An air passenger found a handwritten note in the pocket of her seat and shared it on social media, as she admitted she “couldn’t stop smiling” after spotting it
An air passenger shared a child’s sweet note she found in the pocket of her seat (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)
A traveller who found an adorable note in the pocket of the seat on their flight admitted she “can’t stop smiling” after posting it online. Taking to Reddit, she shared a snap of the sweet handwritten letter from a “kid who wants to make the world a nicer place”.
“Hello, I don’t know who you are but I sat in this seat before you,” the note began. “I hope you have a good day and a good flight. However, if you are vomiting in this bag I feel for bad for you. I’m writing this message because I am a kid with a goal to make the world a nicer place”.
The child’s note proceeded to request that the “act of kindness” be passed on to create a “chain” of goodwill, meanwhile.
“So please, do an act of kindness today out of the good of your heart and tell the person to pay it forward,” it continued. “This way we can start a chain of good in this world. Have a good day.”
The note clearly struck a chord with numerous other Reddit users.
“This is absolutely adorable, that kid has an amazing goal!” one person declared. “It’s one of my goals too.”
A second exclaimed: “What a great kid! That is the most wholesome note. Hats off to the parents. The world needs more of this.”
A third individual agreed: “Very sweet. Even the kids feel that the world is rotten. Let’s all regardless of our origin heal the world. Let’s all be nice and kind, and it won’t hurt or take anything away from any of us.”
Whilst a fourth gushed: “That’s lovely and also good to see when we live in a world where there is so much selfishness and evil.”
Indeed, the note inspired others to do the same including on Reddit who shared snaps of their own similar gesture.
“Hopefully this helps someone in a bad spot at 30K feet,” they penned. “I was inspired by the internet (thanks Reddit) and wrote a letter on a Barf Bag. Hopefully someone eventually sees this and it makes someone’s day.”
They later added: “It felt really good to put positive vibes out there. Hopefully someone sees it and it brightens whatever mood they are in.”
The note comprised words of wisdom for those suffering difficult times, encouraging any readers to “hang in there”. It continued: “This sucks but will be over soon. Everyone will be able to relate to the misery you are going through. You can do it.”