by Elim Lau | Jun 5, 2025 | Love & Community
From launching a parents’ group in Barnsley to volunteering, Julia Jones has dedicated her life to lifting others. In the early morning, long before the school bell rings, Julia Jones is already up, preparing for another packed day. Julia’s world is whole as a...
by Elim Lau | Jun 3, 2025 | Science and Nature
In this Q&A, The Optimist speaks to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith about the importance of rest for a more energised and healthy life. Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith was once exhausted, as many people are. As a practising internal medicine physician, she started researching...
by Elim Lau | May 30, 2025 | Science and Nature
Discover the seven types of rest (physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, spiritual) suggested by the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr Saundra Dalton Smith. Have you ever felt exhausted even after...
by Elim Lau | May 29, 2025 | Love & Community
Watoto Church is bringing hope to orphans and vulnerable women in Uganda, and their children’s choir is spreading joy and resilience around the world. On a bridge in Uganda, a father stands poised at the edge, holding his daughter’s hand. In a moment of...
by Elim Lau | May 27, 2025 | About Us, Offbeat
In today’s media landscape, the most controversial stories often dominate. Conflict, crisis, and catastrophe lead the headlines, shaping not just what we see but also how we feel. For many readers, it’s no longer just about staying informed. It’s about how the news...
