Useful Possibilities
Promoting quality content that cracks open the mind and sparks curiosity.
Standing Cyclist presents Useful Possibilities (UP), spotlighting extraordinary teachers and leaders, athletes and activists, researchers and writers, filmmakers and engineers, and their groundbreaking projects.
UP recognizes individuals and teams who raise awareness and drive innovation in areas such as health and wellness, environmental science, spirituality, personal growth, and human rights.
We celebrate those who promote unity, tolerance, respectful collaboration, mindful living, and the [responsible] use of technology, social media, and modern marketing tools.
Honoring people and content that inspire us to be the very best versions of ourselves.
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Mission: Joy - The Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu Taking on a Tough World
Mission: Joy is a heartwarming documentary that brings together the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, two beloved spiritual leaders, to explore the essence of joy, resilience, gratitude, forgiveness, and connection. Inspired by their bestselling book, The Book of Joy, the film combines their profound wisdom and playful friendship with captivating visuals and inspiring global stories of finding happiness amidst adversity. Their intimate conversations and shared laughter make the film both enlightening and entertaining, offering a powerful reminder that joy is not just an emotion but a state of being that can be cultivated, even in life’s most challenging moments.
Gino Bartali: Legendary Athlete and Wartime Hero
Discover the inspiring story of Gino Bartali, one of cycling's greatest athletes and a courageous hero during World War II. Famous for winning the Giro d’Italia three times and the Tour de France twice, Bartali's legacy goes beyond his victories. During the war, he risked his life as a courier for the Italian resistance, smuggling forged documents in his bicycle to save Jews from Nazi persecution. His heroic acts and cycling achievements are beautifully detailed in the book Road to Valor by Aili and Andres McConnon and the documentary My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes. Bartali’s story is a powerful testament to perseverance, humility, and the quiet courage of doing what’s right.