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Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee

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The first time I had coffee, I was 14 years old. I made a long black, quickly realizing how bitter it was, and proceeded to add 10 more scoops of sugar. I swore I was never going to drink this revolting beverage ever again.This vow was short-lived due to numerous all-nighters, restlessly studying for exams and catching up on homework. However, what first started as a need for … [Read more...] about Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee

Good News: The Impact of Kindness

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I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness

Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers

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During midterms this past semester, I decided to buy myself some flowers on a stressful day. Since then, I have made it a weekly tradition to go on a solo date to buy fresh flowers, and it brings me more joy than I ever expected.Flower shopping is an exciting experience — I never know what my options are going to be when I walk into the grocery store or the farmer’s … [Read more...] about Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers

Good News: Taking Risks to Find the Meaning of Life

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My name is Anezka, and I am from the Czech Republic. I am an only child and let me tell you, moving across the world alone was not easy. But it was worth it.Moving has taught me that the real meaning of life is family, love, health and happiness. There is nothing that matters more than that, and we cannot take our precious time to worry about little meaningless things.My dream … [Read more...] about Good News: Taking Risks to Find the Meaning of Life

Good News: Living in the Moment

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I know it's been almost three weeks since New Year's, but a few friends and I decided to implement a resolution. In the fall, we did not take advantage of the less strenuous weeks at the beginning of the semester, instead choosing to spend our days studying or starting assignments we would end up procrastinating anyway. We would throw a quick, “Hi, bye," as we passed each … [Read more...] about Good News: Living in the Moment