strangers

Have you ever been having a bad day and a small act of kindness from a stranger has lifted your mood right up? It could be something as small as a smile, but often when a stranger goes out of their way to help us, it restores our faith in humanity and reminds us that there are so many good people out there. These wholesome images show how small acts of kindness can be the difference between a good and a bad day; it never hurts to be kind!

As we know all too well, the world can be a dangerous place, particularly for a woman walking alone at night in metropolitan areas. Although staying vigilant is key in trying to avoid getting into dangerous situations, sometimes you may need to depend on the help of a kind stranger to keep you safe in certain circumstances. This is exactly the position one woman in NYC found herself in February, who when walking home alone, realized she was being followed by three men. Understanding the potential danger she was in, she approached a stranger and asked him to pretend he knew her, and accompany her home  The stranger tweeted the whole encounter (below) which went viral and inspired many people to thank him, on behalf of women everywhere for helping this woman while she was in a vulnerable state. It doesn't take a lot to show some kindness and help someone in need, like this compassionate stranger shows. 

Each week we bring you a talented female artist who produces incredible quality content and this week, we've picked Koreen Odiney, the creator of Instagram account We're Not Really Strangers. This incredible page is full of motivational messages that all strangers can identify with, mostly showing that the way we see ourselves can help us create meaningful connections in everyday life. Its main messages are about loving people including ourselves. Koreen has also turned her brilliance into a card game, which is also geared towards empowering meaningful connections. Once you've enjoyed a selection of her brilliant creations below, check out last week's female artist of the week in case you missed it. 

On Monday, writer Nicole Cliffe asked Twitter about the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for them. Cliffe began the thread by telling a story of her own and it wasn't long before people began sharing their heartfelt experiences…