While body positivity and self-love are much-needed aspects every millennial indulges in, it never hurt to take a moment and wonder whether we are being positive or helping others in times of need. After all, isn’t that an important part of ‘living your best life’? Think about it. Do you really make an effort to just be nice to others?
Well, that’s for you to introspect.
But one Twitter user started a wave of positivity and all things good when she sent out a curious question into the Twitter-verse.
Arlene Dickinson who is reportedly a Canada-based businesswoman asked her followers to share the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for them.
Whats the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
— Arlene Dickinson (@ArleneDickinson) August 24, 2019
Several users responded and the Twitter thread is a bright rainbow with all things positive and beautiful.
Look at some of the replies that will restore your faith in humanity:
My grandfather welcomed me and let me live in his home so I could escape my mother's abuse.
— Rebecca (@Heartofsong18) August 24, 2019
I got hired by a company that found out I was being hounded by collection agencies for defaulting on a student loan, and they paid it off for me. I had only worked there 4 months, they changed my life.
— Emily Layng ❄️🍎🇨🇦 (@elayngylang) August 24, 2019
I've told this story before, but a stranger saw my dad having a heart attack while driving. Guy jumped in, steered the car off the road and called 911. He then drove the car to the hospital. He saved my dad's life not long after my mom died. I'll never forget that stranger! https://t.co/DOiVRC7KPl
— Kate Grayeske aka AmusedCatholicMama (@2ndof10) August 25, 2019
My Mom and Grandma were both admitted at the same hospital different floors my Mother was bedridden and my Grandma was dying. A nurse I knew there had their beds wheeled to an area so my mom could say goodbye. They died 6months apart.
— Pamela Meeker-Stolz 🆘 (@pmsmom61) August 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/_britt_el/status/1165971989158383617
I have also been the recipient of so much kindness. But I think of the time I arrived in Paris, 21 years old, naive, with no room arranged. A kind young man gave me his and slept on a park bench.
— Jennifer Code (@JenniferCode) August 24, 2019
https://twitter.com/JasonNark/status/1165959629542711297
I learned after my mom passed that our neighbor from across the street used to regularly "make too much food" and would bring over dinner to make sure my mom had company and was eating enough 💙
— defenestrate all the white supremacists (@redefenestrated) August 25, 2019
I left my ex & bought a house from a woman who’d gotten divorced under similar circumstances. She asked me what furniture I needed.
“Everything. Dressers, beds, couches, coffee table…”
“Make a list & I’ll give you prices”
I listed 25 items. She sold it all to me for $25. https://t.co/jTTY99mhgF
— Kelly Wickham Hurst (@mochamomma) August 25, 2019
My mom is an empty-nester and she often cooks a really big supper and then goes on Facebook on the community page and says ‘supper for tonight – come and pick it up for yourself or a loved one at (address) – no questions asked.’
It’s always picked up. I think it so sweet of her.— MDL (@popsicles10) August 26, 2019
When my fiancé died my friend bought me membership to Sadler’s Wells as a present so that I would have a year of things to look forward to to help me through
— Louise Jones (@LouiseJones1403) August 25, 2019
A few years ago I was REALLY struggling as a single/disabled mom a few days till Xmas. I had Nothing for my 2 kids. 2 people knocked on my door(didnt know them) and they gave us 3 huge garbage bags of wrapped gifts to us. Someone contacted them and set it up. I didnt know! ❤
— AmyLeeStone 🌈 (@amylee3531) August 24, 2019
https://twitter.com/cgreensit/status/1165604574549463040
Review, and would have easily cost 20-30k. In September and October we are headed for 6 days of hearings.
So last week, he realized the hearing is double booked with other (paid) work. I thought crap I’m on my own.
Nope, he rescheduled paid work to help me and my son. pic.twitter.com/r9KWmcsPoH
— LandlordRescue (@LandlordRescue) August 24, 2019
It’s nice to see people actually acknowledging the efforts of those who helped them with little acts of kindness.
What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? Tell us!
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