Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Chocolate, The Universal Thank You

One evening last week as I was driving home, the "dreaded" Tire Pressure Maintenance System light appeared. It usually means one of two things: low tire pressure or one of the tire sensors has gone bad. The outdoor temperature was below freezing, so I hoped it was simply tire pressure. The next morning I drove to the tire shop when it opened. As they were working on other cars that had appointments, my car went to the bottom of the list. I decided to get my steps in and I walked home. As it turned out, it really was a tire sensor that had gone bad. When I walked back after the work was completed, I stopped at a store to purchase 2 large bags of Ghirardelli chocolates. One for the automotive staff as this is not the first time that I've come without an appointment . They are so accommodating! The other bag was for the library staff, my next stop. I generally know what book titles I want to read. I go on-line and reserve the book(s) instead of perusing the stacks. I wait for notification and then go to pick up my books. While I do thank the staff, every once in awhile a chocolate treat is in order and this was one of those times. It's a win-win for all.

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Help To Neighbours

Yesterday, our next door neighbour was having a difficult day. She came round distressed because her phone needed charging and the only lead which would fit it had been pulled apart by one of the children. We got her to sit down and gave her a drink of water and I plugged her phone into my charger.

Around lunchtime she returned because she'd had to make a number of calls on her phone and it was out of charge. I offered her a lead and charger but at first she thought the lead would work. Five minutes later she returned and I gave the charger as well. She said she would bring it back but I told her not to worry. I knew I had a spare upstairs and I brought it down. However, it occurred to me it would help to have another spare one, so I went online and ordered one which had been significantly reduced along with free delivery.

I gave no more thought about it but this morning when I checked my email, I'd been awarded a gift voucher for some contributions I'd made to research and it effectively covered the cost of a new charger.

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Happy Holidays!

Nominated a colleague for a college-wide award and was so happy when we found out that she got it! She had no idea :-) Brought lunch for my office-mate who was teaching back-to-back classes all day on his birthday, and surprised him with treats from a college holiday party. Wrote "Happy Birthday" on his classroom whiteboard and told his students to wish him---and then I could hear them singing Happy Birthday to him from the next classroom---that made my day! Apparently he was very touched by the group singing to him. A former student who took my class 14 years ago is now a faculty member (assistant prof) in our department and will be starting in January---just saw him and we had a beautiful conversation and hug! He is amazing and it just made my day. A neighbor gave me toiletry bags from flight which were really nice--warm socks, etc. and I knew ... Read Full Story >>

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Package Delivery

Sometimes, kindness isn’t about the acts we do, but the thoughtful ways others show up for us.

Today, I missed a package delivery by two hours because of a dental appointment. While out for a run, I spotted the delivery truck about a kilometer away. I asked the driver if I could grab my package to avoid a 15 km trip the next day. I even offered to run home to get my proof of delivery and come back.

Instead, he told me he’d meet me at my house. I ran back and was ready before he got there. During such a busy season like Christmas, he still took the time to go out of his way to help me. It’s moments like this that remind me how powerful a little kindness can be.

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A Medical Miracle!

Our gardener's son had a medical diagnosis of a hole in his heart and that was a year ago. My wife through her services with Rotary figured that the Rotary could sponsor the fees for the boy's treatment and surgery, if that leads to. She then helped set up a doctor appointment and told our gardener and his wife that she will pay for the transport to the hospital. The gardener's wife politely declined her offer but came back from the hospital visit with detailed medical reports and a great news. The medical reports basically say there is no more hole in that child's heart and he is good. My wife was thrilled and we both felt it is just a miracle and blessings from somewhere. My wife later told me that she had prayed for the boy's welfare in a temple and upon hearing the happy news she now sponsored a free lunch at the temple for less advantaged people. We are very grateful for the miracle and happy for our gardener and his family!

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Cruelty Free Cleaning

I've posted before about using environmentally cleaning products and I received this from one of them today:

'We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing Bio-D throughout November. We celebrated 18 years of approval from Cruelty Free International, a milestone that wouldn’t have been possible without your continued support.

To honour this achievement and support their mission to end animal testing, we pledged to donate 18p from every product sold on biod.co.uk during November.

This contribution will support their vital work to create a world where no animal suffers in a laboratory. Your commitment to choosing cruelty-free products makes a real difference. Together, we’re shaping a more compassionate future for all living beings.'

It made me smile!

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🧶 Another Baby Blanket ...

🧶 Another baby blanket crocheted for a yet unknown recipient 🥰


We were eating in local restaurant this afternoon & got to meet the twins I had crocheted baby blankets for the owners’ newborns 11 months ago. They were having a family meal there with the twins who are now 11 months old & very adorable :))

Their mommy told me they are still using the blankets 😊

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Right Timing

I was on a long-distance bus ride today, after a weekend away.

There was a lady on the bus that got on after me. She needed to charge her phone but found out the outlets weren't working. I heard her ask the driver about it, who really couldn't do anything about it in the moment.

