Best Life: Giving hope through letters to battle depression

Good News Notes: “The uncertainty of the pandemic, job loss, isolation — all of these are contributing to the increase of people feeling depressed, lonely and mentally unstable. But for thousands of people around the world, a simple act of kindness is helping them pull through. Robert Mason writes letter after letter after letter to…

Pets, Especially Dogs, Help During Quarantine

Good News Notes: “Throughout human history, we have used animals for food and for work. But thousands of years ago, we began using them for something else – companionship. They became our pets. Pets are a source of comfort and happiness. They give their owners good feelings and a sense of purpose, especially during stressful or difficult times. And we…

Remembering the forgotten with simple warmth and kindness | WPRI.com

 Good News Notes: “It was a simple idea that sprung from a family tragedy. About four years ago, Nick Georgette’s high school psychology class project led to a surprise Christmas gift for his dad’s nursing home roommate. ‘He told us this is the only gift I’ve gotten for Christmas in the past 20 years,’ Georgette…

Girl completes 1,000 acts of kindness, says ‘everyone should want to’

Good News Notes: “A six-year-old Michigan girl has spread more than 1,000 acts of kindness. Liliana Hake loves making others smile. One of her biggest acts of kindness so far was designing a coloring book, called “The Lily Pad,” for kids who are sick and hospitalized.” View the whole story here: https://www.wthr.com/article/girl-completes-1000-acts-kindness-says-everyone-should-want