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.
What was the last book someone bought you? Sara shared that her Clinical Supervisor, Jeff Lane, sent her this new book by Joe Wells. She said “This makes me happy. I have occasionally bought books for clients but to have one bought for me feels lovely 🥰; it’s about my tribe; it’s by a stand […]
I saw lots of examples of kindness after the England Euros football match on Friday from the players to their young fans. For example, Jill Scott agreed to have a selfie with my friend’s daughter – it completely made T’s night, she was buzzing! The goal-keeper Ellie Roebuck came over to the crowd and beckoned
Would you sacrifice the chance of a big win to help someone else? That’s what Romain Bardet did during the Liege-Bastogne-Liege cycling race this year. After a huge crash which saw Julian Alaphilippe, another Frenchman but from a different team, hit a tree and land in a ditch, Bardet chose to go and check on
When everything feels like it’s going wrong, a small act of kindness can make a huge difference as Emma Allsopp shares. “In celebration of #Kindness and #PayingItForward in the face of what feels like unrelenting world-sadness: My computer crashed mid-Zoom call yesterday evening. Wouldn’t restart either. Thanks to superhero, Ravi – accountant by day, computer fixer by night –
How do your kids show kindness? Dara shared that her child, Kai, got paid for his first paid job and his first act was to buy her a present. “He knows how much I loved my Monchhichis as a kid and how upset I was at their loss. She’s so soft. So is my kid’s
Today we’re celebrating the kindness of London cabbies! There are so many stories of London cab drivers refusing money for trips to Great Ormond Street hospital. Having a child in hospital is impossibly hard emotionally and often financially so this kind gesture from London cabbies makes a huge difference to people who are already under
Do you think kindness is only for when things are going well? This story of kindness from Debs shows that even when things are tough, people can still be kind. ‘On Sunday, I went into a shop based in a railway station which is closing down soon (I won’t mention which one for soon-to-be obvious
What are your favourite flowers? “The daffodils I was gifted by a village neighbour and that Richard planted in these pots are looking fabulous and they smell lovely too! They really brighten up the path to the front door and are very cheerful.” Thank you Morwhenna for sharing this lovely story of kindness.
How many times have you donated blood? For those who are able to, donating blood is a wonderful way to make kindness a regular part of your life. Carys has given blood 41 times so far and is still going strong! Are you inspired to book a blood donation session?
How to make someone’s morning in 3 easy steps from Matt Callanan. Saw some council workers outside my house fixing the paving slabs. 1. Say hello, thank them for sorting the pavement, see if they want a coffee. 2. Make coffee. 3. Deliver with chocolate biscuits. What can you do? Big thanks to Matt for