I saw the worry in her face and realized I had a portable charger on me (handy as an endurance cyclist). I explained how it worked and let her borrow it for the ride. When she was done with it, she handed it back and cried, explaining that her grandson was in the hospital and her battery was too low to call her daughter for an update.

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Helping At Work

I work casually in a shoe store and every 3 months we are audited, big time.

I worked Sunday and our audit was the following day - today Monday.

My shift finished at 3.30pm however I stayed back an extra 1.5 hours until 5pm (unpaid) to ensure the store (and each and every shoe box aligned) was in order.

I know many wouldn't bother but I always put myself in others shoes. And my supervisor - a young girl who I love - is the one who cops "the blame" and who the stores outcome falls on.

So I did this for her.

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Some Kind Acts I ...

Some Kind acts

I gave many quote cards to residents and staff of PapayaCare, and shop owners when I went out for shopping.


I complemented staff of PapayaCare for their nice services helping me in many ways. I am grateful to all of them for their love care and support extended to me and others as well.

Sent inspiring emails to more than 200 of my contacts.

Wrote a note of gratitude to a friend who sent some food items along with Lamination machine, Lamination pouches, papers and computer printer inks. He went extra mile buying food items for me from shops away from his business place. and sending them to me. I will be indebted for his kindness

Making more than 3000 quote cards to be given away on New Year's Eve as an act of kindness-.

I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for all the opportunities sending my way and His help and guidance to manifest them. --Rajni

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Things At Work Have ...

Things at work have been very challenging lately for myself and my coworkers. I wanted my team to start their week with a smile, so I picked up some chocolate and inspiring quotes and will leave them on each desk Monday morning, to start the week off right.

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John And Carolyn Share Their Home, Kindness And Love

there is a wonderful couple here where we are staying. they have had a wonderful life together and you can feel the love between them even after 67 years. :) they share kindness everywhere they go. They invited a few of us evacuees to their apartment and he read a few of his poems that he had written over the years. we had homemade cookies and punch for treats as we listened. it was a great couple of hours and we kind of forgot our issues of not being at home. wonderful memories were made. :)

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❤️ I Love Our Neighbors

I was asked for some small help by two of our neighbors….one asked if I’d water their newly seeded lawn once a day while they were both at work (it needs to be watered 3 times a day for now). Another asked if I’d take their mail in while they were going to be away for a few days.

Told them I’d be happy to 😊

They think I am doing them a favor, but they too are doing me a favor by asking for my help. It makes me happy to be asked & makes me feel “useful” 😍

Love my longtime, kind neighbors. Feel blessed 🙏

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Birthday cake

It feels so good to be able to give. And we are so much more blessed to give than those who receive from us.

I have a friend who lives in Nigeria. A mother of four beautiful girls who I met online. We chat often. Have never met. But she is a fellow sister in Christ of mine.

A year ago I made the decision to give to her whenever I can. She never once asked for money but wept when I offered to buy her children a cake every year for their birthday.

This is such an extravagant treat for them. A cake. Something which my boys receive yearly.

She sent me this photo of her daughter with the cake. And get this ... she took the cake to her daughter's school and church group so she could share with others who are underprivileged.



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Grateful For Another Great Reunion

Grateful for another great KindSpring reunion with Helen and Richard. Great time talking and enjoying food and drink. Got another of Helen's beautiful creations as a gift to my nieces. Made possible by KindSpring.

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Kindness Given This Last ...

Kindness given this last week
Smiles at all
Chatted pleasantly with many
Let cars cut in front of me
Let shoppers in line in front of me
Heard a kid behind me at the cafe, tell his dad that he wanted the four cheese souffle, which I was going to order. I saw there was only one left so I ordered something else
Been giving double tips all December
Stayed in touch with friends around the world.
Gave a neighbor a ride

Did some minimal decorating for Christmas🥴


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Healing With Love & Care.

For the last week I have been looking after my husband's aunt as she has undergone a surgery. Her children live abroad and my husband is traveling so there is really no one who can spend time with her. I have been cooking for her and generally trying to keep her spirits high.

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Helping Woman who needs help to survive 🙏

Father purchased all food items enough for one month for a woman who needs support to survive. I saw pasta, biscuit packet etc. The funds are given by another person. My father noted food items and went to shop and delivered items to woman who needs help.

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Serving Meals To People At An Old Age Home

Yesterday my wife and her friends as part of inner wheel club went to an old age home and served fresh hot lunch ( sponsored by a family who honored the memory of their dad). This morning she recounted the stories of the old people she met and they were very moving.

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Signs And Diwali CardsI

Signs and Diwali Cards

I made more than 50 signs and more than 100 Diwali cards for PapayaCare.. Rangoli was made by PapayaCare staff to worship Laxmi- Goddess of wealth. Top left and bottom right photo shows decoration of common room. I made some paper punched flowers for decoration.

I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for all the opportunities sending my way and His help and guidance to manifest them.

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