It’s easy to feel alone in the world, but it’s important to realize that we’re all part of a global community.

The persons in the stories below were all going about their business when they were interrupted by a stranger who exclaimed, «Wow.» It turns out that we are continuously surrounded by folks who are nice and compassionate. The trick is to let them in by opening the door!

1. This member is always willing to stop working out in order to help a gym employee with his calculus homework.

2. Trust kids to find a way to use technology to solve their problems!

3. This man dressed up in his nicest vacation suit to surprise his family when they met him at the airport. He met this like-minded fellow with an equally excellent fashion sense before boarding. Forever best buds!

4. Local teens treated this woman’s 5-year-old like he was part of the gang, and she was so grateful.

5. When widower Ray Johnstone put up a classified ad looking for a new fishing friend, he had no idea he’d become an internet celebrity!

With over 60,000 views, the ad generated the hashtag #IllfishwithRay. Ray chose Mati Bats after receiving thousands of offers. Mati Bats provided Ray with a complimentary deep-sea fishing trip.

6. Becca Kinsey was preparing to travel home from Disney World with her two restless children, ages two and five, when a bunch of strangers stepped in to assist.

When other mothers came to her help, the mother was «on the verge of tears» with two weary children. One assisted her in bypassing the lengthy security line, while another carried her things to the gate to assure their safe arrival. The angel then offered to carry the child for Becca on the plane, providing her with a much-needed break. It definitely does take a village!

7. It was “Dress Like Your Favorite Person Day” at 5-year-old Easton’s school.
Easton’s mom thought it was too cute when her son said he wanted to dress up as Jeffery, the school security officer. “He keeps me safe,” he told his mom. Jeffery was so surprised and honored when he saw Easton’s outfit!

8. Lowe’s ran out of generators during a big storm. When a man overheard this woman saying her father relies on oxygen to live, he selflessly gave up his generator so she could take it instead.