Ode - If I'd Designed a Magazine This Would Be It

When I honed in on the concept for my blog I felt like I was casting my positive, little idea in to a sea of negativity. It wasn't long before I discovered other people who were diligently working to turn back the tide of "nay sayers".

Imagine my excitement when I discovered Ode, the magazine for intelligent optimists. Wow, all I can say is it makes me want freelance again. To write for such a publication would be an honor.

Let me quote from their masthead -

We are an independent international journal, without strings to the world of commerce and power. We believe in progress, ongoing opportunities and the creativity of mankind. We contribute to progress by publishing stories about the people and ideas that are making a difference.

Okay, let me stop here. Jurriaan Kamp, who founded Ode in 1995 must have been channeling the same energy I did when I wrote the opening statement for LifePrints. I am so happy to find such a quality magazine with a common purpose.

Now more from the masthead -

We publish stories that bridge the gap between thinking and doing, between rage and hope, and the painful gap between the rich and the poor. By doing so we hope to build peace and sustainability. We offer our readers a chance to link up with an international network of inspiration and cooperation, strengthening the forces devoted to respect, justice and equality.

Ode is published 10 times a year in English and Dutch. There is an abbreviated online version and Ode's website is packed with useful information, guest bloggers, and interactive groups. A magazine subscription is affordable. In the age of the Internet I still enjoy getting quality magazines in the mail and clipping out the articles that moved and inspired me. Ode is my favorite for unbiased reporting with a purpose I can believe in.