If you watch the news, or read the newspaper, it seems as if everything is falling apart, mainly because the world is filled with war, fear, greed, and hate. 

While these are the very challenges we are faced with, there are also many amazing developments taking place that the media seldom reports, mainly because fear-mongering and sensationalism is what sells. 

This article outlines the 10 most inspiring trends, thereby further highlighting that despite the challenges, there are many great reasons for hope and optimism.