Kindness begets kindness. So, wanted to create a space to share and amplify stories of kindness with the hope that it inspires a chain reaction.

Shuwen Xiao

At the end of 2021, my depression relapsed. I locked myself in my room, sleeping away the days. My weight had dropped below 103 pounds. One day, a friend messaged me, suggesting I take a part-time job at her friend Xiaoying’s art studio, once a week. “She’s too shy to tell you herself,” the message read, “but I think you’ll be interested!” I stared at the message nervously, unsure if I might cause trouble for the artist. Soon, we met, and a weekly “appointment” began. Read more>>

Eduardo Mendonça

I was about 17 years old and one of 22 high public school students that the Brazilian government chose to represent Bahia’s traditional arts and culture, participating in various fairs, conventions, and performance venues throughout Brazil and beyond. One of my memorable concerts was the opportunity to open for a guest US Navy band, Unitas, in Brazil. It was a unique performance where I was featured playing bossa nova on my guitar. I remember many American musicians and soldiers who came to speak with me about my playing at that young age. Since my performing group presented various numbers of traditional Brazilian music and dance, all of us used to perform on our barefoot. Read more>>

Amethysta Herrick

Mental health has never been my strong suit. All my life, depression plagued me, and I heard several distinct voices in my head. I never thought anything of it – certainly everybody hears voices that tell them what to do…right? In graduate school, I began dissociating badly enough I had friends who would forgive my poor behavior if I couldn’t remember it. On several occasions, when asked if I had a good weekend, I could honestly answer I didn’t know. Read more>>

Tanu Ojha Singh

I have been blessed in many ways. Even when my own people are not there to support or help me, strangers appear from nowhere to assist me during tough times. This has happened quite a few times, both when I was in India and now in the US. I feel that Universal Energy guides me to all the places where I am meant to be. Read more>>