Without doubt, holiday season is amazing because we get to spend some extra time with the people we love the most; however, not everyone is lucky to have a family and good friends. Unfortunately, for the 78-year-old Terrence from Oldham, England, every Christmas day for the past 20 years, he […]
In March this year, more than 6000 people came to bid and become potential stem cell donors for a young boy who was diagnosed with leukemia. The boy, aged 5 and named Oscar Saxelby-Lee, needed a transplant within a three-month period of his chemo; otherwise, his chances for recuperation would […]
Without doubt, even a small act of kindness can go a long way. And, it’s even more satisfying when we see the effect of some good thing we do. For Kathy Ouma, making others feel a bit better in this problematic world is a must. She made a tradition of […]
Every human being has empathy in our DNA and thus, we have the capacity to understand others and share their feelings, some people less and some more. However, we’re not the only species with empathy, animals know it well too. They’re able to empathize not just with other animals, but […]
No matter how small, making a positive change in the world is very important, especially nowadays when there are so many negative things going on. And, this 9-year-old boy is a perfect example of this- he is a bright, talented, and kind child who is showing us the amazing power […]
A gay couple decides to adopt a baby girl with HIV who was rejected by 10 families and turns into the most heartwarming story. Ariel Vijarra, 39, and Damian Pighin, 42, are the first gay couple to marry in the Argentine province of Santa Fe and in 2011; they also […]
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock made the headlines back in 2018 when she gave half a million dollars to Red Cross after the California fires. But, this isn’t her sole donation- she’s also given $100,000 to the Humane Society of Ventura Country, California. The recognized actress said about her donations that […]
Often times, we are told to stop feeling sorry for ourselves. And, though it can be challenging to cease self-pity completely, mentally strong individuals choose to replace it with gratitude. Whether they write a couple of grateful words in their journal or take a minute or two to acknowledge all […]
The great Lao Tzu once said, “Watch your character; it becomes your destiny” and many will agree that this is not far from the truth. The views we have on life often shape our destiny; so, we can always try and better our perspective and thus, lead a more positive […]
You have probably heard that gratitude is good for the soul; however, do you know that it is also good for your body? As kindness warms our hearts, it may also be of aid to fight off and heal specific health problems. How to be grateful? You can practice gratitude […]