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The World’s Most Amazing Piano Player… for Good Reason.
A new video of a young Chinese girl playing the piano is about to make your day. And the footage may force you to examine the excuses you make not to tackle those major challenges in your own life.
“Souvenir D’enfance” by Richard Clayderman is not an easy piece to play. Yet the little lady delivers it beautifully, as if she were an accomplished pianist beyond her actual years.
Add to this the fact that she’s only been playing for three years.
But what’s most impressive in this video is what you see, not what you hear. The girl has no fingers on her right hand.
Makes you wonder what you’re not doing with the ten fingers most of us were born with.
After you watch the performance below please be sure to hit LIKE or use the Tell-a-Friend form to get this bit of happiness out to your friends and family.
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6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
Today is our first of many great ideas for living better. Enjoy!
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
Today is our first of many great ideas for living better. Enjoy!
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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“I’m Going to be The Best Dad”
Get ready to watch the most adorable video of 2015!
This wife loves to give her husband little pep talks and make him repeat all the beautiful things she says about him!
As if that wasn’t heart-warming enough, this certain pep talk has a surprise and hilarious ending!
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15 Comments
Lise Lausiva
I just wanted to let you know that I always look forward to receiving your “Daily Kindness” email. It always lightens my heart and inspires me, making my day start off on a great note.
Thanks for offering such a wonderful gift without constantly trying to sell me something in return. A gift like this, given without expectation, is the best kind!
Bless you,
Lise
26 May 2011 04:05 pm
Margaret
Thank you for sharing. She´s a great example for all of us. And so beautiful!!
26 May 2011 05:05 pm
Maureen B. Mayle
I do look forward to your emails. I especially enjoyed the Austic young man singing the Nationall Anthem as I am a special ed teacher and have a PDD spectrum grandson. I marvel at the achievements of any person with a disability who work so diigently to achieve their goals and use their skills.
26 May 2011 06:05 pm
margie
Amazing girl May God continue to bless her more and more Makes you wonder about the petty things we complain about everyday
27 May 2011 12:05 am
noel
very nice and inspiring.
27 May 2011 03:05 am
MUMTAZ
She is Amazing
27 May 2011 05:05 am
DON
it is just marvellous how the human spirit can rise up and over the physical frailties. May God richly bless her.
27 May 2011 09:05 am
ashok
This contais a mesege from God ” nothing is indispensible for enjoying the life”
27 May 2011 09:05 am
Anonymous
this is a talent that cannot be equalled by anyone
27 May 2011 11:05 am
Anonymous
Gods work at its best
27 May 2011 03:05 pm
June Busold
Thank you for this. This young person is amazing. It’s hard to believe she has the faith and courage to go ahead and accomplish something so beautiful and entertaining to everyone around her.Here’s a young girl who has followed her dreams. I’ve been feeling sorry for myself because I had a stroke and have lost a lot of my vision; it’s difficult for me now as I’m 75 yrs. old but I was granted so many good years taking life for granted. However, I look at this young girl who has never really had the full quality of life but has made it a full quality. I don’t know who she is; however, I love her for her courage and strength for doing something we all would feel would be impossible. he must wear a mustard seed necklace or bracelet. I wear one in hopes I’ll soon find this confidence in myself to do the impossible. This has been so meaningful to me and given me the encouragementthat I need. Thank you so much for this. Love, June
28 May 2011 02:05 am
Fr Kevy
It was very inspiring for me. Having two hands perfectly in shape and size I can’t do most of the things. And this video was an example , an eye opener to learn. The girl was not just playing but meditating on each notes that she was playing. May God bless her to be an example for many persons for the many years to come.
28 May 2011 05:05 am
Araceli
Wow! it’s amazing! very inspiring to watched things like this. God really works in a very mysterious ways, whatever the situation is. Thanks for sharing this talent from that beautiful girl. God bless!
30 May 2011 05:05 pm
Joanne
What an accomplished, talented girl! What she communicates through music is spiritually beautiful–and she has overcome any “obstacles” that most of us would use an excuse to NOT do the ordinary. She has given me great inspiration into my own problem of losing weight. I will think of her accomplishments to help me focus on my accomplishments. God bless her!
01 Jun 2011 08:06 pm
Dolley
Got it! Thanks a lot again for hlnepig me out!
23 Aug 2011 06:08 am (@Twitter)