Happy media stories... No, really.

It's very easy in this crazy world to listen to all the negativity and become another negative drone. I do it all the time. I hear a negative and share a negative. It's very rare that a major news story is positive. Don't misunderstand, I don't suggest going through life with blinders on riding a unicorn through a magical cotton candy forest. I just mean that the good in the world gets masked and lost in the shuffle and it would be productive to everyone to hear more of the positives. 

Today, I was blessed to learn about two remarkable children. Children that at a young age care about things that matter in this world (not a wedding made famous by people made famous by being famous). 

First, this little third grader made a difference in our state. At such a young age to have such passion for change, even if it be only to have a state fossil, shows a drive and a desire that many of us have lost. I can only imagine the accomplishments she is capable of.  She's a great reminder of what everyone is capable of. She certainly revitalized my belief in dreams and hard work.  Below is the link to the article, it's a good, positive read. 

http://www.wjbf.com/story/25623469/governor-nikki-haley-signs-south-carolina-state-fossil-bill

The second child that struck a chord (literally) with me tonight oddly enough was on America's Got Talent. I rarely watch that show and I really just had it on tonight to have something on.  But then someone grabbed my attention.  This brilliant and talented nine year old that is in eighth grade and going into tenth (skipped five grades) played the piano. No, play is not an accurate description. He spoke through the piano. Although his playing and intelligence were out of this world, what impressed me the most was his wisdom. He said that the world has enough machines, what the world needs more of is emotion.  I think he may be on to something.  You can see his performance here: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wGJ4SCuy3Ao

To conclude tonight's blog, I'd like to say that there are many positive, happy, and inspirational people out there. Their stories are important and motivational. I hope to share more of the good and balance out the bad. Maybe setting a positive example and popularizing the good in the world instead of the bad we can make the world just a little bit better.