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[ Nature ]
How a Seagull Changed This Man’s Life!
Sometimes you need a story of unlikely friendship to remind you that goodness is out there, kindness still exists, and that there is hope for the future. In this case, those reminders come in the form of a seagull.
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Life is Sweeter with Unlikely Friends
By Sam Burns
Think of the friends you hold dearest in life. Would you still support them the same way even if you didn’t speak the same language? Here’s a story that will remind you that friendship is far more than the things that divide us.
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
A Lesson from Best Friends Who Never Met
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever looked back on a failed friendship and wondered what could have been done differently? Today we share an insight with you through the true story of a very unusual kind of friendship. Take a look!
3 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
I am His Hands, He is My Eyes
By Sam Burns
Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi have been planting trees together for 10 years, but there is a small catch, one of the men lost his arms as a child and the other lost his vision 16 years ago. Together though, they make a remarkable team…
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Denali: A Dog’s Perspective on Life and Death
By Dr. Lynda
There are some lovely stories on the web about the love and friendship, but few from a dog’s perspective. Take a few minutes to soak this in.
34 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
No Safety Net
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s a quiet young man and friends, with a passion you won’t believe! Today’s story will expand your idea of what’s possible for us too!