When my wife was dying from cancer…one of the cleaning ladies…who didn’t even speak much English….brought her a small stuffed animal her mother had hand
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How to Change a Kid’s Life in 20 Minutes
This story starts long ago in the dim ages, when bear and bison swarmed the forest and the prairie. Or about 2004, which ever you
This is the Summer of Your Life – By Frances Trussell
On childhood summer evenings I’d sit by the breeze of my open bedroom window listening to the symphony of the season. The laughter of those
Good Deed of the Week
“I saved an orphaned baby duck from traffic… Poor baby’s mother had been ran over and no other babies were seen around.” “We named it
9 Beautiful Semicolon Tattoos Shared to Destigmatize Mental Health Challenges – By Laura Willard
If you’ve been online this week, you’ve probably seen something about the semicolon tattoo. But in case you haven’t, here’s the short version: It’s a
A Complete Stranger’s Kindness Towards a Young Grieving Widow
Last September was the one-year anniversary of my husband’s death. I was 27 years old, by myself at around 9 AM and was facing a
“She Put on a lot of Weight” – By Kathy Sebright
I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a couple of years on the fourth of July. It was hot and humid here. My sweaty
Police Officer, Duke Staples, Enters ‘Father Mode’ At Scene Of a Car Crash and the Photo Goes Viral
On the 2nd July, this precious 4 year old girl and her family were victims of a serious crash that occurred in the 9200 block
To Build (or Break) a Child’s Spirit – by Rachel Macy Stafford
If you needed to lose weight, what would be most motivating? You’ve put on some pounds. I’m not buying you any more clothes until you
Strangers Kindness Saved Me From a Scary Truck Driver
About a year ago, I went out running. About fifteen minutes into my route, a truck passed me and I saw the man driving’s head
What An Abuser Really Looks Like – By Danielle Campoamor
“Well, that doesn’t sound like him. At all.” That was the common response I received when telling close friends or family members about the abuse
Kindness Stopped This Homeless Man From Committing Suicide
Today I went to Dunkin (Donuts) and saw a clearly homeless guy singing on the side of the road and picking up change. Eventually I
A Homeless Guy Did This for Me.
I was doing this crappy market research job where I’d stand outside supermarkets and ask people for their receipts if they didn’t need to keep
Humbled by Kindness…
…A few humbling kind experiences all wrapped into one: Humbling experience #1. My mom got suddenly diagnosed with cancer and deteriorated unbelievably quickly. She seemed
In a world so quick to judge, just #BeReal – By Lizzi Rogers
This is a first for SisterWives – not only are we on trend, but thanks to Hasty, we ARE the trend – Yesterday, in response
“The Streets Barber’ is Making a Real Difference in His Community
Nasir Sobhani aka ‘The Streets Barber’, is a true Nomad, not just of the world, but also of the mind. Growing up in Japan, attending
An Open Letter to the Lifeguard Who Saved a Little Boy – By Amy Zellmer
Dear Lifeguard, I don’t know your name, and I’m guessing that you are about high school age. I witnessed you in action yesterday as you
20 Confessions of a Minister’s Wife – By Rita Davis
Being married to a minister was not something I had on my to-do list. I just happened to fall in love with a guy who
Uplifting Photo of the Day is of a Very Special Lady…
Susannah Jones has just celebrated her 116th birthday! She is the last living American born in the 19th Century as well being the oldest Woman
A Story About Giving, Sacrifice and Finding One’s Happiness in Others: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
This wonderful story is considered, by some, as a metaphor for how nature keeps giving and giving and giving to us and we keep taking
Why My Dog is my Mentor? – By Marc Winn
I am not ashamed to admit that my dog Henry is my mentor. When I state that he is a genius and one of my
7 Reasons The Kindest People Are Actually The Strongest – By James Michael Sama
Being a man who writes about kindness and chivalry can bring some interesting lessons. One of which, is just how many people feel as though being kind
“Walked Past a Church Yesterday, Had This Poster on the Door”…
Even if you’re not a religious person, surely this is a church you’d have to at least step in to and say hello! Photograph location:
Want To Change The Way People Think? Start With A Great Story. – By Tyler Tervooren
When I was a kid, my mom had stories for everything: why you should brush your teeth, eat vegetables, not talk to strangers or do
Ben & Denali – A Beautiful Story of Friendship and Loyalty
Some people call it good and evil. Some call it darkness and light. Others, yin and yang. No matter what you call it, life has
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