Kindness Starts With One®

My dad: My dad is always positive. He teaches me to take care of my health, my physical appearance. He never talks bad about another person and He is always happy. He is 89 years old and seems to be 70!! He tells me to sing, sing, any time and all the time. So, I sing when I am alone...

In 1978, following a miscarriage, I was heartbroken over the loss of my first child. I sang in a Sweet Adeline Chorus in New Jersey. A fellow member, Jeanne Froelich, wrote an empathetic note to me stating that even though she’d had five babies, the miscarriage she had suffered caused her a great deal of pain, noting that it was equal...

My son has an old soul. He is wise beyond his years, has a deep sense of faith and compassion. His level of empathy for those around him is genuine. He is not perfect, but he understands right from wrong and will take accountability for his errors. He gives me a tremendous amount of hope and I am grateful to...

My “one” is DJ. I met him 3 years ago. He inspires me with his dedication to fitness as a trainer. Even though I don’t train with him he always makes time to answer my questions even when he’s busy. He also run a business where he sells fitness equipment and takes university classes in the evening. His day starts...

Mr. Zeb Talley, III, is one amazing guy! This man has many talents in his repertoire, but the one that stands out the most to me is his desire to develop and train others to be greater in their journey in life. Mr. Talley was my supervisor for a few months. The limited amount of time I had under his...

I met Brenda via the internet 20+ years ago. When I had a family health crisis, she didn't hesitate to travel nearly 2000 miles to help me. She cleaned, cooked, ran errands, cared for my child, and supported me through the most difficult time in my life. There are no words to express the loving kindness she demonstrated, and continues...

My little girl has the BIGGEST heart <3 She is loving and kind to ALL. She waves and says, "Hi!" to anyone she passes. She plays with babies and makes them smile. Strangers are just friends she hasn't met yet. I wish I had just a fraction of her positivity & sweetness. I want to be like her when I...

The old granny under the shelter of my house’s train track made me paused on the last day of 2017. It was drizzling & she was wet . 👵🏽 Her pathetic sight pained my 💓 . I decided to “buy” her 3 tissue packets at a price of $1. But gave her $2 & not taking the tissue packets. Back...

My RAK for 13 Feb 2018. . . We are extremely broke right now and I was returning some used goods so I could buy a few needed food items until Jack's pay comes through. . .on my way in to the grocery store there was a homeless woman sitting with a sign asking for handouts, she looked cold (it...

My best friend has helped been there for me so long. She has helped me through the hardest times and always cheers me up. I love her so much.

Mary Odell is my "one". My one is a very special person in my life, she has impacted my past, present and future self in such a positive way, that it is very hard to repay her. She is my business teacher Mrs. Odell. She is kind, compassionate, active and hold you accountable for your work. She motivates you to...

This is Cyndi Apsey and she absolutely is my ONE! She has gone through unimaginable loss and grief and yet every day awakens before sunrise to live life, capture life through the lens of her camera, and share her life and love with all of her family, those in her community, and those of us who follow her. She is...

My friend is a person who inspires me to be a better human being. She is always there for me and always helps me with problems that she has not been through.

Although I’ve never met Miss Brandi Miller in person, she could not have had a more profound effect on my life if she tried! She is a first grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary in Florida. We “met” on Twitter and decided to do a Skype call with our classes (I teach kindergarten). Our friendship blossomed from there and we haven’t...

Can it be my four? These are my children. Each one encourages me in different areas. They also inspire me to be a positive role model for them. While my husband also encourages me and inspires me, our children are the ones that I see in my mind when I need encouragement, especially on a difficult day. When I went...

Thomas Blue is my son and he inspires me every day. Thomas was in a car accident in 2012; he suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and hemiparesis of his left side. As I sit here at the hospital while he undergoes his 15th surgery, I can't help but think about what an awesome person he is. Thomas always has a positive attitude...

My Parents are my "One" They inspire me every day to do my best, be kind, love others, and have a little fun, just be happy!

When my dad, Leonard Wills, was home with hospice care the last 6 weeks of his life, he received many cards and had lots of visitors. They all thanked him for his kindness and acceptance. I overheard one say to him, with tears in her voice, "You were always kind to me. You always spoke to me when you saw...

Kaycie is the most amazing, beautiful woman I know. She is selfless, works as a paramedic and treats everyone with respect and dignity. She uplifts me when Im down and believes in me. She makes me laugh and smile. My world is a better place with her in it.

The reason I chose this person is because he inspired me to become the best athlete I can possibly be. He also inspired me to get in shape. He told me if I want something in life you have to work to get it. Cantstoptraining is the best basketball training program where we are. Sincerely, WP

How JGS inspires me every day. Whenever a sport has got me down or set me back, there is one person who brings me up. After a strikeout or a missed opportunity, he is there to correct me, and make me better. In the cages or on the court he pushes me to be better player so I thank him....

My mom is my one. She inspires me. She always goes above and beyond in caring for me and my sisters. I know it's "in the job description", but my mom really cares. She inspires me because she is always thinking of others, from my family to peoples she's never met. My mom got my sisters and I into volunteer...

I have only known CC for about a year and we haven’t even met face to face. Even though CC wasn’t actually there just her voice was enough to make a bond stronger than Superman. We became friends over social media and then we started to call each other every night. We are constantly talking to each other and talking...

I admire Gayle Morris. She is my Aunt and has worked very hard as a teacher. She has two girls, that are my cousins. She lived in Indiana all of her life until she moved to South Carolina with my Mom. She currently works at a High School in Charleston. I look up to her because she is a very...

My one is Deon. He is my tutor, but he is much more than that to me. He is my friend and my confidant. Not only does he help me with homework, he helps me with personal problems too. We work diligently, but we always have fun while doing so. No matter what Deon will always be my closest friend,...

For my one I picked my little brother. He teaches my family to not stereotype and judge people by how they look. I said a man was creepy because he had tattoos all over his body, but my brother told me not to judge him. Then the man gave us a warm smile and a wave.

This is DS. She is one of my best friends and is an amazing human being. She has been through so much and is so strong. I love her so much! She has always been there for me when I needed her and she never fails to make me smile! she is the best friend anyone could ask for!

I admire HA because we have been very close friends since preschool. He is one of the funniest people that I know and that is why we are such great friends. We enjoy the same hobbies such as talking, playing basketball, and hanging out. He has inspired me to be kind to other people like he always is. I am...

My 'one' is my grandfather. He is the kindest person I know. He is a great role-model because of his personality and his rare accomplishments. He always greets people with the biggest smile, and also cares so much about the people in his life and around him.

The person I have chosen is my dad (pic related) for the person in my life who inspires me to do better. The reason I have picked him is because he has taught me many important things whether it is about fishing, hunting, or how to be a better person in this world. He also has taught me how to...