Stories of Kindness from Around the World

☀️ Weathergrams 🌧️


After our 2 ½ month winter Texan vacation, it was a great return to Crafternoon (kindness crafting crew) at our local library.

Loved connecting with our fantastic librarians, catching up on the news and future programs.

Made “WEATHERGRAMS,” which are designed to weather into nature - in honor of Earth Day.

Left a basket of them at the circulation desk for patrons to take and hang outside in a tree 🌲.

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Small Knitting Projects For The Local Hospice

When I finished my reflexolgy/aromatherpay appointment on Thursday and was about to sign out, the staff asked me if I would like to join them for a Coronation party. It's going to be a couple of days before the coronation (May 4th) and they're aiming to have a craft stall. I offered to make some items for them to sell. So far, I have a small pouch and a scarf ready for them. I've almost finished a kitten and will post a picture when it's done and I'm also making another scarf. I hope to make a variety of smaller projects this week to give them.

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Save Foods, Save Earth

Save Foods, Save Earth !

On Earth day, we started a campaign "don't waste food". For our campaign we visited vegetable markets, grocery stores, parks and other public places to appeal to people to save foods, earth for our upcoming generations. It was a very great experience for us. So many people appreciated our campaign and promised to save food.

We also started to make community compost from food waste. Neighbors, friends and also strangers can put their food waste in community compost. Open to all.

Dear friends, you are all kindly invited.

Thanks..

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Had A Brief Conversation

Had a brief conversation with a homeless fellow I hadn’t seen before who was walking the neighborhood. He was very thin and gentle. My dog really liked him and he enjoyed petting her. I think Hazel was helped by homeless people before she was rescued from the streets. She often wants to go to them.
I saw this quote an image yesterday and it resonated.


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Filled Some Buckets

Filled some buckets today at work with a one-dollar ticket that could be worth $1K, along with a kindness card and a lucky penny. Recipients: teachers, aides, retired intervention teachers, playground helpers, ELPAC workers and tech instructors.
Don't know if there were any winners, but there definitely were a lot of smiles.

#AprilRAOK

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🌲 In Memory Of My Friends 🌲

To honor my friends, the beautiful Ponderosa pines which had to be removed due to the serious damage risk to our safety and cabin hOMe, we’ve donated to One Tree Planted. 🌲 Their vision statement: “We want to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world. We plant one tree with every dollar donated. OUR IMPACT OVER THE YEARS We have planted over 92.7 million trees in more than 80 countries across the globe since 2014…” for more info: https://onetreeplanted.org/ 🙏 Farewell, my friends. Thank you for your filtered sunlight, shade, sheltering branches for our winged, your graceful strength and for the sunsets that silhouetted your sentry of the coming night. 🕊️ *As stewards of 10 acres of land, we are blessed with approximately 500 trees to manage and maintain, which often calls for difficult decisions. **Gifted ... Read Full Story >>

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Self-check out

I know it's simple but still nice. I was about to use self-check at the grocery store, all the other check-outs were full. I looked behind me to see a couple with only a few items. I told them to go ahead and take my place. It's not much but I received some awesome smiles and thank you's from them! Win-win!

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My Granddaughter's Kindness

I'm so proud of my granddaughter. She turns ten this week and I just learned yesterday from my daughter that she and three of her classmates are raising money for a non-prof by participating in a kid triathlon. Here's the blurb. "The fantastic four (Evie, Bea, Oskar and Joshua) from Victoria Park Primary School year 5 Hawthorn class, are doing their first triathlon and raising funds for the charity Restless Development (about this charity below). They will each be swimming 50 metres, cycling 1k, and running 750m. Please donate to support the 'Hawthorn Hotshots'. Thank you! "Restless Development is a global non-profit agency that supports the collective power of young people to create a more sustainable world. We listen, train and connect young people to lead on meaningful change in their communities. We work out of 7 hubs located in Africa and Asia but we have a global impact with a presence in ... Read Full Story >>

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🍫a Chocolate Kind Of Day ☕️


“Your total is $48.95. You want to add something to make it $50?” asked Amber, the grocery cashier.

If a customer’s total is $50 or more, you get .10 cents off each gallon of fuel at their affiliated gas station.

“Sure,” I replied. “Go ahead and pick out a candy bar for yourself.”

Amber chose a king-sized Hershey’s chocolate bar with almonds. Then she gifted me with her excellent laugh and appreciation. 😊

☕️ Since it was spitting a little snow (ah, spring in the Hills!) I bought an extra box of hot cocoa mix and left it in the goodie basket for my sister's apartment building residents.

🍫 And guess what the mail delivered? A Belize crafted chocolate bar, plus a beautiful wire angel, from a dear KS friend.  Love that chocolate karma!

Thinking spring with some chocolate kindness!

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Extras From A Company As A Donation.

I think I mentioned about a company who sell ethical products which don't cost the earth. They asked me to complete a survey and I mentioned that I would like to buy products for the Food Bank. The director contacted me and asked how much I was thinking of spending and I gave her a figure. She said she would add something to the order for the Food Bank as their donation.

Yesterday, I placed an order and today, she asked if it was for the Food Bank and I said it was. She emailed me and said she would put some extras in. I know all these things will be gladly received.

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Elevator pitch

Had to share this with ya:
Last weekend I was in this hotel elevator.

A mother and her two little daughters walk in...

I said “HELLO, good morning!”
Got a shy 'nod' and they looked away

(I do look a bit intimidating
first thing in the morning LOL)

One of the girls starts singing quietly

I said “you have a beautiful voice!..."
"...who needs 'elevator music' right?”

She smiled with a GLOW and started giggling

Then I said:
“you should be in a choir or something”

Then her Mum jumps in and says:
“Ha ha… she actually is!”

