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Giving New Meaning to “The Little Things”

It’s so easy these days to get bogged down by the scale of the world’s problems, but what if we turned that focus upside down? Turns out there is remarkable connection, beauty, and possibility just waiting for us in our routines and ordinary moments! Here’s what one nurse was able to create by doing just that…

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It is so refreshing to see a website dedicated to wonderful and inspiring things.

~ Greg Dunn

Keep a Dose of Optimism with You Wherever You Go!

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What are you grateful for? 🥰 . For the month of

What are you grateful for? 🥰
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For the month of March, the Conspiracy of Goodness Network (@goodnessnetwork) is challenging us to start each day by jotting down 3 things we are grateful for.
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This is a wonderful way to start each day, and can really help us to cherish the little things that make life awesome. ✨
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Tell us what you are grateful for in the comments! And, if you’d like more opportunities for growth, apply to the Conspiracy of Goodness Network!
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(This photo was provided by Renee, our Outreach Coordinator, who adores a good list!) 📝

Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's

Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's needed! ⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #SarahBlakely⠀
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“Optimism means envisioning our desired future a

“Optimism means envisioning our desired future and then actively pulling it closer.” —Christiana Figueres (@cfigueres)⠀
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We love that Christiana Figueres is stubbornly optimistic about our future! ⠀
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Watch her wildly inspiring TED Talk (@ted) in today's article to learn how optimism can usher in a brighter reality for us all—even in some of our biggest fights, like climate change!⠀
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Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness]

Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness] Hour! 😊⠀
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In order to achieve more fulfillment, happiness, and impact with our lives and careers, we need to first understand ourselves. ⠀
Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_), CEO and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares the importance of core values and introduces a method you can use to identify and clarify your own list.⠀
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Sign up here for this special mid-week treat on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm EST. You won't want to miss this amazing LIVE talk by Bob Glazer, Q&A, networking sessions, and more! (RSVP with the link in our bio.)⠀
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See you there!

Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀ Fin

Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀
Finn is 5 years old and has an amaaaazing origin story.⠀
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A couple of years ago, Liesl had a dream that she had a dog named Finn. The next day she went on PetFinder and there was the dog of her dreams! (She was also paddling a yellow canoe in that dream, which she didn't own at the time...but now she does!) Dreams do come true! 😍⠀
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Finn is a rescue dog who loves the snow and being a greeter on all hiking trails. She's also a big fan of Bellcate School Dog Treats and chew toys! (@bellcatedogtreats)⠀
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See more of Liesl and Finn hitting the trails by following her Insta. 👉 @liesl.uv

Following through and sticking with something, eve

Following through and sticking with something, even when failure finds us, is one of the ultimate kinds of courage. ⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #MaryAnneRadmacher⠀
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Help save the arts by shopping for all of your cre

Help save the arts by shopping for all of your creative supplies from Blick! 🎨🖌⠀
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We are affiliates of Blick (@blickartmaterials) because we love that they support arts education and donate art supplies all throughout the US! ⠀
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When you shop for Blick art supplies using the link in our bio, EWC gets a small commission to keep the goodness coming.⠀
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Copy/paste this link to learn more on what being an affiliate advertiser means: https://buff.ly/2IP7BSo

Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the e

Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the endless options can be overwhelming.⠀
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When street artist David Zinn (@davidzinn) first went out onto the sidewalk with a box of chalk, he knew what limitations he had to work with, and suddenly, he knew exactly what to do! ⠀
...and we promise, you'll adore the outcome.⠀
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Don't miss out on the inspiration in today’s video by Jonnie Lewis (@jonnielewsifilm)—it’s a blueprint to endless creativity! The link is in our bio!⠀
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Image courtesy of Jonnie Lewis Film

There's always somewhere new to explore, even when

There's always somewhere new to explore, even when we're stuck close to home ✨⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #SusanSontag⠀
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Our first Happy[ness] Hour is just a few short day

Our first Happy[ness] Hour is just a few short days away! 🌞⠀
Join us via zoom on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm EST for an amazing LIVE talk by Bob Glazer, Q&A, networking sessions, and a little something special for attendees!⠀
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Happy[ness] Hours are exclusive events for all of you – our co-conspirators on the Conspiracy of Goodness Network.⠀
Don’t forget to RSVP through the link in our bio!⠀
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Not a member yet? Apply at www.ConspiracyOfGoodnessNetwork.com

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