SMALL ACTS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust.

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A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the HOW BABEMBA TRIBE FORGIVES How Babemba Tribe Forgives. --by brighteyes, posted Sep 26, 2007. In the Babemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the centre of the village, alone and unfettered. All work ceases, and every man, woman, and child in the village gathers in a large circle around the accused individual. THANK YOU TO THE INVISIBLE HANDS Thank You to the Invisible Hands. Whom do I under appreciate? On a day of traveling by air, I’m immediately reminded of so many people that I might overlook. At first I think of the pilots whose experience, skill, training, and sometimes courage, gets me to my destination safely, flying through zero visibility, nightfall and seemingly INSPIRATIONAL STORY: "I WISH YOU ENOUGH" (MUST READ Wish You Enough. At an airport I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane's departure and standing near the door, he said to his daughter, "I love you, I wish you enough." She said, "Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. TWO MONKS AND A WOMAN Two Monks and a Woman - a Zen Lesson. A senior monk and a junior monk were traveling together. At one point, they came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross the river, they saw a very young and beautiful woman also attempting to cross. The young woman asked if they could help her cross to the other side.

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Vasudev Behere wrote: Based on this story and a puzzle that had come on whatsapp, i introduced a system that any one who comes late to the meeting will put an amount equal to that days' date. Say date is 3rd the person who come late will put 3 rs. If date is 27th they will put 27 rs. Even if only one guy comes late to any meeting in all the 300 working days we will end up with a sum of rs 3510 A STORY ABOUT A MAN AND THE BOAT. A Story About a Man and the Boat. --by BlissForgive, posted Aug 10, 2017. One day a man was asked to paint a boat by an owner of boat. He brought with him paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him*. While painting, he realized there was a hole in the hull and decided to repair it. A LITTLE BOY'S SELFLESS LOVE A Little Boy's Selfless Love. --by Clueless, posted Aug 5, 2009. Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a lovely little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare life threatening disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had somehow

survived the

AN ELDERLY WOMAN'S CRY LED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ACT OF The caregiver left and I grabbed a small towel and dried her hair as well as gently rubbing her head. She just kept crying and was terribly upset. So I wrapped my arms around her, rubbed her back and hugged her. At the same time, I was talking very quietly SMALL ACTS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust.

ACTS OF KINDNESS

A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the HOW BABEMBA TRIBE FORGIVES How Babemba Tribe Forgives. --by brighteyes, posted Sep 26, 2007. In the Babemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the centre of the village, alone and unfettered. All work ceases, and every man, woman, and child in the village gathers in a large circle around the accused individual. THANK YOU TO THE INVISIBLE HANDS Thank You to the Invisible Hands. Whom do I under appreciate? On a day of traveling by air, I’m immediately reminded of so many people that I might overlook. At first I think of the pilots whose experience, skill, training, and sometimes courage, gets me to my destination safely, flying through zero visibility, nightfall and seemingly INSPIRATIONAL STORY: "I WISH YOU ENOUGH" (MUST READ Wish You Enough. At an airport I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane's departure and standing near the door, he said to his daughter, "I love you, I wish you enough." She said, "Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. TWO MONKS AND A WOMAN Two Monks and a Woman - a Zen Lesson. A senior monk and a junior monk were traveling together. At one point, they came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross the river, they saw a very young and beautiful woman also attempting to cross. The young woman asked if they could help her cross to the other side.

COFFEE ON THE WALL

Vasudev Behere wrote: Based on this story and a puzzle that had come on whatsapp, i introduced a system that any one who comes late to the meeting will put an amount equal to that days' date. Say date is 3rd the person who come late will put 3 rs. If date is 27th they will put 27 rs. Even if only one guy comes late to any meeting in all the 300 working days we will end up with a sum of rs 3510 A STORY ABOUT A MAN AND THE BOAT. A Story About a Man and the Boat. --by BlissForgive, posted Aug 10, 2017. One day a man was asked to paint a boat by an owner of boat. He brought with him paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him*. While painting, he realized there was a hole in the hull and decided to repair it. A LITTLE BOY'S SELFLESS LOVE A Little Boy's Selfless Love. --by Clueless, posted Aug 5, 2009. Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a lovely little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare life threatening disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had somehow

survived the

AN ELDERLY WOMAN'S CRY LED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ACT OF The caregiver left and I grabbed a small towel and dried her hair as well as gently rubbing her head. She just kept crying and was terribly upset. So I wrapped my arms around her, rubbed her back and hugged her. At the same time, I was talking very quietly

