Civic Leader Uses Shared Meals to Bridge Political Divides
Anuj Gupta has spent a decade bringing strangers together over food to heal democracy. He believes the stories behind our recipes can bridge even the deepest divides.
Connection — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about connection, curated daily by BrightWire.
25 stories tagged with "Connection"
Australian Explains Why Americans Chat With Strangers
An Australian living in Tennessee discovered that American small talk with strangers isn't nosy—it's how we show we care. His viral video reveals the beautiful cultural difference behind those checkout line conversations.
Share Emotions, Not Just Facts, to Build Closer Friendships
A new brain study reveals the secret to deeper connections: talk about how things make you feel. When friends share emotions instead of just facts, their brainwaves actually sync up.
180 Strangers Built a Library by Sharing Their Bookshelves
In Singapore, 180 people turned a radical idea into reality: a community-funded library where strangers rent shelves and fill them with their own books. Photographer Rebecca Toh shares how this experiment created genuine human connection in a fragmented world.
Super Communicators Ask 10-20x More Questions Than Most
People who make others feel truly heard ask dramatically more questions than average, and they're surprisingly casual about it. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals the simple techniques anyone can use to connect more deeply.
Two Simple Tips Transform Everyday Conversations
A journalist and entrepreneur reveal surprisingly simple ways to deepen connections with anyone. Their conversation on TED tackles modern loneliness and offers practical advice anyone can use today.
Friendship 'Cupid' Helps Wheelchair User Build Connections
Laura Pettenuzzo struggled to make friends as an adult with anxiety and limited mobility. Her friend Isabel became a "friendship cupid," introducing her to people who've become her closest companions.
Ok Go Revives Word Game That Sparked Real Wedding
A simple word game app created by Ok Go's guitarist got over a million downloads in 2013, then disappeared. Now it's back, thanks to two fans who met through the game and got married.
Canadian Skips Family Reunion for 17 Years, Then Goes to Italy
Susan Marchiori spent decades avoiding family reunions, preferring social media connections over in-person gatherings. Her first trip to Italy's Marchiori family reunion changed everything she thought about connection and kindness.
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3 Simple Ways to Build Deeper Friendships That Last
You know dozens of people's life updates but struggle to find someone to call during hard times. New research reveals three practical ingredients that transform shallow connections into meaningful friendships.
Emilia Clarke's Dream as Her Father Passed: A Butterfly
Racing home from Kentucky, Emilia Clarke imagined herself as a butterfly visiting her dying father in a London hospital. When she arrived home after he passed, butterflies filled the house.
Watching Eclipses Together Doubles the Wonder, Study Finds
Baylor researchers discovered that viewing the 2024 solar eclipse with others created twice the awe and joy as watching alone. The groundbreaking study proves what we've always felt: shared wonder connects us.