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  • 40 Extraordinary Things Happening Right Now

    fuckyeahhappy:

    Extraordinary Things Happening Now

    Right now is a phenomenon.  Right now extraordinary things are happening.

    Right now…

    1. A soldier of sorts is diligently fighting the fight so you don’t have to.
    2. Someone who suffered from a severe injury last year is back on their feet.
    3. A small group of people are building something that will soon make the impossible possible.
    4. Somewhere on Earth a double rainbow is stretched from one end of the horizon to the other.
    5. One of the next Billboard-chart-topping musical artists is patiently rehearsing in her garage.
    6. A piece of literature is being written that will eventually change your perspective on life.
    7. Young children all over the world are singing and dancing before they even realize there is anything that isn’t music.
    8. A friend is helping a friend rise above thoughts of suicide.
    9. Someone is thinking what you’re thinking, but hasn’t said anything yet either.
    10. Two people in your hometown are falling in love.
    11. Somewhere someone is admiring a breathtaking sunrise, and somewhere else a surreal sunset.
    12. People of various religious backgrounds are in temples, churches, mosques and other places of worship praying, wholeheartedly, for world peace.
    13. Someone who has struggled with their weight for the last several years is standing on a scale and smiling.
    14. Hundreds of cute elderly couples are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
    15. A baby girl just took her first few steps without falling.
    16. Two best friends are laughing so hard they aren’t even making any noise.
    17. A future world leader is in grade school at recess.
    18. Someone is in the process of sincerely forgiving a seemingly unforgivable act.
    19. There’s a kid studying hard somewhere who aspires to get to where you are in life.
    20. A firefighter is running into a burning building to rescue a perfect stranger.
    21. Someone in your vicinity genuinely wants to be your friend.
    22. A young mom is lying in a hospital bed and holding her newborn baby twins for the very first time.
    23. Someone is taking a shower and singing happily at the top of their lungs.
    24. There is someone out there who smiles when they think of a specific moment they once shared with you.
    25. An alcoholic just celebrated one full year of sobriety.
    26. Volunteers in major cities all over the world are working at homeless shelters caring for those who are less fortunate than themselves.
    27. A young man is pulled over on the side of the road helping a young woman change a flat tire.
    28. A high school athlete just broke her own personal record.
    29. Two teenagers just received their very first kiss ever from each other.
    30. A husband and wife who were drowning in debt five years ago proudly hold a balance of zero on their credit cards.
    31. Someone is hugging a friend who desperately needs it.
    32. A new small business owner just wrapped up his first profitable yearworking for himself.
    33. A grandfather is holding his granddaughter’s hand and they’re both smiling from ear to ear.
    34. Someone just placed their spare change in the charity collection cup at the grocery store.
    35. A small group of friends are sitting around a table sharing funny stories and cheerfully reminiscing about the good old days.
    36. A breast cancer patient just found out her cancer is in complete remission.
    37. Someone out there is missing you and looking forward to your next visit.
    38. Honest people are working for various government entities to help protect your basic human rights and civil liberties.
    39. An emergency room surgeon is in the middle of saving his patient’s life.
    40. Someone is holding the door open for the person behind them.

    Right now is a new beginning.  Right now is an opportunity.

    Do something extraordinary.

    (via girlinthemoon)

    Posted on February 28, 2011 via the pursuit of happyness with 3,400 notes

    Source: fuckyeahhappy

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