If the past year has left you oftentimes feeling sad, overwhelmed, angry, helpless shocked or a wicked combination of all of the above, you’re not alone. With a daily whiplash from a racist, misogynistic, craven administration and soul-crushing tragedies like the recent mass shootings in Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, Texas, and devastation in Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, it’s hard to keep the faith.
But I’m here to tell you that there are so many wonderful stories of courage, kindness and grace in our midst. Let us be reminded that there is still so much good in the world – and so many good people who want to help others and make a difference.
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I’d share just a few of these stories with you.
A few examples of the good in humanity that outweighs the bad: https://kindnessblog.com/2014/11/03/34-examples-of-heart-warming-humanity/
These risk takers have stood up for themselves and for all of us: https://www.dailyworth.com/posts/2409-these-risk-takers-stood-up-for-themselves-and-all-of-us
A boy who saved 17 lives during Hurricane Harvey gets a big surprise:
The White Helmets: A volunteer corps of Syrian civilians that act as first responders and have saved over 60K people: https://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2016/09/syria-white-helmets/502073/
This designer made over hospital machines to help sick children feel less frightened: https://www.upworthy.com/kids-at-this-hospital-were-terrified-of-the-machines-until-they-got-a-makeover?c=pop
Rosa’s Pizza: The pizza shop that pays it forward with compassion:
Kids who need medical care find hope in this pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9QZLSdlmYI
What about America are you grateful for?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=DH1wCbQLslY
A woman gives her boots to a homeless woman on a cold winter night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10I2aONT8Q
These heroes are saving animals that have been left behind or trapped after Hurricane Harvey:
This barber gives free haircuts to the homeless:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meet-the-barber-who-spends-his-day-off-giving-haircuts-to-the-homeless/
Let us remember that there is always something – or someone – to be grateful for.
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