Refugee thanks stranger who gave $100

Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.

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The Power of Love

The Power of Love

Love, and how we give and receive it, has a powerful impact on the way we interact with the world. What is the real "power of love" in our lives?

Ellen McGrath
Published on
July 3, 2020
We Are Defining Love the Wrong Way

We Are Defining Love the Wrong Way

Rabbi David Wolpe addresses the ways in which he suggests we rethink our definition of "love." Hint: It all comes back to actions.

Rabbi David Wolpe
Published on
July 3, 2020
Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund

Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund

Share your #selfiewithamask along with the relief fund link to join this month's LYM challenge!

LYM Challenge
Published on
July 2, 2020
Thoughts on Love | Plato, de Beauvoir, Schopenhauer

Thoughts on Love | Plato, de Beauvoir, Schopenhauer

From "love ladders" to "reciprocal recognition," discover three prominent philosophers' writings about love, relationships, and happiness.

Clifton Mark
Published on
July 2, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkkL9w2pw8

On Self-Acceptance | Michelle Charfen TEDxRedondoBeach

We focus a lot on loving others, but what about loving yourself? Harvard-trained doctor Michelle Charfen delivers a TEDx talk on practicing the art of Unconditional Self Regard.
Published on
July 24, 2020

Former neo-Nazi, Black parole officer forge friendship

Former neo-Nazi Michael Kent's life changed when a Black parole officer named Tiffany Whittier was assigned to him. Kent became friends with Whittier, moved on from his past, and covered up his swastika tattoos. "I'm not here to judge him," Whittier said. "That's not my job to judge. My job is to be that positive person in someone's life."
Published on
July 7, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4NVWX_iiQ

Baby Maison Hears His Mother's Voice for the First Time

Looking for some happy news? Watch as this sweet baby hears his mom's voice for the first time after receiving hearing aids—doesn't get happier than that.
Published on
September 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/rexchapman/status/1379924963398975488?s=21

Military Best Friends Reunite After Years Apart

After their families being stationed in Japan together for three years then sent elsewhere, these two friends saw each other again at a surprise party. Cue the joy!
Published on
April 9, 2021
Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.
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