When Lora Grady saw Maryanne Epp busking outside a grocery store, she walked past her thinking next time she would donate. Then she gave it a second thought and turned around to perform this act of kindness.

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Find out why Amy Rosen, acting food editor at Chatelaine, thinks it's a good idea to share kind thoughts with others. #kindcycle

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