A colleague once told me about an ordinary day that took an unexpected turn. She had been stuck in traffic for nearly an hour, frustrated and tired. While waiting, she noticed a dog wandering along the sidewalk with no collar. Worried the dog might get lost, she pulled over and tried to call it over.

To her surprise, the dog came right up to her and seemed happy. She posted a photo on a local social media group, and within minutes, the owner responded. They were relieved to have their pet back, and the day that had started with traffic ended with a little act of kindness.