It wasn’t long ago that bushfires overwhelmed Australia, leaving an estimated 18.6 million hectares (46 million acres) of land charred. But from the ashes, we have since seen stories of hope emerge from Australia, which we have shared to remind us of nature’s resilience. For … [Read more...] about This is Bear, the Australian Koolie dog who saves koalas after bushfires
Power of Positivity
OPTIMIST VIEW: How an Optimist and a Prepper Found Common Ground
Our instincts to come together are stronger than our differences "Like well-worn grooves in a record, neural-pathways become deeply etched from the repetitive and familiar bio-chemical responses we have to situations." BY SUSANNE SIMS Two weeks ago I ran into my neighbor Bill, … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: How an Optimist and a Prepper Found Common Ground
You can now take Yale’s most popular class online for free
What is the most popular class at one of the world’s most prestigious schools? At Yale, the most popular course on campus is not in engineering or medicine, but psychology. Professor Laurie Santos’ “Psychology and the Good Life” course explores what it means to truly live a happy … [Read more...] about You can now take Yale’s most popular class online for free
OPTIMIST VIEW: The World & Power of Positive Emotional Contagion
In the last month, the world has seen an unprecedented change in the way we live daily life and we’ve all been figuring out just how we will persevere, making it through these difficult times. The fear surrounding COVID-19 seems to be spreading faster than the virus itself. … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: The World & Power of Positive Emotional Contagion
Italians are keeping their spirits up by singing from their balconies
Of course we could rely on Italians to create beauty and joy even in the trying times of a global pandemic. Lately, people in the country have started coming out on their balconies and leaning out their windows to join together in song, coordinating the effort by spreading the … [Read more...] about Italians are keeping their spirits up by singing from their balconies
