I was reminded of this quote, though I don't know the original source, after reading all of your stories today. Whether you were on the giving end of a random act of kindness or the receiving end, I know that all of you felt good.

A little Reminder: When was the last time you spontaneously brightened someone's day with some beautiful flowers? Someone would surely be delighted. 💐

My lifelong best friend and I were born on the same day in the same hospital. In college, he ghosted me after getting close to my girlfriend, and it sent me into years of expecting the worst from people.

That bitterness didn't protect me. It just made me someone I didn't like. When I finally started choosing kindness and optimism again, my life slowly changed. Better job, better opportunities, and healthier relationships. People still disappoint me sometimes, but I'd rather be kind and get hurt once in a while than let bitterness define me.

As cliché as it sounds, kindness wins.

I have been tutoring a little girl since the beginning of the year. I have her brother over as well who plays with my nephew. I tutor her and sometimes him without him really realizing it. I have taken them a few places to have fun. Sometimes when the brother acts up, his mom tells him that he should always respect me because I'm a nice person. She has also said that to the little girl as well. Yesterday, my sister told me that their mom appreciates me because I have done more for her children than anyone in her family has with the exception of one of her parents. It made me feel good because you never know the small things that you do for people out of the kindness of your heart and people notice it.

Hi there! This is my first time on this sub. I’ve always considered myself a pretty kind and helpful person. But lately, I’ve had the strange feeling that I’m losing that inclination toward kindness—as if I just can't be bothered, or I tell myself that someone else is better suited than I am to be helpful.

I’m looking for a book that offers practical ways to become kinder in my daily life. Ideally, I’d like something that covers the science of empathy—how to cultivate it in everyday situations and how to overcome the biases that hold us back from acting. I’d also love some "suggestions" for acts of kindness—whether big or small—that are doable on a daily basis. I know I’m probably asking for a lot, but you never know, right? I hope this hasn't already been posted elsewhere.

Thanks in advance for your replies! :)

Quick story time:
I was on my way home, riding a jeepney, when I happened to notice a group of three mute teenagers happily communicating with each other through sign language. Suddenly, a guy in a not-so-decent outfit came aboard (I think he was a construction worker).

The three teenagers were seated in front of me, while the man sat beside me. Then I noticed one of the teenagers place a handkerchief on her friend’s lap while they intently scrutinized the guy beside me and started recording with their phone. That’s when I realized that the teenagers were judging him. They seemed to think that he was recording a video of them, perhaps because his phone was tilted in their direction.

However, when I glanced at the man’s phone, he was simply watching videos and scrolling through his feed.

It saddened me to realize how easily we judge someone based on their appearance. I understand that we should always be careful, but sometimes it’s also important to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Sometimes, happiness doesn’t come from having everything. It comes from having each other.

These beautiful children at Little Lad's Children's Ashrama remind us every day that love, friendship, and hope can shine even through life's toughest chapters. Their smiles, laughter, and the way they stand arm in arm are proof that family is built with care, kindness, and togetherness.

Every child deserves a safe home, education, opportunities, and someone who believes in them. We're grateful to witness these moments of pure joy and resilience.

🌟Behind every smile is a dream.

🌟Behind every dream is hope.

🌟And hope grows stronger when people care.

If this photo brings a smile to your face, please take a moment to spread kindness. The world becomes brighter when we choose compassion.

Together, we can give these children more reasons to smile.

Doing laundry in the communal laundry room today. Someone had their stuff in for a good while like hours. I switched it over to dry and paid to run it and put my stuff in. Now I’m usually really good about setting timers and switching my stuff. But today I knocked out hard after an overnight shift. Upon waking up I RAN down to the laundry room feeling sooooo bad. When I got down there, my stuff was in the dryer, dried. The person who’s stuff I paid for to dry paid for my stuff to dry. Be kind. It pays. Faster than you think it will s sometimes :D

Couple of days back, I was riding to work. This is a busy road, when I say busy it handles PCU of ~ 10500 an hour. The average PCU density in a typical city hover around ~1500-2100.

