April 25, 2008
Sharing the Good Stuff
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the bad news that we forget that there are good things going on around us all the time. We can’t change the headlines, but we can seek out that which is good, that which is uplifting, that which shines with a positive radiance - the good stuff. I put out a special call for good stuff this week. I really needed some help because I’ve been sick for several weeks and haven’t even been up to searching the internet and watching the news for those special feel-good stories. My readers and friends have overwhelmed me with their responses! Here are some recent stories they wanted to share:
Karen found a heartwarming story that reminds us that there are good people in the world who will go out of their way to help someone out, even if their troubles aren’t life-and-death. The housekeeping staff of a Disney resort crawled around in garbage bins to retrieve some keepsake jewelry for a heartbroken couple. Mahalo for the smiles, Karen!
Dan Rua shared some good news about his daughter:
“When I came home last Friday, my 9yo daughter was printing business cards for her first startup company. Delaney’s Designs specializes in digitizing paper photos as problem/solution #1 and then creating various products from those digitized photos such as Family Photo Sites, Personalized Calendars, etc. She even has an April special: first 5 digitized photos free and digitizing $2 per 50 photos. As a startup investor, I couldn’t help but smile!” (Dan is a venture capitalist, and provided some of the early funding for PayPerPost, so you know he’s smiling ear to ear about this proof that his daughter is following in his footsteps!)
Dan is also promoting his Human Powered Cause Discovery, a way for you to get the word out about your favorite charities and causes. Make sure you check it out and let Dan know about the cause that is dear to your heart. Really good stuff! Mahalo, Dan!
Lisa shared some great news abour Dr. Lorna Stuart, who founded and operates a clinic for the uninsured, a cause that is dear to my heart. For those who don’t know, I can’t get medical coverage because I have a chronic condition. Dr. Stuart’s clinic can’t help me, but I applaud her for coming to the aid of others who, for whatever reason, have been shut out of the health care system. Mahalo, Lisa, for giving me and others hope that there may be an answer for us someday, too!
Valerie Joy has a wonderful weekly feature called Thurday Thank Yous. Mahalo, Valerie for reminding us that expressing our gratitude never goes out of style!
I was really glad to hear that my pal Val managed to have a phone conversation with her bother, recently deployed with the U.S. Navy. Mahalo for sharing that news, Val, and could you do me afavor? Next time you talk to him, tell him skeet says “Mahalo for all that you’re doing!”
I missed another great story that Val shared while I’ve been sick and not spending much time online. Read her account of a very special prom and the wonderful people who made it happen.
A special mahalo to all of you for sharing the Good Stuff. I’m feeling much better now!
Have you checked the back pages of your local paper lately? Do yourself a favor and make it a point to find the good news that never gets the bold headlines. Pick a news source anywhere in the world or something great you’ve found on the web. Better yet, share a heart-warming first-person moment that made you smile. Those little day-to-day moments that make us smile are the stuff of a happy life and worthy of sharing. Here’s your chance to recognize them for what they are and spread a little sunshine in the process. Make sure you send me a link when you’re moved to blog about something good going on. I’ll hook you up the next time we Share Some Good Stuff and then we can all feel a little better about what this world is coming to!
[tags]good news, current events, local stories, meme[/tags]
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April 26th, 2008 at 7:10 am, valmg Says:
I’m in Philadelphia now but the baby is under so am killing time. Thanks for the mention!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am, ally Says:
This is a great post; I’ve been needing a quick pick-me-up the past couple of days and this did the trick.
Thank you.
April 29th, 2008 at 2:06 am, Sharing the Good Stuff | valeriejoy Says:
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April 29th, 2008 at 2:28 am, val Says:
“Salamat” from the Philippines!
Hehehe.. Thanks for putting this up. Soo true, sometimes, the world is just full of crisis and crisis and crisis. (The reason why I don’t watch news on TV anymore.. hehe)
I agree, there are still A LOT of good people in the world who will go out of their way to help someone out.
When I was in High School, I accidentally left my art supplies on a public transpo.. It wasn’t between life and death either, I just knew it was so expensive for me that I would need to buy new art supplies out of my own allowance..
I felt so bad. And then, I suddenly saw my art supplies (in School).. the public transpo driver saw my art supplies and brought it to my school. (I was soooooo happy!!)
I have always been grateful that there are still a lot of good people in the world. I hope I will not forget to pass the ‘good stuff’ along..