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This Week’s DailyGood Digest

As this week draws to a close, we find ourselves wrapped in the warm embrace of stories that remind us of the resilience and beauty of the human spirit.

In a tender moment at a senior home, Sandy and Warren found love anew, proving that the heart’s capacity for affection knows no age. In Jalgaon, Vaishali Patil revived ancient Khapli wheat, honoring her mother’s legacy and transforming local agriculture into a thriving movement. Niki Colemont, a genocide survivor, found healing through the lens of his camera, capturing the resilience of red squirrels and, in turn, his own spirit. In Nigeria, Joshua Ichor’s vision brought clean water to thousands, transforming his personal survival story into a community’s lifeline. Forgiveness blossomed in the legacy of Amy Biehl, whose parents chose reconciliation over vengeance, nurturing hope in South Africa’s youth. The quiet heroism of an anonymous donor gave young Avukile a second chance, illustrating the profound impact of selfless action. In Kerala, divorce retreats redefine liberation, empowering women to transform endings into courageous new beginnings. Each story, a testament to the transformative power of love, healing, and resilience, enriches our understanding of what it means to be human.

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Unseen Impact: One Man’s Vision

Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar’s journey from a small village in Karnataka to becoming a beacon for thousands of disabled individuals in India is nothing short of inspiring. Blinded at six months due to illness, he refused to let his disability define him. Despite initial setbacks, his tenacity led to the founding of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, which has empowered over 35,000 differently-abled people to pursue education and gainful employment. His efforts ushered in a revolution in blind cricket, transforming sport into a powerful force for self-expression and recognition. “Cricket isn’t just a sport for us,” says Mahantesh, emphasizing its role in empowerment. His story is a testament to the power of belief, action, and community. “Believe in your abilities. Don’t think about your disability,” echoes Mahantesh’s sentiment, as he opens the door to a more inclusive world.

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Support organizations that advocate for inclusive education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

How Bringing an Indigenous Creation Story to Life Can Induce Awe

A Blackfoot creation story, Ani to pisi human spiderweb, passed down to Elder Roy Bear Chief, emphasizes interconnectedness and interrelatedness. To better understand it, 300 people at Mount Royal University in Canada joined together to enact a Human Spiderweb. People related what it was like to be in a shared experience: “the beating of the drums as we moved in unison, our motions guided each other to make the web happen.” “I felt like I was part of something important and impactful. I felt like I mattered in some way.” Participants described emotions such as awe, tearing up and eyes widening, feeling inspiration, happiness, fulfillment, amazement, powerful connection, collective effervescence, and a sense of social belonging they continued to savor. They hope it will be an annual event, and encourage others to “demonstrate their commitment to the inclusion of Indigenous histories, cultures, languages, and knowledge.”

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Open your heart to an indigenous ceremonial experience in your community. Feel the connection.

Turtle Champions: 36 Years Strong

In Chennai, India, a dedicated group known as the Students’ Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) spends their nights on the beach, protecting the vulnerable olive ridley turtles from threats like poaching and habitat destruction. They walk 14 kilometers each night during the nesting season, securing turtle eggs and ensuring the hatchlings safely reach the sea. “The tracks created by turtles on the beach sand before laying their eggs are the most beautiful imprints I’ve ever witnessed,” shares volunteer Gopala Krishnan HA. For them, it’s not just about conservation; it’s a deep personal connection to marine life. Despite facing modern threats like artificial lighting and unsustainable fishing practices, SSTCN’s efforts have prevented the turtles’ local extinction, making Chennai a key nesting site.

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How an Oil Spill in Mauritius Led to a Farming Revolution

When a devastating oil spill spewed into the ocean off the coast of Mauritius in July 2020, it wiped out not only sea life but also entire lines of work dependant on the sea. But Sandy Monrose and a team of fishing families alchemized the devastation into a new possibility. After months of ocean clean-up, Monrose met with a multinational company that runs an “agri-hub” for farming entrepreneurs. She recalled the surreal feeling when “we asked for land and we got it on the same day.” By 2021, Monrose and her team were working the land. Although descendants of fishers, they crafted a new, terrestrial, livelihood on a lush, thriving farm, where papayas and potatoes replace lost seas. Moreover, these resilient women found solace in camaraderie. “What’s said on the farm stays on the farm,” says Monrose, a testament to the sisterhood they’ve nurtured alongside their greens. Their collective journey from despair to self-sufficiency showcases the power of community against adversity. Monrose and her team are not just farming; they’re cultivating hope and resilience, proving that, with collective action, a sudden disaster can lead to a remarkable revival.

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How One Photographer Captures the Glory of Birds in Flight

As a child, Catalan photographer Xavi Bou walked with his grandfather around the town where he grew up. His grandfather encouraged him to pay attention to birds and migration routes. As he matured, so did his interest until, “One day I wondered what types of trails the birds would leave in the sky if that were possible. That is when I imagined those lines that would appear in the sky. I thought it might be interesting to make them visible.” His fascination continued until he found ways to combine art and technology to create images he calls “ornitography,” from the Greek ornitho- (“bird”) and graphe (“drawing”). It is a slow pain-staking process that reveals infinite beauty that must be seen to be believed and appreciated. Take a look and prepare to be thrilled.

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Pause for a while today to admire Nature’s paintings of infinite beauty that surround us.

This Week’s DailyGood Digest

This week’s events have woven a tapestry of hope and healing, revealing the power of small, profound gestures.

In the quiet corridors of a Cleveland hospital, eleven-year-old Ava Cooper’s life took a turn with the simple yet profound words, a whisper of hope, as she embraced the gift of a donor heart, a poignant reminder of life’s intertwined sorrows and joys. Born amidst the shadows of history, Satsuki Ina’s journey from silence to activism unfolds a tapestry of resilience, transforming generational trauma into a call for justice and collective healing. In the gentle hum of an Illinois salon, a stylist’s tender touch turned a routine haircut into a cherished memory for a couple facing dementia, illustrating the lasting impact of everyday kindness. From the heart of Soweto, Promaths has spent two decades empowering young minds through education, fostering a generation of scholars who are now agents of change, embodying resilience and hope. In South Kashmir, Mohammad Aamir Khan weaves renewal from waste, redefining a community’s relationship with discarded materials and cultivating sustainable livelihoods. Amidst personal tragedy, James Alvarez captures love’s endurance by recreating cherished photos with his ‘miracle’ daughter, proving that beauty and love can emerge from deep sorrow. Finally, in a tale of medical precision and compassion, Professor Llewellyn Padayachy navigates the delicate balance between peril and promise to save a young life, a testament to the profound calling of pediatric neurosurgery.

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