Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

From Paralysis To Guinness World Record Ocean Rower

By Sarah Weldon on February 11, 2014 / 6,742 views

In 2001 I had it all, a good job, pension, mortgage, financial stability, and was over the moon when I was offered the chance to undertake public health research on maternal and child health in the urban and rural slums of Tamil Nadu, India. Unbeknown to me, my body had an adverse reaction to a routine travel vaccination, and whilst in India I developed sudden onset paralysis, which took a good 18 months to recover...

The Importance Of Paying It Forward

By Meetal Desai on February 10, 2014 / 6,398 views

I am an Indian-American that was raised Hindu- my parents have become more religious as I have gotten older but my sister and I were never taught the Hindu doctrine growing up. Instead, my parents would encourage us to embody the many community-centric principles and the spirit of generosity embodied by Hinduism by participating in acts of service and always paying it forward. In my personal life, I feel a...

Why I Will Buy My Children Tablet Computers

By Layla Everard on February 09, 2014 / 6,432 views

I am currently watching my 6 year old twin daughters create some wonderful artwork using plastic bottles, cello tape and lots of paint whilst my nearly 3 year old son is happily playing with his wooden train tracks. All this when there are 3 tablets turned off nearby. The only thing that is unusual about this scenario is that it's a rarity in this house for all three children to be playing so quietly and without...

I Hurt My Son's Feelings...But The Story Does Not End There

By Clara on February 09, 2014 / 6,727 views

I hurt my son's feelings and felt terrible about it, but the story doesn't end there. As a mom, one of the last things I ever want to do is hurt my child. Sometimes I get lost in a moment of frustration and before putting any thought into what I'm about to say, the words just come out. It's during moments like these that I am more apt to hurt my son's feelings. Although this doesn't happen too often, when it...

A TRUE FRIEND HELPS YOU BE BETTER

By A Perfect Perception on February 03, 2014 / 5,023 views

“Some people expect me to be loyal to them or agree with them even if it means compromising my values or doing something against my conscience. Those aren’t true friends.”—Nadeine. “My sister is my best friend. She pushes me to do things outside of my comfort zone and helps me to be more outgoing. She tells me the truth even if it isn’t what I want to hear.”—Amy. “When I went through a rough...

Warm On The Inside

By Joseph J. Mazzella on February 03, 2014 / 5,870 views

It was the latest of a series of arctic blasts that had made for a brutal Winter here in the mountains of my home. I woke up shivering and shook my head as I saw the frozen ice patterns on the inside of my windows. After a hot breakfast I bundled up to go down and warm up my car before driving out. The house door opened with a loud crack as the ice broke on the door knob. I stepped out into the deathly quiet of the...

YouTube Video With A Purpose

By Lori on January 30, 2014 / 6,063 views

To the girls who made the YouTube video "Outskirts Movement": Thank you. You are truly inspiring and a reminder that there is still hope. You have dedicated so much time to such a simple and beautiful cause, enjoying the little things in life. I hope everyone takes a second to watch this video. ...

#HonoringMaura, Spreading Maura's Joy

By Gina on January 29, 2014 / 7,675 views

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the death of one of my best friend’s sisters, Maura. She was twenty-one when she died, only a year younger than me. I never met Maura, but she has a reputation for having been full of life, love, and abundant happiness. After she died, her older sister, Mary, noticed that she had a now-permanent smile on her face. In all of her pictures, she is bursting with energy....

CHANGE YOUR LIFE : Play And Stay Tour

By Jacob Acosta on January 28, 2014 / 5,866 views

People should help people. Good deeds should be done to breed more good. That is the whole idea behind my next national tour (I'm a musician). I think my news story says it best :) Jacob Acosta PLAY AND STAY TOUR KGUN9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_002O-hkx0 And I need help with the voice. I only have 38 days left in this campaign: The "CHANGE YOUR LIFE" : Jacob Acosta 2014 National...

There Is No App For That

By Joseph J. Mazzella on January 28, 2014 / 2,297 views

There was a new commercial on television the other day doing its best to sell the newest smart phone on the market. It made it sound like you could solve all of your problems if you just bought this device with its countless functions and applications. After it was over I looked down at my simple flip phone that I used mainly as a pocket watch and sometimes to call my daughter. Then I smiled and slipped it back in...

Do Divine Duty Of Blood Donation And Feel Divine Happiness

By Vineet Mittal on January 23, 2014 / 2,284 views

One day I met a man in the hospital, who needed blood to save his daughter. He was struggling to get blood for her and curiously asked my blood group. My blood group was the same needed for his daughter. Before that I never donated my blood, so I was afraid of doing this and really in a dilemma on what to do? Then suddenly I saw a little girl in the hospital, who was suffering from a critical disease and...

Blessings In Disguise. A Conversation With God

By George on January 22, 2014 / 13,128 views

God, can I ask You a question? God: Sure. Me: Promise You won't get mad. God: I promise. Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today? God: What do u mean? Me: Well, I woke up late. God: Yes. Me: My car took forever to start. God: Okay. Me: At lunch they made my sandwich wrong and I had to wait. God: Mhhmmmmm Me: On the way home, my phone went dead, just as I picked up a...

If I Knew Then

By Joseph J. Mazzella on January 20, 2014 / 9,149 views

My daughter was leafing through some old photo albums the other day when she laughed and pulled out an old picture to show me. There I was a skinny 12 year old with thick, bushy, brown hair. I looked down at the picture and smiled. Only one thought was on my mind: "If only I knew then what I know now." If I knew then what I know now: I would have slept in less and watched the sunrise more. I would have went...

Dear 'Daddy' In Seat 16C

By Jenn on January 15, 2014 / 9,403 views

I don't know your name but Kate called you 'daddy' for the entire flight last week and you kindly never corrected her. In fact, you didn't even flinch as you could probably tell that she was not confusing you with her own 'daddy' but instead making a judgment regarding your level of 'safety' for her. If she calls you 'daddy' then you better believe she thinks you are alright. I sat Kate in the middle seat knowing...

Make Your Dreams Come True!

By Amber Johnson on January 12, 2014 / 9,542 views

All of my life I have dreamed of being a mother; and a doctor. I began this journey at 16 years of age when I graduated high school. I went on to attend the local community college earning my Associate of Science in Biology with an honors-level GPA. My next step was graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY Fredonia. Toward the end of my Master of Arts in Education program, I finally saw a positive...

Be-you-tiful

By Jodi-Ann E.M. Morgan on January 12, 2014 / 6,605 views

There were definitely times growing up that I thought I wanted to be someone else. Even now, this is something that I tend to struggle with from time to time. I think, even if it’s just once in your life, everyone can relate to this on a certain level. And it’s not that I want to sound ungrateful, for I have family and friends that I will cherish forever for their incomparable love and support throughout my...

A Dog's Purpose According To A 6 Year-Old

By Katherine on January 09, 2014 / 3,764 views

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their...