Yes. There is still good in the world.
Yes. We can do this.
Yes. It is going to be OK.
Despite the madness, there are still many wonderful things out there that inspire us and give us hope for a better future.
Here are a few of my favorite things that inspire me and give me hope for a better future.
Onward we go.
THE KINDNESS DIARIES
Leon Logothetis’ mission is to spread kindness throughout the world. Watch The Kindness Diaries and see how he is changing the world with an incredible amount of kindness and giving back to those who need it most.
COME TOGETHER
50 years ago, Hyatt Regency Atlanta opened its doors to civil rights leaders when others turned them away. That moment still inspires today. See what happens in a world rooted in hope and love — a world of understanding. “Come Together” is written and performed by Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and the Bangas.
The World Piece Project
How far would you go to bring the world closer together? Watch as 61 strangers from different countries offer their bodies as a canvas to send a message to the world.
Bhutan Zen
Bhutan is one of my top three countries in the world. I felt connected and so at peace with myself and the world when I was there. Enjoy learning about the life changing impact Bhutan had on an API student’s life as well as 12 minutes of inspirational quotes and images from the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.
THE HILL WE CLIMB
Amanda Gorman shined on a historic day of healing. Her words. Her presentation. Her spirit. They all gave us hope for a better future for all.
HUMAN
What is it that makes us human? Is it that we love, that we fight ? That we laugh? Cry? Our curiosity? The quest for discovery ? Driven by these questions, filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent three years collecting real-life stories from 2,000 women and men in 60 countries. Working with a dedicated team of translators, journalists and cameramen, Yann captures deeply personal and emotional accounts of topics that unite us all; struggles with poverty, war, homophobia, and the future of our planet mixed with moments of love and happiness.
This is Me
Three high school students get a makeover to show the world who they truly are.
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
I was fortunate enough to sit in the third row and experience the incredible energy and spirit of Malinda Parris in the role of Mrs. Corry. The joy and happiness she shared with the audience was amazing. I’ll never forget that night…alone in London…started with a pint and some fish and chips at Ye Old Cheshire Cat pub (where they forbid cell phones in the pub, you’re there to be social with people…not your phone) and then going to see Mary Poppins and feeling so positive and happy afterwards walking back to my hotel. Oh, what a night.
