Positive News : XXXVLIX

Tributes flood in for ‘inspirational’ Cathie Sabin OBE

‘Inspirational’, ‘Thoughtful’, ‘A national tennis treasure’ – the tennis world came together yesterday to pay tribute to the the incredible contribution of former LTA President and Councillor, Cathie Sabin OBE to our sport. Cathie’s infectious positive attitude and ability to engage with people from all walks of life meant she had a unique impact on the lives of many within the sport and helped shape tennis in Britain as we know it.

Good News: Five Positive Stories Spreading Smiles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

With surging coronavirus cases worldwide and stay-at-home orders in place to stem the novel coronavirus, some positive news can have an encouraging effect mood.

Letter from the Editor: Coronavirus can’t keep good people down, and we’re here with the uplifting stories

Portage high school student Ashleigh Hoag holds a poster she painted. She has now painted four posters to hang in the front window to share positivity with her neighbors during the coronavirus outbreak. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Hoag)Photo courtesy of Jodi Hoag

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Dillon Hill of Sacramento earned international attention in 2018 when he dropped out of UC Davis to help his childhood friend Chris Betancourt complete a bucket list.

200 Indian Singers Create an Anthem to Honour Frontline Heroes Fighting COVID-19

“One Nation One Voice is not just an anthem but a movement that reflects the current emotions of the people.”

200 Indian Singers Create an Anthem to Honour Frontline Heroes Fighting COVID-19

Fable : Combatting ego

The great Zen Master, Bankei, was renowned for his talks. People of all sects and ranks came to listen to him because he spoke from his heart. Bankei was much-respected and his preaching was embraced by all.

Bankei’s popularity angered a priest of another sect whose followers left to listen to Bankei. The priest wondered what it was that made Bankei gain so many supporters, especially when Bankei did not even quote from any scholarly references! The more the priest thought about it, the more it enraged him. Vowing to end the matter conclusively with a debate, the priest stormed to the temple where Bankei lectured.

Upon reaching the temple, the priest called out to Bankei.

“Hey Zen Master!” the priest shouted. “You think you have a hold on these people because they come listen to you. They obey you because they respect you,” he claimed. “But me, I don’t respect you!” the priest declared. “Can you make me obey you?” he demanded of Bankei.

Bankei was amused by the priest’s anger. He retorted, “In order to have this discussion, you must come up here beside me.”

The proud priest made his way through the crowd to Bankei’s seat.

“Come to my left so I can see you better,” Bankei told the priest.

The priest walked over to Bankei’s left side.

“No, that’s no good,” stated Bankei. “It would be better for you to be on my right.”

The priest once again made his way to the Zen Master’s right side.

Bankei smiled and said, “You see, you are doing as I say now, which makes me believe that you are a good-natured and benevolent person.”

The priest was ashamed of his outrageous behavior and sat down to listen to Bankei talk.

Interpretation

Most of the time, it is our ego that stops us from learning. If we overcome this, we shall urely be on the path to growth and a holistic life.

Positive News : Edition XLVIII

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Corona Warriors HELP for Poor and Daily wage earner

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The Corona virus pandemic does not differentiate according to skin colour, religion or gender. Corona affects us all.

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Five Best Stories Of The Day Amid The Coronavirus Crisis

15may20205stories With surging coronavirus cases worldwide and stay-at-home orders in place to stem the novel coronavirus, some positive news can have an encouraging effect.

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Good news: Global Medical Relief Fund to host Pop-Up Food Pantry in which anyone can partake

14may2020foodpantry A Pop-Up Food Pantry will be hosted by the Global Medical Relief Fund on Wednesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Patient, amusing, inspirational… teachers are aceing lockdown

14may2020teachers The Upside weekly newsletter celebrates the teachers who have made a difference to our lives in lockdown

Teachers have shifted to remote teaching during the coronavirus lockdown with admirable self-assurance.

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Inspirational story of blind Pakistani girl who’s stormed to Britain’s Got Talent

14may2020blindpakgirl LONDON: A 14-year-old British Pakistani girl who lost sight at the age of 10 has become a huge sensation in ITV’s famous hit show – Britain’s Got Talent – hoping to make it to the final of the popular show.

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12 inspirational quotes from literature that capture a mother’s love

This Mother’s Day, we take a look at literary quotes that reaffirms a mother’s love for her child.

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World Athletics Day: Awe-inspiring stories of para athletes

This World Athletics Day, we bring you stories of five para athletes who used their grit and determination to be an inspiration to others around them

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Fable.. All Questions Answered…..

