A couple of weeks ago I spotted a young man with no socks and shoes in Somerville, NJ near ShopRite. By the time I had gone in and purchased some sock packs for him, he was gone. I drove around and could not find him. Today I went into ShopRite, following my routine, but there were no carts on “my side,” so I had to go through the store to the other entrance and get one, and there he was. I quickly ran back to my car, grabbed the socks and went over to him. I told him I saw him a couple of weeks back and couldn’t find him. I showed him the socks I had purchased and was driving around with for two weeks hoping I’d find him. He was so ecstatic. He couldn’t stop thanking me. He had shoes this time, but had taken them off and had holes in the socks he had on, worn thin, dirty. He told me that my kindness had made his world today. I smiled and told him I wished him well. I came back out, and noticed all the carts had been refilled now. I would never have had this chance encounter if they had been earlier. Thanks universe. #doamitzvah #kindnessmatters #community

A new friend of mine has a husband that suffered a massive stroke at the age of 48. I contributed a door dash card to a basket. I am going to play Bunco to raise funds for her family. I have reached out to let her know if she needs help with an errand or anything that I am here.

A woman boarded the train with 2 small babies, one in a double stroller and the other on her hip. My friend and I got up and offered her our seats so she could sit comfortably with her little ones. We’re technically senior citizens but able-bodied, so the bonus is we get to feel younger than we are 🙂

I gave 10 dollars to the first person I saw in the supermarket using reusable bags before Governor Murphy made it mandatory. I would say to them as I handed them the money ‘Thank you for making my day and helping our environment’.

Doing a good deed without expecting anything in return is the essence of paying it forward. True kindness lies in offering help without seeking repayment or recognition. The moment you expect something in return, it ceases to be a selfless act and becomes a transaction—a favor rather than genuine help.

A few weeks ago, I was on the bus to Target. A couple stops after mine, a lady with back pain was struggling to load her suitcase onto the bus. While others sat and stared, I walked to the front and helped her to her seat. Both she and the bus driver thanked me for the help, putting me in a good mood for the rest of the day.