There are many of our lovely friends dealing with health issues or mental problems, or are in the midst of working themselves through the wounds
Category: Kindness Reflections
Kind Strangers Saved Me When I Tried to Kill Myself – by DrizztDo
I was in a really tough spot a couple of years ago. I was 24, homeless, and extremely depressed. I had recently stopped shooting Heroin
Birthday Blessings – by Jay Westrom
I recently stopped at a convenience store for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. As I was walking in, I remembered it was March 17th and
This Time, Avoid Putting All Your Hope & Eggs in One Easter Basket – by Dietrich Gruen, Former Hospice Chaplain
This spring and Easter bring Final Four frenzy for us Badger basketball fans—but I am not putting all my hope & eggs in that faux
My Brother’s Last Words to Me Were Beautiful and Haunting
My only brother, older by 2 years, was terminally ill with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (a condition which causes progressive muscle weakness and starts in childhood).
World’s Oldest Woman Says The Key to Long Life is Kindness
The world’s oldest person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, believes the key to longevity is treating other people kindly. Weaver, born on July 4, 1898,
My Godmother Inspires Self-Love And Compassion – by Elizabeth Wellington
Linda, my godmother, has been a constant source of inspiration for me since my high school years. Through her grace and compassion, she showed me
All This Homeless Veteran and His Dog Needed Was Human Kindness…
While seated at a Starbucks, a homeless man came in and sat nearby. His scent was unpleasant and people looked at him and rolled their
Heart-Wrenching Photo of Doctor Crying Goes Viral. Here’s Why – by Pamela Wible MD
Outside of a Southern California hospital, an ER doctor is crouched down against a concrete wall grieving the loss of his 19-year-old patient. A paramedic
Imagine If – by Lucy Williams
Yesterday I was on the tube when a young man got on. He was crying and begging for money or food. As always on the
Get Positive: Sorting Your Junk – by Ronovan Writes
People comment often wondering how I stay positive, how I keep doing all I do in the face of what I live with. How can
My Story: Coffee the Dog – by Mona Chung-Chao
Who would have thought that a silly dog with attitude would pull my family through the worst crisis we had ever faced? My dog, Coffee,
The Girl Who Saw Through the Illusions – by Leo Babauta
The girl was at work when one of her coworkers said something demeaning about her work, and she immediately got upset, felt defensive, and thought
Severely disabled man with over 25 serious conditions shares inspiring message: ‘I’m still loving life because it could always be worse’
Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. In a YouTube video he posted on Wednesday, 20-year-old Peter Foster promotes a message of optimism, despite a
The Last Time – by Devon Corneal (Mother, Writer, Lawyer)
Tonight, Little Dude asked for a snuggle before bed. It was well past his bedtime and I was tired, cranky and had a stack of
Singing in the Rain – by ‘Shrewed Up’
Last Summer during a torrential rain fall, I stood in the frame of our storm door in silence to listen to and understand the beauty
A Nurse’s Wish in Labor and Delivery – by Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)
As an obstetrical nurse, I am surrounded by beauty every single day I come to work. What people who don’t work in obstetrics don’t know
How Successful People Stay Calm – by Dr. Travis Bradberry
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than
Thank You For My Problems – by Mary McLaurine
It took me many tragedies, 5 years on dialysis, two kidney transplants and a myriad of other seemingly overwhelming and unfair obstacles to be thrown
Raising a Kind Daughter – by Kari Kubiszyn Kampakis
When my daughter Ella was in fourth grade, she got in the car one day after school and announced her plan to run for student
A Saving Encounter on the Streets – by La Shea A. Stanard
During the late summer of 2005, I found myself homeless. I spent two weeks in an overnight shelter in the city of Camden, New Jersey.
One Word That Can Bring Us Back to What Matters – by Rachel Macy Stafford
For the past six months, my 11-year-old daughter and I have been preoccupied with baby names. You see, when my sister-in-law invited Natalie and I
A Lesson in Humility From a Homeless Man – by SiON42X
I had a gig once in Kingston, Jamaica. Now, if you’ve ever been to Jamaica you might be thinking “score, rad gig brah.” You’d be
To the Mom or Dad Who Told Their Child Not to Stare at Mine – by Beth Hersom
Dear Moms and Dads, I want to talk about something uncomfortable. It’s come to my attention that many of the best among you are making
The 365 Jar – by Name Withheld
I Made a Present for My Girlfriend. It Took Some Time – Starting off… I started with an idea of an old-style US mason jar.
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