Life is full of ups and downs. It’s normal to be scared of what’s going to happen.
But remember, support can come from unexpected places. There are wonderful people in the world, who are looking out for others and using their experiences to help those who need it.
We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something. – Mother Teresa
Let’s look at a few examples of people making a real difference in the world.
- Tattoo studio offers free scar cover-ups to people in need
- Michelin chef heads restaurant staffed by the homeless community
- Groom honors his grandmother in a unique way
- Nonprofit is raising awareness of dementia
Positively Uplifting Stories | September 30th, 2024
A tattoo studio offers free tattooing services to those in need.
Body Mind Soul Studios, a tattoo studio in Eugene is helping people embrace a new beginning.
For those with scars from surgery or accidents, the studio offers healing tattoos, free of charge! It has partnered with the non-profit Varga Medical Art to provide free medical tattooing services to those in need.
Turning their scars into beautiful works of art allows clients to find a sense of confidence in themselves.
“The conversation is healing. You feel empowered from the time you get here long after you leave,” said Nancy James, a client.
A London restaurant is breaking down barriers by giving the homeless a platform.
Home Kitchen in Primrose Hill, London, is the world’s first fine-dining restaurant staffed entirely by people experiencing homelessness.
This restaurant is headed up by Michelin-starred chef, Adam Simmonds.
Chef Adam, who was once on the brink of homelessness himself, hopes to give his recruits a chance at getting back on their feet.
The staff have undergone intensive training to gain the culinary skills needed to work in a restaurant. Their catering qualification is funded by the restaurant, and the recruits are offered a London Living Wage, and a travel card as well.
“Coming out into a new world you don’t think society’s going to accept you, everyone puts a label on you… you want the person to see you and not where you’ve come from,” said Paul, one of the recruits at Home Kitchen.
A groom surprised his grandmother by asking her to walk him down the aisle.
Andrew shares a special bond with his grandmother Margaret.
This heartwarming video captured by Andrew’s wife Erin, shows Margaret’s emotional reaction when Andrew asked her to walk him down the aisle on his wedding day.
At first, she couldn’t understand what was happening. But once she realized, she was touched by the thoughtful gesture and became very emotional.
“I’ve just spent a lot of time with my nan and she’s very special to me she’s like my best friend and I just wanted a way to honor her and give her a little special moment for our wedding as well,” said Andrew.
A nonprofit organization is offering resources to make life easier for dementia patients.
Indonesia has the largest population in Southeast Asia, and the number of people living with dementia is steadily increasing.
The organization Alzheimer’s Indonesia is spreading awareness about dementia in Indonesia, where misconceptions about the condition are rampant.
The organization is building a dementia-friendly community to tackle dementia stigma and improve public understanding by hosting public awareness campaigns.
It also provides resources and daycare services to help improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
“Stigma is very strong. If you have dementia you have to stay at home, you don’t have to go out and all these things, of course, it’s always there. Many people don’t want to announce that they have people with dementia in their family. Slowly but surely, we’re trying to support through our activities and everything to tackle stigma,” said DY Suharya, the founder of Alzheimer’s Indonesia.
Have a Great Week Everyone!
And there you have it! Another week of positive news to put in your pocket.
As always, if you have a story of your own to share, or want to point us toward someone amazing we should feature, please reach out in the comments below, or DM us on our Instagram page.
Have a great week ahead everyone!
