How an Elderly Neighbor Became an ‘Honorary Grandpa’ to a Family

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to underestimate the value of cultivating meaningful relationships with those around us. However, in a touching story of compassion and love, a family created an incredible friendship with their elderly neighbor.  Wilson Caraballo and Sharaine Caraballo first met Paul Callahan in March 2022 when Wilson remodeled their new ...

Haidene Go

Paul Callahan and his adopted Caraballo family.

Ancient Tale: The Emperor’s Savior

Initially serving under Emperor Chai Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin (known as Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty) was just an ordinary general. One day, he found himself embroiled in a deadly battle with the enemy. Zhao Kuangyin was in the thick of the fight when suddenly, an arrow struck his warhorse ...

Mikel Davis

Mural showing an ancient Chinese warrior with his horse.

A Stoic Wife Succeeds in Winning Back Her Husband’s Heart

The wife of a government official in Changzhou found herself out of favor with her husband, and the couple was struggling to get along and maintain the harmony they once experienced. She became depressed and heartbroken. One day, a nun from a local temple visited the village. The wife asked the nun for advice on ...

Emma Lu

Close up of child's cupped hands holding a red heart.

The Story of Miss Patty: The Bus Driver Who Knits Hats with Love

In Clarence, New York, just outside of Buffalo, lives a remarkable loving woman named Miss Patty. While most people know her as their cheerful school bus driver, she possesses a beautiful personality that melts the hearts of everyone she meets.  Miss Patty, or Patty Reitz, is not only a bus driver for the Clarence Central ...

Viena Abdon

Miss Patty and her students wearing their hats.

A Rich Bride Helped a Poor Bride and Changed Both Their Lives

In ancient times, weddings were often celebrated with multiple families joining the festivities. One day, two families were marrying their daughters; one bride was wealthy, and the other bride was extremely poor. As they met in the middle of their journey, heavy rain started to fall, and the bearers of both families put their sedan ...

Hermann Rohr

A traditional Chinese wedding ceremony.

20 Powerful Quotes About Kindness to Help You Impact One Life at a Time

Kindness is characterized by acts of generosity, displays of friendliness, and gestures of thoughtfulness. Being kind not only uplifts those around you, but it boosts your own happiness and optimism as well. And as the adage goes, one good turn deserves another. Therefore, your kindness may inspire the same in others. But today, some people ...

Nathan Machoka

Hands holding the world.

Abundance Mindset: The Path to Change Your Life

What is an abundance mindset? Does it work? Will it make you healthy? Find out the answers to these questions and more. This mindset is a framework of thought used by some of the most successful people in the world. Practicing this mindset has been shown to help some people change their lives for the ...

Mike West

An abundance mindset.

Everyday Sundae: Free Ice Cream Hub for Extending Kindness to Others

Whenever you feel sad, happy, in fear, mad, or in any emotion — there’s one thing that could make up for it: an ice cream. Habitually, ice cream is your go-to dessert whenever you want to feel good or elevate your emotions. A dessert made of pasteurizing and blended dairy products, typically milk, condensed milk, ...

Viena Abdon

The Everyday Sundae ice cream shop.

10 Traits of a Refined Person

A refined person gets that way from a kind of cultivation that comes from within; others experience that refinement through that person’s speech and behavior. So what makes a refined person? A refined person’s traits 1. Punctuality Punctuality shows respect for others; more so, it reveals excellent sincerity. Zizhi Tongjian, a pioneering reference work in ...

David Jirard

Caring for others.