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Acts of Kindness.

The Ripple Effect.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published about a year ago 4 min read
Acts of Kindness.
Photo by Andrea Tummons on Unsplash



In the quiet of the morning, as the sun rises,
Casting its golden light upon the world,
There begins a chain of events, unseen, unknown,
A single act of kindness, a small gesture,
Rippling outwards, touching lives,
Changing the course of a day, a life, a world.

It begins with a smile, a simple greeting,
A hand extended in friendship, in solidarity,
A word of encouragement, a listening ear,
These small acts, these moments of connection,
Are the seeds of kindness, planted in the heart,
Nurtured by the warmth of human compassion,
Growing into something beautiful, something profound.

In a busy street, a stranger helps another,
A heavy load lightened by a helping hand,
A burden shared, a connection made,
And in that moment, a spark of kindness ignites,
A flame that burns bright and warm,
Spreading from person to person, heart to heart,
A ripple effect of goodness, of humanity.

Acts of kindness are not grand gestures,
They are the small, everyday moments,
The unnoticed, the uncelebrated,
They are the moments when we choose to see,
To listen, to care, to act,
They are the moments when we reach beyond ourselves,
To touch the life of another, to make a difference,
No matter how small, no matter how fleeting.

In a classroom, a teacher offers patience,
A struggling student is met with understanding,
A moment of kindness, of support,
A spark of confidence, a light of hope,
And that student, now empowered, now believed in,
Goes on to achieve, to succeed, to give back,
And the ripple continues, spreading outward,
Touching lives, shaping futures.

In a hospital, a nurse shows compassion,
A patient is met with a smile, a gentle touch,
A moment of kindness in a time of pain,
A glimmer of light in the darkness of illness,
And that patient, feeling seen, feeling cared for,
Finds strength, finds hope, finds healing,
And the ripple continues, spreading outward,
Touching lives, mending hearts.

Acts of kindness are the threads that weave our humanity,
The ties that bind us together, that make us whole,
They are the moments when we recognize our shared existence,
When we see ourselves in the eyes of another,
When we feel the heartbeat of the world,
Pulsing with compassion, with love, with kindness.

In a park, a child shares a toy,
A moment of generosity, of connection,
A friendship is born, a bond is formed,
And in that moment, a spark of kindness ignites,
A flame that burns bright and warm,
Spreading from person to person, heart to heart,
A ripple effect of goodness, of humanity.

In a community, neighbors come together,
A shared meal, a helping hand,
A moment of kindness, of solidarity,
A sense of belonging, of home,
And that community, now connected, now united,
Stands strong, stands resilient, stands kind,
And the ripple continues, spreading outward,
Touching lives, building bridges.

Acts of kindness are the glue that holds us together,
The balm that heals our wounds, that mends our hearts,
They are the moments when we choose love over hate,
Compassion over indifference, connection over isolation,
They are the moments when we build a better world,
One small act at a time, one moment at a time.

In a world often filled with darkness,
With conflict, with pain, with division,
Acts of kindness are the light that shines through,
The beacon of hope, the promise of better days,
They are the proof that goodness exists,
That humanity is capable of greatness,
That we are all connected, all part of the same story.

In a shelter, a volunteer offers time,
A meal served with a smile, a warm blanket given,
A moment of kindness, of dignity,
A life touched, a soul uplifted,
And that person, feeling valued, feeling seen,
Finds strength, finds hope, finds purpose,
And the ripple continues, spreading outward,
Touching lives, inspiring change.

Acts of kindness are the echoes of our humanity,
The reflections of our best selves,
They are the moments when we rise above our fears,
Our prejudices, our insecurities,
When we reach out with open hearts, with open hands,
To make a difference, to make a change.

In a library, a librarian offers guidance,
A book recommended, a question answered,
A moment of kindness, of knowledge shared,
A mind opened, a curiosity sparked,
And that person, now enlightened, now inspired,
Goes on to learn, to grow, to give back,
And the ripple continues, spreading outward,
Touching lives, igniting minds.

Acts of kindness are the seeds of change,
The sparks that ignite the fires of transformation,
They are the moments when we choose to act,
To care, to give, to love,
They are the moments when we make a difference,
No matter how small, no matter how fleeting.

In the end, it is the acts of kindness,
The small, everyday moments,
That shape our world, that define our humanity,
It is the ripples of goodness, of compassion,
That create waves of change, of progress,
It is the acts of kindness that leave a legacy,
A legacy of love, of connection, of hope.

And as we move through our days,
Through our lives, through our world,
Let us remember the power of kindness,
The ripple effect of our actions,
Let us choose to see, to listen, to care, to act,
Let us choose to be the spark of goodness,
The flame of compassion, the beacon of hope.

For in every act of kindness, there is a ripple,
A wave that spreads outward, touching lives,
Changing the course of a day, a life, a world,
And in that ripple, there is the promise of a better future,
A future built on love, on compassion, on kindness.

So let us be the change we wish to see,
Let us be the light in the darkness,
Let us be the acts of kindness,
The ripples of goodness,
The waves of change,
For in our hands, in our hearts, in our actions,
Lies the power to create a world of kindness,
A world of connection, a world of hope.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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    Niche topic & fresh perspectives

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    Amazing piece

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