How do you define a good Samaritan? Are we mostly generous only when it is convenient for us? Most opportunities to respond with gentleness and kindness come out of nowhere and often happen, quite unexpectedly. The stories featured this week of strangers stepping in to be good Samaritans when the need arises, invite us to push our boundaries and deepen our own practices of kindness. -Guri
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| “Be nice to people, maybe it’ll be unappreciated, unreciprocated, or ignored, but spread the love anyway. We rise by lifting others.” — Germany Kent |
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| Editor’s Note: How do you define a good Samaritan? Are we mostly generous only when it is convenient for us? Most opportunities to respond with gentleness and kindness come out of nowhere and often happen, quite unexpectedly. The stories featured this week of strangers stepping in to be good Samaritans when the need arises, invite us to push our boundaries and deepen our own practices of kindness. -Guri |
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| Kindness In the News |
| These passengers were struggling with their own issues during a flight. Their encounters with kind strangers who took the time out to be there for them created moments that they will never forget. |
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| From Our Members |
| On a late night grocery run, when the checkout line comes to halt, this good samaritan steps in to offer support to struggling siblings, even managing to keep this generous act of kindness anonymous. |
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| Inspiring Video of the Week |
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| The Kindness Diaries |
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As Leon Logothetis travels the globe, completely unsuspecting good Samaritans receive life-changing gifts from a stranger. |
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| In other news … |
| Students, staff, and parents must complete, and document 50 acts of kindness in 24 hours. ‘Do Kind’ rewards public schools that complete this kindness competition. Here’s their story. |
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