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Conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have enabled us to discern "signal" from "noise"; we are more clearly able to realize the vitality of relationships and resources once taken for granted. In the face of immediate concerns, our minds converge less around the petty or frivolous, and more on the essential and vital. This week's stories invite us to honor life while transforming the unessential.

EVERYDAY HEROES

Man Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned Rescues Police Officer From Burning Car

Man Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned Rescues Police Officer From Burning Car

Gene J Puskar | AP

Daylan McLee was at his dad's for Father's Day when he heard a big crash followed by screams. He ran outside and saw an officer trapped in a crashed police cruiser that was moments away from going up in flames. Taking in the scene before his eyes, he didn't think about the current police brutality protests, or the year he spent in jail following a wrongful arrest, or when an officer kicked him in the face. Instead, all the 31-year-old saw was a man in need of help. He immediately ran, pulled the car door open, and dragged Officer Jay Hanley away from the burning car. Reflecting on the incident alongside his prior encounters with unjust law enforcement, he said, "We need to work on our humanity.... That's the main problem of this world. We're stuck on how to get up or to get even, and that is not how I was raised to be. You learn, you live, you move on and I was always taught to forgive big. You can't base every day of your life off of one interaction you have with one individual." Read Full Story.

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PLANET

Record For Largest Haul Of Trash Removed From The Great Pacific

Record For Largest Haul Of Trash Removed From The Great Pacific

Ocean Voyages Institute

Last week, the Ocean Voyages Institute pulled into Honolulu's Pier 29 with more than 100 tons of marine trash hauled FROM the middle of the Pacific Ocean, completing its mission, in spite of the ongoing pandemic. "I am so proud of our hard working crew," said founder and executive director Mary Crowley. "We were careful to keep the crew quarantined, and test any new crew `member`s coming on board because we wanted to make sure the expedition was safe from a health perspective. Most people don't realize how closely our own health is tied to the health of the ocean. The ocean really produces two out of the three breaths we take, so we need to keep our ocean ecosystem healthy to help us and the whole planet stay healthy," Crowley said. Read Full Story.

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ELDERS

Hug Curtain Allows Elderly Covid Patients To Safely Hug Their Family

Hug Curtain Allows Elderly Covid Patients To Safely Hug Their Family

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, a nursing home created a 'hug curtain' to allow their patients to safely embrace their family members and friends without the fear of contracting the virus. As the pandemic continues, many high-risk groups such as the elderly have been isolated for protection. The 'hug curtain' provides the patients of this nursing home with much-needed affection and love during the pandemic. Other nursing homes plan on implementing similar contraptions in their buildings to help patients see their friends and families. Read Full Story.

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YOUTH

Parents Create 'Common Sense Camp' To Teach Their Kids Basic Life Skills

Parents Create 'Common Sense Camp' To Teach Their Kids Basic Life Skills

Due to the cancellation of summer camps and activities, parents Oona Hanson and Paul decided to create a 'Common Sense Camp' to teach their two kids much needed life lessons and abilities to take with them into adulthood. The camp is eight weeks long and features a variety of different weekly themes, such as "Kitchen Confidence" and "Anti-Racism". Oona and Paul hope that the things they learn this summer will help their kids in the future when faced with different encounters, such as responding to an insensitive comment or making breakfast for their roommates. Read Full Story.

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INSPIRATION

Could Regular Volunteering Be The Key To A Long And Healthy Life?

Could Regular Volunteering Be The Key To A Long And Healthy Life?

Elaine Casap | Unsplash

Acts of voluntary kindness and empathy are known to increase feelings of happiness and contentment but is that where the benefits stop? According to a new study by Harvard University, consistent volunteerism not only improves one's quality of life, but also may increase one's lifespan. This conclusion stems from a study on loneliness, and the physically negative, depression-inducing effects it can have on people, especially the elderly. There is much evidence that suggests that altruism can counter the bleak effects of isolation and loneliness; Dr. Eric Kim of Harvard's School of Public Health claims that "volunteerism among older adults doesn't just strengthen communities, but enriches our own lives." Read Full Story.

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