Tania Luna: Gratitude

As a young child, Tania Luna left her home in post-Chernobyl Ukraine to take asylum in the US. And one day, on the floor of the New York homeless shelter where she and her family lived, she found a penny. She has never again felt so rich. A meditation on the bittersweet joys of childhood - and how to hold them in mind.

Tim's Place: Service With A Smile

Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, is the country's only restaurant owner with Down's Syndrome, and the joy he gets from serving people good food carries over into his diner's most famous export: hugs!

The Goodmornings Project

Together we will brighten up the world.

Patrick Henry Hughes

Triathlon Kids: Together For The Long Run

Conner Long is a child triathalete, racing in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. But he never races alone. He and his younger brother, Cayden, form an inseparable team. Together, they show the beauty of transcending individual achievement, the profound value of companionship, and the many ways in which doing is more important than winning.

Thomas Weller: Highway Helper

Thomas Weller sows seeds of kindness on the freeways of San Diego, California. A mechanic by training, Weller stops to help stranded motorists with flat tires, overheated engines and other roadside crises. Ask him why he does this, and he will hand you a card that reads: "Assisting you has been my pleasure. I ask for no payment other than for you to pass on the favor by helping someone else in distress that you may encounter."

Take A Seat Make A Friend

SoulPancake hits the streets to see what happens when two strangers sit in a ball pit... and talk about life's big questions.

Katie's Crops Feed The Homeless

It started with a tiny cabbage seedling that Katie Stagliano, a third grader in South Carolina, took home and tended until it grew to an amazing 40 pounds! Katie donated that cabbage to a local soup kitchen. Now 11, Katie has several gardens and has donated 2 tons of fresh produce to organizations that serve people in need!

Singing In The Life Boat

Aisha Chaudhary believes in miracles. Born with an immune deficiency disorder, Aisha was not expected to live to her first birthday. Yet at age 15, and battling pulmonary fibrosis, she has accomplished many things she has dared to dream, including modeling in a wheelchair, learning to paint, and dancing at her cousin's wedding. In this INK talk, Aisha shares 5 lessons she's learned through the ups and downs of her journey.

Street Compliments

When was the last time you told someone how you really felt? The SoulPancake Street Team hits the streets to inspire some kind words...

Karma Kitchen

What would you do if the next time you ask for your bill after dining out and your server says "There is no charge, your meal was paid for by the person who came before you?" Yep, that's right, there is nothing, zip, zilch -- on your bill. You literally see "$0.00."

In a world and society where we're taught: "If it's too good to be true, it's NOT." It's hard to believe. In this case, you have to feel it, experience it -- to believe it.

Unconditional Love

A simple street scene shows an inspiring example of recognizing and seizing an opportunity to help, and as a result, turning a negative situation into a positive impact on another person. The impromptu exposition on unconditional love is a heartfelt declaration on how to live life.

Kristin Pedemonti: Bringing Joy To Everyday Moments

In this short TED talk audition, Kristin Pedemonti urges us to say, ‘Yes!’ to opportunities for joy. She suggests that seemingly small insignificant acts of sharing joy can be much bigger than we think. Don't forget - always carry bottles of bubbles and your "free hugs" sign with you wherever you go.

Stephen Ritz: Green Bronx Machine

A whirlwind of energy and ideas, Stephen Ritz is a teacher in New York's tough South Bronx, where he and his kids grow lush gardens for food, greenery -- and jobs. Just try to keep up with this New York treasure as he spins through the many, many ways there are to grow hope in a neighborhood many have written off, or in your own.

Pre-School Kindness

Ethan is six and three quarters and Emily just turned seven, and they are best friends. Their pre-school teacher, Kathleen Albert, has been teaching them about kindness. So, for their graduation project, Ethan and Emily decided to raise money to help feed hungry people by collecting cans. When they were done, they had raised 5,304 dollars for the San Francisco Food Bank - enough money for 15,912 meals!

Caroline Casey: Looking Past Limits

Activist Caroline Casey tells the story of her extraordinary life, starting with a revelation (no spoilers). In a talk that challenges perceptions, Casey asks us all to move beyond the limits we may think we have.

Caine's Cardboard Arcade

Caine Monroy is a 9-year old boy who spent his summer vacation building an elaborate cardboard arcade in his dad's used auto parts store. He spent months perfecting the game designs, making displays for the prizes, designing elaborate security systems, and hand labeling paper-lunch-gift-bags. Unfortunately, his dad's store is in an industrial part of East L.A. and gets almost no foot traffic, so Caine had exactly zero customers... until a random filmmaker, Nirvan Mullick, stops in for a used door handle and buys a Fun Pass.

Kindness Boomerang

What goes around comes around. This charming short film depicts the ripple effect of kind acts - the way in which receiving an unexpected moment of generosity from a stranger can cause us to become more aware of the needs of those around us and to take action to become a vector of goodness.

Laughter Yoga In Berlin

Laughter Yoga International

The Grand Rapids LipDub

The Grand Rapids LipDub Video was filmed May 22nd, with 5,000 people, and involved a major shutdown of downtown Grand Rapids, which was filled with marching bands, parades, weddings, motorcades, bridges on fire, and helicopter take offs. It is the largest and longest LipDub video, to date.