropping off two bags full of toys and clothes at the womens shelter in my area.  My day went from bad to great.  Thank you for your website and all its great tips!!

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Readers Comments

bhappy wrote: Good for you Kimmysue!!!

Let the sunshine in
and take it with a grin
smiles never lose
and frown's never win....
ieiblue wrote: congratulations!... hang on to what you've started! bless you! :P
markiejay wrote: Isn't it amazing that, in almost every act of service, we wind up receiving more than we could possibly have given? Your story alone will have brightened more than a few people's days.
wonderlink wrote: Oh, way to go in brightening up your day!
So small yet so sweet.
Bonnie wrote: so glad that brightened your day and probably the next person! what a great change of mood you created for yourself! We should all try this. Thanks for sharing!
Ginny wrote: What great and wondful thing to do. When I have having a really bad day. I think I will some of things you did.
Nicole wrote: I will definitely remember this the next time I am having a bad day and do something for someone else to change the way I am feeling!
wink wrote: The power of positive thinking. Sometimes I feel so down and this is the very thing that turns your day around - thinking of others besides yourself. What a way to a new beginning and a wonderful day. Great story!
sewingsphynx wrote: Oh my God! I thought I was the only one that did that sort of thing. I noticed my daughter's close friend was in the car behind me so I paid for her order. She was elated and honked the horn as if she was in a wedding. it's fun to do!
speedi wrote: what a nice story,,good idea

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