How can we be kind to each other, to other creatures, and to the world?
Inspiring Tales
Do any of you have any inspiring tales of kindness / empathy / compassion that lift your spirits? They don't necessarily have to have happened to you :)
For me, a story that has stuck with me for years is from a television show, where I saw a fireman rescue a momma cat and her kittens and give them oxygen. It's perhaps 'cheesy', but I think about that kindness all the time!




When my children were toddlers, like 2 and 3, I was at a store and one had a complete meltdown. I don't remember why. I abandoned our stuff and we were walking through the parking lot when he twisted his hand out of mine, screamed, and ran into traffic. I grabbed him, pulling him back and of course he cried more. I was holding the 2yo at the same time. I was frazzled, exhausted, at a loss. An older woman walked by and she looked at me. I expected scorn, which is typical, but instead she smiled at me and said "Don't worry. You're doing fine. They're going to be fine."
If you don't have kids, that might seem insignificant. But for me, that day, it was the best thing that could have happened. I always try to do the same for others now. It's pretty much the simplest way to help a struggling parent.
That's an amazing and inspiring story! It's so cool that just a few words to a stranger can change so much and be remembered.
Jessica, thank you for sharing this. I will remember to do this.
Kind words go a long way!
I like stories where kindness cascades.
Like in this video:
https://www.imzy.com/kindness/post/wonderful_music_video_on_abundance
That's not cheesy at all.
I think it's why stories of firemen rescuing kitties resonate with us.
yay
Hmm, except that that gif is not of kitties!
Let's try again.
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I love the kittens but I'm having trouble finding cat fireman gifs.
oh dear!
I know but I can't stop watching it!
There we go. #LOVE
oh....... my....... oh it's so little and needy and cute! He's protecting it! <3
He sure is! Now THAT is a story that resonates with people. :)
yes :) btw we just set up the Discord! If you click the link you can see people join the lounge too!
Thank you for setting up Discord! Will go over there when I have time.
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Squee!
he has a little harness! Our kitties have some too :) they're called kitty holsters!
Awww. Kitty holsters are adorable!
i love this cat!
Me too!
Clicking on any random /kindness post will offer all kinds of other benefits such as wonderful kitty gifs. :)
I dig that about this place.
Kindness on a train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVzAC7mLxJw
this is a feel good video :)
It really is. I have watched it several times.
what is happening in this video?
I was wondering that too.
Helping a dog in shock?
oh I think so he has a squat face and I was afraid he didn't have a face. But I think it's the angle
Yeah I looked again and it's the angle. Whew!
so adorable!
that is indeed adorable!
Omg yes! You can brush hedgehog teeth??
can't tell if it's the teeth or the chin they're brushing!
Oh! You're right, they're brushing its chin. Super kawaii!!
hehehe kawaiiii