85: Strong bond with baby monkey changed him

Sometimes becoming more yourself starts with caring for something beyond you. Today’s edition travels from a primate sanctuary in Guinea to ancient forests in Australia, reminding us that connection – to animals, to the planet, to our own values – can reshape a life. Add in hopeful science, gentler money wisdom, and winter adventures that feel within reach, and you’re left with a simple truth: there’s still so much good unfolding, often right where we choose to pay attention.