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Whoever we touch has the potential to touch millions
Many of us are familiar with Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf. However, she still became a famous author, political activist, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
However, how would any of this happen without the help of Anne Sullivan? It wouldn’t.
Who Was Anne Sullivan?
Anne Sullivan was locked away in a mental institution when she was younger without hope of leaving the facility. She was violent, uncontrolled, and not the easiest person to be around, which was why she stayed in isolation.
Until one day, she was seen.
The Nurse That Saved Anne?
A nurse nearing retirement started visiting Anne and leaving brownies for her weekly. Somehow these visits changed Anne’s behavior. She became more peaceful and sound in mind—eventually, she could be released.
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Instead, she stayed at the mental institution to help others there.
Kindness Is A Chain Reaction
The nurse helped Anne.
Anne helped Helen Keller.
Helen Keller has impacted millions.
But let’s not forget someone showed kindness and impacted the nurse.
Never underestimate the power of kindness. You never know how many millions (or billions) of people your act of kindness will affect.
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