Acts of kindness

[AimeeSP]

I was walking through a country park a few years back trying to lose weight and just feeling sorry for myself. Then an elderly man came power walking past me in the opposite direction and with a big smile said good morning to me. That really made my day and i cheered up after that. i love smiles.

 

[cocorose]

I'm not sure, but I do like when people leave coupons on the shelves at stores next to the item its for, especially if I can use it.

 

[GraybeardGhost]

It's remarkable how great—and how positive—an impact the tiniest gesture can have.

So easy to do, yet so many can't be bothered. :sad:

I don't know whether to feel happy or sad about this thread. :idontknow:

 

[IntheLabyrinth]

A guest at the hotel I work at last week gave me some advice about buying the best clothes possible, especially a watch and shoes in order to be successful no matter what career I pursue. After giving me that tip, he very thoughtfully and sincerely said that he wishes me luck and he hopes that I am happy. It was more about the way he said it than what he said.

 

[emre43]

I don't know whether to feel happy or sad about this thread. :idontknow:

I'll answer that for you; be happy! What is the point in being sad?

 

[Something-Vague]

Some acts of kindness that I have experienced:

The individuals that have welcomed me on this website.

My best friend. Whenever I am feeling down or am really stressed about homework, he is there for me. He shares in both my joys and sorrows.

Anyone that has ever opened a door for me, especially if I was carrying something heavy.

I once fell off of my bike while riding around my neighborhood as a child and my neighbor helped to dress my wound, though small, and drove me back to my house.

When I was in sixth or seventh grade, I was the winner of a spelling bee and I went onto the semi-finals. Another girl there knew that I was nervous about the situation and so she came up to talk to me to ease my fears. I had misspelled a word accidentally because I spoke too fast for my brain to comprehend, and so I had lost. I was so upset and was beating myself up about it. This girl went right after me and I know that she noticed how sad I was. She ended up misspelling a word that I am most certain that she knew. As soon as she was finished, she came down to console me.

When I was struggling with anorexia nervosa, the son of one of my teachers helped me to carry my books because I was too weak.

When I was struggling with anorexia nervosa, my school sent me cards while I was in the hospital. My teachers called and wrote to me every so often. My school at the time also helped to raise money for gas to give to my parents because they knew that we were struggling.

I was considered an outcast when I went to foster care, but again, I was shown an extreme act of kindness. The next door neighbor invited me over to hang out with him and his mom said that I could always come over, knowing what the situation at the foster house was.

When I bursted out crying in 10th grade and everyone was laughing at me, not even my teacher came after me to make sure I was okay. However, one of his assistants came after me and talked to me about what was bothering me, even though she knew me less than anyone else in the room.

My bus driver in 10th grade who let me rant to him about issues that must not have appealed to him very much.

Anyone who has looked at my past and faults, but has accepted me anyway.



Various other acts of kindness that I have noticed:

People who put the carts back where they belong at the store

Bagging groceries for the cashier

Utilizing proper communication (This may sound strange, but some people refuse to communicate, even though they are aware of what proper communication is. They expect that other people are mind readers instead.)

 

[PGT]

I think acts of kindness happen on these forums regularly through either kind words when replying to a post or in the background with PM's.
I was in a bad place over the weekend and sent a fellow member a rather dark and gloomy pm. When I came back on I received 3 PM's back and I could tell by the length that a lot of time and thought had gone into them. I very much appreciated the kind words and support that I was given and I hope I can repay that kindness someday.

 

[Hellhound]

My mother found out I'm into ponies, so she decided to buy every merch she finds whenever she can. I sometimes feel like a spoiled kid.

It's like she's gone through a massive transformation. She used to be a jerk some years ago. Since she got this really bad illness that threatened her life, she became the nicest person ever. She's not pulling an act, I can see it's genuine.

 

[GraybeardGhost]

I'll answer that for you; be happy! What is the point in being sad?

Good answer! erfect:

 

[lonelee1]

We often have a negative perspective on people. I decided to make a post that shines some positive outlook on people, as it can be a rare thing to see.

What’s something nice someone has done for you?

there's been a lot of nice things people have done for me. friends, family. so many nice things actually. i wish i could be more giving and grateful.

 

[lonelee1]

We often have a negative perspective on people. I decided to make a post that shines some positive outlook on people, as it can be a rare thing to see.

What’s something nice someone has done for you?

there's been a lot of nice things people have done for me. friends, family. so many nice things actually. i wish i could be more giving and grateful. great thread

 

[SilentBird]

I watched David Attenborough's Africa last night. Part of the story was about turtles and their struggle to race from their nest to the sea. The population of turtles in most parts have declined because of poaching. In one area the native people have stepped in to protect them and their population has doubled in the last ten years.

That was a good reminder for me about human nature, despite all the treachery in the world people are still willing go out of their way to make the world a better place.

 

[Saga]

Well, it's not anything specific... but there's this one person in particular that I talk to online that's just... so damn amazing. ._. Like, I can just be myself and never have to worry about being judged. Talking to them makes my day and 'meeting' them was one of the best things that's happened to me in a long time. ^_^ <3