The Miracle of Instinct
Harry Tucker says when we listen to our inner instincts to help others in need, the result is always a benefit to us, but can also be miraculous for another
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NYC Courtesy Tops the World, Survey Says
Readers digest conducted a survey in big cities to see if courtesy was dead. Are people really more rude than they were 20 years ago? The verdict was unexpected but delightful.
Good Neighbors Come in All Income Brackets
Good neighbors fixed fence that had been knocked down in hit and run, because they appreciate the neighbor's generosity at other times.
Help Others.org
Web site shares stories of kindness and generosity. Two of our favorites are featured here.
I've Been Conned… That's the Good News!
Robert deVincenzo, the great Argentine golfer, once won a tournament with a large sum of money as the purse. A woman asked him for money, saying her child was seriously ill, near death, and she could not pay the doctor's bill.
Homes for Convicted Prostitutes Transforming Women's Lives
Magdalene is a two-year sanctuary for women with a criminal history of prostitution and drug abuse. It provides safety, discipline, and unconditional love.
Tiny Town in Newfoundland Hosts 10,000 Stranded Airline Passengers on 9-11
When U.S. airspace was closed on 9-11, Delta flight 15 and 52 other airplanes from all over the world were diverted to New Foundland. The small town of Gander and surrounding communities sent convoys of school buses pick up the 10,500 stranded passengers.
First International Positive Psychology Summit: Psychologists Herald ways to Live Happily Ever After
200 psychologists from 20 countries convened this weekend in Washington, D.C. for their fourth annual summit to exchange research and ideas on such topics as love, flow, wisdom and well-being.
Maximum-Security Prisoners Knit for Needy Children
In New York's maximum-security prison in Auburn, inmates from the prison chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America spent their free time making Christmas gifts for needy children.
Special Knitting Forces Help Afghan Kids One Stitch at a Time
Susan Marcus Palau realized while knitting that she could bring a little comfort to the innocent victims of the war on terrorism, especially the babies and children.
9-11 Aftermath: An E-mail from the U.S.S. Winston Churchill
Two days after 9-11, the German ship approached. It was flying an American flag at half-mast. They had made a sign to display on the side that read, We Stand By You. The entire crew was manning the rails, saluting, in their dress blues.
Unconditional Acceptance: What Do You Do When You Meet The Homeless Face To Face?
A woman with her family meets two homeless men in a fast food place. She feels an overwhelming sensation to buy them lunch. Everyone in the place learns a lesson.