The triumphant rescue of the Chilean miners yesterday was a wonderfully uplifting story that had people all around the world sobbing as we shared in their joy.
It got me thinking about how rare it is that we rejoice in a good news story.
The media happily feeds us stories of hoodies with knives, drunken promiscuous teenagers, men killing their own children and so on without putting them into perspective. The impression is that society is out of control and nothing good ever happens.
Any good news stories are buried away or become "fillers" if they're used at all.
So I'm going to try to find a good news story every day. It won't be good news as in Tom Daley wins two gold medals, or interest rates come down. That's the sort of good news that is shared by the media. I'm talking about stories of human interest and kindness. Here's hoping I can find some! And please share any of your own stories.
One story that has stayed with me over the years was an item about an Albanian refugee ship. No countries would accept the refugees, who were on an unseaworthy vessel out in the ocean. They had been turned away by an Italian port. But when they landed at a Greek island, instead of turning them away, the locals rushed down to greet them with blankets and sandwiches.
In a similar vein, last winter's heavy snow brought out the goodness in people who offered rooms to strangers who were trapped in their cars.
That's the sort of stories we need folks!
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I tried so hard to stay awake so that I could share the Chilean rescue but I woke up in the early hours with my radio head piece still attached to my ear. I was over joyed that they all got out safely in the end.
I agree it is so wonderful to have news like that and really feel happy to hear it.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
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