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One man sells all of his possessions to move to China and help the homeless get food, survive and find the will to live. You won't be able to believe Tony's acts of kindness.

Are you clueless about encouraging someone who has been through a lot lately? Come and check out this article on how to encourage someone before helping them.

Good deeds are very powerful, not only for the giver and the recipient of the favor but also for society as a whole. This list explains the many benefits of performing good deeds, random acts of kindness, and other types of generous favors.

We asked grief experts, therapists, and authors what to say when someone dies, including what to write in a sympathy card and other ways you can help friends and acquaintances when someone they know is grieving.

Helping others feels good, but why do some go farther than others? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about altruism — what motivates us to be altruistic, what limits us and do we ever go too far.

Good Deeds

Because I am going to be traveling and visiting with family over the next month I am going to have a few guest posts on the blog for your reading enjoyment. Today I have Kayla

Five researchers share their stories and advice on how to maintain good mental health in the hyper-competitive environment of science.

With her degree in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, this Spanish artist from Madrid has dedicated herself to professional illustration since 2003. Along with her partner, creative designer Ray Díaz (www.ray-diaz.com), Antelo illustrates for projects in various fields. Her works has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe among others. She also has a total of twelve illustrated picture books published in different countries.