The years can often be unkind, as loved one pass away and we are left to carry on without them; even still, we are presented with opportunities to meet new people, reminding us that we are not alone in this world, and that if we allow it, we can see that the best truly is yet to come. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:15 Joke about growing older
00:37 Insight about growing older
01:27 Positive news story about an elderly woman who made thousands of new friends
03:01 Insight about meeting new friends
03:30 Reflection question
03:44 Wrap up
LINKS & REFERENCES
- Good News Network. (2020, December 24). “Lonely grandma receives over 1,000 Christmas cards from around the world restoring her faith in human nature.” Retrieved from https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nancy-letham-receives-1000-christmas-cards-from-around-the-world/
- Image provided by South West News Service, https://swns.com/
- First released on 12-25-2020. Access the transcript here: https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/meet-new-friends
HOST
Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth.
MUSIC
“Safety Net” by Riot
“Lightning Bugs” by Geographer
“A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones
TAGS
Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News
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