Some “simple” acts of kindness aren’t so simple or easy. Featured this week are people going literally the extra mile. After pushing a woman in a wheelchair nearly a mile, Bilal Quintyne said, “I would not go home until she was home. Period.” Kindness can sometimes feel hard, and be inconvenient, but it’s always worth it. Thanks to all kindness angels going the extra mile. It matters. – Jane
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| “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson |
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| Editor’s Note: Some “simple” acts of kindness aren’t so simple or easy. Featured this week are people going literally the extra mile. After pushing a woman in a wheelchair nearly a mile, Bilal Quintyne said, “I would not go home until she was home. Period.” Kindness can sometimes feel hard, and be inconvenient, but it’s always worth it. Thanks to all kindness angels going the extra mile. It matters. – Jane |
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| Kindness In the News |
| A man pushes a woman stranded in her electric chair on the side of a main road nearly a mile back to her home. |
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| From Our Members |
| A competitor makes an extraordinary gift to further the dream of this woman’s young late husband after his passing. |
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| Inspiring Video of the Week |
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| Some Thoughts on Kindness |
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Are there different levels of kindness? The writer George Saunders reflects on a personal story that highlights his biggest regret in life — failing to give that extra bit. |
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| In other news … |
| One-third of all food produced is lost or wasted. This restaurant chain in the Netherlands goes the extra mile by having all items on their menu be food that otherwise would have been wasted. |
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| KindSpring is a 100% volunteer-run platform that allows everyday people around the world to connect and deepen in the spirit of kindness. Current subscribers: 145,279
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