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Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

The kindness of strangers: I was hitchhiking with nowhere to sleep when a man gave me his bed for the night

A stranger’s simple, selfless hospitality and small sacrifices can create a lifelong memory and underscore the deep impact of genuine generosity.
Cooking
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

In Search of Frugal Joy

Small, inexpensive acts and discoveries produce immediate, shareable joy and lift mood through simple kindnesses and modest pleasures.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark

A simple, compassionate gesture from a guidance counselor provided emotional support that profoundly comforted a struggling teenager and resonated decades later.
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

Teacher's Midnight Birthday Text Message Moves 13-Year-Old to Tears

The simple birthday message - plus the $5 for Starbucks 'Ms. Wegner' included as a gift - moved Lilly and her mom Trisha Anderson Bauer to tears. The text read "Happy birthday Lilly! I miss you and I still think of you when I hear certain songs and see checkered print." Lilly told TODAY.com the checkered print comment was in reference to "her 90s style." And the Starbucks gift, because Lilly always wanted a Starbucks drink.
Mental health
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SF parents
fromTODAY.com
7 months ago

A Texas Principal Wrote a Personal Note To Every One of His 443 Graduating Seniors

Mutterer personalized notes to each graduate, accompanied by a dollar, showcasing his investment in students.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

She Was Trying to Tie Her Partner's Bow Tie but Kept Failing'

New Yorkers can unite in small acts of kindness, even in everyday situations like tying a bow tie on a crowded subway.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
9 months ago

Watch Three Fairy Godmothers Stepp Up For This Stressed Out New Mom

Acts of kindness, like helping new parents with household chores, can significantly alleviate their stress during the postpartum period.
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