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The Blind Astronomer Gazing into the Universe

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Meet the Blind Astronomer from Nova Scotia who is peering into space and beauty of the night sky more vividly than most of us ever will!

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I only stumbled onto your website yesterday and what a gold mine!

~ Annie, Tasmania

Keep a Dose of Optimism with You Wherever You Go!

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For the month of March, the Conspiracy of Goodness

For the month of March, the Conspiracy of Goodness Network is hosting a daily gratitude challenge. It only takes a few minutes and it's a fantastic way to start the new week!⠀
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So, what are you grateful for today? Snap a photo and tag us in your post!

Can you guess what Renee's next article will be ab

Can you guess what Renee's next article will be about based on this photograph from 1992?⠀
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In this edition of "Saturdays Around the World", w

In this edition of "Saturdays Around the World", we're headed waaaay down under—underground in Australia!⠀
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Click to learn why an Aussie community is building its homes underground. Our article may leave you digging deep below the surface to discover what other clever innovations are in store!⠀
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Special thanks to Great Big Story (@greatbigstory) and BBC Reel (@bbc_reel) for the wonder-filled videos in the article!⠀
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Create your next masterpiece with Blick Art Materi

Create your next masterpiece with Blick Art Materials (@blickartmaterials)! 🎨⠀
We ❤ Blick because they recognize the value of giving back to the creative community by donating supplies to artists all throughout the US!⠀
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We are affiliates of Blick, so when you shop for their art supplies using the link in our bio, EWC gets a small commission. Thank you for your support! 🙏⠀
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They're endless, aren't they? ⠀ ⠀ Save this p

They're endless, aren't they? ⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #EmilyDickinson⠀
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Text on black background: "'I dwell in possibility.' —Emily Dickinson"

Trees can talk to each other. Want to know how? Li

Trees can talk to each other. Want to know how? Listen to this week's EWC Podcast episode! 🎧⠀
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This week's guest is Michael Shields, host of Across the Margin: The Podcast (@acrossthemargin).⠀
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In this episode, we're talking about the power of active listening in looking for stories that are only waiting for us to be discovered. ⠀
We’re also discussing trees and how they communicate with one another. ⠀
Yes, you read that right! 🌳💭🌲⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to listen!

Ever been so exhausted by the thought of working t

Ever been so exhausted by the thought of working toward a goal that you gave up before getting started?⠀
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You're not alone, dear friend. In fact, this is a very common part of the human experience!⠀
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Thankfully, the TED (@ted) Talk by Dr. Christine Carter (@christinecarterphd) in today's article clues us in on how being BAD at working toward a goal is actually the key to success!⠀
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Curious yet? Tap the link in our bio for the full story.⠀
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We need you, in all your uniqueness ❤️️⠀
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Text on white background: "You can't be hesitant about who you are.' —Viola Davis"

Ready to meet another K-9 companion from the EWC u

Ready to meet another K-9 companion from the EWC universe? This is Berlin! 😍⠀
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At 10 years old, Berlin is a sweet old man who according to our teammate Callie, is the "kind of dog that’s always scaring our mailmen into early retirement, but he’s also the most gentle, loving, loyal dog I’ve ever known.".⠀
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How have your pets helped you get through Covid life? Tell us about them in the comments!

Set your reminders friends, our very first Happy[n

Set your reminders friends, our very first Happy[ness] Hour is tonight at 6:30 pm EST!⠀
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As members of the Conspiracy of Goodness Network, you won't want to miss this exclusive interactive session with CEO and bestselling author, Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_).⠀
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Join us for LIVE Q & A as Bob shares the importance of having core values, and introduces a method you can use to identify and clarify your own list!⠀
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