Good News Is Contagious Too

Yes, our country and our world are in distress. There are a lot of problems that we face on a daily basis. But with these problems, come solutions and I'm someone who focuses on the solutions. And one small solution is simply sharing the good out there. While it won't fix major problems, it will help with that grey cloud above.

We've become so wrapped up in sharing the bad, that we forget about the good. And there is so much good out there worth sharing; in small towns, in big cities... everywhere. If you don't agree, I have a challenge for you.

Pop whatever bubble you live in, travel to some new places, visit some coffee shops or restaurants or bars. Talk to employees or other customers and ask what's good in their community. And if you can't physically travel, do a little internet traveling and search for good news in other communities.

Seriously, there IS good everywhere. I spend time in a lot of different communities and see some good every day. And the more we talk about and share those things, the more that good will spread. Just like bad news and negativity, good news and positivity are contagious. That's how it works. Have you ever had someone look directly at you and smile and then not smiled back? It's pretty hard.

Good News Worth Sharing: During the month of December, I was offering a free reuse shirt to everyone who stopped by the STAY VOCAL booth at events. This photo is of an especially rewarding experience. After picking out a couple of shirts, these two women told me that they work for a homeless shelter in Providence and that there's always a shortage of Men's shirts. That felt great.

These days, I tend to avoid listening to or watching the news. It seems that all sides and all forms of media thrive more and more on the sensationalism and negativity. And for someone like me who tries to stay positive, it can be tough. And I know that I can't just avoid bad news, especially when it comes to waste and the planet. But I have to continue sharing good news and trying to make and share my own good news. This tactic has worked for me and I think that's something that we could all benefit from.

No, sharing good news is not going to make the bad news go away. And I'm not trying to be clueless to the world around me. But the more we dwell on the negatives of the past, the more we dwell on the problems of our present, the less time we focus on creating positive solutions for our future.

We are all born with a voice and how we use it is our choice. And the more of us who use it for positive change, the more we can make that positive change happen.

Cheers.

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What good news for our planet have you heard?

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