When Elizabeth Diamond was diagnosed with stage-four brain cancer, she was worried about what might happen if she died. Her best friend Laura Ruffino, whom
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Privileged White Woman Stops Shopping for a Year – By Trish Rohr
Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a year-long, weekly series as author Trish Rohr embarks on a 366 day journey to own her
I Know You Love Me — Now Let Me Die – By Louis M. Profeta MD
In the old days, she would be propped up on a comfy pillow, in fresh cleaned sheets under the corner window where she would in
Kindness in a Blanket or in a Plastic Bottle or in a Life Jacket – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
At the end of my yoga class the teacher came over and adjusted my blanket so that my feet wouldn’t get cold during the final
Stranger Gives Dad A Very Touching Note After Seeing Him With His Daughter
David Rosenman is a physician and assistant professor in Rochester, MN. He’s also a father with two young children. When David recently took his 9-year-old
Target Employee’s act of Kindness Will Inspire YOU to Practice Kindness
A random act of kindness (and a little patience) goes a long way on the Internet. Ishmael Gilbert, a Target employee in Glendale, Indiana, inspired
Life Is Baeutiful. – by singlestep
Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher? I do, mine. Her name was Mrs White. And I remember thinking she must be some
How the Police can Benefit From the Uncanny Power of Courtesy – By Mark Gosson
I was just traveling throughout Europe and I found myself paying attention to how the police interact with people there. Part of this is certainly
Hot Dogs Aren’t Really Meat and How to Have the Best Birthday You’ve Ever Had – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
When we got to the hospital I went inside to register on the computerized screen. “Date of Birth?” the computer asked. It happened to be
Why I Won’t Be Taking Shots On My 21st Birthday (Drinking Responsibly)
Today is my 21st birthday, a day I have been looking forward to for quite some time now. Due to an event that happened about
The Lucky Ones: Surviving Loss – By Stephanie March
We all experience varying degrees of loss, nobody is immune. We lose pets, friends, and family. We lose relationships and marriages. We lose entire houses
The 3 Gatekeepers
With Mindfulness we can observe how we speak, the tone of voice we use and the words we choose. With a little attention (and good
Mom on the Bus – By Amanda Witow
This is something I witnessed years ago, but I like to remember it whenever I feel like people are too judgmental or what not. So
On My Father’s Birthday: A Letter To The Man Who Killed Him – By Dawn Quyle Landau
Dear Sir, I don’t know your name, but you killed my father on June 9, 1973, in Stockton, California. My father was thirty-two years old
The Freeze Response: How a Warrior Handles the Trauma of Sexual Assault – By Amy Oestreicher
When I speak at colleges about my own story of sexual abuse, I never forget how difficult it was for me to even speak the
Waking up in the Morning to Bliss – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
On some luxurious mornings in bed before the sun comes up my husband draws me to him, tunes his phone to an American classics music
Happy Christmas From US to YOU
Dear Kindness Blog Readers, This is just a brief note to wish you all a merry Christmas from us and to thank you for your
The Beauty of Mindfulness – by Milan Bakrania
When was the last time you gave your brain a rest? Can you remember a time when you were not regretting the past or worrying
One Artist is Raising Mental Health Awareness by Drawing Medical Conditions as Monsters
A UK-based illustrator is creating a series of drawings that aim to raise mental health awareness by depicting different disorders and conditions as monsters. Toby
Shopping 5-Days Before Christmas, and the Kindness of One Family to Mine.
I picked up my little man (3) from daycare at 6pm and headed out to the local mall to pick out Christmas gifts for daddy
Single Mum Brought to Tears by a Generous Gift from Secret Santa
A mystery person left this note and £100 in Claire Rock’s mailbox this past week to help the single mother buy presents for her son…
When the City throws Away a Homeless man’s Christmas tree, a Community Takes Action
Though he lives his life out on the streets, a homeless man named John, a.k.a Philly, decided to make his holiday season as festive as
A Drunk Driver Almost Killed Her Fiance. If You Watch This Video There Might be Tears.
When two people are madly in love the possibilities are unlimited. Larry had a romantic plan to propose to Kelcie in Disneyland. Tragically, before he
My Grandmother, Autumn, and Me – By Amy Oestreicher
Around this time of year, I always think about my grandmother. She had an autumn birthday and she’d often come to stay with us just
Uplifting Photo of the Day Features a South Korean ‘Dog Meat’ Puppy’s First Experience of Human Kindness
In recent years, the plight of dogs raised for their meat in a number of Asian countries has garnered widespread attention and public condemnation. It
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