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The card was tucked into her mailbox, like a secret message. It was a child’s drawing of a cupcake, the colours bright and bold. The gesture stirred something within. She felt a connection, a resonance.

She thought of her neighbour's daughter, who was shy and withdrawn. She imagined the girl’s face, a hint of a smile. She knew she could make a difference.

She decided to bake some cookies for the girl. She would also start greeting her every day. The simple act of kindness, she believed, had great power.