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Five touching moments in 2013:

December 29, 2013 by Alicia Young

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5. Selflessness: Our little neighbor, who shared her birthday toys with children at a local shelter. 4. Generosity & discretion: Strangers help blind man to keep his aging guide dog. NYC resident Cecil Williams had expected he would soon have to give up his faithful companion, Orlando, as his insurance doesn’t cover a non-working service dog. In December, Orlando helped save his master’s life when Mr. Williams fell on to the tracks of the New York subway. Donors covered costs to ensure the pair stay together. 3. Grace: Nine-year old swimmer presents championship trophy to his rival. Florida boy Josh… [Read More]

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Posted in Community, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Spirit Tags: 2013, 2014, compassion, generosity, Grace, kindness, Nelson Mandela, nonjudgment, selflessness

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