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Helping My Dog Die – by Amy Selwyn
My dog is dying. I am desperate for a greater gift. I long to write something profound. Something so moving that people will read it
A happy little thought about my husband – by Rocket_owl
Last night while asleep in our bed my husband let out a startled moan. I then felt his hand patting the comforter – searching for
Enough – by Rachel Macy Stafford
Sometimes I find myself sitting behind the wheel of the car thinking, Enough. Enough with the bickering. Enough with the chauffeuring, the gas-guzzling, the bumper-to-bumper.
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
Don’t Jump *
Walking home after a bad week, (I) saw this on an overpass I used to regularly contemplate jumping over. Decarie Blvd, on the South railing
The Richest Man in the World – by Simona Asinovski
Would you go hiking without headphones? I would prefer not to. For context, headphones are on my list of “things I can’t do without” on
‘The Singing Nurse’ Soothes the Suffering
Jared Axen is a nurse in Valencia, California, who happens to love singing. During shifts, he would absent-mindedly sing as we went about his work,
“To the person going through our trash, please come in for a sandwich”
Ashley Jiron, is the owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres in Oklahoma. She noticed someone had been looking through her bins for food and
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.
Her Tears Brought Out the Kindness of a Stranger
‘heartlines’ wrote: “I was sitting in the airport by myself crying.. embarrassing in public, but I just couldn’t stop. A man gave me this. He
#SocksOff – by Jamie Newell
More than just a saying among friends “socks off” is a real philosophy that we should all embrace. In my first post 4 weeks ago
Hand in Hand For Healing! – by Erika Kind
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
THIS 92-Year Old is the REAL Superman
92-year-old Wally Harmer is preparing to take on a mile long zip wire to raise money for charity – and he’s going dressed as Superman!
How My Mom Became An Owner Of A Motorcycle
This is a short film about how Douglas Gautraud’s mom became an owner of a motorcycle. It’s a wonderful meditation on family lineage, serving others
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
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
I Watched a Young Girl Teach Her Father a Lesson About Humanity – by Caleb Noal
I posted this on my personal Facebook page, it was something that I experienced firsthand and wish to share it with my fellow New Yorkers.
Between Them, A Blind man and a Double Amputee Have Planted 10,000 Trees.
Jia Haixa talks of his symbiotic relationship with his friend Jia Wenqi — a double amputee. “I am his hands. He is my eyes.” The
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,
After 65-Days Apart These Two Young Sisters Cannot Hide The Look of Love
P68 Wrote: “My daughter had been hospitalized almost 65-days without seeing her sister. This is their reunion…” ❤❤
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