When they got off on their floor
All three of them smiled
and waved good-bye

I’m super glad I opened my mouth
(Said what was in my mind & heart)

Made EVERYONE's day brighter!

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Your Good Comes Back To You

❤️ Kindness Boomerang:))

🍊When I dropped off some Florida citrus this weekend I was invited in for a nice visit with one of my neighbors. Not only did I get some lovey-dovey time while there with 🐶 Butchie their adorable huggable rescue dog, but during the course of our conversation I was given some exactly needed & timely information that I have since put to use 🙏

Some good was given to me just because I shared some citrus. Love these kindness boomerangs! ❤️

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Keeping An Eye Out

My elder neighbor ended up going to the hospital via the paramedics. I called her best friend, who already knew and informed neighbors who care. Was asked to check to see if the door was locked, so I did and turned off the porch light and shut the blinds.
don’t know when she will be home but she is doing ok at the hospital.

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Sweet Kindness

There are certain days of the year that I buy candy - December 26th, November 1st, February 15th, and the day after Easter. This is when candy can generally be purchased at half-price. I bought (these) this year.
Today I brought them to school and tossed them to teachers, admin, aids, and facility workers as I walked by. The smiles they elicited were wonderful, and my students got to see how even a small gesture could positively impact the day of someone else. 
With a three-dollar bag, I got smiles, "thank you"s, surprised looks, a "just what I needed at the right time, and even a couple of "I love you's".
Kindness doesn't have to be fancy. Small acts can have a big impact.

#AprilRAOK

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Earth Kindness on Easter

Earth Kindness #17
What a lovely Easter Sunday we had last week. Our conservation group invited 20 families to come out to the local public park to plant 15 alders and 5 rowan trees along the riverside. The trees were planted by the children and dedicated to families and individuals from the village, completing the first of 2 planting sessions which will take place this year as part of our Biodiversity Village initiative.
It was a lovely sunny morning and the children were really happy to be taking part, something that will live on with them for years. The Easter Bunny visited too with chocolate eggs, which broadened the smiles!


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🇯🇴 😊 🇺🇸 Gift Of Friendship

What a lovely package of friendship, carefully selected and sent, from Ado -a dear KindSpring friend, arrived yesterday! Checking the distance, the package traveled approximately 10,638 km from Amman, Jordan to our cabin hOMe in the Black Hills of SD, USA. Silk scenic coasters of Jordan, Petra and the Dead Sea, a page of Souvenir Stamps, Smile Cards in Arabic (you just never know when I might use them…) and a beautifully composed note - all celebrating our friendship through kindness. That’s the unexpected, yet most joyful gem of KindSpring, the like-minded friends across the globe who share a desire to create a kinder world. MisterM and I have been made welcome in Brooklyn, New York (a few times), Canada, India (in two friend’s homes), and many “virtual” spaces through the beauty of KindSpring, plus have hosted a few friends. Kindness IS who we are. It knows no distance, no time and no exclusivity. We are indeed ONE, ... Read Full Story >>

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Taking the time to Stop


This is Marcus. I see him nearly everyday on this bus stop bench as I leave work. Today I stopped and asked him about playing his guitar. He said he plays a few songs. I told him that I see him a lot, but have never talked with him.

I handed him a plate of brownies and asked if he'd like them and maybe to share them with some friends. He said he'd try a couple. I told him to be careful because once he tried one, it might be hard to stop. "Be sure not to eat them all," I said. "You don't want to get sick."

He put the brownies on the bench and thanked me as he played. He told me I could photograph him playing.

As I drove past him, I saw he'd finished playing and was eating a brownie. He saw me and smiled raising the treat.
I rolled down my window. "Are they any good?" I couldn't hear his response, but he was smiling and seemed to like the goodies.
#AprilRAOK
 

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Easter Surprise

 Last week I got to work earlier than all coworkers and left each of them a Lindt chocolate bar surprise on theirdesks. I left one on my desk too, so I could stay anonymous.

My boss may be onto me, as she asked if I knew about the Easter elf. I told her I know no Easter elf, only Easter bunnies! The same morning I left those chocolates, a freezing rain storm cutthe power off, for many still out.

Think my coworkers will appreciate the surprise even more, once they get back to the office.

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The Day My Daughter, ...

The day my daughter, Maya, was born I bought the newspaper and saved it. Also, that first week of her life I bought the popular toys of the day. I wrote letters to her randomly during her life and sealed them.
I hadn't looked at the paper, seen the toys or read the letters since they were sealed.

At the end of the month, she moves to five hours north. So, I felt today was the day to surprise her with the gifts from yesteryear. She seemed to pleased. She started reading the paper. She was thrilled with Sponge Bob, the Bratz doll and the Nickleodeon activities. 

She started reading the letters from the beginning, the first a poem a month before her birth, the second when she was two and half months old.

I think she was touched. It felt great to let her know what was going on when she first entered the world. I will miss her!
#girldaddy
#AprilRAOK
 

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I Know This Is ...

I know this is a couple days late, but I wanted to share what the catalyst was that got me focused on kindness. It was Easter Sunday, 2013, March 31st. I entered the drug store on this rainy day and saw three young people (late teens/ early twenties) sitting together under the store's awning. They were loaded with tats and piercings. People entering the store avoided making eye contact, maybe intimidated by their looks. In the store I couldn't help but wonder why they were there instead of with their families on Easter morning. So, I bought three chocolate-covered, peanut butter-filled bunnies. When I exited I stopped in front of them handing out the candies. "The Easter Bunny couldn't find you today," I told them. "He said if I happen to see you to give you these." At that moment, anything that may have appeared intimidating disappeared. Their faces softened. They smiled, took the ... Read Full Story >>

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