In an Istanbul football match yesterday the crowds donated thousands of teddy bears to lift the spirits of the babies and young children caught up in the recent earthquake .
And the.act of giving lifts the human spirit
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Yes, the news is full of human nature at its worst, then occasionally, like the football fans, at its best. Simple acts of kindness shine out above the rest. I'm reminded of the quote, "If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." xx
ReplyDeleteExactly …kindness though is a skill
DeleteYou John Gray are a very giving generous man with a big heart x 💝
ReplyDeleteI am a foolish old man sometimes too
DeleteI heard about that and I hope that the cuddly toys did not get dirty.
ReplyDeleteA few must of , I love the fact that many were furnished with hidden cash
DeleteSweetness, kindness, and the light of peace all in huggable stuffed toys.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Exactly
DeleteThat is beautiful to see. Here in Canada and likely the USA, minor hockey leagues have a "teddy bear toss" near Christmas every year. It has come to include hats and mittens, scarves and gloves as well. All donated to various charities and children in the hospital. I have been to a few and the ice is totally covered and volunteers are out with snow shovels picking it up. Quite a site to see.
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The visuals are powerful , a hug of support on film
DeleteYou are so right about that. The world definitely needs more kindness.
ReplyDeleteI know it sounds cheesy but it’s a truism
DeleteDoesn't it just !
ReplyDeleteI’ve heard complaints of why didn’t they give money ?
DeleteAnd those voices just don’t get it
They don’t get the visual power that kindness can generate
Yes money woul have been more practical but less sentimental . You love sentiment don’t you john
Delete@Anonymous, You obviously have no idea of the power of a cuddly toy when in a child's arms!
DeleteGuilty as charged “ anon” but you’ve missed the point. The very visual sends hope and warmth , that was my point
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The world needs more kind-heartedness.
ReplyDeleteAny act of kindness lifts our spirits and makes the world a better place. That was wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly a novel way of collecting them. Makes for quite a spectacle!
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