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The Power of Small Good Deeds

“Do not neglect small acts of kindness, do not engage in small acts of evil.” This saying is easy to recite, but it is not always easy to follow. Yet, the smallest good deed might save your life. For example, “do not neglect small acts of kindness” means to encourage people to do good deeds, ...

Mikel Davis

Watercolor painting of white cranes flying across a rosy sky with mountains and trees.

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.