It's been a sad couple of months in the world. Every time we go on social media or catch up on the news, a new tragedy has come into play. There have been bombings, shootings, animal attacks, and full-on political wars among friends. This world is sometimes an extremely dark place, but it's not all bad. If you're a glutton for punishment, feel free to skim this article by. If you're looking for a little light in your day, here are some things that happened this week that may make you happy.
The most obvious news is that Pokemon GO was launched this week. While the app has been filled with kinks and system failures, it's causing tremendous joy around the world. Besides being fun and interactive, it's great for exercise. A friend of mine logged over 18,000 steps last night, and finding different types of Pokemon means exploring new types of regions. Maybe this app is getting some bad press, but it's a great opportunity for Millennials to get in touch with their inner child while traveling and interacting with others.
In Boston this week, a four-year-old girl (of New Hampshire) was put in remission for a very rare type of brain cancer. Over the past year, her symptoms were rapidly progressing, but her doctor at the Dana-Farber Children's Hospital had an idea for precision medicine. The experimental drug yielded positive results, and Allison Schablein currently shows no sign of cancer. If there's one thing in the world to be happy about, it's a cancer-free child.
Also, there was news of police officers going above and beyond the call of duty in the state of Washington. There has been a lot of negativity surrounding the police this week with the shootings of Sterling and Castile, and sadness dealing with the deaths of five police officers in Dallas, but this story can make us proud of our men in blue. Two officers of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department were conducting a welfare check when they found a single mother and her three children alone in the house with no food. After the mother's boyfriend wrecked her vehicle and left her stranded, the officers came to the rescue by buying her groceries and contacting Social Services to make sure she had assistance in future situations. Despite what some of the public may believe, there are some truly decent police officers left in the world.
I can't tell you that our planet isn't damaged. I also can't tell you that things won't get worse. But I can tell you that there is still goodness in the world. The most important lesson I can impart is to be kind. Don't let the negativity drag you down to its level. You are still capable of making a difference. It happens every day.
