This collection of posts illustrates the difference that acts of kindness make to others’ lives. Your actions matter and these good news posts show you how.
“I was asked to host a workshop at Gloucester Pride and was asking if anyone from where I am in South Wales was going so I could hitch a lift as I don’t drive. A new friend offered to drive me even though she hadn’t been planning to go because I do so much for […]
What kindness do you see among your friends? My daughter and her friend took part in a sponsors’ quiz at Basel railway station when we arrived on the day of the final. H won a cross-body bag and K won a can of pepsi. K isn’t keen on fizzy drinks so H agreed to swap
On the way to a gig on the Bakerloo line Tube between Paddington and Baker Street a woman with 3 young children and a pushchair got onto the train. A man gave up his seat so the two bigger children could sit down, while the woman stayed next to them with the pushchair and the
Here’s a really easy kindness to spot if you’re new to noticing it (or just struggling to): My daughter was at Lidl buying some choc chips to go in the cookies she and her friend were baking. The person in front of her noticed and let her go in front as he was doing the
“I spotted a thread full of kindness on Mastodon – someone asked about menopause and the replies were full of personal experiences, reassurance, tips and tricks, and so much more. The thread itself was a super example of kindness but I also sent it on to someone I know who has been dealing with menopause
I’ve been pondering my ‘why’ recently. And whichever way I look at it, my purpose is about helping people to feel more positive. Whether that’s positive about themselves, their work or the world. So when I get feedback that my work has made a difference to someone’s life, I’m really pleased. It’s good to know
The Learnalot session I ran for Connect Reading took place in the management suite of the Oracle shopping centre in Reading. As with many shopping centres, there are different levels and different connections with car parks. I’d been told the offices were next to one of the car park levels and which lift I had
“I heard that a family on the estate were trying to home school their 8 and 11 year old children on dad’s mobile phone, so I cobbled together a Linux laptop from the best parts I had to hand. I bought a new SSD (hard drive) for them and it ran as sweet as a
I always struggle to balance when my aerobics teacher gets us doing exercises on 1 leg. Last week I was wobbling all over the place (and the giggling didn’t help!) so she came over and stood in front of me holding my hands to stop me falling over. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Mastodon or Bsky
What kindness have you seen today? Here’s one example sent in to us by someone which shows no kindness is too small. So let’s hear yours!
