I was in a crowded bus, the man in front of me stood up to alight and free up his seat. I realized the lady beside me was carrying more stuff than me so I offered her the seat.
At the same time, a young couple, who was sleeping earlier, woke up and rushed off to alight after they realized it was their stop. The young lady dropped her water bottle on the seat and I quickly picked it up and chased after her to return to her. I managed to complete 2 acts of kindness in less than 1 min, with minimal effort and zero cost. It makes me happy doing them:)
Anyway, the purpose of my sharing is not to tell everyone what kind of person I am but to tell you that kindness can be so easy to give. If more people can embrace this kindness culture whereby we care more for others, we will definitely see more happiness being spread around. When we sow the seed of kindness in us, someday we will achieve greater things and reach out to more people who need help When the day comes, you realize that the world is so much more beautiful and it happened because of the difference you make today.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Kindness Opportunities Are Everywhere
I went to a hawker centre to have my lunch and after buying my food, I was approached by an elderly lady (thin, 50+) who was selling pens, one for $3. She asked if I could support her and let her earn some money for lunch. She said no one wanted to buy from her, which is quite true as her box was full. I gave her $4 and asked her to keep the pen. She looked more surprised than happy but she did thank me subsequently.
As I was sitting down to enjoy my lunch, a handicap uncle in wheelchair was going around singing for all the patrons in the hawker center. I gave him a $2 note and he was very happy, he shook my hands and kept wishing me good health :)
For these 2 acts of kindness, I did not spend much time, effort or money to realize them. I did not plan for them, they came and I simply reacted. However, I felt happy doing such simple things for others, I am pretty sure the receivers felt happy too. As I shared this, I am quite sure that many friends reading this felt encouraged too :)
Moral of the story, it is easy to give kindness and giving means receiving happiness for yourself too :)
As I was sitting down to enjoy my lunch, a handicap uncle in wheelchair was going around singing for all the patrons in the hawker center. I gave him a $2 note and he was very happy, he shook my hands and kept wishing me good health :)
For these 2 acts of kindness, I did not spend much time, effort or money to realize them. I did not plan for them, they came and I simply reacted. However, I felt happy doing such simple things for others, I am pretty sure the receivers felt happy too. As I shared this, I am quite sure that many friends reading this felt encouraged too :)
Moral of the story, it is easy to give kindness and giving means receiving happiness for yourself too :)
Act of Kindness Shared by Friends
Really heartened to read about these acts of kindness being shared by friends on FB. Firstly, it showed that more people are willing to go the extra mile, to care more for another fellow human being, regardless whether we know them or not. Secondly, such sharing can encourage or inspire others to do likewise. We should be proud of the good things we do, it is not about fame or earning compliments (for oneself) but rather we are promoting and encouraging the gracious act of giving kindness, so don't be shy to share when you have done something nice for someone.
If we can build a community of kindness givers, whereby people truly care about one another, I am sure we are definitely going to progress into a more gracious and loving society and no one will get left behind. Till then, we will need more people to continue giving kindness in their everyday lives, to lead by examples and to inspire others through their actions. I think we will get there someday !
If we can build a community of kindness givers, whereby people truly care about one another, I am sure we are definitely going to progress into a more gracious and loving society and no one will get left behind. Till then, we will need more people to continue giving kindness in their everyday lives, to lead by examples and to inspire others through their actions. I think we will get there someday !
The Angel Who Walks Among Us
Heads down to this kind hearted mother of four who fostered 2 young children, one of them a 2 month old baby, to provide these underprivileged children the warmth of a loving family. The thing about fostering is that these children will one day go back to their relatives or biological parents when the situation improves. This shows how selfless foster parents can be because it is really unconditional love for a child.
The icing on the cake is when this foster mum plans to make a video of the baby and send it to her biological mother to tell her that the baby is well taken of and that one day she will reunite with her daughter again, when she has this ability to take care of her. She also encourages the baby's mum by telling her that she is still a good mother !
Watch the interview here :)
The icing on the cake is when this foster mum plans to make a video of the baby and send it to her biological mother to tell her that the baby is well taken of and that one day she will reunite with her daughter again, when she has this ability to take care of her. She also encourages the baby's mum by telling her that she is still a good mother !
Watch the interview here :)
Giving to a Needy Elderly on the Street
It was raining heavily at AMK Hub at 6 plus and the sheltered walkway to AMK Central is crowded with people. A thin and frail looking old man (looks to be in his 70s) was squatting by the side of the walkway and asking for money. It was a very pitiful sight to watch. I reached into my wallet and found the last note I had, a $10 note, and passed it to him. I hope it can feed him for a day or two and that his life would gradually get better. We can all give simple acts of kindness like this, it can make someone's day brighter, better and happier. At the same time, it also made ours happier :)
Friday, April 4, 2014
What Do We Get When We Give Kindness?
What do you get when you give kindness in your everyday life?
You will not appear on TV, you will not be famous, you will not get richer.
But you will witness Love, Happiness and receives what money can't buy. Through your acts of kindness, you made the world a more beautiful place to live in.
Believe in Good !
You will not appear on TV, you will not be famous, you will not get richer.
But you will witness Love, Happiness and receives what money can't buy. Through your acts of kindness, you made the world a more beautiful place to live in.
Believe in Good !
Volunteer Recruitment For "Keeping Hope Alive" Volunteer Group
Join this group for a volunteer experience like no other!
Go around door to door knocking in the poorer estates of Singapore, to find out the plight of those suffering and in need of hope. Then, get your hands dirty by cleaning the houses of the needy families, which are left uncleaned for years. At the end of the day, when you are warmed by the gratitude and appreciation of the beneficiaries and your work of art (after cleaning), you will feel a great sense of satisfaction that money can't buy
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KHAvolunteers/
Go around door to door knocking in the poorer estates of Singapore, to find out the plight of those suffering and in need of hope. Then, get your hands dirty by cleaning the houses of the needy families, which are left uncleaned for years. At the end of the day, when you are warmed by the gratitude and appreciation of the beneficiaries and your work of art (after cleaning), you will feel a great sense of satisfaction that money can't buy
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KHAvolunteers/
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