No matter how things may appear on the surface, never forget that kindness is still abundant in the world.
It thrives in everyday moments, such as in a smile from a stranger, in people showing up for one another, and in acts of help offered without expecting anything in return.
Letting our innate kindness flow is a choice we must make, even when the world feels disconnected.
“A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.” – John Ruskin
This week, we bring you stories that inspire us to tap into the true potential of kindness.
- Communities come together to grow their own food in urban areas
- A brother-sister duo inspires others
- A bride’s elderly landlord stepped up to support her on her special day
- A miracle calf’s recovery highlights the impact of animal rescue
Positively Uplifting Stories | October 6 2025
Community-driven food forests provide people with access to fresh food.
The Boston Food Forest Coalition empowers people to transform empty lots into green spaces where community members can grow their own produce.
The purpose of creating these shared green spaces is to cultivate food, conserve biodiversity, and build a sense of community.
Neighborhood volunteers oversee the routine care of the food forests and share the harvested crops with the community, food banks, and nonprofit-based meal programs.
“There’s these spaces often start full of trash, right? Pulling out car parts, hypodermic needles, and nip bottles, and then what? What we end up creating is an oasis in a neighborhood. People’s jaws drop open when they come and discover this beauty that their neighbors helped plant, that they can help tend. It’s just glorious,” said Orion Kriegman, Boston Food Forest Coalition.
Sister’s determination to include her brother in cross-country races inspires people.
Susan Bergeman is known for running with her brother Jeffrey during her high school cross-country races.
Jeffrey suffers from brain damage and is unable to walk on his own, but Susan was determined to include him in the sport despite his limitations. She was only 14 years old when she began running with her brother.
Her determination to make Jeffrey feel included inspired the entire community.
Susan also pushed Jeffrey across the stage as they both graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.
She is now a freshman at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, where she runs on the cross-country team and is studying to become a physician assistant.
“Hearing everyone screaming and cheering gives me a big adrenaline rush,” said Susan.
Bride’s landlord stepped up as a father figure and walked her down the aisle.
Shacole Fox works as a makeup artist in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she rents a studio space from 79-year-old Gil Pulliam. Shacole never knew her father, so as her wedding day approached, she began to feel a void.
Gil, who was aware of her family situation, offered to walk her down the aisle.
Shacole was deeply touched and grateful to Gil for the honor of walking her down the aisle.
“The music is playing, and I’m getting ready to walk down the aisle, and he grabbed my hand so tight. And it was a really good feeling. Yeah, it still is. Like a wound had been healed in my heart,” said Shacole.
Woman slept in a barn for a month to care for a calf with special needs.
Otis was born unable to walk, but Christine from Old Fogey Farm rescued him and gave him a second chance at life.
She slept in the barn with Otis to keep him comfortable and make him feel loved.
After weeks of care and physical therapy, Otis made a full recovery, showing significant improvement in his overall well-being.
He has since grown into a 3,000-pound animal and is now thriving at Christine’s farm.
“He’s become a survivor and a warrior. It was a miracle because he very easily couldn’t have survived. He gave me this bravery because I saw the miracle happen. It clicked something in me that I knew that I could do more for animals, that I was here for something bigger. This is my life’s mission,” said Christine.
Photo by Zen Chung
