I was kinda a loner myself but it’s easy when it’s by choice. He sat alone at lunch , and I didn’t have anyone to
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Had a 6-Year Old Boy Teach Me True Humanity.
After responding to a 12 week premature birth, which lead to the death of both the mother and the stillborn infant, both me and my
Surprise Flowers Helped
A few years ago I was in a really bad place one night and decided to take a walk and see where I end up.
Boy Asks For an Advance on His Allowance. Father Responds in Writing.
Our 6 y/o asked (his) Dad for an advance on his allowance for a toy. This is the response he got. We love this Father’s
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
How to Change the World as You Know It with One Simple Act – “I had something happen on my walk this morning,” …my husband
We all Need a Little Change – By Lizzi Lewis
I got told off today, by a complete stranger. The incident made me cry, for him as much as for me. And for all the
8 Ways to Recover After a Suicide Attempt – By Steve Austin
Since I’ve begun sharing how I went from a pastor to a psych ward, people often ask about my recovery. Everyone wants to know, is
LEARNING TO BE KIND – By Joan Zlotnick
All of us know the downside of caregiving and grieving. We know the physical and emotional demands we face as caregivers, and the heaviness and
Pain & Kindness, A Lesson Learned – by Carmelene Melanie Siani
I had gone to the Indian Market to buy Naan when I saw a man who was bent over from the waist, a huge hump
Helping a Friend Who Has Lost a Loved One – By Tamara Jones
Dealing with a loved one’s death is truly one of the hardest yet unavoidable events that happen in a lifetime. If your friend is grieving
DON’T Fear or Judge the Stranger on the Bus
I saw the most incredible display of humanity on the sky train. A six foot five man suffering from drug abuse and\or mental health issues
The Milk of Human Kindness – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
My husband and I had parked just outside our favorite breakfast joint one Saturday morning to find a bunch of women clustered about the front
A Long Overdue Thank You for a Priceless Gift – By Lisa Gastaldo
I’m ashamed. As someone who prides herself on promptness, I am more than a little tardy. In fact, one might accuse me of being over
We’re Taking a Break
Hello to all you lovely people! Due to the need to tend some personal issues, you may notice that the Kindness Blog is not up
What to Say to Death (Talking to my Dad when he could only listen) – By April V. Walters
One of the synchronicities of life is that when my Dad’s cancer returned my sometimes boss, Wendy Macnaughton, was Artist in Residence at the Zen
After 82 Years A Mother and Daughter Finally Reunite
Betty Morrell, 82, arrived at Greater Binghamton Airport on Jan. 15, eager to see her mother. As she waved across the airport, her 96-year-old mother
Life Lessons Learned From Being Homeless – by Kenny Murray
I’ve been homeless four times in my 25 years on this planet. When I was 7 my father kicked my mother, me and my four
An Elderly Widower’s Note to His Deceased Wife Is the Best Thing You’ll Read on the Internet This Week
A touching story of an elderly widower coping with life alone after his wife of 62 years died last January went viral on Facebook. “So
My Hour On the Streets of New York – By Adam
On Nov 11 of 2006, I made a deal with myself that I would give $1 to every homeless person who asked. Call it a
Choosing Kindness Led to an Awakening – By Richard Diedrichs
When my father was in his early eighties, he and his fourth wife both got sick. They did not have the means to support themselves
Uplifting Photo of the Day Features a 92-Year-Old Meeting Her 2-Day-Old Great-Granddaughter For The First Time
A photo capturing the heartwarming moment a 92-year-old held her baby great-granddaughter for the first time was shared on Reddit, garnering hundreds of comments and
What it Means to be Mixed Race During the Fight for Black Lives – by Shannon Luders-Manuel
When I talk about my family culture, I’m mixed. When I talk about racism, I’m black. When Trayvon Martin was shot for wearing a hoodie,
A Stranger’s Hug Led to Redemption
I was wandering around San Francisco Mission district drunk late at night. An old homeless guy asked me for a dollar, I gave him one
Man With Cerebral Palsy Created Such Beautiful Typewriter Art
Paul Smith (September 21, 1921 – June 25, 2007) was born with Severe cerebral palsy, a serious condition that affects the brain. It limited his
Silence When a Neighbor Uses the “N” Word and a Living Room Epiphany – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
One day back in the 60’s when life as we knew it was changing through the civil rights movement, my husband called me from work.
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