Fix the news reports stories of progress of humanity and it gives hope to find out more and to realize that by far not all is lost. Subscribe to their newsletter and listen to their podcast.
Subscribing to Suleika Jaouad’s Isolation Journals gives you access to an artist-led community and publishing platform that cultivates creativity and fosters connection in challenging times. Each week subscribers receive a journaling prompt through Suleika’s profound and introspective newsletter. Her thoughtful self-observations deeply resonate with me.
Dr. Graeme Mitchell is an innovative educator and researcher, who co-founded the Institute for Global Solutions program. Watch his enlightening TED Talk where he speaks about how to bridge the hope gap and why this is so important today – not only for young people. Because what we consume shapes our thoughts and actions.
Tamara Kulish is a fellow blogger who shares inspiration and wisdom to help people finding inner peace on their healing journey. Her blogposts and abundance of resources continue to inspire me!
IN-Q is the most unusual poet I have ever come across. Listening to his poems, especially when watching him speak is enlightening and fascinating. He speaks deep truth and wisdom. Highly encouraging!
The Effective Altruism Movement was founded by William MacAskill. Meanwhile, it is a large worldwide community with one common goal – to do as much good as possible. MacAskill also co-founded the site “80,000 hours” which is providing practical advice on how to embark on a purposeful career to make real impact.
José Andrés’ non-profit organization World Central Kitchen provides meals in the wake of natural and humanitarian disasters. During 2020 he and his team spent most of their time on supporting many Americans suffering in the covid-19 pandemic. After the massive explosion struck Beirut in summer 2020 he and his team connected immediately with locals restaurants and started distributing meals to the city’s most damaged neighbourhoods in need.
Universal Basic Income – a concept worth considering which is moving more and more into view. Among the people lobbying for it are former US presidential candidate Andrew Yang, and Dutch historian and author Rutger Bregman.
Amanda Gorman reciting “The Hill we Climb” at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden, 20th Jan 2021. An impressive performance from an amazing young poet that truly needs no further words. Her later interview with James Corden is worth watching.
The Positive Choice 