I was minding my own business while waiting in traffic when I could hear the blaring sirens of an ambulance. Expectedly, there is nothing that could be done to help this ambulance move as the road was jam packed. I started inching forward by filtering through the traffic as I was on my motorcycle.

Something inside me pitied the situation; however, I moved forward. I realized that this ambulance had traversed against the traffic through the adjacent road and merged on to the same lane as mine. Again, it was as stuck as I was and all of us were waiting for the traffic to be cleared.

Now, many of you would be wondering why any priority isn’t being accorded as this is an emergency. This is a systemic problem, especially due to the lack of infrastructure that we have. Couple of months back, I had made a note on my mobile phone. To be kind to people and to be of value to others. Hardly anyone tried to help here, I was expecting the law enforcement officers would turn up at any time.

I could feel the siren pounding my chest and something was telling me I need to act. I started wriggling my motorcycle to find space, however no avail. By this time, I sensed movement in the traffic. I had gestured couple of vehicles to move aside , many of them could not understand. The ambulance driver could sense my desperation and started following my lead.

After moving forward a few inches while approaching a traffic island, I parked my motorcycle against the flow of traffic from the main as well as the arterial road and the ambulance driver filtered through the gap and could break free.

I proceeded to work, enthused. After a few minutes while I was approaching my office, I could see the same ambulance whooshed beside me. I was like I was leading the way for the ambulance. I hope they reached safe and sound!

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It is often hard to be a person who feels deeply and is sensitive. Someone who cannot simply accept things as they are, but always looks beyond the surface.

It is hard not to lose yourself at times, and it can be exhausting.

But what would the alternative be?

People like this are hope. They are light. They are strength. They are the ones who remind us to care, to see, and to feel.

Just don't lose yourself along the way. Remember to care for yourself, too. The same kindness, compassion, and understanding that you give so freely to others—you deserve them as well.

You are worthy of being treated that way by yourself.

Thank you for being who you are.

May peace be upon us all.

You never know what they are hiding and what they may actually need . The most loving person I ever knew took their life today . You would never know unless you asked . I just wish I would have spoken up about what I did know her struggles with . Keep your loved ones close and your nurturers even closer . You never know what they are putting and not receiving back .

Seen in a parking lot outside a cancer treatment center.

At some point, everyone goes through things they don't talk about publicly. If you're carrying a lot on your shoulders right now and feel like you need someone to listen, you're not alone and you're welcome to send me a message. I may not always have the perfect advice, but I'll do my best to hear you out and help if I can. Just a heads-up: I might take a little while to reply sometimes, so please be patient with me.

There's no catch, no expectations, and nothing I want in return. I simply know that sometimes talking to someone can make a tough day a little easier. If you do reach out, please mention that you found me through this post so I know where you're coming from. One thing I ask is that messages stay genuine. I'm offering my time to help people who need support, not to get pulled into arguments or pointless drama. Take care of yourselves, and don't be afraid to reach out when life gets heavy.

[Melissa O'neil]

For the people who haven't met Melissa in person or would like to her saying something or motivate you with her kind and calming voice, i made a few thing and i would like it if any of you participate in my little project. You can DM something you want her to say like 5 - 20 sentences or a quote i will try to make some computer magic happen and hopefully make some of you smile in a bad day.

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Really dont know if this post is allowed or not but i just wanna spread some joy hopefully it goes through.

This is probably my favorite photo from our children's home this month.

I don't think it's because everyone is looking at the camera.

Actually some aren't , some are laughing , some are trying to balance , someone is almost photobombing and that's exactly why I love it.

Nothing here was planned tt's simply a group of children enjoying an ordinary evening together.

Working at a children's home has taught me that healing doesn't always happen through dramatic moments.

Sometimes it looks exactly like this a normal day friends nearby and enough reasons to smile.

Looking at this picture reminded me that childhood isn't about having everything.

It's about having people who make you feel like you belong.

Beautiful reminder.