A simple, small act of kindness may go much farther than you think. Brian wasn't looking for anything in return when he gave his mother a great big hug. Brian's hug set in motion a series of unselfish acts that reached more people--and even animals--than he could ever know. This is a story that happens every day, with infinite variation, among good-hearted people everywhere. of kindness may go much farther than you think. Brian wasn't looking for anything in return when he gave his mother a great big hug. Brian's hug set in motion a series of unselfish acts that reached more people--and even animals--than he could ever know. This is a story that happens every day, with infinite variation, among good-hearted people everywhere.