Tag 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.

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Hilarious Wisdom from Elementary School Chess Champions

We're heading off to somewhere unexpected to get some much-needed life advice. It's a place where some of the wisest people among us gather to play a game of strategy. And the best part? These wise sages aren't even teenagers yet.

The Case for Taking More Naps!

Busy schedule got you stressin'? Here are easy ways you can bring more simplicity to your life!

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Meet The Company Making Travel Accessible for Everyone!

Trekking up Machu Pichu, exploring Easter Island, navigating through the wilds of Mexico; these were all trips once impossible for travelers who use wheelchairs. But this organization is changing all of that!

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How the Internet Made the Chicken Church Come to Life!

Venture with us to Indonesia's Chicken Church—a building brought back to life through the power of the internet!

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The Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!

For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.

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Socialite to Social Innovator: “Charity Water” Brings Clean Water to the World

A former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we've ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here's the story.

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The Power of Saying Yes!

Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a “year of yes.”

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Meet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!

Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there's no doubt!

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Image: Blue Ox Millworks founder Eric Hollenbeck in his wood shop

The Life Changing Work of a Master Craftsman

Behind the doors of Blue Ox Millworks, Eric Hollenbeck passes down generations of knowledge, instilling a sense of pride and healing with his work. By sharing the love for his craft, this woodworker is helping high schoolers and veterans alike find their own healing.