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. Man Reunites with Baby He Rescued 24 Years Earlier

   In an unexpected twist of fate, retired lieutenant Gene Eyster found his heart warmed when a rookie cop turned out to be the baby he rescued 24 years ago. The discovery in 2000 began with a call: "We have a found baby in a box," sparking a journey of hope and unexpected connection. Eyster, who named the infant ‘Baby Jesus,’ often wondered about the child's fate. Fast forward to 2024,...

2. Indefatigable Spirit of 3 Elderly Nuns Who Fled a Care Home

   The unbreakable spirit of three octogenarian Augustinian nuns in the Austrian Alps have garnered social media fame after they escaped a senior care home to return to their shuttered convent, which has an adjoining school where all three nuns taught. Two years ago, church authorities closed the convent that Sister Rita (82), Sister Regina (86), and Sister Bernadette (88) called home and moved...

3. How to Fix Breakdowns in Communication

   Ever felt like you’re speaking a different language with someone, even when you’re not? Maria Popova dives into psychologist Carl R. Rogers’ insightful exploration on bridging communication gaps, whether in love or global conflicts. Rogers revealed that our inclination to judge rather than to understand is the greatest barrier to genuine connection. He proposed a radical...

4. How a Stranger Helped me Land the Job that Changed My Life

   One day an Iraqi engineering student at Columbia University met a young woman in a canteen who had stopped off in New York City with friends on her way to Europe. While casually chatting, she shared that she had just graduated with a science degree, and had done research using an electron microscope. The Iraqi student said there was such a microscope unit at Columbia University, and she could...

5. Between Two Hearts

   Bernhard Lentsch shared about his work in a homeless shelter in Vienna at a retreat in the distant town of Mauterndorf, Austria. Afterwards, a man came up to him and contributed a sleeping bag in hopes of helping someone stay warm on a cold night. Back in Vienna, a woman seeking a bed was offered the sleeping bag the man had contributed because the shelter was full. She would sleep in the forest...

6. Staying Connected in a World of AI

   In a world rapidly evolving towards AI dominance, the essence of human connection is more vital than ever. In a world overloaded with content, can deepcasting be a transformative alternative to broadcasting? How do we unlock the invisible value of heart-to-heart connections rather than just mind-to-mind exchanges? In this digital age, we often prioritize performance or overlook genuine...

7. Priceless Compassion Over Jade Loss

   In an expensive accident in Suzhou, China, a young store clerk accidentally dropped a box of jade bracelets while hastily moving a table. The act shattered thirty of the store's fifty jade bangles, all of which were uninsured and resulted in the store owner losing over $140,000. Yet, instead of firing the clerk or even seeking compensation, the store owner, Cheng, chose compassion and...

8. Can Commitment Set Us Free?

   Have you ever found yourself endlessly debating and hesitating on a decision? Abby Falik shares her journey from "teetering on the edge" to liberation through the act of commitment. She paints a vivid picture of how "the irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating," and shares anecdotes of personal commitments that redefine her freedom. From small pacts like taking the stairs, to...

9. Doctors in Montreal can now prescribe their patients tickets to the orchestra

   A new program in Canada called social prescribing allows doctors to prescribe free tickets to the symphony. They may also prescribe other things “that are normally outside the scope of medicine, but can have tremendous impact on people’s health and well-being — like art, nature or community activities.” Many studies provide evidence-based data that show music releases...

10. Facing Everything: Conversation with Gangaji

    What does it mean to face everything? Dive into a conversation where author, healer, teacher, seeker, activist Gangaji, 83, unveils her journey through heartbreak and discovery, revealing that true spiritual awakening involves embracing every emotion, even the stormiest ones. "To face everything is to be willing to acknowledge that whatever arises can be met," she points out, inviting us to let...