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Why we should all look to “fill the gap” daily

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 03/17/24

A recent post on social media reminds us of this one thing that can help change the lives of others.

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Amid the chaos of daily life, it’s easy to forget how little acts of kindness can go a very long way. However, recently the Good News Movement shared a post by Jonathan Torrens on Instagram explaining what happened to him when his father died when he was just eight years old, with a little reminder to all.

Torrens explained that a kind gesture he received from a group of hockey dads had a huge impact on him. As his post points out, it wasn’t a huge, dramatic gesture, but nonetheless, it was something that made his life a little easier.

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In fact, the time taken to carry out this kind gesture would have only been a minute, but it’s often these smallest of gestures that mean the most and bring a little light to those experiencing darkness. As the post shows us, it is important to look for ways in which we can “fill the gap.”

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