Most of us are uplifted when we hear or see something positive happening in our community. I am fortunate to come across numerous examples on a regular basis and I share a few real life happenings that have been in my world for various reasons this past week. Perhaps they inspire or touch your heart and generate a smile – or maybe even encourage you to share your own uplifting stories and experiences?!

Boyan Slat as a teenager wowed the world with his ideas of how to clean up the oceans of plastic. With a variety of helpers the prototype is now underway in the NorthSea – follow the progress of this innovative project:

http://www.theoceancleanup.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheOceanCleanup/

Holistic healthy support for autistic children and their families – Denniz and Chrissy continue to support other families as their own Autistic son has evolved through their dedicated approach.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismus.akzeptieren/?fref=nf

Website: http://www.auja.org/

(Australia) Indigenous Milingimbi Art and Culture Centre is a sustainable local initiative to preserve and develop aboriginal art and culture – I have a couple of their baskets in my home that add a beautiful energy!

https://www.facebook.com/Milingimbi-Art-and-Culture-Centre-173588809363935/home