An Intimate Hour With a Penniless Stranger
“Some say we’re wired for selfishness. But what I did that night felt good—better than any self-indulgence. …Maybe we’re wired for kindness too.”
Category: Kindness
When We Help Other People, We’re Helping Ourselves
A short and sweet story about how Heather’s decision to say “Yes” to an act of kindness was a gift to herself as well as to the strangers who helped her.
A Random Act of Kindness in the NYC Subway
A short and sweet story about how one person on the NYC subway made two complete strangers happy.
Wet Feet: A Heart-Warming Thanksgiving Story
An unexpected chance to extend a random act of kindness taught David what Thanksgiving is really about.
The Best $10 I Ever Spent at a Gas Station
Dorothy was standing in line at the gas station, ready to buy a lottery ticket, when she saw an opportunity to spend her $10 on something much better.
How Desperation and Humiliation Made Me a Kinder Person
After being publicly embarrassed, Amanda could have sunk into isolation and self-pity. But she didn’t. This is her story of turning humiliation into triumph.
We Paid For a Stranger’s Dinner. Here’s What Happened Next.
One night, Cindy and her husband saw a man eating dinner alone and anonymously paid for his bill. Months later, their act of kindness returned to them.
How I Changed a Young Man’s Life for About $13.20
While traveling in India, Nihar met a poor, hard-working young man with a dream. This is Nihar’s story of making that dream come true.
A Random Act of Kindness For a Neighbor
When Heather overheard her neighbor talking about her worries, she could have just walked on, like most people in New York would have. But she didn’t.
The Nurses Who Gave Me Hope
When her mother fell ill, Helen found hope in a kind nurse named Bridget. This is Helen’s grateful tribute to all the nurses who change lives.
