These Kind People Make Others’ Lives Better Just By Being Themselves

They say love and money make the world go 'round, but all we really need is the former. Being nice to others is a trait that's often underrated and overlooked, but some notice and appreciate it very much. Here are some great examples of folks making the world a better place simply by being kind.

This Man And A Friend Clean Up On Their Days Off

cleaning on day off a ton of trash
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No one woke up and made them do it. They decided to clean up a ton of trash all on their own.

It looks like they rounded up at least a dozen bags full of waste! And that they do it on their day off is even cooler.

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Postman Leaves Snacks For Dog

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dog treat on package when delivering
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This is what you call excellent customer service. Everyone's dog loves a good treat, and I know this pooch counts down the hours for the postman.

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Leaving a treat for someone's dog when you don't have to is a kind gesture that could make anyone feel great about their day.

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Helping A Crying Child On A Flight

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help him stop crying on long flight
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This woman helped another woman with her child who was crying during a flight. She let him sleep in her arms the whole flight.

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Not only that, but she also walked him to baggage claim when they landed.

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Leaving A Heating Pad For The Neighborhood Cats

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There are always tons of neighborhood cats in the area. Some people leave water outside for them, but this person stepped it up a notch.

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Setting out a heating pad for the stray cats not only gives them warmth but a place they can feel safe.

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Ear-To-Ear Smiling

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helping with bikes in the rain
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This is what you call being a terrific human being. When love is the focus, it's tough to lose.

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Getting drenched in the rain was nothing compared to the happiness he most likely felt after helping those little boys.

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When Losing A Friend Is Too Much

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feel free to text the number
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If you've ever lost someone close to you, it can be super tough to get over them.

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This person chose to text their loved one's old phone number. The new owner of the number understood completely.

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Giving Out Masks For Free

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This man's name is Rickshawpuller Sadek Ali Sardar. He created this special stand to provide free masks for people.

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He doesn't earn much money himself, but he doesn't mind helping others with their safety.

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Free Coffee For A Customer!

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After a regular customer at a coffee shop had knee surgery, the team blessed her with a free drink.

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They left a message that had a nice pun on it as well. It's the little things that count the most sometimes.

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Donating Gaming Systems To Children's Hospital

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The Nintendo Switch is the ultimate gaming experience for young kids. People from an online community decided to donate some to those who really needed it.

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They're not cheap, especially when you toss in all those games. This is heart-warming.

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Leaving A Hat For Someone Who Needs It

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Depending on where this is, I'm pretty sure someone will need a beanie for their head in the cold.

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It's in great condition, and the message is literally written with love. I think someone will highly appreciate this.

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Guy Proposes And Someone Offers To Take Photos

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take a picture for them with a drone
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When you propose to your love, you hope to get a picture or two. A complete stranger walked past and offered to do that for this couple.

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It wasn't a regular photo, either. They brought out their drone to get this lovely shot.

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Leaving Christmas Dog Surprises At The Park

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They say dogs have the capacity to feel like humans do, so I can't imagine how this good boi felt when he saw this surprise.

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The balls aren't all for him, but he'll get his fair share. Shout out to whoever thought to do this.

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Woman Patches A Seat

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No one asked her to bust out the sewing kit during her travels, but this woman still did it.

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That seat was in need of a major upgrade, so she did the least she could do.

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Helping Those Who Need It

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helping runner with no fingers
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This woman helped a dehydrated man who needed water during a race and it ended up slowing her time.

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She would go on to win second place, which cost her prize money. Assisting the man was worth more than the cash.

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Right In The Feels

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giving shoes to homeless girl
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How hard is it to do something like this? It's hardly even costing you anything but a moment of your time.

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If you have more shoes to wear, then you shouldn't have an issue giving up some cheap flip-flops.

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Thinking Of Others Goes A Long Way

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no visitor in over three years
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Can you imagine not having anyone visit you for over three years when you're in a nursing home?

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That's got to be tough, especially when you've broken the 100-year mark. Getting those cookies and a hug must have felt amazing.

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Willie Doing Good

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kidney for daughter from willie
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I don't know who this Willie guy is, but he helped a family in need. Giving up a kidney is a tough decision to make!

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It's pretty noble when you don't even know the people you're giving it to, but that's what makes it more special.

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Food For The Community, By The Community

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leave what you can and take what you need
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This cool setup is for those in need in this community. People leave what they can and others take what they need.

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It's a really neat concept. As long as no one takes too much and people don't stop giving, it's great for all involved.

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Superhero Taxi Man

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taxi man to the rescue
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This taxi driver ended up becoming a blessing in disguise. It wasn't by fluke he was there when it was time for her to come home.

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Some people enter your life for a reason. This guy's reason is special.

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Helping Those Who Need It

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Forgiving people can be hard, but it's easier if they're kids. We were all young once, so we know how emotions change as we grow.

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It's super kind of this person, who is also the victim, to want to help these young kids.

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It's The Little Things

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pencils with encouraging messages written on them from the teacher
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A teacher spent her evening making encouraging notes on pencils she was going to give out to her students who were going to be writing a math test.

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These little things make a world of difference.

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Rain, Rain Go Away

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Someone walked by a car with the sunroof open and decided to give up their umbrella to make sure the person who owned the car didn't up with a really soggy vehicle.

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There are still good people in the world!

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Everyone Deserves Care

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Having that little teddy bear probably made a world of difference to that child.

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Facing something scary like surgery is tough, and anything to help them understand will go a long way.

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It's Important To Help Others

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older man on public transport helping stranger tie his tie
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This gentleman saw this young man struggling to tie his tie. He was frustrated because he was on his way to an interview.

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The gentleman stopped and helped him get ready to impress.

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Fresh Cut Flowers For All

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a sign that says, 'cut yourself some flowers, enjoy'
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I would pull over and cut some of those flowers, you wouldn't have to ask me twice.

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I might even sneak a few selfies while I was in there to get a good Instagram post.

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What An Adorable Gesture

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dad took out a billboard to celebrate his son's graduation
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This person was feeling down about celebrating their achievement of earning their Ph.D. in light of the pandemic. But, his dad had other plans.

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He took out this billboard to surprise his son. It was important to his dad because his dad wasn't able to graduate high school.

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Someone Is Looking Out For Them

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someone's coat caught a donut they dropped
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This person dropped their donut and thought that it was a goner. But when they opened their eyes to see the damage, they saw that their coat had caught it.

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Of all the lucky things.

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Nothing Wrong With An Extra Burrito

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restaurant gave extra burrito to someone having a bad day
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She was having a particularly bad day and it's like the people working at the take-out place knew, so they set her up with a surprise extra burrito.

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Sometimes that's all you need.

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Nothing Like Opening Up Lunch To Find A Cute Note

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Lunch bag with an avocado and a post-it saying
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This little boy's mom has given him a note in his lunch everyday, so the moment he was able to write, he tried to give his parents notes for their lunches as well.

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I'm not crying, you are.

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Those People Who Look Out For You Without Being Asked >>>

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A girl in my sorority once ran across campus to bring me a battery for my insulin pump because I was in lab and today she pulled out a handful of batteries and she said she carries them around just in case I need one and it's honestly the nicest thing anyone's ever done
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When you have a disease or disability, asking for help from others can sometimes feel like you're putting an unfair burden on those around you.

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The people who are prepared to help without being asked are pure and must be protected at all costs.