Testimonials

The platform for my work is Albert Einstein's 'Knowing' that the only way to change anything is to change the thinking that created it. He lived by this knowledge. The Good News Network is helping people everywhere do exactly that. -  Gisèle Guénard RN BScN MEd, VisionarEase Inc. CEO

I suffer from depression and paranoia. I feel like I can never truly be happy as I always get this sense of encroaching doom and most of my fears are heightened by media sensationalism. Your website is just what I need to focus. - Mike FINALLY! - Equila Phelps

Psychologist proves life is livable for depressed, suicidal patient using Good News Network I anticipate this may become the most popular site in the world....close anyway. I'm a clinical and police psychologist. A 13 year-old boy was depressed and suicidal as he entered my office. He cited TV news as proof that there was no point to living, "Everything is out of control, it's all bad news, people are killing each other, terrorism, corruption, kids being slaves." After I let him cry, I explained how TV news worked -- that it didn't reflect reality accurately -- and I showed him your site. He started to cheer up. He smiled and gave me a hug. Life was okay again. Your site is proof of good news in the universe. Thanks. Respectfully, Dr. Kevin Keough November 29, 2002

I am very excited about your website. I  definitely want to be part of the healing energy of your Good News Network. - Ann I get my news from the internet, including Google News, Huffington Post & the NY Times. But my first and last visit is always your site. Thanks for being here. - Jim Fenno

Appreciative Inquiry professor calls good news work "very significant" I am a professor at Case Western reserve University and absolutely love your work--it is very significant. I would like to share your link at our website on Appreciative Inquiry. Please see the "call to inquiry". It is a world dialogue on Business as An Agent of world Benefit. Would love to interview you! thank you for your work! David Cooperrider February 21, 2002

I was sitting and praying and the thought entered my mind to Google search 'good news' and there you were!  You are now # 1 on my FAV bar.  Keep it up, for the sake of mankind. - Tom McGraw,  Jul 24, 2014

Nearly fell off my chair Thank God!! Thank you so much for this website. I just came upon it through Yahoo's newspaper page and I nearly fell off my chair. I cannot thank you enough for putting this together. Bridget O'Driscoll February 25, 2002

Since Iraq war began, depression set in; Good news lifted it, made enjoyment possible again I want to thank you for having this website. When the war in Iraq started, I went into a depression state. I felt constantly worried and agitated and it was hard to enjoy doing things I loved to do. Then I found your site. It lifted my spirits and helped get me out of the funk I was in. Now I'm going to school and enjoying the things I like to do. And whenever I feel depressed, I visit your site and see what new good news has happened. Thank you. Cambry V. August 25, 2003

Especially meaningful for first time mother with new baby My mother just sent me the link to your website. I am so grateful to read all of the good news! It's especially meaningful to me since I just had my first baby; I need to know there's hope for his future, and this site reminds me there is! So thank you. It will now be the first thing I read when I turn on the computer :) March 29, 2006

I am amazed at the change in my mood and the way I look at everything now. I am reading your site every day and l love it. Thank you very much for your beautiful work.  It is something very much needed. - Nathalia Viveros

After being in several very depressing conversations with seemingly EVERYONE about the high price of gas, the state of the economy and upcoming presidential election, I don't think I've even smiled in a few days - until I found your site... You've gently reminded me that there is a lot in the world to smile about. Perspective is everything, and despite what appears in mainstream news, good does happen - a lot more than I was lead to believe. - Stacey Long, Hayward, CA

Your site is great for me.  When I read it I can see how my prayers for worldwide peace and tolerance are being answered. - Kay Haraguchi Thanks for the fantastic site. It's a relief to go somewhere with REAL news that leaves me in a good mood. - Ellen M.

I am a professor at Case Western reserve University and absolutely love your work--it is very significant. I would like to share your link at our website on Appreciative Inquiry. Thank you for your work!   -David Cooperrider

Sufferer of Depression and Paranoia Finds Hope With Good News and A Place to Focus Thank you so much for your website. I suffer from depression and paranoia, I feel like I can never truly be happy as I always get this sense of encroaching doom. I am not able to let my defenses down at the risk of feeling naive. Your website is just what I need to focus. Most of my fears are heightened by media sensationalism, which eventually boils down to being little more than hype. We all need hope for the future, or else what do we have to live for? Best wishes from South Africa Mike July 17, 2006

Antidote to the fear-driven horrors of terrorism coverage I was just saying to my husband last night "wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a news website that reported ONLY good news, instead of the fear-driven horrors we see on normal news sites". So I did a quick search, and here you are. Have enjoyed looking through some of your stories, particularly the "Good Things the Muslims Gave Us" which was a great antidote to the transcripts of the cockpit voice recorders from one of the planes that went down on 9/11 which I was reading last night. Keep up the great work. Joanne April 13, 2006

The Good News Network is an extremely important initiative. I recommend that each person makes it a habit to visit the website at least once a day. Positive information benefits us emotionally, physically, and mentally. It can contribute in a meaningful way to a happier and healthier life. - Tal Ben-Shahar, Harvard University psychology professor

Are we supposed to be boosters or promoters? What are we supposed to be? Not destroyers of community; not extinguishers of hope. We need to think about our impact. We tend to say we don't have one; we just pass along the news. Readers say otherwise. - former Washington Post ombudsman, Geneva Overholser

I am just getting into the swing of things after some health concerns. Reading your site daily in the past few months was important for me and a great resource. I am back in fine form, and your site really helps me stay positive and focused on my business. It's exactly the type of effective positive strategy I teach in my seminars. - Gisèle Guénard RN BScN MEd, CEO of VisionarEase Inc., visionarease.com

Thanks for the good "medicine"! I love the Good News Network: It is helping me become "me". -Jackie B. I just needed some good news for a change. Thank you. You've taken a bit of the edge off a blue day. -Trevor in Canada

Thank you for writing your newsletter, Some Good News! I enjoyed reading the positive stories ... I am heartened by the goodness and generosity that I see in people ... Keep up your good work. - former Sec. of State Colin Powell