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Why Do We Cry When We Are Happy?
"I suppose I've always done my share of crying, especially when there's no other way to contain my feelings. I know that men ain't supposed to cry, but I think that's wrong. Crying's always been a way for me to get things out which are buried deep, deep down. When I...
Being Happy = Longer Life, Study Says – And It All Starts In Your Own Head
"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." ~Marcus Aurelius Not that we doubted it, but a new study from Georgetown...
Even super-casual friends are important, study finds
In a time when more and more people report being lonely, some old research has resurfaced to indicate that even our seemingly unimportant or very casual friendships may mean more than we think. Not only does this mean that our friendly banter with our favorite barista...
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High School Girls Create Machine That Will Save Milllions (of People and Dollars)
Here's a little good news in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. A group of young ladies from Afghanistan has made its mark on the world in a beautiful way: they've banded together as a robotics team and created something that will help save millions of lives (and...
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Random Act of Kindness Leads to $84,000 Miracle for Tamale Vendor, 94
A recent viral video features a random act of kindness that would lead to a group of strangers pulling together to raise more than $80,000 to help a 94-year-old tamale vendor afford medications and basic luxuries. Stories like this make our hearts smile. How about...
Single vs. Married: You’ll Be Surprised to Learn Who’s Happier
You know how everyone seems to secretly think that being married is the key to happiness? It turns out that single - and divorced - people aren't doomed, after all. A new study says that being married is not the only way to happy. It's more about your mindset. (We're...
What is ‘How 80-Year-Old Alex Trebek is Doing During Lockdown?’
During this coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people have used their lockdown or sheltering-in-place as an extended vacation. Others have started businesses, continued life as usual, or made other big (and small) changes in their lives. And then there are the creative,...
How One Woman is Using Back-Yard Creativity to Spread Love
Larena Robinson is doing her part to change the world, one mind at a time. And we LOVE the way she's going about it, starting in her very own back yard. She's been creating some beautiful artwork on her back fence and using it to share a beautiful life philosophy with...
#ShineBuzz – Pop music is getting faster (and happier)
Even though times are tough, there's something positive coming out of the music industry: faster, happier-sounding songs. Music is good for the soul, we always say. Get the scoop from BBC News. Hits by Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles and Doja Cat are bucking the...
#ShineBuzz – Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Prove Step-Families CAN Be Healthy
#ShineBuzz - As often as we hear about toxic parents who are doing this whole parenting thing wrong, we thought hearing about Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's family might just cheer you right up. According to NBC New York, Shelton takes his responsibilities as...
High School Girls Create Machine That Will Save Milllions (of People and Dollars)
Here's a little good news in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. A group of young ladies from Afghanistan has made its mark on the world in a beautiful way: they've banded together as a robotics team and created something that will help save millions of lives (and...
Random Act of Kindness Leads to $84,000 Miracle for Tamale Vendor, 94
A recent viral video features a random act of kindness that would lead to a group of strangers pulling together to raise more than $80,000 to help a 94-year-old tamale vendor afford medications and basic luxuries. Stories like this make our hearts smile. How about...
Single vs. Married: You’ll Be Surprised to Learn Who’s Happier
You know how everyone seems to secretly think that being married is the key to happiness? It turns out that single - and divorced - people aren't doomed, after all. A new study says that being married is not the only way to happy. It's more about your mindset. (We're...