Happiness & Hope

Need a pick-me-up? These feel-good tales of people changing the world for the better will restore your confidence in humanity and put a spring in your step.

This 8-year-old Girl’s Mission is to Give Away 2 Million Books

Books have the power to transport you to another place and make you feel like you are part of the story. A love of reading should be developed at a young age so children can see books as something magical. That’s the gift that 8-year-old Sela Thompson from Atlanta, Georgia, received from her parents and wants to pass on to other children.

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Cultivating Empathy For Our Planet: A Message From Space with MaryLiz Bender

During this intimate discussion we’ll also dive into the harrowing journey that took MaryLiz from the remote hills of Missouri all the way to Martian lava tubes and active launchpads.

55 min listen

How One Small Act Can Improve the Lives of Others with Mark Redmond (Episode #40)

(Trigger warning: suicide)
Our thought leader of the day is Mark Redmond, who for almost 40 years has been helping kids from tough situations be successful despite the odds against them. Listen to Mark and learn How One Small Act Can Improve the Lives of Others!

5 min read

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How Saving the Bees Is Saving the Veterans!

Saving the bees and saving veterans at the same time? Meet Eric, an Iraq veteran who is helping ease the PTSD he and other veterans experience by sharing his love for bees and creating meaning, joy, and healing, in much needed spaces.

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Ziplining to Breakfast—Redefining “Home” by Living in the Treetops

Living life in the rainforest treetops, this unique community shows us how to seek and build the lives that we want—regardless of how wild our dreams may be!

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The Barber Taking His Talent to the Streets to Change Lives

Could a haircut really change somebody’s life? We've all felt that boost of confidence after a great haircut before. But for the clients of The Streets Barber, a fresh haircut has a much bigger meaning. Click in to see how we can all use our talents and passions for good.

5 min read

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60 Second Docs: Inspiring Stories in Under a Minute!

Looking for bite-sized stories of people doing good in the world? In less than a minute, these creators will refresh your view on the possibility and wonder happening around us. Here's a connection to goodness you'll definitely want to bookmark!

5 min read

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The Secret to Happiness? Don’t Try So Hard

Are we supposed to be happy all the time? After endlessly trying to chase happiness, Dr. Molly Countermine encountered a different way of framing it and our other emotions that we all can learn from. Here's how this simple technique can apply to your own life!

Grounding in Goodness Through Seeking Your Joy with Sydney Weiss

Sydney will share her personal story of how she started the Seek The Joy Podcast and some of the lessons and takeaways from her guests over the past 3.5 years.

5 min read

Why Are These Fridges Mysteriously Appearing on Street Corners?

Could a fridge on a curb change the lives of an entire community? In places where getting access to fresh healthy food is nearly impossible, neighbors, restaurants, and friends are teaming up to support and nourish each other. Here's how it works and how you can get involved!

Improve Your Life Online with Dr. Lynda Ulrich

Check out this workshop with the founder of Ever Widening Circles and positive media mogul Dr. Lynda Ulrich to learn why the internet and media have become so seemingly negative, and what we can do to start living a more positive life online and off.

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Two Years into the Conspiracy of Goodness—Unveiling a Secret World of Helpers!

The Conspiracy of Goodness of our times is alive and well. And the world needs to know about it now, more than ever! We can change the trajectory of the future, and it starts by supporting the goodness that is already out there. Here's how you can be a part of it.

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