We often assume that life-changing moments demand noble indication or big, dramatic actions, but sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can have the deepestimpact. A simple word of inspiration, a small favor, or a selfless act can entirely change someone’s opinion and even transform the course of their life. These moments might seem
meaningless at the time, but they spread in ways we can’t always expect.

Story 1: 

“A man in a full business suit with a briefcase handed me an umbrella in a torrential rainstorm and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I still had to walk through Times Square to get to the train, and I’m sure he got soaked going wherever he was going.

A couple of weeks later, I gave the umbrella to a lost girl in my neighborhood when it started to rain, and she didn’t have one. Felt like the universe wanted it to happen. I’ll never forget that man, though.” © im_not_bovvered / Reddit

Story 2: 

“When I was maybe 4 or 5 years old, I made friends with another kid in an airport, and he was playing with a couple glued together Lego cars. That kid and I played for like an hour with those things and when it was time to go our separate ways and board the plane, the kid insisted I keep one of the cars. And while I insisted he should keep them, he said it was proof that we were friends.

And to this day, roughly 20 years later, I still have that car packed up with my childhood mementos box.” © givebooks / Reddit

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Story 4: 

“Years ago, my car got egged real badly overnight while parked on the driveway of our duplex. We had to go somewhere the next morning, so took the wife’s car. Came back hours later and my car was shining like new on the driveway. The neighbor whose name I didn’t even know at that point had washed it for me while we were away.” © Ceristimo / Reddit

Story 5:

“I was in maybe 4th grade and my parents just had my younger sister, so newborn focused. I went to my school lunch, opened my paper bag and unwrapped the foil holding my sandwich. There was nothing inside. It was actually just 2 slices of dry white slice bread, and I was sad.

Literally, my table mates all chipped in various components and made me the most amazing sandwich I’ve ever had. I’ve been chasing that sandwich since, but I’m sure it was the response and not the ingredients that I loved.” © I_Am_The_Grapevine / Reddit

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Story 7: 

“I once walked to a store to buy bags for my vacuum cleaner, and I forgot to take my wallet. The shop owner gave me the bags, shook my hand, and told me to bring him the money tomorrow. He put his trust in a total stranger to do the right thing, and I did.” © Independent-Bike8810 / Reddit

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Story 9:

I was at a restaurant with a man I met online. He insisted on bringing me my coffee, but the waitress appeared out of nowhere and spilled it all over the table. My date turned red with anger.

As we were leaving, the waitress leaned in and whispered, “I did it on purpose. He was che:ating on you.” Sh0cked, I looked at her, confused. She continued, “I saw him flirting with another woman earlier.”

I thanked her, not sure whether I should confront him or just walk away. In the end, her telling me the truth saved me from wasting any more time on someone who didn’t deserve me.

Story 10: 

“A good friend of mine once told me about the nice things some other people were saying about me. She followed it up by mentioning that we miss out on all the good that is said about us when we are not around. That really hit home and I have tried to pay it forward, it is somewhat awkward to do… but I really think it is a great thing to hear.” © Unknown author / Reddit