Selfless Acts That Prove Kind People Still Exist

Anyone’s spirits can be lifted through a kind word or thoughtful gesture. Science has proven that being kind benefits us by inducing feelings of happiness, being a good person, and life satisfaction among all age groups. Take this as a sign to go ahead and do something kind today.

Are you ready for a serotonin boost? Here we share the most inspirational tweets and Reddit posts about how strangers made someone’s day and touched people’s lives through unexpected acts of kindness.

Crashed

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I crashed my motorcycle on a back-country road. A group of bikers found me and called one of their friends to bring a truck.

They took me back to my apartment and took my bike to one of their guys who lived close to me and stayed with me to monitor my state. They ended up taking me to ER a couple of hours later because I started repeating myself. I had a concussion.

Story Credit: Reddit/NorCalAthlete

Fed Grapes

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I fainted on the subway once, and a kind, elderly Chinese woman who spoke no English waited with me, held my hand, and fed me grapes while we waited for the EMTs.

When they finally came, she patted my hand three times and put my hand on her heart before leaving. I will never forget that woman.

Story Credit: Twitter/laurenarankin

Special Selection

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I was in a crowded supermarket a few months ago. I asked a young lady to grab a half-dozen eggs, and she took the time to go through three trays, carefully inspecting each egg, before handing a suitable set to me.

I know it was only about eggs, but I often think about that random act of kindness. 

Story Credit: Twitter/Goffeman

The Restaurant

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I was at a restaurant with a few friends and saw an old man eating alone. After a little while, a girl probably in her early twenties went up to him and asked if she could join him.

They sat and talked. When the cashier returned, the young girl asked to pay both checks. The cashier smiled and told her someone else had picked it up. It was the coolest moment of my life.

Story Credit: Reddit/bubbabalooandyou