Welcoming a Stranger

This story about an act of kindness from a urban public school student.

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Share Kindness

Participate in the Remember Kindness project. A positive practice benefits everyone. This simple art activity will support your ongoing work. Positively. Send an email to stiramemory at gmail dot com.

Why Share Memories?

Memories make us think. We reflect when we remember. We get a glimpse of ourselves in another place and time. Then when we share these glimpses we come to know a little bit about each other. We connect.

Memories are part of our story. Stirring and sharing a memory reminds us that we are not alone.

How does sharing a memory of a kind act help?

Everyone is kind. The person standing next to you bends down to pick up something that falls from your arm-load of groceries. The little boy in the park shares his plastic shovel to help another child dig out a toy. Examples of everyday acts of kindness are all around. But we forget. Even acts of kindness we have done or experienced.

A kind act is a positive expression. Remembering it generates a positive emotion even if briefly. Emotions linger for a long while. A regular practice of remembering positive experiences can shape our interactions and the way we view life.