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Good Heart Awards! Publically acknowledge acts of Kindness!

Some of these conversations are a bit heavy so let's lighten and brighten ourselves up a bit more by recalling others (or our own) genuine acts of kindness.

I'd like to sincerely thank my younger brothers soccer mates who helped me take young abused children out on weekends during the 80's. They gave their time selflessly and those kids had so much joy from it. They have gone on to be good husbands and fathers, so maybe it helped everyone ...

Bill and Melinda Gates, we know of many with excess wealth, but how many really step out there to benefit others.

My great aunt who was just there for everyone, she listened and laughed and loved - thank you!

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I'd prefer to think people just missed seeing this conversation rather than that they had nobody to publicly thank. Or maybe they were just too busy discussing the Second Amendment?

Much thanks Fritzie and Feyisayo for joining me - it's their loss.

Thanks TED for the forum.

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    Jan 17 2013: Much thanks to my loyal and kind friends, especially GK, they are there when I need them. They each support me in their own ways and it's always exactly right at that time in my life. Most I've know for more than 30 years - longer than many on TED have been alive!

    And before you ask Fritzie I thank them at every possible opportunity, an email or card or coffee, but usually there is huge geographical distances ... but always the same comfortable relationship when we meet again.
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    Jan 12 2013: Thanks to all the wonderful people on TED conversations; wisdom is a treasure, and I pray that God will always guide us.

    Thanks to my lover; your smile is one like no other.
    Thanks to all the Tv stations and online media that supported the 'Say No To Rape' campaign in 2012; and thanks to all the lights shinning brightly.
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    Jan 12 2013: Kate, have you been able to track the soccer mates down and thank them again?

    In Martin Seligman's talk on positive psychology, he shared what research has demonstrated to be effective practices in promoting personal happiness. One was a daily practice of considering and recording gratitudes. I cannot remember whether the research stopped at the idea of recording gratitudes or included also communicating thanks to anyone who did something for which you are grateful.
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      Jan 12 2013: As they are all scattered around Australia and very busy with teenage children I doubt my brother remembers to tell them. I've certainly told him but they only meet now for funerals, etc so I guess it wouldn't be high priority for them.

      What about you Fritzie no acts of kindness you want to share?
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        Jan 12 2013: I am more private but do express my gratitude in my offline life and privately.
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