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Reasons to be Cheerful was founded by artist and musician David Byrne, who believes in the power of approaching the world with curiosity — in art, in music, in collaboration and in life.

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Just 2 DAYS until our variety show, Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things, in NYC, which includes Ramy Youssef!

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Creative reuse centers keep leftover and unwanted art supplies out of landfills — by giving them a second life in the hands of other creators. reasonstobecheerful.world/creature-reu...

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In the U.K., hair styling workshops and accessible fashion shows are helping those with vision loss feel more included, confident and self-reliant. reasonstobecheerful.world/blind-beauty...

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4 DAYS until our variety show Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things! Performances will include...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/force-blue-v...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/how-music-ea...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/quechan-trib...

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Just 5 days left until our Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show in New York City on May 29! Some the acts include...

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I wrote about the latest science showing that listening to our favorite jam actually has medical benefits, including reducing pain and anxiety.

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For former Navy SEALs, helping save the ocean — by rescuing sea turtles and planting coral — offers an invigorating way to serve again. reasonstobecheerful.world/force-blue-v...

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The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time. reasonstobecheerful.world/quechan-trib...

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Listening to music can be a welcome distraction. But for people suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, its effects go much deeper. reasonstobecheerful.world/how-music-ea...

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from blight-resistant chestnut saplings in New York to an affordable housing victory in Seattle. reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-re...

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For my latest story, I interviewed former marines and SEALs who are making ocean conservation their new mission.

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From connecting networks of ecosystems to building routes to higher altitudes, conservationists are working to ensure earth’s biodiversity can carry onward. reasonstobecheerful.world/conservation...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories. Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/homeless-cul...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories. Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/netherlands-...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories. Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/tv-bra-norway/

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Imagine if you grabbed a crowbar and went outside right now, pried up a slab of the sidewalk, threw it away and planted a beautiful garden there instead. If you were Dutch, it’s welcome — and good for the planet. Here’s why: reasonstobecheerful.world/netherlands-...

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For former Navy SEALs, efforts like rescuing sea turtles and planting coral go beyond conservation — they’re also an invigorating way to serve again. reasonstobecheerful.world/force-blue-v...

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Although about 16% of the world’s population experience some form of disability, very few work in newsrooms. That’s changing in Norway, where news station TV Bra produces a weekly magazine show with reporters who are autistic or have learning disabilities. reasonstobecheerful.world/tv-bra-norway/

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a new type of vaccine to preventing gentrification in wildfire-scarred communities. reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-re...

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As they cheerily tear up sealed surfaces and plant flowers, Dutch citizens are proving that climate mitigation can be beautiful. reasonstobecheerful.world/netherlands-...

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After just 12 weeks of training, people who lived on the streets of San Diego are finding careers in the culinary arts. reasonstobecheerful.world/homeless-cul...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/thread-toget...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/american-law...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/sri-lanka-se...

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“Virrrrrr” It’s a familiar soundtrack to spring weekends: gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers and weed eaters that release CO2. Now, some U.S. cities and states are providing incentives for a switch to healthier electric machines. reasonstobecheerful.world/american-law...

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Around the world, the wind-powered vessels of yesteryear are making a comeback as a carbon-neutral alternative to polluting cargo ships. reasonstobecheerful.world/wind-power-s...

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With rebates and other perks encouraging Americans to say goodbye to gas-powered lawn care equipment, springtime is getting a little quieter — and healthier for the environment. reasonstobecheerful.world/american-law...

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from water storage solutions in rural Mexico to beaver deliveries in Oregon. reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-re...

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Small nonprofit publications like ours rely on support from people who believe in what we’re doing. Join the Reasons to be Cheerful community by becoming a member today: reasonstobecheerful.world/membership/

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Instead of sending last season’s unsold clothes to landfills, Thread Together turns them into fresh wardrobes for those in need. reasonstobecheerful.world/thread-toget...

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Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/shark-tank-y...

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Not long ago, making a little repair to a torn garment was commonplace. Now, that DIY spirit is coming back –– with a twist. reasonstobecheerful.world/clothing-vis...

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