by Brianna Kelly | Sep 1, 2024 | Good News
1. 102-Year-old Woman Becomes Britain’s Oldest Skydiver–to Inspire People in Their 80s or 90s ‘Not to Give up Anything’ A 102-year-old woman has become the oldest skydiver in Britain after jumping out of a plane at 7,000-feet. Daredevil Manette Baillie celebrated her...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 26, 2024 | Gratitude
We all have a story we tell ourselves—a narrative that shapes our identity, influences our decisions, and determines how we interact with the world. Sometimes, these stories empower us, but often, they can hold us back, especially when they’re rooted in limiting...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 25, 2024 | Good News
1. Classical Music Lifts Our Mood by ‘Synchronizing’ Parts of the Brain, Says Study of Patients with Depression Whether Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart, it’s widely recognized that classical music can affect a person’s mood. Now, scientists are using brainwave measurements...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 19, 2024 | Gratitude
Words—those seemingly innocuous strings of letters—hold immense power. They shape our perceptions, influence our actions, and connect us across cultures and time. Yet, paradoxically, they can also divide, create rifts, and sow discord. In this exploration of language,...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 18, 2024 | Good News
1. Historic Negotiations With Big Pharma Will Lower Drug Prices and Save $1.5 Billion for US Consumers–and More It is well-documented that Americans have been paying a lot more for prescription drugs than people in any other developed nation, but this week the White...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 12, 2024 | Gratitude
I recently had the pleasure of watching the movie Cabrini on a flight with my husband. What started as a distraction quickly became a source of inspiration, prompting me to reflect on the incredible impact of words. The immigrant stories of this country are woven with...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 11, 2024 | Good News
1. Woman Who Left School at 15 Graduates as a Doctor at 41 A woman who dropped out of school at age 15 finally studied for her GED (known in the UK as GCSE)—and now has graduated as a doctor at 41. She recalls being sick and tired of people telling her she couldn’t do...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 4, 2024 | Gratitude
“In the beginning was the Word…” These timeless words from the Gospel of John remind us that language—the very fabric of our thoughts and communication—holds immense power. As a writer and seeker of wisdom, I invite you to explore the alchemy of words—their ability to...
by Brianna Kelly | Aug 3, 2024 | Good News
1. Startup Pairs New Homebuyers with Angel Investors to Secure Homes Fast and Help Them Build Equity A new, socially conscious startup is offering a radically new way for first-time homebuyers to get a foot in the always-challenging US housing market. Called...
by Brianna Kelly | Jul 27, 2024 | Good News
1. Man Traveling the Width of Scotland in a ‘Bicycle Canoe’ Entirely Made by Hand A man is preparing to travel the width of Scotland and back again in a bicycle canoe built by hand according to the time-honored British tradition of performing adventurous feats for...
