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Default Jan 07, 2019 at 02:33 PM
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I dont have a specific one to share right now, just a general observation to make about how much the slightest human interaction seems to matter to me. If for some reason it’s negative — indifference, hostility— it stays with me and affects my mood for the rest of the day or beyond. If someone is kind or helps me with something I really need help with, it gives me a glow that I try to hang on to for as long as I can.
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Default Jan 10, 2019 at 06:14 AM
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this happened on a show I watched, but felt I needed to share it because it's so nice

a woman in the show didn't react in time to save a stroke victim ( she thought he was just drunk and had collapsed), so he went to hospital and got permanent damage

a little while later he was released from the hospital. he was unable to comunicate via voice, but he wrote a note and made it a point to find her and say he forgives her for everything, even though he doesn't know who she is

I thought that was lovely
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Default Jan 16, 2019 at 07:58 PM
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Someone held a door open for me so I could quickly get out of heavy rain
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Default Jan 17, 2019 at 06:13 PM
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Was walking home with groceries in the rain one day. Busy lapse in judgment: paper bag + moisture = bag malfunction and groceries falling on the ground. I was embarrassed and felt stupid. A nice man came over and helped me to gather up my groceries. He smiled warmly and said: "Don't worry about it, no biggie." I hope he's having a great day wherever he is.
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Default Jan 20, 2019 at 03:05 PM
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I had a nice chat with someone new and then received a warm hug and "good luck to you"
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Smile Jan 22, 2019 at 03:21 PM
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A really helpful phone network staff person attentively and patiently answered all of my questions and told me what to do when my phone disappeared. A wonderful person found and safely returned my phone! Two great men in this world!
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Smile Jan 28, 2019 at 03:06 PM
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My significant other couldn't find the ticket he'd received for a reduced rate on extended parking. He was becomingly increasingly stressed and desperately searching his car. Between the two of us we could NOT find that ticket! As he pulled up to the pay station, he saw a prominent sign with the cost for a lost ticket in bold letters. It was an extortionate amount. I watched his face fall as he pulled up to the station. He's a good man who works really hard. He explained what happened and how long he'd been parked. With a smile, and zero fuss, the parking station worker said: "Don't worry about it, I'll charge you the amount you would pay with your ticket." Her understanding saved him a LOT of money (which he didn't owe) and his stress level immediately dropped. Wishing her peace and joy wherever she is now
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Default Jan 28, 2019 at 03:16 PM
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Great thread and I’m glad it has continued. I’m reminded that my small acts of kindness do mean something... somewhere in the world... even if I don’t always realize it. And it encourages me to continue doing it. I appreciate being let into a busy line of traffic, strangers holding doors instead of letting them slam in my face, people smiling back at me when I smile.
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Default Jan 28, 2019 at 03:24 PM
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Great thread and I’m glad it has continued. I’m reminded that my small acts of kindness do mean something... somewhere in the world... even if I don’t always realize it. And it encourages me to continue doing it. I appreciate being let into a busy line of traffic, strangers holding doors instead of letting them slam in my face, people smiling back at me when I smile.

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Default Feb 02, 2019 at 09:28 AM
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Two days ago a complete stranger paid for my groceries. The grocery clerk told me that he likes to do that. I felt guilty at the time. I know there are those who needed this more than me. But I know he felt good helping me in this way. Btw my groceries cost $128! I gave him a hug and a heartfelt thanks. People like this inspire and give hope.
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Default Feb 08, 2019 at 02:23 PM
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This happened to me many years ago but I just remembered it and thought I'd post it here.

I had just been hired to a position in an environment that turned out to be socially way beyond my depth. I was more miserable and lost by the day to the point I was apparently grinding my teeth all night and developed a horribly painful case of TMJ which is inflammation of the jaw.

I had never had this before and had no idea what was going on, so I called the advice nurse on my medical plan. She was so nice to me! I'm sure she was busy but she stayed on the phone with me for quite awhile, telling me that she'd developed the same thing when she was stressing out over her daughter's wedding, and assuring me ibuprofen would work on it. I said I didn't think it would and she reassured me that it definitely would if I took enough of it. The kindness, helpfulness, and friendliness in her tone was enough by itself to start me feeling better.

I thanked her a million times before hanging up, and sure enough what with that sweet nurse and lots of ibuprofen, before long I was as good as new.
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Default Feb 08, 2019 at 02:42 PM
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This happened to me many years ago but I just remembered it and thought I'd post it here.

I had just been hired to a position in an environment that turned out to be socially way beyond my depth. I was more miserable and lost by the day to the point I was apparently grinding my teeth all night and developed a horribly painful case of TMJ which is inflammation of the jaw.

I had never had this before and had no idea what was going on, so I called the advice nurse on my medical plan. She was so nice to me! I'm sure she was busy but she stayed on the phone with me for quite awhile, telling me that she'd developed the same thing when she was stressing out over her daughter's wedding, and assuring me ibuprofen would work on it. I said I didn't think it would and she reassured me that it definitely would if I took enough of it. The kindness, helpfulness, and friendliness in her tone was enough by itself to start me feeling better.

I thanked her a million times before hanging up, and sure enough what with that sweet nurse and lots of ibuprofen, before long I was as good as new.
What a wonderful truth you shared, Mopey! That's beautiful. And don't ever forget, even on your darkest days, that you deserve kindness
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Default Feb 12, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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hugs and love to all the kind people here

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Default Feb 12, 2019 at 10:16 PM
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Before I had my hip surgery I had several phone conversations with a woman in the hospital's billing department. The day after surgery, she personally brought my receipt to my room and a little crystal with an angel etched on it to help with my healing.
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Default Feb 15, 2019 at 01:51 PM
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Have you ever seen the movie chain of favours? I don’t remember the details but I think it was about helping strangers.

I like this thread bc I think that each one of you who posted here an experience about good deeds from strangers and how grateful you are, somehow, you are in the same side as them and kind of think I could expect this from any of you.
Thanks! Kind of marvellous attitude. :-)

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Default Feb 15, 2019 at 02:38 PM
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What a beautiful thread! Thank you for posting it. Kindness of any type can make life so much easier ; You did that with this thread.

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