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A Kind-Hearted Deed Brings Unforeseen Blessings

An inexplicable kind-hearted deed occurred on December 31, 2014, when approximately 1 million people gathered for the New Year’s light show on the Bund in Shanghai. Tragically, that night, a stampede occurred that resulted in 49 people being injured and 36 being killed. Most of these were young students. A’s daughter was studying at the ...

Emma Lu

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

A Stranger’s Act of Kindness Uplifts Mother Battling Postnatal Depression

Postnatal depression (PND) is a serious condition affecting one in seven mothers or pregnant women, and it should not be ignored. It can become easy for mothers to not talk about this due to embarrassment; as mothers, we have so many pressures on us, and many people might think staying at home is fun. Let me assure ...

Wilma Oakes

A new mother with postnatal depression.

Act of Kindness: Man Receives Big Surprise by Supporting a Noodle Restaurant

The pandemic has had a global impact, especially on the hospitality industry. This is the story of how one Japanese man’s love for his local noodle restaurant and an act of kindness brought him an unexpected reward. He bought noodles from there every single day for six months, trying to make sure the business didn’t ...

Emma Lu

People eating at a counter in a Japanese restaurant while the chef grills meat in front of them.