Motivation Monday
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories/Articles with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
Embracing A Life of Giving
Sarah stood in line at the supermarket, her cart filled with groceries. The total came to $12 more than she had expected. Anxiously, she began removing items, feeling defeated.
Suddenly, a stranger approached her, offering a crumpled twenty-dollar bill. Sarah hesitated, grateful but reluctant to accept the help.
The stranger shared his story. His mother, battling cancer, scolded him for spending money on flowers. She wanted him to bring joy to someone else’s life. He handed Sarah the money, calling it his mother’s flowers.
Touched by his story, Sarah accepted the gesture with gratitude. Inspired by his selflessness, she pledged to pay it forward.
From that day on, Sarah embraced a life of giving. She performed random acts of kindness, understanding the true power of compassion. Through small gestures, she discovered the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to bring light to dark days.
Sarah carried the legacy of the stranger’s mother’s flowers, spreading love and joy wherever she went. She knew that simple acts of kindness could heal hearts and inspire others.
~ J. Riley
Finding yourself inspired to share your kindness story/article? Please submit it HERE – you can share via text, audio or video. Our editor will look it over! You may see your writing in a future issue of The Daily Kind!
Kindness Quote
“A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.”
Tom Wilson
Act of Kindness
Start to see past the end of your nose. Greet the doorman, security guard, and maintenance staff with a smile.
Positive Affirmation
I am deserving of love, kindness, generosity, and compassion.