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A man approached the Buddha and asked, “Venerable Sir, how come my mind constantly wanders and yours does not? How come I indulge in gossip and back-biting and you don’t? How come I don’t have patience or compassion for others, while you have? I am filled with such questions. Please guide me.”

The Buddha replied, “Your questions are good, however it appears to me that in twenty four hours you will die.”

The man was shocked to hear this. He immediately got up, ready to leave.

The Buddha asked, “What happened? You came with such enthusiasm and now you seemly utterly dismayed.”

The man said, “Sir, my mother told me that your words are true and are to be held in high regard. Please let me go so that I may meet my family members, friends and others for the last time before I die.”

The Buddha said, “But there are still twenty four hours. Sit, we will talk more.”

The man said, “Sir, please excuse me. I must meet my loved ones before I die.”

So he left and went home. He met his mother and started crying. The word spread. His friends came; other relatives came; neighbors came. Everyone was crying with him. Time flew.

He was busy either crying or counting the hours. When only three hours were left, he got into bed and lay down. Although death had not yet arrived, he was already kind of dead.

When only an hour was left, the Buddha walked in and said to him, “Why are you lying down with closed eyes? Death is still an hour away. That’s a lot of time. Get up, let us talk.”

He replied, “Sir, what is there now to talk about? Please let me die peacefully.”

The Buddha said, “There is still time. Our talk will get over before then.”

“Okay, Sir. Say what you have to say.”

The Buddha asked, “In the past twenty four hours, did your mind wander and think about inconsequential things?”

“How could I think of meaningless things? I was constantly focused on death.”

“In the past twenty four hours, did you think or speak ill of anyone?”

“How could I do that? I was all the time preoccupied with death.”

“In the past twenty four hours, were you mean or hurtful towards anyone?”

“Sir, how can you even ask that? I was only thinking of death, nothing else mattered.”

Finally the Buddha said, “Do not worry. This was a way of teaching you. The truth is we are dying each moment, not just in twenty four hours. No one knows when their time will be up, yet we are inevitably racing towards death. Understanding this truth can be very liberating. All the questions you asked me have been spontaneously answered because of the heightened awareness of death you experienced in these twenty four hours. The difference between you and me is that you were aware of death for a few hours, I am aware of it as a living reality each moment.

Interpretation : As it said in the tale itself, it is only when we realise death that come to us anytime that we begin to lead a complete life.

Positive News : Edition XX

From A Dabbawala To A Data Scientist: The Inspiring Story Of Ankush Bhandari

28sepdabbas The terms ‘data science’ and ‘analytics’ have had a great surge in usage for a long time now. Data has become the driving force of all established companies these days.

In this ever-evolving sector of technology, success and failure stories are found daily. But only a few of them are as inspiring as the story of Ankush Bhandari, a tiffin service provider who became a data scientist.

Four Girls Reunite After They Beat Cancer Together at the Same Hospital: ‘It’s Amazing to See’

28sep2019_cancersurvivors Four girls who beat cancer together at the same Florida hospital reunited for a photo shoot to celebrate their health.

12-year-old Pune boy designs ship to clean oceans, save marine life

Haaziq, who has also presented his idea on an international platform through various platforms like TedEx and Ted8, has been appreciated by many international scholars and organisation.

Delhi Photographer Breaks Boundaries, Helps Differently-Abled Be Their Own Hero!

“Things have changed, but our perception of the differently-abled has not. Is making candles and graduating high school the best they can do? Who are we to define their potential?”

Fable : Lesson of life

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A farmer got so old that he couldn’t work the fields anymore. So he would spend the day just sitting on the porch. His son, still working the farm, would look up from time to time and see his father sitting there.

“He’s of no use any more,” the son thought to himself, “he doesn’t do anything!” One day the son got so frustrated by this, that he built a wood coffin, dragged it over to the porch, and told his father to get in.

Without saying anything, the father climbed inside. After closing the lid, the son dragged the coffin to the edge of the farm where there was a high cliff.

As he approached the drop, he heard a light tapping on the lid from inside the coffin. He opened it up. Still lying there peacefully, the father looked up at his son. “I know you are going to throw me over the cliff, but before you do, may I suggest something?” “What is it?” replied the son. “Throw me over the cliff, if you like,” said the father, “but save this good wood coffin. Your children might need to use it.”

Interpretation : We must understand that our actions are what matters so we must do what we would expect from life. This is applicable to all our relationships in the journey of our lives.