Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
Sorry I’m so late today. I was late to begin with, then I clicked to caption something and my whole post disappeared! I fiddled with the history, then decided to start rebuilding.
The first item came to me this morning in my Good Newsletter. I want to acknowledge that it’s normal to feel frustrated, sad, angry, or scared with all that’s going on in the world. We can’t deny the bad news, but the lopsided perspective of bad news dominance does not have to be normal. Good news is happening, too.
Feel free to share examples of good news in the comments!
We Can Change Course
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Homicide Rates Are Falling Since 1990
This article from the Good News Network reports and overall drop in homicide rates in places such as Asia, Europe and even some US cities.
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Styrofoam Ban Update
In an earlier post, I reported that the US state of Maine will be banning styrofoam this month. That was incorrect. The Maine ban goes into effect one year from now. Also, Costa Rica has decided to ban Styrofoam in 2021. The product is not impossible to recycle, but it’s complicated and rarely done. It takes a very long time to decompose and when it does, it just turns into little pieces of plastic. Who needs that? We don’t. Good job, Costa Rica!
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Food Drop in Australia
Thank you again all the helpers in Australia. Please join me with continuing prayers for an end to the fires, and safety and healing for Australia.
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Please share your good news in the comments!
January 14, 2020 at 11:22 am
I feel excited that all this good news is review for me! 🙂 I must be well-tapped into the good news — and I thank you for your reinforcement 😉
January 14, 2020 at 9:45 pm
I’m glad you have those healthy connections! Happy to reinforce! 🙂
January 14, 2020 at 3:02 pm
I don’t really watch any news channels because they mainly concentrate on what happening in my local area which I categorize as bad news. Then it hit me, I could search out “Good News” on my own. There just happens to be a Good News Network online that makes a go of bringing all types of uplifting stories to the fore. One such story you might find interesting is how a heroic dog saved over 200 sheep from the Australian bush fires. He herded them up and got them far away to safety! 🙂
January 14, 2020 at 9:48 pm
Oh my gosh! That was one I had on this post before it mysteriously vanished! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’ll go look for it and share it next week.
January 15, 2020 at 12:43 pm
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January 15, 2020 at 12:58 am
It’s hard to believe that homicide rates are dropping, given the recent array of mass shootings and gun deaths here in the U.S., but if true, it is indeed good news. I’m super happy about the styrofoam ban … I just wish every state in the U.S. would implement a similar ban. And then, about those single-use plastics …. But by far the most uplifting news is the Australian food drop. I am moved to tears by the number of wildlife that have been lost in the bushfires there. I saw a video yesterday about a baby koala that was rescued, and though he had some major burns, he has been treated and is expected to make a full recovery. Thanks for sharing good news! We all need it!
January 15, 2020 at 11:08 pm
I was surprised to read about the decrease in homicide rates, too. At least we know progress is being made in some places, though we still have a long way to go. I love sharing about styrofoam bans because so many people still don’t get it. The situation in Australia is overwhelming. I can’t think about what I might do if I let myself feel all my feelings about it. So I have to spend some time recognizing the heroes. I just read there has been more rain. More to come! Thanks for understanding, Jill.
January 15, 2020 at 6:36 am
IT can be s0 frustrating at times – but it does enable you to post that super video about the wallabies.
January 15, 2020 at 11:29 pm
Yep. Thanks for the positive spin, Derrick.
January 15, 2020 at 8:39 am
Thanks for this! I feel it´s good news every time someone chooses to be kind and it´s good news to see how many people are helping and donating to Australia. It´s also great news to see what the Fridays for Future movement and similar movements are creating, and I love seeing how more and more people are opting to act in an environmentally-conscious manner by taking measures such as reducing meat and dairy-consumption, flying less, consuming less, etc. Complaining doesn´t help now – only positive action and a healing focus. Thank you for your beautiful work!! So needed 🙂
January 15, 2020 at 11:40 pm
Your comment encourages my soul, Maria. I agree that any kindness is good news and complaining doesn’t help. We very much need Positive Action and Healing Focus! We are making progress! 🙂 ❤
January 16, 2020 at 8:04 am
Yes, I concur, we are making progress 🙂 And I really appreciate your uplifting blogposts, thank you 🙂 ❤
January 16, 2020 at 10:10 pm
You are very welcome! I’m honored to be able to lift up with these posts. 🙂 ❤
January 17, 2020 at 4:56 am
What a beautiful mindset 🙂 🙂 ❤
January 17, 2020 at 9:04 pm
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January 17, 2020 at 6:35 am
Like you JoAnna we know there is negative horrible things happening in our world.. But we must also be aware that there are probably ten times more positive things happening everyday in our world as people unite, helping others, by doing good deeds healing and working together within Nature.. So many things which our Media do not focus upon…
So thank you for always bringing The Good News to our doors JoAnna…
The more who realise its how we perceive and how we think is what is generating that which we see.. So the more who can love, peace and healing into the world, the more it will be mirrored back to us..
Sending love and Well wishes JoAnna.. Have a beautiful weekend to come ❤
January 17, 2020 at 9:22 pm
Sue, Thank you for this clear reinforcement of why I do “Good News Tuesday.” I love that you wrote about mirroring and the likelihood of ten times more positive things happening everyday. When people see or read mostly bad news, they get an inaccurate perspective that can lead to despair and normalization of bad news. I’m trying to do my part to bring some balance and therefor more truth to our perspective. I appreciate your understanding and support very much. Love, peace, and well wishes all around. ❤
January 19, 2020 at 8:22 am
It is always a delight to visit and read here JoAnna.. I have not been as regular here or else where in blog land as I would like.. But I know that we are making a difference.. And its wonderful you show us the good side to humanity.. ❤
January 19, 2020 at 8:11 pm
Thanks, Sue. It’s great to have you visit whenever you can. I know there are many other interesting and important things going on in the world that need our attention, including taking care of ourselves. 🙂 ❤
January 20, 2020 at 8:37 am
That my friend is the most important thing we can do.. And when we do, we are helping the rest of the world too.. ❤
January 20, 2020 at 11:24 pm
Yes! ❤ Sending smiles and hugs. 🙂