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The Bright Side: feel-good news from November
There were plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during November. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire. There were more than enough news stories to worry about in November, but not everything that made the headlines was troublesome o...
The Bright Side: feel-good news from October
Discover the latest feel-good news from October 2020.
The Bright Side of July: the Good Things That Happened
Here are the positive news stories that made it into the press this month. Read on for some uplifting tales!
The Bright Side: positive news from February
Here are the positive news stories that made it into the press in February 2019. From a new use for plastic bags to acupuncture for the menopause.
The Bright Side: positive news from April
In the need for some feel-good news? Ed Gould shares his Top Ten round-up from the past month, from amazing seaweed water pods to a new alternative for coffee waste... 1. Mindfulness centre of excellence to open In an exciting bit of positive news for mindfulness fans, the University of London an...
The Bright Side: positive news from January
Positivity can often seem in short supply during the New Year and winter, but January was actually full of great news. Here's our regular Top 10 positive story round-up from Ed Gould. 1. US coal usage drops significantly Coal is one of the worst fossil fuels when it comes to both air quality and ...
The Bright Side: positive news from November
The latest feel-good and positive news stories from around the world to inspire and provide hope.
The Hearth of Buddhism: the Birthplace of Buddha
Buddhism is a global religion practised by millions across the world, but where exactly did it begin; where is the hearth of buddhism? We trace the origins...
The Power of Pottering Around
Discover the power of pottering around – leisurely carrying out those small tasks and activities without pressure. Potter about at home and feel the benefits.
How Did Buddhism Spread?
Buddhism is now a globally-practiced faith practised by millions, but how did Buddhism spread? Discover its diffusion via the Silk Road, from Asia to the West.
Understanding the Different Types of Karma
In Buddhism and Hinduism, the concept of karma isn't so simple. Learn how the 4 types of karma – sanchita, prarabdha, kriyamana and agami – flow together.
One Upside to The Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study suggests that uncertainty in life may actually encourage us to stop and appreciate what we already have...