She had white hair, a round wrinkled face, kind blue eyes and a big toothless grin. I was a skinny, shy kid with white hair,
Tag: inspirational
Kinship With A Homeless Veteran – by Mia Bentley
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war,
The Year of Speaking Kindly – by Mike O’Connor
Would you like to increase harmony in your life, cut the potential for conflict and hurting other people? If yes, then this challenge might be
Ten Books, One Dollar and a Promise Kept
When I was a kid we didn’t have a lot of money, so we often shopped at a thrift store. What I loved about that
“…Christmas is a Time to Help One Another.”
‘craftsy’ wrote: “My husband has cancer, and just had surgery this past Wednesday. Found this in our mailbox this morning, from our landlords.” Please spread
Receiving Kindness and Candy From a Little Baby
‘NS’ wrote: “A baby just handed me this on my flight. I ain’t mad.” ‘jstrydor Commented: “I love the gesture and I think this was
Here’s To The Cold Blooded Life (When kindness costs you nothing) by Ron Clinton Smith
The other day on Facebook a friend posted this profound challenge: “Learn to say no without an explanation.” And then several people came along glowingly
Stop And Smell The Roses…And The Coffee, Too
When most people think of skills required in parenting, being quick is often one of them. Quick to notice, quick to assume, quick to catch
The Lesson I learned From an Old Man in the Time it Took to Smoke a Cigarette
I was travelling in Canada (I’m from England) and stopped to buy a drink at a little grocery store. An oldish looking guy followed me
A Sweet Act of Kindness @ Christmas
Hey guys! For this year’s early Christmas, I wanted to do something kind for everyone in my grade and make them smile. So I purchased
A 4-Year Old’s Love Letter
His mum says the attention it’s received has cheered her up while they’re waiting for her son’s final appointment with the oncologist after beating cancer.
On the Kindness of Things by John Tuite
“Treat objects as if they had nervous systems.” Bruce Fertman. There’s an old porcelain telephone on the stage. It’s only there because in the second
See a Need, Fill a Need by Sybil Brun
Medical bills were mounting. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost upon us so
Give Your Spouse the Gift That Can’t Go Wrong by Winifred M. Reilly
Whether you’re a big holiday shopper or a minimalist, here’s one gift your spouse is guaranteed to enjoy. There’s no need to wrap it and
How to Kill It With Kindness – The Layperson’s Guide to Living Like Mandela by Vidya Kaipa
(Article written – 5 December 2013) Nelson Mandela died today. It didn’t come as much of a shock, being that he was an impressive 95
So, You Want an Unconventional Christmas Tree do You?
When a man loves a woman, and she asks him for something special, what can he do but give it to her… ‘NAD’ wrote: “My
9 Tips to Get Kids Involved in Volunteering – by Lara Patangan
The beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, wrote; “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Children
I Feed the Little Creatures
Hi, I know this is not an act of kindness to people, but still an act of kindness. Evey year when it’s freezing cold and
Words of Wisdom From a Child
Gabriela, aged-5, offered some good advice for all of us… Source: Daily Saint Share Gabriella’s lovely advice using the buttons below.
“…At What Point Do We Begin to Mistrust One Another?
In late July 1973, Joseph Crachiola was wandering the streets of Mount Clemens, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, with his camera. As a staff photographer
When They Saw a Woman Sat Holding Her Head in Her Hands They Couldn’t Just Walk on by
‘scu’ wrote: “Today’s lesson in kindness: Luke and I were shopping today when we walked past this girl, the lone salesperson in a rug store,
Random Acts of Pasta – Man Feeds 125 People, Including the Homeless
A full stomach makes a happy heart, the saying goes. But one Utah man is taking some hits from doubters on the Internet over his
Free Hugs For Ferguson
A Portland police officer, Sergeant Bret Barnum, was wearing protective head gear and patrolling a protest in Portland, Oregon when he noticed a 12-year-old boy,
Kindness Causes Miracles (Life Lessons Learned While Midwifing Families in Haiti)
Monday through Thursday are prenatal days. The women arrive in their cute print dresses and always carry purses. The new moms are sent upstairs for
Hot Soup
The year was 1968 at the corner of Avenue Rd and Wilson Ave i was on my way to York University Keel campus. I was
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