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Virtual hug accomplished 😎. Welcome back to another edition of Positive DONUT, the newsletter where we celebrate all of the good happening in the world around us. Whether I've caught you in the middle of a busy workday or at the end of the day scrolling on the couch, I hope you'll take a few minutes to read through and remember that good things are happening all around us. 

Let me know what stories are your favorites. I read every response! 

Have a fantastic week. 

–Kailyn

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I have all the strength I need already within me.

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Margaret Chola is “somewhere in her 80s.” Born in a rural village in Zambia, the grandmother does not have a birth certificate and has never known her real birthday. Married at around age 12 to a man 20 years her senior, Margaret had three children before eventually escaping the marriage.

Bleak beginnings, yes – but now she’s an internet sensation. Hailed as the “legendary Glamma,” Margaret has rocketed to fame in the last two years thanks to her eclectic fashion photoshoots orchestrated by her granddaughter, Diana.

It all started in 2023, when Diana took a few pictures of her grandma to share online with friends and family. She hoped to eventually have them printed and hung up in Margaret’s villa in Zambia. Within minutes of her posting, however, they had thousands of likes.

"People just started requesting more," Diana recalled. "They were saying, 'This cannot be the beginning and the end. We need more of her. She has brought something we didn't know we needed.'"

And thus, the "Granny Series" was born.

Diana quickly set Margaret up with an Instagram account for all her fans. The two women get together every two weeks to shoot content – Margaret has become known for her bold outfits (put together by Diana), often featuring over-the-top accessories and colorful prints.

The love pours in from around the world, often from older women in their 60s-80s who remarked on how much she inspired them to wear whatever made them feel the most confident.

• "It surprised me to hear that so many people around the world love me,” shared the fashionista. “I didn’t know I could make such an impact at this age."
• As Margaret became more comfortable in front of the camera, she started looking forward to the shoots more and more. She uses the outfits as posing inspiration, embodying each character in front of the lens.

❤️ Bottom line: More than anything, Margaret and Diana are thankful for the bonding experience the photoshoots have brought them. "We're doing this until she tells me she doesn't want to anymore," Diana said. "Until then, we're keeping it going."

👆 Six-year-old Freddie from Bobbington, Staffordshire, UK, recently became the youngest person to ever compete in the Crufts dog show. He and his smooth fox terrier, Penny, took to the ring last Thursday – Freddie had special permission from his school to miss class for the show.

While the duo didn't place in the competition, they all won a place in our hearts.

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🐣 Jackie and Shadow, a beloved pair of Big Bear eagles who have struggled to hatch any chicks since 2022, just welcomed their third and final hatchling of the year.

🥦🥕🪽 Joan Dye Gussow, often referred to as the matriarch of the “eat locally, think globally” food movement, passed away last week at 96 years old. However, her legacy and gardens live on – read her remarkable story here.

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I’m a big fan of meditation. The simple act of sitting still and being present with yourself can have some incredible benefits for our bodies and minds.

🌷 As we begin to move into longer days, warmer weather, and springtime traditions, try out this Letting Go of Winter, Welcoming Spring meditation (a spring cleaning for your body/mind, if you will). It only takes 15 minutes, and should have you feeling refreshed, calm, and reflective.

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And per usual, we have some incredible subscriber stories to share. Check out the wins that were sent in this week! 

💪 One anonymous subscriber from Banja Luka, Bosnia, is snapping himself out of a fog…

• “After nearly half of month of brain fog, I finally started studying for my upcoming exams and feel satisfied with myself. It’s a feeling that I haven’t felt in months! “

🌼 Elizabeth C. from Texas is looking forward to spring…

• “I moved to Texas several years ago because I love the heat and the sun. The last few weeks of cold and near-constant gray have been really brutal for me and my mental health. I get up before dawn to walk my dog, and we had temps that were below zero with the wind chill. -5 degrees at one point. I live in Texas! I don't have clothes for -5-degree weather! It made my pleasant morning walk something I dreaded. But I kept doing it. This morning, I heard birds chirping on my walk for the first time in months, a sure sign to me that spring is on its way. It was a beautiful thing. It felt like a reward for my perseverance through the cold. And it definitely brought joy to my tired, winter-weary soul.”

🖼️ Deane B. from Charleston, SC, is following up on her win…

• “Last fall, I wrote to you about the fresh stART art project, a powerful testament to resilience, unity, and the transformative power of creativity. 31 diverse women from across the country came together to create a single, collaborative work of art made up of 63 mini-compositions – one that honors, supports, and uplifts women embracing new beginnings. This collective piece is more than just artwork – it’s a visual narrative of survival, strength, and the beauty of fresh starts. Now, the fresh stART artwork stands as a beacon of inspiration for all women who seek renewal. It speaks to the heart, mind, and spirit, encouraging those facing challenges to move forward with hope, love, grace, and courage. Whether overcoming divorce, illness, loss, or major life transitions, the women behind this project have transformed pain into beauty, and brushstroke tells a story of perseverance, reminding us that new beginnings are not only possible but also worth celebrating."👇

+Note: Some responses have been slightly condensed and edited for clarity.

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2. The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body.
3. It takes two weeks for a sloth to digest a single meal.

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Now I totally get it: life can get busy and overwhelming. It's hard to see the bright side sometimes.

But this isn't about toxic positivity – it's about perspective and expectations (which some, like our CEO, say is the secret to happiness). There truly is always something to be grateful for, even if it's as simple as your favorite cozy blanket or a fantastic latte you had earlier today.

• What's Your Win is about taking a moment to remember the good things in life. And who knows? Sharing your win might inspire someone else to recognize the good in theirs🥰.

Share your everyday wins and gratitude here for a chance to be featured in next week's newsletter and have a positive impact on a stranger's life.

Submit a win – or a friend/partner/family member's win – here.

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Hit that reply button and let me know, I read every response. Have a great week! 🥰

–Kailyn

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