Kindness Storm


Kindness is shown through acts of empathy, patience, and understanding—without expecting anything in return. It can be as simple as offering a smile to a stranger or as meaningful as helping someone in a time of need. True kindness comes from the heart, motivated by a genuine desire to make the world a better place.

When kindness is given with the expectation of receiving something in return, it can become more of a transaction than a sincere act of goodwill. If people act kindly only in anticipation of a reward, their actions may shift from selflessness to personal gain. This can affect the authenticity of their gestures, making them less about helping others and more about seeking a benefit.

The most meaningful kindness is given freely, not for a reward, but because it enriches both the giver and the receiver.

My Random Acts of Kindness

Candy Cane Tradition

Candy Cane Tradition

Early on Christmas morning, I hung candy canes on the doors of forty-two houses in the neighborhood. This is a…
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Warm Hands for Eleanor

Warm Hands for Eleanor

Eleanor, the 7-year-old girl next door, forgot her ski gloves at school. I gave her a pair of mine so…
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Snow Pants for Ethan

Snow Pants for Ethan

Ethan, the 6-year-old boy next door, unexpectedly outgrew his snow pants. I had a pair that no longer fit me,…
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Welcoming New Neighbors

Welcoming New Neighbors

Our new neighbors, Sarah and Anna, had just moved to Canada. I gave them two of my sleds and directions…
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Shoveling the Sidewalk

Shoveling the Sidewalk

I shoveled the sidewalk on our side of Turner Road, from Parkwood to Butcher. Many people walk down our street,…
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Pushing a Stuck Vehicle

Pushing a Stuck Vehicle

While walking Wynnie, my dog, I came across a vehicle stuck in the snow. The elderly gentleman inside had a…
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Helping After the Plow

Helping After the Plow

The other day, I noticed our neighbor Yumi out shoveling her driveway on her own. She seemed to be struggling…
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Clearing the Storm Drain

Clearing the Storm Drain

At the end of our new neighbor’s driveway, there’s a storm drain that tends to get blocked by snow whenever…
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Final Thoughts

Acts of kindness don’t have to be grand gestures. Small, thoughtful actions can have a big impact on others. Whether it’s helping a neighbor, sharing something you no longer need, or simply being there when someone needs support, kindness makes the world a better place. And the best part? The more kindness you give, the more you inspire others to do the same.