With the onslaught of natural disasters, administrative blunders, war teetering standoffs and, well, the list goes on, we could all use a breather. While, yes, eventually, we all have to face the reality of our currently broken world and the tumultuous events happening around us, that shouldn't stop you from taking a break to appreciate the good that can go overlooked.
Even in our news, we can find examples of human decency, love, victory, and goodness that prevails despite the odds. Here is a collection of the brightest op-eds and articles to give you a break from the bad.
1. "Bus Driver’s Wonderful Act Of Kindness For Stranded Schoolgirl Goes Viral"
2. "Golfers Rally for Hurricane Harvey Victims"
3. "Patty Jenkins to Direct ‘Wonder Woman’ Sequel"
4. "The Canadian politician who could teach Americans a lesson in love"
5. "'Hello, world:' Meet Serena Williams' baby girl"
6. "Everyone Is Trying to Outdo Each Other With Cute Wi-Fi Names"
7. "Irma: Viral photo of Florida officers draws flirty response on Facebook"
8. "Nun With A Chainsaw Becomes Symbol Of Post-Irma Cleanup: 'She Rocks'"
9. "Montanans Pitch In To Bring Clean Air To Smoky Classrooms"
10. "Canada Secretly Sneaks LGBT Russians Out Of Chechnya"
If you feel like the world is crumbling out of control, take heart and see that the world keeps going.