Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Give Away Summer Clothing

Husband and I manage an op shop (thrift store) apparently we are the only shop in our area accepting donations which has led to us been overstocked. Rather than pack away our summer clothing as we get ready to put out the winter stock, (we are in Australia), we have given away two large containers of summer clothing to our local Fijian community that work in our nursing homes on contracts. These Fijians send clothing and other items home to their villages, family and friends. The transport costs are high and we usually give them a reasonable discount on what they buy. It was lovely spending time today with one member of their group who sorted through clothing on our racks for the kind of materials which are best for clothing in their climate.

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Breakfast To Security Guards

This morning my wife packed a breakfast for our community security guards. I walked to the gate with the breakfast, greeted the security guard, and requested him to enjoy the breakfast. I do this ritual a couple of times every week and I enjoy it. It is a way of thanking the security guard for their services. I also try to spend time chatting with them and have some laughter on the cricket games they like watching.

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Honesty At The Vegetable Shop

Kindness at the Vegetable Shop

I bought some vegetables today. When I gave 500 Rupee note the shopper gave me 300 Rupees back. Usually I pocket the money and walk out. My intuition helped me be on the right path of honesty. I asked the shopper, how much was the total? He told me but due to hearing problem I was not able to hear. Lady standing next to me told me it is 290 Rupees. That I just guessed from lip reading that it is over 200 Rupees. So, I showed shopper that he gave me more back. He realized his mistake and took 100 Rupees back and gave me 10 Rupees back.

I gave quote cards to the lady.

I thank Sai Baba for helping me to be honest.

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Knitting Tradition

Knitting a baby jacket and bootees for a family member who is pregnant and lives in another state. Only met them this month at mother in law's 90th birthday. Mother in law usually knits something for her grandchildren to send them before their birth, but she is suffering from arthritis and cannot really accomplish making items, so I have made them and will drop them over to her over the weekend and she can post them on.. A bit of a joint effort that keeps her tradition alive.

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Synchronicity At Work

Hubby and I manage an op shop (thrift shop). It is a small shop and we only sell clothing, homewares and some electrical items. Recently I received a phone call from an organisation asking if we could help a lady and her two children who were moving into our area and only had 1 bed and a bookcase. I explained that we do not stock furniture but that we would be able to help with linen and household goods. Later I was getting ready to go to a community connections meeting where local groups and churches get together to discuss needs within our local community. Just as I was about to leave, I decided to check my emails before I left and as the manager of the shop, I had an email about a deceased estate and the houseful of furniture and household goods were offered to my shop to dispose ... Read Full Story >>

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Intentional Loving Kindness

This month's intentional loving kindness: * Pay for small beverage in advance for next person that orders it behind me * Offered my winning resume skills to a long-term friend & upgraded it for them * Created whole foods meals with veggies for a friend neighbor * Prepared whole foods carnivore meals for my senior male cat's dental wellness * Low starch/sugar intake for nourishing my best mood, sleep, energy, & comfort * Help a neighbor friend clean and organize their home * Welcome two new-teammates with thoughtful kind conversation & a sincere smile * Compliment a young person on their creative talents * Remind a friend that life situation is temporary and it will get better * Show understanding and empathy to a person enduring life challenges right now * Contact my Grandma to set upcoming 1:1 visit in person whose an hour away * Show compassion to a fellow team-mate whose sleep has been affected recently * Send $50 to former ... Read Full Story >>

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Drawings

I've been very busy the last couple of weeks but it's a good busyness as it's part of being in a new community. I finished the teddy yesterday and the drawing is a work in process. I'm not sure where both of them will go; however, I am planning to share a meditation with a member of my new church community so we can make it available for others.

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My Favorite Kindness Today

My Favorite Kindness

Today I during my morning walk, I stopped by at plywood and wood shop to get couple of shelving cut according to my specification. While paying, I talked to the owner about positive thinking and my experience. I told him intense positive thinking story where lady's unwavering faith in God saved her husband's life. I also told Fatemah story that one quote card changed her life for better. I also talked about sister Mindy's Peace Dove Project. 

I gave him some quote cards and a booklet on positive thinking in Gujarati. The inside page shows 49 editions were published so far. 

I am thankful to Sai Baba for all His blessings to make my day. 

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Mixed Kindness Day

Mixed Kindness Day  Almost everyday, some of my kind acts gets repeated. This is the reason I do not post them very often. From today's post, you can easily guess my kind acts on daily basis. My Favorite Kindness - I spoke to a school girl about Positive Thinking, Told her Intense Positive Thinking story, gave her Gujarati booklet on Positive Thinking and quote cards to share with others. I thanked her for taking time to listen to me. On my request, she gave me her name. I will make bookmarks for her. A Beautiful Kindness Day On getting up early morning, I prayed to God for world peace. I also thanked all who have helped shape my life and still helping me. As usual, I exercised as a part of self-love. This helps me keep my good health. And good health helps me do kindness frequently. I finished composing and sent inspiring email to about 200 of my friends ... Read Full Story >>

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Spring Is Here

Just got back from a short walk, talked to some neighbours who walk their dogs and enjoyed the gorgeous trees starting to bloom. What a reminder Spring is...
On my way back I met a neighbour who offered to help me in the garden, I mentioned my gardener is now too expensive and I need to find another. It'll be good to do some of it together and enjoy the sunshine when it comes :-)

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Park Volunteering

Today starts a 4 week Wednesday class in the park by my house where I volunteer covering all subjects concerning things visitors ask about: plants, animals, birds, rocks, history and more. I look forward to hanging out with folks who care enough to spend time among the rocks.

