When Megan Keaveny didn’t get a great response to the flyers she posted asking strangers to share their good news using a QR code, the New York City transplant opted for a more direct approach. She took a black marker to some poster board and wrote “Tell Me Something Good.” Then she stood on the sidewalk with her phone ready to record, held up the sign, and hoped for the best. The 34-year-old, originally from Dallas, said she wanted to build spaces for people to take a deep breath and learn to celebrate each other as human beings. “I think there’s a collective craving for belonging in the times we’re in,” she said. Megan is finally beginning to get some responses, with one man sharing, “My good news is I just got out of rehab and I’m 42 days clean,” while another said, “My good news is that I’m cancer-free.” Megan’s endearing enthusiasm about the good news she receives is about as heartwarming as the news itself. “The most meaningful interactions are when people share vulnerable stories about health issues or struggles with mental health,” she said. Of course, not everyone rushes up to talk to her when she stands outside with her sign, but she’s okay with being ignored because the overall payoff is worth it. "I feel pretty vulnerable putting myself out there some days, but I just love humans so much and I’m willing to slightly embarrass myself in an effort to bring us all back together again,” Megan shared. “We all need each other more than we realize.”
