Kindness StoriesBelow are some of the kindness stories we've received. If you have a story to share, do send it to us! You might also enjoy our weekly newsletter. A Gentle Thank You From A Cow--posted by ysgowri, on Feb 9, 2010
comments (2) | email this | print | permalink Showing Kindness to Even the Smallest Beings--posted by timcollardey, on Feb 8, 2010
comments (4) | email this | print | permalink Graciously Receiving a Good Deed--posted by Aurelia, on Feb 8, 2010 Sometimes when I’m grocery shopping, I let people go ahead of me in the line, if they look like they are in a particular rush or if they have screaming children or something like that. Today while I was grocery shopping I was given the opportunity to be a gracious receiver. I got in line to check out, I only had a few items. The lady in front of me only had a few items also. She looked at me and said "why don't you go ahead of me, I have to pay with a cheque." I was going to say "No, that's ok...you only have a few items" but I could tell she really wanted to make a difference, so I said "Are you sure?" She said "Absolutely, please go ahead of me." So I went ahead of her and she was smiling and feeling good and I felt nice to be the recipient of this small gesture. As I left I thanked her for being so thoughtful! comments (4) | email this | print | permalink An Opportunity to Pay-it-Forward--posted by iferlamb, on Feb 7, 2010
comments (5) | email this | print | permalink Smile, It Can't Be That Bad--posted by AsianWoman, on Feb 6, 2010 Six Words That Changed a Life Six words - "Smile...it can't be that bad." - changed Judy's life. Judy is a young woman I worked with some years ago. She was in her late twenties, maybe early thirties, more than a little overweight, and not the most stylish dresser. What was most striking about her appearance was her smile; it was always there. Anyone ... comments (10) | email this | print | permalink Care and Compassion from my Co-Workers--posted by lynny, on Feb 6, 2010
comments (3) | email this | print | permalink Help Others to Dress for Success--posted by Aurelia, on Feb 5, 2010
I heard a woman saying she wished her husband could find a job. She felt he wasn't considered because his clothing was old and stained. He had been unemployed for a while and money was tight. He was a large man, size 3XL. This made it hard to find clothing at the thrift shops. My husband used to be that size and I went into his closet and found a nice shirt and gave it to the wife. She was very thankful. Her husband looked neat and tidy for the interview and got the job. Easy to do...Clean out your closets! Donate to Good Will or a thrift shop. Times are harder than ever and more and more people are turning to these shops for much needed suits and clothing for their interviews. comments (10) | email this | print | permalink A Dose Of Christmas Joy For Patients--posted by Jacinda, on Feb 4, 2010
comments (6) | email this | print | permalink The Bus Ride That Changed My Life--posted by maxx, on Feb 3, 2010
comments (28) | email this | print | permalink Cold Water Bottles To Beat The Heat--posted by agscola, on Feb 3, 2010
As president of a local chapter of the MOMS Club, we decided to carryout a year-long theme with the moms/children..."365 Days of Kindness". Each day I would send out an idea to demonstrate a random act of kindness. One particular act that received much applause, was on an extremely hot summer day, to pass out iced cold bottled water to any roadside worker that you come across throughout the day. I can be a little shy, and felt funny pulling along side the road with kids in tow, but did it anyhow. The conversation sort of went like this... Me: Excuse me fellows. Its awfully hot out today. Could I interest you in a cold bottle of water? Two Young Men: Why, that would be mighty nice right about now. You are too kind. Me and the kids were so excited, that we couldn't wait to keep driving and find more people in need of some cold water. comments (4) | email this | print | permalink Read More Stories >> |
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I grew up in India. If any of you have ever been to India, you will know that it is not uncommon to see cows walking around freely on the roads.
One day, on my way home from school, I saw a cow that had been hit by a man on a scooter. It was lying down on the side of the road and seemed unable to get up. It moved its legs up and down a little bit and then just stopped and lay there.
I wanted to help but I didn’t know what to do. I ran home and ... 
I have found that the way I treat insects acts as a reflection of my approach to kindness. Like most kids, I suppose, I mistreated bugs terribly. But many adults continue the rampage against insects, and I have often found that they do this mindlessly, killing them for no reason.
With the weather getting warmer, more bugs are getting into our houses. We also spend more time in "their house," as we enjoy the great outdoors. We find ourselves reaching for the fly swatter and insecticides to get rid of them. But why do we do this? Most insects pose no threat to ... 
I came across this website a few years ago when I was I was browsing the web looking for ways to thank the office staff I work with for the very warm welcome they gave me when I joined.
One of the things we have sometimes at work are called ‘morale days’. We bring in things and ideas to make the workplace more fun. I was looking for something fun and different and that’s how I discovered the” Smile’’ cards you offer. I ordered some and used them to do some of the kindness ideas which I had read about and ... 
Below is a story about my 2008 Christmas in Tauranga, New Zealand in a local Newspaper (The Bay of Plenty Times) which I would like to share with you all. It was the most amazing experience ever!! I loved seeing the smiles on peoples faces and bringing a little happiness to those in sadness, giving 60 smile cards out as I went. I learnt that it doesn't matter your age or size but you CAN make a difference :)
Still today I love going around and helping others and giving smile cards out! It's so much fun seeing other peoples happiness :)
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A few years ago I was an employee of an international company that sold computer devices. I had to travel a lot as part of my work. I remember that I was at a stage of my life where I only cared about how to make more money and how to solve technical problems. I was locked in my own world living as a robot that only worked in a mechanical way.
On one of my work trips, I came to the airport to take a bus to downtown, as usual. It was the same routine: get into the city, take the bus ...