ACTS OF KINDNESS

A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the

ACTS OF KINDNESS

About Us. KindSpring is a place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring user community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust. RIPPLE EFFECTS OF ONE ACTION Ripple Effects of One Action. --by sherriwood, posted Dec 2, 2020. The phrase “One Person Can Make a Difference” is one of those sayings that we teach youngsters – to encourage them to do something kind, to help another person, or to dream big about how they will change the world. As adults, do we really believe this? KINDSPRING NEWSLETTER Editor's Note: In the 1800s, Emily Dickinson wrote: "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain." The individuals in this week's stories seem to live by a very similar philosophy. I'm especially amazed by the teens featured in this week's video and

UNEXPECTED GIFT

Unexpected Gift. --by rohitr, posted Mar 31, 2021. My nephews Nived, 8, and Krishiv, 5, were getting ready for their new karate class. Their mom asked me to drop them off. As we were leaving, we found a kitten squatting outside the door. Since we are not typically friendly with creatures in my part of the world, the cats usually run away when

WALKING IN THE RAIN

A few minutes later, the rain poured a little harder. I walked fast and put the brown envelope on top of my head to protect it from the rain. Then the rain drops became bigger. I walked even faster and held onto the envelope, though I knew I’d get wet sooner before I reach the bus. But suddenly, I heard someone calling me from behind. THE STORY OF A WANDERING WALLET The Story Of A Wandering Wallet. A few years ago, I was given a wallet. It was small, with only a single pocket for cash, cards and coins. A zipper kept everything inside from falling out and a beautiful elephant was woven into its front panel. The wallet came to me all the way from Tanzania, gifted to me by a close friend. THREE WORDS OF WISDOM: "DON'T WE ALL?" Three Words of Wisdom: "Don't We All?" One evening I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was, what society would consider, a bum. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no

money.

TODAY YOU, TOMORROW ME All I could think to say was, "Por favor, por favor, por favor," with my hands out. The guy just smiled and, with what looked like great concentration, said in English: "Today you, tomorrow me." Then he rolled up his window and drove away, with his daughter waving to me from the back. I sat in my car eating the best tamale I’ve ever had,

and

A CAB RIDE I'LL NEVER FORGET So I walked to the door and knocked. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 80's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie.

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SHARED BY _JUJUBUG_ ON MAY 13, 2020 Let's begin and end our day with kindness.

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SHARED BY _MISH_ ON MAY 13, 2020 💜 Whether or not this 2nd Leolady challenge runs Dot, I am grateful for your heartfelt intention. You do all things with such LOVE & brilliant creativity. Bless. 🙏

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SHARED BY _BLISSFORGIVE_ ON MAY 13, 2020 One day you will realize that for your life to change for the better, you must first change for the better.

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SHARED BY _BLISSFORGIVE_ ON MAY 13, 2020 Everything you need is already inside you.

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SHARED BY _MINDYJOURNEY_ ON MAY 13, 2020 All that extra stuff, just weighs us down! Best to “lighten up” by letting go 🕊. Been goring through craft materials (my collecting weak spot!) to do just that 😊.

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SHARED BY _MINDYJOURNEY_ ON MAY 13, 2020 Strawberries! 🍓 Recently been making and sharing Strawberry Oatmeal Bars and chocolate dipped strawberries. Nice to remember Carole loved to share in their goodness too :)))

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SHARED BY _THEBIGSHELB_ ON MAY 13, 2020 “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” ~ Buddha

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