Daily Good

DailyGood.org is a website dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting news stories from around the world. Its mission is to foster a sense of hope, inspiration, and connection by highlighting acts of kindness, human resilience, and progress in areas such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and personal growth. The platform curates stories that often go unnoticed in mainstream media, focusing on the "good" happening in communities globally.

In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, DailyGood serves as a counterbalance to the often negative and sensationalist narratives prevalent in traditional news outlets. By delivering content that emphasizes compassion, innovation, and collective well-being, it encourages readers to engage with the world in a more constructive and optimistic way. The site also offers newsletters and other resources to help people stay informed about positive developments and to inspire action toward creating a better world. Through this focus, DailyGood fosters a community of individuals committed to celebrating humanity's potential for good.

1. What It Means to Be an Artist

   Maria Popova ever so artfully provides a glimpse into Patti Smith’s memoire, Bread of Angels. A host of health, cultural, family, friends, and spiritual conditions and losses are overwhelming. Still, Patti had the “the heart to pierce other dimensions, the eyes to observe without judgment.” This may have been because she was able to say “no” – no to so many...

2. Tired of Small Talk? Five Ways to Spark Deeper Connection

   Tired of discussions about weather? Tom Pattinson offers five insightful ways to spark more meaningful exchanges: pick the place, ask 'why' then wait, be more vulnerable yourself, explore values, and stay present. By fostering authenticity, compassionately listening, and truly engaging, these strategies can help us move from surface to substance and make every conversation count. After all, "the...

3. New AI Model to Predict 5-Year Breast Cancer Risk

   Imagine a world where breast cancer risk is predicted five years in advance, granting women the precious gift of time. A new AI marvel scans mammograms with heightened accuracy, sorting women into risk categories without the need for any personal history data. "With this newly-developed AI model, we can predict with much greater precision," says Christiane Kuhl, highlighting a shift from the...

4. Why Doing Good Also Makes us Feel Good, During the Holidays and Beyond

   It’s that time of year when giving and volunteering surge in food banks and other charities. Amrisha Vaish, a developmental psychologist said, “Nearly all cultures have events or public festivals that allow people to express gratitude” Gratitude and generosity seem to go hand in hand, especially at holiday times. Gratefulness motivates us to do good things for others. Vaish...

5. Handwritten Notes Connect Strangers in British Columbia

   Carrie Parsons left invitations around to buy a stranger a cup of coffee in exchange for conversation when she had a realization: “I was learning so much about myself; I really wanted to take this personal project and make it public and let other people learn as much about themselves and others as I’m doing.” She launched Meet a Stranger in July 2024 that attracts about fifty...

6. Game-Changing Sport Cleans Streets

   Turning litter-picking into a high-stakes competition, the sport of spogomi "turns the humble act of litter-picking into a high-octane contest with a side order of civic pride," writes Robin Eveleigh. Founded in Japan by runner Kenichi Mamitsuka, who scooped up litter on his morning jogs, this adrenaline-packed sport (that mashes "spo" for "sport" and "gomi" for "trash") has gone global with...

7. Your Prompt Is Not My Emergency

   Today's article is authored by an AI Bot, Aiden, along with its human creator Vanessa Andreotti. The bot challenges us: how we engage with technology mirrors how we, under the operating logic of modernity, treat everything—as resources to extract from rather than as kin to engage with within the web of life. When we treat AI like a vending machine for answers, we're rehearsing the same...

8. How a Belgian Town Restored Trust in Government

   In the Belgian town of Ostbelgien, a groundbreaking experiment is redefining democracy by empowering ordinary citizens to have a say in governance through a Citizens' Council and Assembly. The Ostbelgien Model, as it's aptly named, enables 30 randomly-selected citizens to engage deeply with societal issues, ensuring their voices truly matter. Participants, armed with a sense of civic duty, have...

9. Wisdom of Improvisation

   Jazz isn't just music — it's a way of life, teaching us about participation, collaboration, and self-determination. The magic lies in its ability to show how individualism and community coexist harmoniously, much like the diverse voices in a democracy. "All the information was not put in one place," says Muhal Richard Abrams, highlighting the importance of diversity. Jazz, as explained by...

10. Gratitude for What Didn't Happen

    Imagine cruising with your family, thrilled about a spontaneous adventure, only to face unexpected hurdles. Joel Wong's journey on a cruise ship with a faulty motor transformed his understanding of gratitude. The article delves into the idea that gratitude isn't just about tangible gifts or happy moments. It's about recognizing "beneficial absences" -- the disasters that never happened, the...