Stories by speedyfrade (4 matches)

Learning to live and trust

Since I was a kid I liked to be left alone with my own thoughts, I was always wondering around, I was a day dreamer: not an action girl - I rather be painting or just playing with my dolls or legos. Then school came and I was "forced" to know others kids, to learn how to get along, and sometimes It was a very hard issue to me. I took very seriously every harsh and bullying event towards myself and that made me to grow up with less and less hope in humanity. I became a very shy girl with huge dreams, and very large fear of others.I always thought I was meant to be alone: and I was prepared to be later in life got engaged and moved in with my beloved. I've completed my studies, after 15 years we had a baby. But even now, in my gut I don't ... Read Full Story >>

My First Smile Card - An Unforgettable Moment

Today I gave my first Smile Card to someone (I thought I've lost them, but I found them again) - maybe life was telling me to wait for the right moment to start giving them.

I gave it to my friendly "acupuncture doctor" and it was kind of a fun moment. The reaction and all the "doubts" that formed in his semblance were unforgettable. I like to make surprises and leave people speechless - since this was a "strange" action (people are not used to receive gratitude for their acts), I got the most happy-shy smile - and since he is a very expansive kind of person I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction.

It felt great and I hope he can find lots and lots of gratitude smiles in his life - he deserves all of them ;)
It's so good, I'm preparing my next delivery ^_^  - life will tell me when and to whom.
Thank you KindSpring!!!

Reasons to smile

I have found this and the words felt so perfect! I'm a working mother, so tired most of the time, often I get into my bed and get lost in a feeling "I'm so tired I can't fall asleep": and start to snore (laugh). Two things I want to add to my daily life: In the mornings be grateful for another day, and at night be grateful for those who made my day special (including myself). Love to you all <3

Changes For The Better

I'm starting to be more kind to people. Now I smile more often, I enjoy walking my old dog and actually liking talking to strangers, which for me is huge as a shy person.  I'm more understanding and patient with my child (sometimes I need to react against his father's stressful reactions - by talking calmly I make him view the other perspective, that it is not so "the end of the world" of a situation. It is rather the beginning of our child's opinions and learning from his mistakes - the kid doesn't have to be perfect, just has to understand what's the best path to grow up healthy, happy and kind to others.) At the gym I felt more at ease, not having so much social anxiety anymore and find myself more outgoing. I used to dread Mondays, but my attitude has changed about it, I'm no longer hiding behind social fear.  I'm ... Read Full Story >>

Bookmarks for kindness

Overcoming Fear

Gym-tastic kindess ripples

How a community of 'KindSpringers' helped her out of depression

Greeting Cards For Those In Prison

He said hello

He said hello

21 Ways To Celebrate Life

Taking the risk to be kind