Perspective Archives - Positive News https://www.positive.news/category/perspective/ Good journalism about good things Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:33:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Perspective Archives - Positive News https://www.positive.news/category/perspective/ 32 32 What patriotism means to you https://www.positive.news/society/what-patriotism-means-to-you/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:31:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=569674 Too often, patriotism is used as a tool for division rather than unity. So we asked: what does patriotism mean to you?

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]]> Life lessons: Naz Shah on what life so far has taught her https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-naz-shah-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-her/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=562343 The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her enduring faith in community

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]]> What advice did you receive as a child that has stayed with you? https://www.positive.news/society/what-advice-did-you-receive-as-a-child-that-has-stayed-with-you/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:55:57 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=568272 You can’t put an old head on young shoulders, so they say. But some wisdom is passed on. We want to hear the nuggets that helped guide you

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]]> Future urban living. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine https://www.positive.news/society/future-urban-living-what-to-expect-in-the-new-issue-of-positive-news-magazine/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:56:34 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=562948 Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now

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]]> Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful https://www.positive.news/society/think-society-is-in-decline-research-gives-us-some-reasons-to-be-cheerful/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:38:02 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=562569 An expert on why people think that society is in decline, when research suggests that the opposite is true

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]]> Life lessons: Sam Ryder on what life so far has taught him https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/arts/life-lessons-sam-ryder-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-him/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:11 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=550065 The English singer-songwriter on the importance of following your own path, finding wisdom out in the surf, and learning to let go

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]]> The most challenging thing you’ve ever done – and what you learned from it https://www.positive.news/society/most-challenging-thing-you-have-ever-done/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=549581 We asked about your transformative struggles – and what you have learned from them. This is what you said

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]]> Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine https://www.positive.news/perspective/editors-letter/amplifying-the-power-of-music-what-to-expect-in-the-new-issue-of-positive-news-magazine/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:49:22 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=546523 Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now

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]]> Life lessons: Dom Joly on what life so far has taught him https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/life-lessons-dom-joly-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-him/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=544152 The standup comedian on taking the Liz Truss approach, his love of the French exit, and dogs winking at him

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]]> We want to know: what is the song, film or piece of art that’s shaped who you are? https://www.positive.news/society/what-is-the-song-film-or-piece-of-art-thats-shaped-who-you-are/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:11:32 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=539739 Art can be life-changing for many of us, offering comfort during tough times, but what specific piece of art has left its mark on you?

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