Mystery Knitter's Olympic Masterpiece

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July 14, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another. - Seth Godin - Mystery Knitter's Olympic Masterpiece "Residents of Saltburn, in North Yorkshire, are scratching their heads today after a mysterious 'yarnbomber' wrapped the town's pier with a 50-yard scarf stretching out along the railings. The impressive garment features woollen athletes competing in various Olympic events, from synchronised swimmers to rowers and cyclists, and has delighted young and old alike as the town discusses the good yarn. But the mysterious creator -- who has struck before -- remains anonymous, leaving everyone speculating on their identity..." { read more } Be The Change This week do something to share an expression of art (a painting, song, poem or anything else!) with someone. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Secrets of the 100-yr-old Marathoner Wisdom From Alice, Age 108 Inspirational Graduation Speech by Autistic Student A Cab Ride I'll Never Forget An Ordinary Magical Life Change Your Life with a Thank-You Note The Burrito Man Who Changed Lives Pilot Holds Plane for a Dying Child DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 117,632 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Vanishing Voices: The World's Endangered Languages

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July 13, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace A different language is a different vision of life. - Federico Fellini - Vanishing Voices: The World's Endangered Languages "One language dies every 14 days. By the next century nearly half of the roughly 7,000 languages spoken on Earth will likely disappear, as communities abandon native tongues in favor of English, Mandarin, or Spanish. What is lost when a language goes silent?" This in-depth National Geographic feature probes the beauty, significance, richness and fragility of the world's vanishing tongues. { read more } Be The Change Learn some of these 21 untranslatable words from the TED Blog, including the Italian word "fattapposta" :) { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Three Parables to Regain Perspective The Miracle Birth The Third Side of a Conflict Why Money Is Like Beer The Language of Love Are You Training Yourself To Fail? Advice as an Art Form When a Homeless Man Used Twitter DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 117,595 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Learning from the Wisdom of the Body

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July 12, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Good for the body is the work of the body, good for the soul the work of the soul, and good for either the work of the other. - Henry David Thoreau - Learning from the Wisdom of the Body "It's amazing that our interpretation of experiences can generate intense visceral responses. The fact that we get goosebumps when we are inspired or afraid is one of many everyday indicators of just how deeply and intricately connected our minds and bodies are. In fact, the mind and body are an intertwined whole -- and there is great wisdom in the totality of our mind-body experience. There are sparks of this recognition even in the world of technology. An increasing number of tools leverage something called "feedback loops." Some of these are bio-feedback devices that work by helping us become more aware of the body, giving us real-time feedback about physiological functions so that we can learn to consciously change them. They've been effective in improving many conditions, including stress, depression and even pain. But there are even more powerful feedback loops at work within ourselves...." { read more } Be The Change As you go through your day, pay special attention to the relationship between mind and body. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy Offbeat Graduation Speech Gets Standing Ovation 10 Keys To Happier Living The Most Vital Lessons for Starting Over The Power of Introverts How to Transform Negative Emotions 25 Reasons to Embrace Criticism 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 117,547 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Google's Jolly Good Fellow on Inner Peace

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July 11, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: You won't be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you. - Ajahn Chah - Google's Jolly Good Fellow on Inner Peace Chade-Meng Tan (widely known as Meng) was among the earliest engineers to be hired at Google. When Google allowed engineers to spend 20% of their time pursuing their passion, Meng decided to spend his time on a cause dear to his heart: Launching a conspiracy to bring about world peace. Meng believes that world peace can be achieved -- but only if people cultivate the conditions for inner peace within themselves. Working with Zen masters, meditation teachers, psychologists and even a CEO, Meng created a seven-week personal growth program called --- Search Inside Yourself (SIY). In this Knowledge@Wharton interview the man who was dubbed Google's Jolly Good Fellow shares more. { read more } Be The Change "The life of peace is like an international flight permitting only one handbag. You'll have to leave behind some of your cherished shoes and appliances." { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Remembering Steve Jobs' Insights 5 Principles for Inner Transformation at Work The Art of Motivating Employees The Power and Benefit of Circles Why Leaders Must Feel Pain How To Build A Beautiful Company You've Made a Mistake. Now What? Live Life as an Experiment DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 117,514 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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