Random Acts of Kindness Day | 20+ Kindness Stories to Share with Your Friends

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The Good Things Jar | Create a Jar of Bottled Hope | By Keri Harty | Inspiring Story #117

Keri Harty’s “Good Things Jar” is like a jar of bottled hope.  The little messages remind her and her family that we can still expect good things to come our way, even during the most difficult times.My family keeps a “Good Things Jar” on our kitchen table.  I have small cut pieces of paper and a […]

Celebrating Life after Facing Death Twice | by Brad Johnson | Inspiring Story #111

One evening while enjoying a ride, Brad Johnson’s world is torn apart by a serious motorcycle accident. Two weeks after being released from the hospital, and still recovering, a deadly fire rages through his town. Brad is lucky to escape alive, with literally the shirt on his back, and his faithful dog Bella.

Rather than being defined by tragedy, Brad’s story is about his choice to celebrate life by giving back to others.

Village Boy Finds a Way then Pays It Forward | By Nawaz Khan | Inspiring Story #109

A boy from a poor family in a small village travels to the city to get a job to pay for his education. There a strange man approaches with an offer the boy is both afraid to accept, but can’t refuse.

Be inspired by Nawaz’s remarkable story as he works through his fears, embraces opportunities and ultimately passes on the gift he was given to others in his village.

From Skipping School to PhD | A Village Boy’s Remarkable Journey | by Dr Parashram Patil Inspiring Story #106

Inspirational story about an ordinary village boy from India who grew up on a cashew farm. His parents were illiterate, he’d skip school, and there was little hope for his future …

Until one day, something unimaginable happened (almost a miracle) that changed his whole life around.

Who Called You Stupid? | Story about Succeeding with Dyslexia by M. Waterman | Inspiring Story #103

The first time Jake enters Marjorie’s classroom he calls himself stupid. He has zero hope of achieving his GED…

Child Have You Eaten? | Story of Loving Kindness Despite Our Differences by Fathima Meer| Inspiring Story #99

When Fathima, a Muslim from South Africa,  travels to India, she fears how she’ll be received in an area with supposed Muslim-Hindu tensions.   What she discovers in reality surprises her, and something as simple as a stranger knocking on her door leads to a realization that will change her perspective forever…”Child, have you eaten?” […]

Arlene by PK Becker | When being there for someone is all we can do | Inspiring Story #95

Even when we don’t know what to do or say, this powerful story shows us that sometimes just being there for someone is more than enough.My friend, Arlene, was always unapologetically frank and opinionated.  A life force to be reckoned with, she made her presence and preferences known in most situations. She was a single […]

The Forgotten Gifts of Christmas by Manndi Maphies DeBoef | Inspiring Story #131

Whether we celebrate Christmas or not, whether we spend today with others or alone, we each receive at least one of these five gifts today … On the way home from celebrating Christmas with the family, my oldest son, Liam, and I were riding together. We did not turn on the radio once (which is unheard […]

May’s Missing Dog Tag |A ‘Hallmark Worthy’ Story by Steve Schwertfeger | Inspiring Story #84

One afternoon Steve receives a phone-call from a boy saying he found a dog tag while hiking. Little did the boy know that this small gesture of kindness would make the big impression it did …A ‘Hallmark’ worthy storyWith the bad news that’s been broadcast lately, it is very easy to overlook the fact that […]

You are NOT a Victim, You Got This by Sarra A. | Inspiring Story #82

Imagine growing up in an environment where kindness was a foreign concept. Imagine knowing nothing else beyond the boundaries of your home. Imagine what it takes to escape, at only 21, with no money and no job, just a desire for freedom …

Be Someone’s Lasagne Dish by Breeaynna Olberding | When Kindness Keeps Memories Alive | Inspiring Story #78

A delightful story of human kindness, especially for anyone who has ever lost a beloved grandfather or grandmother I lost this amazing man almost two years ago, he was my person;   my grandfather and one of the best people I will ever have the privilege of knowing. Try to imagine the best hug you’ve ever had. […]