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. 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...

2. 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...

3. The Hottest New York City Clubs: Volunteer Trash Pickup Groups?

   Groups of volunteers with colorful names like Pick-Up Pigeons, Greenpoint Trash Club, and The Litter Legion gather to pick up trash in New York City. They “reflect a new generation of New Yorkers who are hungry for new ways to be civically active.” Many of them meet up afterwards to get to know one another better. “You get a nice walk in and then you get to socialize as...

4. Chefs Who Left Prestigious Culinary Jobs to Cook at Nursing Homes

   David Martin passionately reinvents nursing home cuisine with Harry Shen, turning stereotypes about elderly dining on their head. At St. Vincent's Care in Melbourne, Australia, they craft meals that rival top restaurants, ensuring residents savor every bite while meeting their nutritional needs. "We want to break the stereotype that aged care food is just a lump of food on a plate," Shen says....

5. The Art and Science of Rest

   Rest is more than a pause from activity; it's a necessary shift that lets you fully recharge. Imagine rest not as a luxury but as a vital part of life's rhythm. "Rest is where integration happens," explains Patty Freedman, highlighting how downtime enables our brains to process emotions and ideas. She outlines seven types of rest — physical, emotional, creative, sensory, mental, social,...

6. Invisible Abilities Unveiled

   The India Inclusion Summit reveals a reality where the most overlooked individuals are, in fact, the leaders who are illuminating our future. Michelin star chef Suvir Saran shares how this extraordinary gathering in Bangalore transformed his understanding of dignity and courage. From entrepreneurs like Prateek Khandelwal, who turns obstacles into opportunities, to artists like Gayatri Gupta,...

7. Array of Deep Sea Life Is Newly Documented

   Several oceanic organizations are working together to more quickly describe new species through collaborative workshops, advanced imaging, and DNA analysis. “By coupling expeditions with species discovery workshops, we compress what often takes more than a decade into a faster pathway while maintaining scientific rigour by having world experts involved,” an independent expert said....

8. Catholic Sisters Return Land to a Tribal Nation

   The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration sold a two-acre lakefront property in northern Wisconsin, valued at $2.6 million, to the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for $30,000, the price the sisters paid for it in 1966. Over the past years, the sisters have been involved in several educational, Land Back, and Land Justice movements. They are aware they can never repair the...

9. Has the World Become Less Grumpy?

   A global survey on emotional health shows people, generally, are cheering up. “The study tracks the emotions that people experience on any given day, such as anger, sadness, laughter and enjoyment.” Numbers increased as “… nearly nine in ten said they had felt respected and more than 70% said they had smiled, laughed or enjoyed themselves.” There are many factors...

10. Tama Kieves: Being Available to Infinite Intelligence

    What does it mean to truly trust yourself? Tama Kieves, a Harvard Law grad turned author, delves into the importance of listening to the inner voice of love rather than fear. Her journey from a high-flying legal career to a life as a creative and coach shows that trusting yourself isn't always easy, but it's crucial. As a friend once asked her, "If you've been this successful doing something you...