Today’s Solutions: December 21, 2025
The Optimist Daily Update
The Optimist Daily Update
The quiet power of being average + life-sized animal puppets for climate action
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Is an average life a failure—or a hidden strength? In this episode of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Round-up, Arielle spotlights The Herds, a stunning climate art project featuring life-sized animal puppets parading through cities to raise awareness. Then, Karissa explores the beauty of embracing ordinary moments, with insights from psychologist Sam Goldstein on why a meaningful life doesn’t need to be extraordinary.  Plus, they share other uplifting stories—from butter made from air to Kenya’s clean energy transformation.

Watch The Herds behind-the-scenes magic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_herds

Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420079

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