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Tag: Compassion
Kindness Captured in a Photo – A Man Gives a Barefoot Homeless Man His Shoes
A Tampa man, Oscar Aquino, gave a homeless man the shoes off his feet in a random act of kindness that’s getting wide-spread, and deserved
Learning Compassion – by Jackie Phillips
I watch him out of the corner of my eye as I do the daily dishes. I’m worried about him, as he hasn’t eaten in
Love Is Class, How Much Do You Have? A short story of two heroes on a sidewalk – by Sean Smith
We sat watching from the Starbucks window. It was November 12th, 2013. It was 37º outside, with intense wind whipping through the glass jungle that
Care Can Not Be Purchased – by Byron Hamel
People who know me, know that I am constantly approached by people in need. People who know me on a deeper level are already aware
Watch What Happens When a Man Asks People to Translate a Hate Message He’s Received
During a social experiment, a man requests help to translate a Facebook message he has received. The man, who is in Lithuania, speaks English only.
Bethanie’s Letter to An Airline Pilot
Following the recent Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedy, Jai Dillon, an Airline Pilot, tweeted an image of a letter which had been given to his colleague
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
One Person CAN Make a Difference
Just wanted to share. My awesome daughter spends her days making cards and sending them all over the world to anyone in need. She’s spent
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
The Weight of Motherhood – by Kristin Shaw
Seven is the number of pounds I lost in my first trimester with my son, because I could not stomach anything but waffles, cereal, Pop
Restored – by dbbrennan11
I’ll give a little bit of context here. I live on an army base with my parents and my brothers. Last Christmas we had a
Surprising Turns in a Caring Canine Relationship – by Dietrich Gruen, (Hospice Chaplain)
While in recovery from extensive cancer treatments, my elderly friend took a turn for the worse and was rushed to UW Hospital for more tests.
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
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
Reap What You Sew Generosity Project.
The World is a mysterious, sometimes scary, place filled with vulnerable people capable of feeling immense pain. However, at the same time, it’s also full
Please Read This Letter Which was Received by the Family of an Organ Donor
“My Friend’s Son Died of a Brain Injury Last Week. He Donated His Organs and This is the Result.” “Faith in humanity: Restored.” Read more
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.
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
Kids Aren’t Expensive, But That Other Thing Sure Is – by Anna Barton
My husband and I have always wanted a lot of kids. (Of course, “a lot” is a relative term, depending what your social circles look
This Bearded Hero is King of the Ducks
When Lars in Norway saw a duck trapped under the ice, he didn’t hesitate to leap into the frigid lake, shattering the ice, rescuing the
How to Raise a Good Man – by Colin Falconer
One night a father overheard his son pray: “Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is”. Later that night, the Father prayed:
Dying Man, 24, Leaves an Awesome Message That Everyone Should Read:
Soon I Will be Gone Forever, but That’s Okay as Long as Someone Reads This. I am only 24 years old, yet I have actually
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