One day I was asked by my Father about some current event. I said, I wasn't following the news... he seemed shocked, so I explained that quite frankly, I was too sensitive for the stories that the media reports. With motto's like, "If it bleeds - it leads" why would I tune in? I always end in tears and feeling like I can't make a difference to the world, my country, my town, my neighborhood or even my own back yard at times... hence the result is denial.
Not accepting my apathy, he said, "Why don't you and David (my old roommate and one of my best friends who is an actor and local improv artist) create your OWN news show - and only report on GOOD NEWS? David could be the "comedian" that he is and you I could be the "straight" gal that you are!"
C'est VOILA the concept was born. I mentioned it to David and the brainstorming began... We talked about researching events and happenings from around the world to Vancouver and even having "man on the street" interviews - requesting people to only relay a positive story! I even found our theme song by Jack Johnson - Where did all the Good People Go?
Everywhere I looked I started seeing people - just like me wanting to focus on a more positive message... Was "happiness" becoming a trend?
The SECRET hit town last March with it's haunting message from Mother Teresa, who was paraphrased by Jack Canfield, Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul saying, "I won't go to an anti-war rally, but invite me to anything supporting PRO-PEACE and I will attend." Energy goes where attention flows... Love it!
Then the GOOD magazine came out in September! I am proud to say I have a copy of their first edition! Check it out - it's SO worthy...
Last but not least... The FREE HUGS Campaign began in Australia in October and thanks to You Tube (The Video with the Sick Puppies Song - ALWAYS gives me goose-bumps when Juan Mann gets his first HUG.) went VIRAL after he appeared on Oprah! I even attended a Free Hugs Vancouver Event...
So here's my PITCH! If anyone is aligned with my vision and interested in watching GOOD NEWS drop me a note and spread the word... Let's start a MOVEMENT! Let's change television!!!
xo P.
