Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Positive DONUT!

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you’re having a beautiful day and finding joy in all the little things life has to offer. 

I have a little update for you on my front—I’ll be out for the next eight weeks on maternity leave as I welcome my little girl into the world! She’s due any day now, and I cannot wait to meet her.

😮‍💨 But don’t fret: Positive DONUT will still be hitting your inbox each Tuesday, featuring some of my favorite stories from past editions as well as contributions from the rest of the DONUT team.

I already can’t wait to be back to sharing good news with you in August. Until then, have an amazing summer, and I’ll see you on the other side of motherhood!🥰

—Kailyn

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I am confident and capable of handling anything that comes my way.

Kami Rita summitted Mount Everest for the first time thirty-one years ago.

Last week, the 55-year-old Sherpa reached the peak again, marking his record-breaking 31st trek to the top of the world's tallest mountain—which, after meeting and knowing Kami for decades, would almost undoubtedly have some stories about him to share if its stones could talk.

One natural wonder meets another

For the last three decades, Kami has dedicated himself to climbing Everest at least once a year—sometimes twice if he's up for it. Since his initial ascent in 1994, he's only missed a handful of years, and only becuase the mountain was closed for various reasons, such as the Covid pandemic. 

• The Sherpa guide found his way to his career after seeing his father do the same. 

On his most recent trek, Kami was forced to turn around on his first attempt due to bad weather. He eventually reached the 29,032-foot-tall summit around 4am on May 27, guiding a group of 22 mountaineers from the Indian army alongside 27 other sherpas. 

• The sherpa "needs no introduction," according to his employer Seven Summit Treks. "He is not just a national climbing hero, but a global symbol of Everest itself."

What he's saying: “I’m proud of this achievement,” Kami Rita told the NY Times. “This climb was a bit difficult because of harsh weather conditions. In my experience, over the last two or three years, climbing the mountain has become more difficult.”

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Since Saturday, authorities in Rutherford, Tennessee, have been on a wild goose chase to catch an escaped pet zebra. The animal—which had only been adopted the day before—caused chaos on Interstate 24, running along both sides of the highway before taking a stroll through some of the local neighborhoods👆.

😮 In case you were wondering...Zebras are legal to be kept as pets in Tennessee without any special permits.

🏊‍♂️ British-South African endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, 55, just became the first person to swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The animal activist completed the swim in frigid waters over the span of 12 days in an effort to raise awareness for shark conservation efforts.

📺 Norwegian TV Station “TV Bra”—which translates to “TV Good” and in this case is not a teenage boy's response to a question about what they're watching—was created by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.

🌞 Just because it's interesting… Check out this article from Positive.News: Why looking on the bright side is essential to social progress.

😌 Mindfulness can be improved in many ways. From still, seated meditation to topical practices like journaling, daily mindfulness can mean something different to everyone.

Next time you’re looking for a quick recentering moment, try out something from this list:

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Welcome to my favorite section of the newsletter, What’s Your Win, where we take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all of the good news happening right here in our Positive DONUT community. We received some amazing submissions this week that really prove there are things to celebrate all around you!

🫂 Mary T. from Dallas, Texas, is taking steps to improve her mental health…

• "I just started at-home ketamine therapy and I am already feeling a shift in my mood and my general view of life."

🔑 Sof S. from Colorado is making moves…

• "I signed for my first apartment this week and I'm finally moving out on my own!"

📖 Ariel R. from Tucson, Arizona, is one step closer to “Dr.” …

• "I am a PhD candidate in materials science and engineering and I just finished writing my dissertation. I will still have some editing and revisions to do before I defend, but it exists now! Such a good feeling and I'm so proud of myself."

💍 Caroline B. from Westchester, New York, is celebrating married bliss…

• "My husband and I are celebrating one full month married! One of our big hurdles has been to put our space back together and do a big clean post-wedding, and this past weekend we did a huge cleanup and it felt amazing. We can finally get back to enjoying our home again!"

It's time for June-themed trivia.

1. What is the official first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• A. June 1st
• B. June 10th
• C. June 21st
• D. June 30th

2. Which zodiac signs are associated with the month of June?

• A. Aries and Taurus
• B. Taurus and Gemini
• C. Gemini and Cancer
• D. Cancer and Leo

3. Which flower is traditionally associated with June?

• A. Rose
• B. Lily
• C. Daffodil
• D. Carnation

Share your own wins...If you take a moment to slow down and recognize the good things in your life, you'll notice there really is always something to be thankful for 🥰.

If you feel compelled to share, let us know what you're feeling especially grateful for or proud of right here. Nothing is too small or insignificant to celebrate, and we promise to be your biggest hype-people😎! 

Submit your or a loved one's wins here for a chance to be featured in next week's newsletter.

1. C: June 21st
2. C. Gemini and Cancer
3. A. Rose