A B righter T omorrow : P ositive S tories F rom the N atural W orld
We live in a world where we’re constantly exposed to new information, thanks to the internet and 24-hour news cycle. Some of this information is certainly helpful, like the latest traffic updates before your morning commute or an article with tips to help your toddler string their first sentence together. But sometimes, it can feel like most of the information we absorb is negative. There’s a whole psychology behind why negative information sells and spreads the fastest, and media conglomerates and online trolls use it to their advantage. So, unfortunately, the online and televised media market is saturated with bad news. Thankfully, this isn’t an accurate reflection of what’s going on in the real world. So, we’re here to show you a couple of positive things happening in the world lately! Scientists discovered a hidden octopus nursery. Scientists found an incredible surprise in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of California. There, at the bottom of the thermal spring,
were roughly 20,000 octopuses nestled at the bottom in a ball formation with their tentacles facing up — a position the animal uses to protect its eggs. Scientists predict the octopuses chose this spot due to the warm water, making it the perfect location to brood their eggs thanks to the consistent temperature. 2,000 white rhinos will be released into the wild over the next decade. Conservation group African Parks recently purchased the world’s largest private white rhino breeding operation, which resulted in their obtaining 2,000 of the near-threatened animals. To help increase the rhino’s natural population, African Parks has developed a plan to rehabilitate and release these rhinos slowly — roughly 100 per year — into the wild over the next 10 years. By doing so, their goal is to “create strategic populations to protect the long-term future of the species.”
S potlight : C herish D e la C ruz This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Cherish De la Cruz. She is the managing attorney for probate and estate planning and has practiced law since 2004. She’s one of the newest members of the Manely team, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her. Her family immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines. From an early age, she saw her parents get taken advantage of and took it upon herself to advocate for her parents and others like them. She loves working with people and is always interested in their stories. You can clearly see her passion, both in her personal and professional life. She practiced law for almost two decades but first became interested in estate planning after being diagnosed with renal cancer earlier this year. As she contemplated life’s big decisions, she decided that she wanted to keep helping others. By working in estate planning, she ensures that families are cared for in case a loved one perishes. She believes her involvement with the Manely Firm was fate. After her diagnosis, she started looking for new opportunities on LinkedIn and saw our posting. The description drew her in, as our mission matches her own. Her favorite thing about the Manely Firm is our emphasis on people. We want to care for everyone, from our clients to our team. We value all of our clients, and you can see it in how we interact with them every step of the way. When she’s not advocating for her clients, Cherish serves as a mentor and teacher for her community. She strives to unite women and support one another through life’s many challenges. She also considers herself a foodie and appreciates the finer things, from a sublime souffle to an enchanting enchilada.
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