Keep it positive

Every day the news is filled with stories about war, terrorism, crime, pollution, inequality, drug abuse and oppression. I also believe that the media forgets to balance all the negative stuff in the world with many good news stories. They do happen. Humanity still has some positive sides and is not all that bad as the news describes. 

There are many great news stories full of smiles out there. You just have to pick what you really want to read or hear about:

A 96 WWII veteran who received 50 thousand birthday cards from all over because he was afraid he would maybe only get a few cards. Most of his friends and family passed away. His daughter then took to social media with a plea for strangers to brighten her father’s day with a simple birthday card – and the internet was quick to respond.

Did you know: More people are living longer and fuller lives thanks to a steadily declining cancer mortality rate.

According to a report from the American Cancer Society, the cancer death rate in the United States has declined by 27% over the course of the last 25 years.

As of 2016, the cancer death rate for men and women combined had fallen 27% from its peak in 1991. This decline translates to nearly 2.6 million deaths averted during this time period.