The Guardian of Golden Gate

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March 30, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring. - Oscar Wilde - The Guardian of Golden Gate he Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark of San Francisco, drawing millions of visitors each year. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most popular suicide destinations in the world. California Highway Patrol Sergeant, Kevin Briggs, has saved hundreds of people from jumping over the famous railings in his 26 years of patrolling the bridge through his compassion and dedication - a true everyday hero. { read more } Be The Change Practice deep listening - become more aware of the needs of your friends, family, and even strangers. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Mystery Knitter's Olympic Masterpiece The Poorest & Most Generous President in the World A 21-Year-Old's Solution to Homelessness The Body's Grace: A Paralyzed Yoga Teacher's Insights The Spirit of Gift My Daughter's Noble Sacrifice Mr. Rogers at the Emmy Awards From 'Dummy' to Celebrated Brain Surgeon DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,541 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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Six Ways to Sustainable Happiness

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March 29, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. - Storm Jameson - Six Ways to Sustainable Happiness "Sustainable happiness takes into account that happiness is interconnected with other people, other species, and the natural environment by a remarkable web of interdependence. This means that our daily actions and decisions contribute to -- or detract from -- our own well-being, and that of others. Sometimes things that make us happy may harm our community, ecosystems, or future generations. Sustainable happiness can lead to a more sustainable lifestyle and greater life satisfaction -- and sometimes it's right at your fingertips. Other times it involves reawakening to the joy that comes from simple pleasures or generating options for a lifestyle change." The co-creators of a groundbreaking course on Sustainable Happiness offer six valuable practices. { read more } Be The Change Consider applying one or more of the six "ways" to sustainable happiness in your life starting today. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Benefits of Rising Early -- and How to Do It How We Can Change Our Minds How To Trick Your Brain for Happiness 9 Interviews with Creative Visionaries The Joy of Quiet A Change of Heart Changes Everything 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn What the Internet Does to Your Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,492 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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The Power of Thanks

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March 28, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what's good. - Dr. Albert Schweitzer - The Power of Thanks In "Sidetracked" Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan," Francesca Gino, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, explores a range of fascinating subjects, including how emotions influence decisions and the often thorny matter of understanding the perspectives of others. Blending social science and real-world examples, Gino's book also highlights the science of gratitude. "The message of 'Sidetracked,'" Gino said in an interview, "is that a lot of these forces happen even though we are unaware of them. People might just not realize how powerful expressions of gratitude are." { read more } Be The Change Each day of this week, experiment with expressing your authentic gratitude to someone. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 11 Must-Read Books for Young Leaders Six Ways To Empower Others The Decision-Making Flaw in Powerful People 4 Reasons To Keep a Work Diary It's More Important to Be Kind Than Clever Leadership Lessons from Everyday Life Take Your Life Back Four Myths About Mentoring DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,459 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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Mark Twain's Fan Mail

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March 27, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace This world would not be satisfying unless one person were allowed to express gratitude and thanks to another. - Henry E. Barrett - Mark Twain's Fan Mail "Over the course of his prolific career, Twain received countless letters from his adoring readers and, occasionally, his critics. Two hundred of them, written according to the style of the era's wonderfully quaint epistolary etiquette, are collected in Dear Mark Twain: Letters from His Readers...His correspondents ranged from school children, businessmen, farmers, and political activists, to con artists, teachers, and housewives. Most touching of all, is the fan mail Twain received -- a timeless testament to the soul-stirring power of earnest gratitude." Read a charming sampling of these letters here. { read more } Be The Change Write a note of gratitude today to someone you don't know personally, but whose life and work have touched you. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Three Parables to Regain Perspective The Third Side of a Conflict 27 Non-School Skills Children Need 6 Ways to Keep Your New Years Resolutions The Point of Being Alive What Death Has Taught Me About Life Where Children Sleep: A Poignant Photo Series Are You Training Yourself To Fail? DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,439 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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