What makes life worth living? These Nashville students have an idea

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's an unusual assignment.

A professor encouraged students to think about what a meaningful life looks like.

As part of the students' final grade, they gave a "commencement address" as though they were giving advice to future graduates. Dr. Clay Stauffer teaches Moral Leadership at Vanderbilt University.

He asked them to consider: what makes life worth living?

What does it mean to think about others in a world where so many think about themselves?

What leads to happiness?

They are questions we should all consider.

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'The greatest gift that I can give,' Non-profit launches a wheelchair dance class

Breaking barriers and moving to the beat! One local dance company is making it possible for young people in wheelchairs to move and groove like everyone else. Good for your mental health, good for your physical health and good for your dose of positive news today. I hope you check out what they're doing!

-Rebecca Schleicher