Billy Barr: The Snow Guardian

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April 15, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace Acceptance of one's life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary it means accepting it as it comes...To accept is to say yes to life in its entirety. - Paul Tournier - Billy Barr: The Snow Guardian Who is Billy Barr and how has he single-handedly produced remarkable evidence of climate change? For the past four decades, Barr has lived alone in a cabin in the remote, ghost town of Gothic, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains, one of the United State's coldest locations. With no external incentives, or formal training in the field, he began keeping meticulous snowfall records to escape boredom during the harsh winter months. Now his extensive research is invaluable to the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab and many other scientists around the world. This short video offers a compelling glimpse of Barr's unconventional life and contributions. { read more } Be The Change The attention Barr pays to his surroundings is extraordinary. In these changing times, what is one small action you can take each day to tune into your own current reality? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things A Yuletide Gift of Kindness The Top 10 Happiest Countries Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation 7 Lessons About Finding the Work You Were Meant to Do DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,087 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More