A collection of posts that show how kindness is an active pursuit. These positive stories cover a wide range of acts of kindness to others that people have taken.
“I noticed someone had Liked my post on LinkedIn. It turned out to be an old school friend who thought as she knows lots of publishing people, it might help them see I’m an editor and ask for my services. Haven’t seen this friend for about 30 years so it was a surprise!” What a […]
“A small act of kindness – my neighbours sometimes put my bins back in for me if they spot them still out on bin day because I’m at work. It probably takes them 20 seconds but really makes my day!” Jessica, this is a brilliant example of how our local community can show kindness, thank
My daughter and I were on our way to the location for her work experience. We had to get a bus from Hatfield train station to the University of Hertfordshire campus and we weren’t sure which was the right one. We asked one driver if he went to the campus and he told us that
“I saw a fb request from a local man whose wife had sadly died midway through making a crochet blanket for a new baby in the family. He was asking for someone to finish the blanket that she had started, so I offered my services and completed it for him. He was very grateful. The
“We are never too busy to be kind to others. My daughter and I saw this sweet pup running across a busy road this morning. My heart stopped a couple of times as the dog ran back and forth across the road. I immediately turned my the vehicle around, safely parked on the closest side
How are your friends kind to you, and to others? I heard about a friend of a friend who loves visiting brocantes (flea markets) in France where they both live. One day she asked if there was anything my friend wanted her to look for at the brocante she was going to. She was looking
“Others at my Dungeons and Dragons group have been giving me a lift home after we play. I live locally but I have long covid now and walking home would be incredibly challenging, especially loaded down with books and laptop and dice rolling tray and stuff, so I really appreciate them being so kind.” These
My Mum is knitting some baby clothes for her friend’s new born great-grandson because her friend has arthritis in her hands which means she can no longer knit. Recognising acts of kindness in friendship is a great way to start noticing kindness in the world – what kindness have your friends shown recently? Read about
“My friend sent me a Sainsbury’s order this morning (within like… half hour of me telling her it was a shit day) and sourdough, snacks and BUTTER was amazing.” We’re so sorry you’re having a hard day but how wonderful that you have a kind friends like that who showed up for you. And thank
Here’s a quick & easy kindness everyone can spot – people being let in front in supermarkets and other queues. Next time you’re out and about, make a conscious choice to look out for this small act of kindness, or similar things. Here’s a couple of recent examples to inspire you: “I saw somebody let
