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Put on your Happy Face

The news recently has been filled with tragedy and violence. From police shootings to civilian shootings to the constant bloodshed in the Middle East, we are living in a very cruel and troubling time. However, it is important, now more than ever, to remember that there is still good in our world. It is all too easy to be consumed by the pit of despair that our world seems to be falling into, but I believe that the world is still full of good people. We all must remember to look for the good in our lives, to note and reflect on every random act of kindness that we see or do and realize that it does matter. Even something seemingly inconsequential can change someone’s day. Positivity goes a long way, especially in times when it seems that there is only negativity.

With this in mind, I thought it prudent to share some random acts of kindness I have experienced recently. Perhaps others have also experienced these actions, or perhaps some have themselves partaken in these acts. But either way, I hope that this article leads people to truly appreciate the good in their lives and strive to pass it on to others in whatever way they can.

And in public news:

These kinds of stories are never front page news, but they should be. The media reports what sells, and what sells is violence. Only consumers, people like you and me, can change that. We must support news stations and media outlets that highlight the good in our world, so that we can break out of the downward spiral that our society has fallen into.

For anyone looking for uplifting and inspirational stories, the Good News Network (http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/) is filled with enough positive stories to lift anyone’s day.

 

 “Only in the darkness can you see the stars” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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