In the last 12 months I’ve had reason to marvel at the kindness of human nature. I’ve received gifts on behalf of my children and a new wardrobe to boot. The first of these surprises was an email from a relative instructing me to collect a moneygram payment! Two further similar incidents occurred – totally unbidden. The most recent one was having a sizeable wardrobe bestowed on me- so much so in fact that I had to share the clothes with others!
There have been numerous acts of kindness from unexpected sources. It’s restored my faith in humankind. It’s taught me to pay it foward; kindness and love is all that matters.
Giving and giving
Covering each other’s backs
The stuff of kindness
©Vivian Zems
Today at dVerse we’re exploring the nature of kindness and sharing personal experiences.
Smell The Coffee 
October 30, 2017 at 8:12 pm
Love how you could share a bit of that acquired budget… we have so much to share if we really want to.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm
I agree. Some of us just to step up more.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Wonderful, and how it warms the heart.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:48 pm
It sure does
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October 30, 2017 at 8:42 pm
I like the idea of covering each others’ backs as kindness.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:45 pm
Thanks, Frank 😊
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October 30, 2017 at 8:42 pm
In this world of chaos and strife & Trump, it feels good to be out on the dVerse trail sharing views & tales of kindness; your is sweet.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:43 pm
Thanks, Glenn
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October 30, 2017 at 8:45 pm
You’ve reminded me of that saying about having too much food – build a bigger table! Love that you shared the gifts with others.
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October 30, 2017 at 8:47 pm
It was a pleasure to do so😊
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October 30, 2017 at 9:04 pm
Ah, what giving can kind-le
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October 30, 2017 at 9:40 pm
I agree, this is the stuff of kindness. It is cool as well to be able to give out of the overflow of the kindness that has been done for you. Like in the case of the wardrobe. I travel overseas for humanitarian efforts in the summers when I am off work — and most of it is funded by the generous giving of others that believe in my work. This last summer was the first year I had a surplus and so I was able to bless my brother who went with me, and help him save on costs. It was cool.
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October 30, 2017 at 11:43 pm
I can imagine, how he felt!
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October 30, 2017 at 10:02 pm
Paying it forward is a wonderful habit and I wish more people would take it up. Your story of unexpected kindness has warmed me on a cold evening, Viv!
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October 30, 2017 at 11:41 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed this Kim☺
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October 30, 2017 at 10:45 pm
Wonderful that you could pay it forward!
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October 30, 2017 at 11:39 pm
A pleasure to do!
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October 30, 2017 at 10:59 pm
Lovely, Vivian. Human kindness warms the soul, keeps us going. Restores us
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October 30, 2017 at 11:38 pm
Always😊
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October 30, 2017 at 11:55 pm
Pay it forward, and share that kindness with others ~ Thanks for sharing your lovely story with us ~ You are indeed blessed with so much kindness ~
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October 31, 2017 at 5:09 am
Thanks, Grace- it’s been magical 😊
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October 31, 2017 at 12:42 am
I am glad you received kindness from others. It does guide you to pay it forward.
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October 31, 2017 at 5:07 am
It does!
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October 31, 2017 at 12:47 am
This is lovely. I know this made you feel good. And paying it forward is always a good thing.
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October 31, 2017 at 5:07 am
Yes- on all counts. A blessing 😊
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October 31, 2017 at 2:34 am
So lovely. I was shown many kindnesses when I was a struggling single mom of four…………I have tried to pay that forward in my later years.
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October 31, 2017 at 5:03 am
That’s so touching. Good to pay it forward ☺
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October 31, 2017 at 4:39 pm
I apologize for getting to your submission so late. I lost internet (!) yesterday during the prompt and just got it back sometime early this morning. This is a wonderful example of kindness shared and sharing. It is important that we cover each others backs with kindness. This is so very sweet.
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October 31, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Thank you 😊. Glad your Internet’s back- where would we be without WiFi? ??
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October 31, 2017 at 7:15 pm
I truly don’t know. Left sitting and looking at an unresponsive WIFI stite!
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October 31, 2017 at 7:23 pm
A modern day horror story!
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October 31, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Beautiful. Your haibun is so touching. Paying it forward keeps the ball rolling.
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October 31, 2017 at 6:51 pm
It does!
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September 2, 2020 at 7:15 pm
This is a wonderful story! So true and filled with wisdom!
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October 31, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Thank you 😊
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