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A Second Chance for Abandoned Animals and Inmates

Here’s a great example of the kinds of stories the nightly news could be bringing us, instead of all the doom and gloom. Another thought-leaders – the Monroe County Jail – teaches us about possibility.

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Waking up each morning in Cairo Egypt to read your uplifting and interesting messages has really been a gift…

~ Samia, Egypt

Keep a Dose of Optimism with You Wherever You Go!

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Have you ever seen anything as sweet as Cookie? 🍪⠀
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This little darling is 13 years old and weighs in at just 6 pounds!⠀
She can often be spotted snuggling up on the lap of our Partnership Coordinator, Ellen, during our Monday Zoom meetings. ❤⠀
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Love yourself, darling! Then, happiness will show

Love yourself, darling! Then, happiness will show up.⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #JosephAddison⠀
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Text on white background: "'True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one’s self.' —Joseph Addison"

How in the world is a beetle able to pull water ou

How in the world is a beetle able to pull water out of thin air? 💧⠀
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You wouldn't bother drinking from a puddle either if you could do what the Namib Desert beetle can do! ⠀
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Watch the video by Science Insider (@scienceinsider) in today's article to learn how this little bug has inspired a BIG innovation that is changing the lives of people all over the world!⠀
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Support arts education with your art supply purcha

Support arts education with your art supply purchase! 🎨⠀
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Blick supports arts events, artists awards, and donates art supplies all throughout the US! ⠀
Find the link in our bio to shop for everything you need to create your next masterpiece.⠀
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Pssst...we are affiliates of Blick, when you make a purchase using the link in our bio, EWC gets a small commission to help us keep the goodness coming!⠀
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Meet Sherwood, son of Samantha Burns, our Head Wri

Meet Sherwood, son of Samantha Burns, our Head Writer and Editor in Chief! 😻
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Sherwood is fond of long naps in a sunbeam, and inserting himself in the middle of Sam's print-making process. He is currently training to walk on a leash. Swipe to see Sherwood attack!
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The upside of obstacles you face⠀ ⠀ Save this

The upside of obstacles you face⠀
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Text on black background: "'The extent of the struggle determines the extent of the growth. The obstacle is an advantage, not adversity.' —Ryan Holiday"

Hi friends! 👋🏼 A recent survey found that 1

Hi friends! 👋🏼
A recent survey found that 1 in 7 Americans said their pet was crucial to their well-being in 2020. Awwwww! We totally feel this 💯.
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To celebrate these fuzzy balls of unconditional love, we wanted to introduce you to the pets of EWC! Here is the first of 5 posts to help you get to know our team and their pets a bit better.
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Meet Brittany (Dr. Lynda’s amazing assistant) and her boyfriend Salvador’s pups, Ladybug and Leo! They love to run around outside and snuggle up by the fireplace at Brittany’s cozy New York cabin (where they are also Airbnb hosts!)
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Tell us about how your pet has helped you in the comments! 💭

Wake up with a fresh perspective by reading Dr. Ly

Wake up with a fresh perspective by reading Dr. Lynda's bestselling book, "Happiness Is An Option"!⠀
Find the link in our bio. 📗

Cristina Zenato (@cristinazenato) has stuck her ha

Cristina Zenato (@cristinazenato) has stuck her hand in a shark's mouth over 300 times! 🦈⠀
Why? Simply because she wants to ease their pain. ❤⠀
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Watch the JAW-dropping video by The Dodo (@thedodo) inside our latest article to learn how she gets reef sharks to relax, and how we can all learn a thing or two from her gentle approach to these intimidating fish. ⠀
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Take a break with the EWC app and scroll without w

Take a break with the EWC app and scroll without worry! 🌞📱⠀
Good news. No Politics. A better life online. ✨⠀
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