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Friendliness

I recently sold a few items that I don't use any more to one of the collectors in a local flea market. He was very honest and fair. It was useful to have some extra cash for home repairs. He had mentioned he was interested in a cool box I also had but I could not give it to him since it was in another storage in the city. A few weeks later I organised the room and remembered he said he would use it for his guinea pigs so I brought it to give it to him. I called him and told him, when he offered to pay for it I said he didn't need to. He showed up to collect it and to my surprise, he was carrying this gorgeous flowers with him. How very kind is this?!

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Kindness For The Kids

Kindness for the Kids

During my morning walk today,  I bought 10 packets of biscuits and gave them to kids of needy people. I received beautiful smiles from the kids and smiles with gratitude from their parents. 

I gave quote card to the shop owner. 

When I was near the railway crossing, a stranger offered me a ride. To make him happy, I accepted and set behind his scooter for a short distance. I rewarded him with a quote card. 

I gave some quote cards to people walking on the road.

While I was about half a block away from my home, a lady offered me a ride. I gladly accepted it. I told her that it is like Lord Krishna living in you is giving a ride to Arjuna - me. I rewarded her with bunch of quote cards to share with others. 

I grateful to all who made my day, a wonderful day. 

I am also grateful to Sai Baba for sending me kindness opportunities and helping me manifest them. 

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Kindness Opportunity GrabbedMy Niece ...

Kindness Opportunity Grabbed

My niece told me that her husband she will be going to Delhi to attend their family marriage. I finished the marriage wishes card in time, made some quote cards and gave it to her. I gave two of them to pay it forward. This morning they left. I wished them to have nice time at the marriage ceremony. I prayed to God for their safe and comfortable air travel. 

Think positively to have opportunities.

I thank Sai Baba for sending an opportunity my way and manifest it. I am grateful to Him. 

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Kindness At The Railway ...

Kindness at the Railway Crossing

During my morning walk, I gave quote cards to drivers waiting for the train to pass and the gate open. I gave some quote cards.

While I go for walking almost every day, many times I find the railway crossing clossed. While waiting I give waited drivers quote cards, I tell jokes and Fatemah story that one quote card changed her life.

I thank Sai Baba for sending me at the right place (railway crossing) at the right time ( when gate is closed) with the right people ( drivers in waiting)

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Kindness Quote Card Display At The Fruit Shop

Kindness at the Fruit Shop

While having morning walk, I bought some fruits. I gave quote cards to the owner to display. He gave me permission to take a picture. I also had a chat with him. He gave me some discount. I thanked him for the displaying QC, a chat and discount as well.

I am grateful to Sri Sathya Sai Baba for making my day to start on a positive note along with vitamin D for my body.



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The Local Pub For Volunteering And Connecting

The local pub, now run by volunteers who are from the village is finally open. What a super day we had. I start my shifts next week and I very much look forward to it. It's heart warming to see how many people are helping to get it going and turn it into a beautiful place for the community to gather. It'll have the Cafe (where I'll be helping) and be open during the day for all sorts of activities. Another chance to be part of the community and connect.
One of the team members has been entertaining us with the photos generated with AI :-)

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Kindness At The Eye Hospital

Kindness at the Eye Hospital Part 2 I visited my Ophthalmologist on March 23rd. It was 45 days after my cataract surgery. My eyes were checked thoroughly and I was given prescription for glasses. I gave personalized bookmarks for my Ophthalmologist, his brother and father Ophthalmologists as well. His face lighted up with smile. He thanked me. I gave him Fatemah story to read and gave bunch of quote cards to the receptionist on his request. I gave him a book on positive thinking and my story published by author Ramesh Tanna to get inspired to do more kindness. I told him that my Dentist paid me to get some books to gift his patients. He thanked me profusely after I delivered them that I bought from the bookstore.  I cracked some jokes with him.  The image may have some different quote cards and a book.  I thank Sri Sathya Sai Baba for sending me kindness ... Read Full Story >>

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Trailer Loaned

Our own trailer wasn't ready this weekend, so the guy who is building it loaned us one of his own. When we loaded up to come home we discovered that the electrics on it weren't working properly - dangerous and fineable if we were stopped. No electricity at the track and getting dark. One of the guys there opened up a garage space he had access to and allowed us to make the repairs there, lending us tools and good spirits until we were finally able to set off home. Very grateful indeed that he was willing to stay with us so late on a Saturday night when I'm sure he had other things to do.

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Firewood

We all have a friend who hasn't got it together, right? I have a friend like that, who never has firewood come winter. Firewood costs either money or effort and when it's cold or rainy I'm not inclined to give mine away. I've come with a plan. I've now finished collecting all the litter in my immediate vicinity on my morning walks, so I've switched to filling my bag with pieces of wood. We've had woodies in recently clearing land so there are loads of small pieces they couldn't be bothered with there for the taking. I figure that if I collect a bag each time I walk, by the time next winter comes around I'll have enough that I'll feel more enthusiastic about giving it away.

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