In uncertain times, simple acts of kindness remind us of the goodness in humanity. These real-life moments show how small gestures can leave lasting impressions.

1. A Lunchbox Memory
   At 13, I often went without lunch—until a classmate began bringing me food. Fifteen years later, I saw her at the police station, distressed over her missing husband. After the case closed, I revealed who I was. We cried and reconnected. I now visit her often, repaying the kindness she once showed me.
2. A Daily Wave That Mattered
   When my neighbor moved, she left me her plant—and a note: “You waved every day. I was really lonely. Thank you.” That wave had mattered more than I knew.