Spirit-Inspired Acts of Kindness
“When love moves through your hands, miracles follow.”
(Originally published November 30, 2020 — Updated October 2025)
The Ripple Effect of Love
Every act of kindness ripples through the Universe, echoing the heartbeat of Spirit in motion.
As we begin to close the chapter on this calendar year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on its ups and downs — the moments of celebration, the quiet pauses, and the time spent (or missed) with loved ones.
Let’s be honest: 2020 has been a challenging year for most. In one way or another, every life has shifted. Losing the ability to connect with people face-to-face has left many feeling flat, restless, or hopeless — unsure of when that sense of normalcy will return.
But Spirit reminds me again and again that connection is not bound by time or space. On the other side, there is no separation — and truly, even here, there never was. We are all connected on an energetic level, always.
Just hearing the sound of someone’s voice, seeing a smile on a video call, or simply thinking of another person sends energy across the invisible web that connects us all. How many times have you thought of someone, only to receive a text or call from them moments later? That’s Spirit reminding us that energy knows no distance.
The same is true for those in Spirit. We grieve the physical absence of loved ones — the laughter, the touch, the sound of their voice — and it can feel as though they’re gone. But they’re not disconnected from us. They simply exist in another form, one that makes communication quieter, more subtle, but no less real.
Spirit often works through us to reach others. You might feel a gentle nudge to help someone, to reach out, to say something kind. The rational mind may question it, but the soul already knows what to do. These little moments — a smile, a donation, holding the door — are acts of love inspired by Spirit.
Let me share a story.
Sally had been lost in grief. Within months, she had lost both her husband and her son. With few family members left, she withdrew from the world, finding it easier to stay home and invisible. But one cold autumn day, she had no choice but to leave for groceries.
At the store, her energy was heavy. She moved quietly, hoping no one would notice her. Then, at the checkout, she realized she’d left her purse at home — a twenty-minute drive in the snow.
Before panic could set in, the young man behind her stepped forward. Without hesitation, he handed the cashier his credit card and paid for her groceries. Then he walked her to her car and loaded her bags.
When she asked his name, he said, “Brian.”
It was the same name as her late son.
In that moment, Sally felt something awaken — an overwhelming sense that Spirit had orchestrated this encounter. She had nearly stayed home, but life, in its mysterious compassion, brought her exactly where she needed to be.
And what about the young man? He’d stopped at the store on a whim, after feeling an unexpected urge to visit his father — who was also alone. Two lives intersected at the perfect time, each one unknowingly guided by Spirit.
That’s divine intervention. That’s love in motion.
So the next time you feel a pull to reach out, help, or comfort someone, trust it. Those small nudges are Spirit’s way of working through you. When you follow them, you become a living channel for love — the purest energy there is.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that connection goes far beyond proximity. Love travels through energy, through intention, and through every act of kindness.
Your light has the power to ripple outward in ways you may never see. You never know — a single gesture could change someone’s day, or even their life.
