Good News for Humankind 🌏
The latest uplifting, positive news for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health from around the world
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New Zealand ‘wellbeing’ budget focuses resources on vulnerable populations
Family violence, mental health needs, and child poverty are all at the center of New Zealand’s new ‘wellbeing’ budget, with billions being newly allocated to causes that relate to the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders.
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‘Humanity’ added as a religion option on Kolkata college admissions forms
Many students and alumni celebrated the change as a bold statement of inclusivity and progress.
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“Transgender” removed from World Health Organization mental disorders
The removal of ‘gender identity disorders’ from their diagnostic manual marks a historic decision for the transgender social justice movement worldwide.
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Tanzania bans plastic bags
The government of Tanzania has issued a ban on producing, using, importing, or selling plastic bags.
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Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage
The parliament of Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, becoming the first government in Asia to do so.
Purpose 101 💡
Essays on purpose, genius, leadership, personal transformation, and social change so you can make your own good news
The path of purpose: Harness your passions in service to the world
What it means to be purpose-driven
Inner and outer purpose
There’s more to life than purpose
Stop trying to be the hero
The ecosystem of change
Purpose is not improv. You have to say “no.”
Stop trying to save the world
Antidotes to meta-crisis despair
About Spark of Genius
We are a 501c3 nonprofit inspiring a more conscious, caring, and creative world, founded by Peter Schulte.
We publish a free newsletter with global good news for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health; and reflections from Peter on navigating our overwhelming world.
We offer 1:1 coaching for those wanting a greater sense of purpose, passion, and peace in their lives and careers and make their own good news for the world.
1:1 Coaching
Peter is to help you in your journey to make your own good news for the world. He is here to serve as your coach, guide, thought partner, sounding board, mirror, cheerleader, and confidant through your life’s greatest challenges, questions, and opportunities.
- Sustain a more fulfilling, successful career
- Transition into a new role or project
- Cultivate authentic, inspiring leadership
- Foster a lasting sense of peace and balance
- Make a real difference for our world
