Must Read: The Kindness Report

***A very special Monday post–just for you!***

The creative duo behind the Aspiring Blog, Ritish Sharma and Deepak Joshi, are celebrating a milestone! Their impactful series, The Kindness Report is six months old. Congratulations, friends!

Ritish and Deepak describe themselves as “passionate about writing and storytelling” and it shows. They focus on content chosen to inspire and empower by curating heartfelt stories from all over the world.

Since March, they’ve offered some of my all-time favorite blog content, starting with the very first installment of The Kindness Report–a beautiful story about a lost wallet.

Ritish and Deepak must find my comments repetitive. I mean…I AM predictable.

When my heartstrings are pulled, I have very little control over the moisture in my eyes. I well up easily and unabashedly. Friends and family have learned; it’s a reflexive Vicki response to kindness in action.

Add the superlative way in which each story is written…full of warmth and humanity? I know I’ll need a tissue by the time I get to the last paragraph.

Thankfully Ritish and Deepak aren’t alarmed. They know when they see my comments beginning with, “Oh my…wet eyes…tearing up as I read…” that it’s the highest form of praise I can offer.

Yes, it’s the choice of stories, for sure. Heart tuggers–every single one. But it’s more than that. Thanks to the work behind the scenes in curating content, The Kindness Report offers abundant reminders of the importance of civility on a global level.

We are one, in all the ways that matter.

And if there was ever a time in my life to relish a regular dose of goodness, delivered to my inbox, it’s now. Right now.

So let me ask…if you’re not currently subscribed to the Aspiring Blog, what are you waiting for?

Congratulations, Ritish and Deepak! Here’s to many more milestones to come.

Vicki 💝

The very first Kindness Report: A Postal Worker Who Drove 52 Miles Just to Return a Lost Wallet

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63 responses to “Must Read: The Kindness Report”

    1. LA! You’re back! I’m behind in reading so I’ll need to catch up. Sending hugs! ❤️😉❤️

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        1. Received! xo! 💝😊💝

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  1. Just subscribed to “Aspiring Blog.” Thank you, Vicki, for bringing it to more people’s attention with your heartfelt praise.

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    1. You are so dear, Dave. Happy to make the introduction! Sending Monday hugs to you! 💝😊💝

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      1. A Happy Monday to you, too, Vicki! 🙂

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        1. Thank you…hope you are all drying out a bit…especially sweet Misty! 💝

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          1. Thank you, Vicki! 🙂 The weather finally started improving this afternoon. 🙂 So, after three mornings of Misty not wanting to go outside for his walk, I have a feeling he’ll be strolling tomorrow. 🙂

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            1. Oh good…hope that works out!😉❤️😉

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  2. My caveman language here, but kindness is good. Someone once told me that you should never apologize for responding to or having emotions over seeing a bit of kindness Vicki. I love that advice.

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    1. Good advice!!!! ❤️😉❤️ I like it!

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  3. It’s wonderful that you posted this praise for Aspiring Blog, Victoria! 😍 Congratulations to Ritish and Deepak!

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    1. Thank you so much, Tim. They are doing wonderful work, that’s for sure! 💝😊💝

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      1. My pleasure, Victoria. 😍

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  4. Thank you for introducing me to a lovely blog post. I can use a Kindness Report every week.

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    1. Happy to be of service! Thank you for your spectacular post and photos today. Total smiles…especially the little imp you closed with! 💝😜💝

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      1. Thanks!!! I read the first Kindness Report. I’m so glad you enjoyed my photos.

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  5. It was a great story. We need more great stories like that. Thank you for sharing and highlighting the Aspiring Blog.

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    1. My pleasure. Ritish and Deepak are lovely and their mission is simple and powerful…total feel-good opportunities. Thank you, dear friend! 💝💝💝

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      1. You’re welcome, and absolutely! I’ve been following them for a while, and it’s so good.

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        1. Ah…yes! I’ve seen you there…not surprised! xo! 💝😊💝

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  6. Thank you so much for sharing an inspiring blog.

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    1. You are so welcome, Bridget — it aligns so well with the good work you’re doing, too! xo! 💝

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  7. Dear Vicki, thank you so much for sharing such an inspiring blog.
    I have subscribed.😘❤️xo

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    1. Maggie…love you! 💝😊💝

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      1. Love you too Braveheart 🥰❤️🙏

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  8. I love this well-deserved endorsement of Ritish and Deepak’s amazing work. They do an incredible job of telling these stories! And you are so awesome for being kind, encouraging and supportive to pass them along!! ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. Right back at you, dear Wynne! I know you love their work, too! 😉❤️😉

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  9. What a wonderful, generous endorsement of Ritish and Deepak’s work! It’s so inspiring to see ‘The Kindness Report’ reach its six-month milestone—spreading positivity through storytelling is something the world always needs more of. I completely echo Wynne Leon’s comment about how awesome you are for constantly uplifting and supporting other creators, Victoria!

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    1. Prateek — thank you so much for your support of Ritish and Deepak’s work! Appreciate your generous comment.
      ❤️😉❤️

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      1. My absolute pleasure, Victoria! It’s so inspiring to see stories of kindness get the spotlight they deserve.

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        1. Agree, agree! ❤️😉❤️

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  10. A nice endorsement by you, Vicki. My mom used to say, “people say I’m kind, but what I want to know is, what kind?”

    Hmm. That might not fit “The Kindness Report!”

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    1. Your mom! She had good one-liners just like your dad, Milton! 😉❤️😉

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  11. Dangerous ones, too, Vicki!

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  12. thanks for sharing this, vicki- i just subscribed and can’t wait to read their stories. we can never have too much kindness –

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    1. Oh! Love you, Beth! Thanks so much! 😉❤️😉

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  13. I’ve been following Ritish and Deepak for quite some time and read two of their books. They write about a lot of people who otherwise would have flown under the radar.

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    1. Beautifully put, Pete! Thank you. 😉❤️😉

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  14. Thanks so much for telling us about these wonderful authors who spread kindness!
    Especially once a week. Thank you! 🥰

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    1. Nancy Lou! My pleasure…great writing, heartfelt stories. Just what we love.
      Xo! 😘

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  15. Very kind of you, Vicki. Congratulations, Ritish and Deepak.

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    1. Appreciate you, Hazel! Thank you! ❤️

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      1. You’re welcome, Vicki. I appreciate you and your kindness, too

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        1. Awww. Blogging friends ARE amazing. Xo! 😘

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  16. Vicki I honestly don’t even know where to start with this one. Reading that you well up “unabashedly” every single time is genuinely one of the nicest things anyone’s said about this series, that’s exactly the reaction we’re hoping for and we never take it for granted.

    Also can’t believe you went all the way back to the very first post, the postal worker one, that one still means a lot to me too, feels like forever ago now. We just always love finding these stories, so having someone like you not just reading but actively pulling more people in means more than you probably realize. Truly grateful for you, Vicki 💝

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    1. Oh….Ritish! I could’ve written so much more. Happy to shine a light on your marvelous work. It’s important and impressive…especially now. Many thanks! 😉❤️😉

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  17. That’s such a nice review, Vicki! Such a great project.

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    1. Good morning, Jennie! Thank you so much! ❤️😉❤️

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  18. Kindness makes this world a better place and I love that Aspiring Blog aspires to share that goodness with others. Thanks for the share, Vicki!

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    1. Thanks for reading and for being you, Ab! Xo! 😘

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  19. In these challenging times, stories of human kindness give us hope for a better future. Thank you for highlighting the Kindness Report. 💕

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    1. My pleasure, Cheryl. Thank you so very much! 💝😊💝

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