These positive news stories cover a wide range of acts of kindness to others that people have taken.
“Travelling home on a packed train standing room only. I was feeling faint and a guy stood up and gave me his seat. Good to know there are good guys out there thanks a million to my hero on the Marylebone to Banbury train.” We share examples of kindness like this one, sent in by […]
We were walking round the lake near our house before my parents came over to visit for a cuppa. We realised neither of us had brought our phone with us, so we had no idea what the time was! We asked a passerby for the time and he got his own phone out of his
Allies across the US are being proactive in their support of trans people by writing letters of support which are then included with binders and femme shapewear provided by charities like Point Of Pride. This active ally-ship is also a beautiful act of kindness that we’re sure makes a big difference to everyone receiving it.
“My daughter learnt about the environment at infant school and has become an Adopt-a-Street Champion (litter picker). I thought this might be a fad but she is absolutely committed, so I am totally supporting her in this endeavour.” This wonderful story of kindness and community was shared by Jaime Cox. We’re celebrating community this week
One of the tips we give at our wellbeing workshops is to find a source, or sources, of kindness and positive stories that you can check in with daily. This is also a great way to find a kind community in the comments or groups where you read those stories, and community is also a
“The wife of a friend my dad made in the neurology rehabilitation program helped my dad install his new laptop because I’m sick and can’t do it for him. I can’t get over how kind she is.” Thank you to the anonymous person who sent in this wonderful example of kindness to us. What kindness
“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
“On the train someone couldn’t show their ticket because their phone had died. Me and several other people in the carriage all offered our own cables and chargers to the person, unfortunately none of them fitting the phone and the train socket at the same time – but it was lovely to see lots of
“I broke down on the Humber Bridge (UK) and had to communicate through an ME/CFS crash. Everyone including the call centre staff, highways agency, breakdown recovery, and two excellent friends made sure I was cared for and got me home safe, I don’t know what I would have done without them. It means I’m not
What public or community acts of kindness have you seen recently? My friend sent me a photo of a wellbeing sign he saw at Reading West station. He said he thought it was nice because “train stations can be sad places if you’re in a bad place” The sign, titled “writing for wellbeing” reads: “Take
