in our after-school art club
the children painted kindness stones
and hid them in the garden
for other children to find
knowing it would make them smile
when they discovered these secret stones
hoping they would do the same for others
passing on their surprise and joy
upon finding a bit of kindness
left just to make them happy
and then hiding them again
for others to discover.
—
“a little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.”
-john ruskin
A wonderful idea. Very gracious and generous.
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adults do it too )
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Brilliant idea! Schools everywhere please copy!
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❤
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Hi, Beth. What a beautiful and touching idea. Keep up the good work. As the saying goes – ‘From small acorns great oak trees grow.” Have a wonderful day. Goff
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Thank you
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Thanks. My pleasure. Goff
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Ah, that is a beautiful idea. I love that! Surprising others who are actually strangers. That is the love the planet needs 💖
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it sure is )
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😊💖
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I love this idea! ❤
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the kids were excited to do this
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Kindness is wonderful!
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you can never go wrong
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What a great idea!
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not original, but always a happy idea
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Passing it forward is such a joy, Beth. Way to go.
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Your sweet daughter, Elizabeth, is the perfect inspiration for this )
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Yes, thanks for remembering her inclination toward rock art, Beth!
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Perfect valuable lessons.
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Good for all
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I have been lucky enough to come across painted stones, and they DO make you feel better. I’ve always left them behind for someone else to enjoy. What a great thing for the kinders to do.
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It’s impossible not to smile when you find one )
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I found one at a nearby lighthouse I was visiting. I keep it at my fish pond and my 5 year old grandson has to pick it up and talk about it every time he’s there.
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That’s so great!
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This made me feel so good inside. What a great post.
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thanks so much, Maggie –
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That is a terrific idea! Teach kindness and creativity, not hatred and fear…bravo!
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we could all use some of that
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that sounds like a fun, and worthwhile project. Here’s to kindness!
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Yes, always)
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So cute!
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thanks!
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What a lovely practice!!
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it’s has such a positive impact on all those touched by it
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So very, very sweet.
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thank you
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Wow, I’m impressed, tell them they did fab!
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I will!
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What a great idea!
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thanks, it’s going on all over the place, maybe one day you’ll find one )
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How nice!
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a great initiative
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My sister’s grandchildren do this in Virginia Beach, too
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That’s great – they can be found all over )
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You spread kindness and a smile with each post you share! ❤
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thanks so much )
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Wonderful!
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thanks, jennie –
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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This is a really lovely idea. A genuine bit of magic!
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It is magic!
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This is very really unique helpful information. keep it up. Thank you so much
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My pleasure
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You write wonderful posts!
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That’s so kind of you to say, resa
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True!
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I’m fascinated by the way we teach kindness now. I learned it from bullies. I think that’s how my children learned how important it is as well. I wish people had done things like this years ago. Such a sweet thing for children to do.
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They really seem to enjoy it
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great idea! spreading joy is always a good thing to do!
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😻
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what a BEAUTIFUL idea – yes, let’s all spread some little kindnesses here and there – to make somebody smile and pass on their little bit of kindness!
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Yes, it’s hard not to smile when you find one )
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❤️
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So sweet, kindness stones that spread happiness xx
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the world can always use a little bit more
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Wonderful! 🙂
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Thank you, bette
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Beth, your gentle way never fails to touch me.
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Thank you so much
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Beautiful
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