Feeling like there’s no good left in the world? It happens. Maybe you’ve had more than enough rudeness, cruelty, and insensitivity for this week, and need a dose of wholesomeness to remind you that it’s not all bad.

That’s why we at Bored Panda put together this list of moments that warmed our hearts by showing us the bonds that form within families, communities, and beyond when people (and not only people!) extend kindness and support to others. These images show that it doesn’t matter whether a gesture is simple, or grand - you can never show your loved ones that you care too many times, it pays to lend a helping hand to someone going through adversity, and a random good deed for a stranger can make thousands of people smile.

P.S. If you're done scrolling but still feel thirsty for more wholesome stories, fire up Bored Panda's earlier lists: You Will Be Smiling Like An Idiot After Seeing These 239 Wholesome Pictures, and If You Think The World Is A Terrible Place These 217 Wholesome Pics Will Change Your Mind.

#1

Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit, Blocks Big Oil’s Bid To Destroy Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest

Indigenous people in traditional attire raising fists, showing unity and positivity, sitting in a conference room.

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    My Mum Always Made Me A Birthday Cake. Every Year For 44 Years. Two Months Since She Died And My Old Dad Tried His Hardest And My Heart Melted

    Wholesome homemade cake with cream filling and powdered sugar on top.

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    #3

    Love Is All That Matters

    Wholesome conversation between user and grandma with Alzheimer's, ending with a heartwarming message of love.

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    #4

    An Elementary School Bus Driver Asked Every Kid On His Bus What They Wanted For Christmas. He Bought Every Child A Gift

    Bus driver's cabin filled with wrapped gifts, spreading wholesome vibes.

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    #5

    Most Are Good

    Wholesome letter of commendation praising a police officer for humanitarian acts of kindness and support to a family.

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    #6

    Read This On One Of The FB Groups. Warmed My Heart

    Wholesome text about a boy helping a girl cover a stain with his sweater, emphasizing kindness among today's youth.

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    #7

    Her Mother Died When She Was 3 Months Old And They Don't Have A Picture Together So This Artist Made This For Her

    Wholesome image of a smiling woman in a hijab hugging a young girl in floral dress, with two smaller inset photos.

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    #8

    I Think Someone Has A Crush On My Christmas Light Decoration

    Wholesome images of a curious fox and a glowing fox decoration at night on a deck with string lights.

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    #9

    This Mare Lost Her Foal And Then, Two Days Later, This Foal Lost Its Mother. Here They Are An Hour After Meeting

    Horse with foal resting on hay, showcasing a wholesome moment.

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    #10

    We're One Family

    A couple holding a chalkboard sign offering Christmas Day cheer, promoting wholesome community spirit.

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    #11

    This Kid

    Child and elderly woman sharing a moment on a porch, exemplifying wholesome interactions.

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    #12

    I Was Having A Bad Day And This Dog Walked To My Bus Stop, Sat On The Bench And Asked Me For Pets. I'm Now Having A Good Day

    A wholesome dog places its paw on a person's arm at a roadside, providing comfort and companionship.

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    #13

    My Aunt's Friends Just Finalized The Adoption Of Their 2 Kids

    Wholesome family moment in a courthouse setting with two children, adults, and a judge, capturing joy and togetherness.

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    #14

    George The Jack Russell Saved 5 Children From Being Attacked By Two Pitbulls In New Zealand

    Wholesome image of George, a heroic dog, memorialized with a statue and plaque for protecting children from danger.

    Due to his severe injuries he had to be put down. Feisty, 30cm tall George got two posthumous medals

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    #15

    A Homeless Man In Brazil Was Rushed To Hospital. These 4 Street Dogs He Has Been Looking After Are Waiting At The Entrance Of The Hospital For Him

    Four wholesome dogs standing by an open door, looking inside a building, next to a wheelchair.

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    #16

    When I Was Younger I Had Dreams Of Being This Hardcore Gangster Rapper. I Guess Things Change

    A person bottle-feeding a tiny kitten, capturing a wholesome moment.

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    #17

    Kate Yelled Out In The Store "Daddy I Have A Twin!" The World Could Learn From Kids

    Two smiling girls in matching pink outfits with unicorn designs, standing in a store, embodying wholesome joy.

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    #18

    Some Good News From 2018

    Tweet sharing a heartwarming story of a young girl overcoming cancer and paralysis to prepare for her first dance recital.

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    #19

    Two Parents Listening To The Heart Transplanted From Their 23-Year-Old Son, Who Overdosed On Opioids

    Wholesome moment with two people using stethoscopes on a smiling man in a hat, sharing a joyful experience indoors.

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    #20

    Somewhere In Heaven There's A Black And White Dog Taking Care Of Seven Golden Lab Puppies

    Wholesome image of a mother dog with her puppies snuggled closely on a colorful blanket.

    Daisy the dog lost all seven of her puppies in a barn fire at the end of February, and wasn’t the same afterwards, spending most of her days going to the remains of the barn to look for them. Her owner posted a desperate appeal on Facebook, asking if anyone had puppies she could foster. The next day, an owner of eight orphaned puppies contacted her, and Daisy took to caring for them straight away. (source)

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    #21

    Be So Happy You Make Others Happy

    A cheerful bus driver waves from the window, embodying a heartwarming success story of turning life around.

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    #22

    I Volunteer For A Dog Rescue, We Love Seeing Updates Of The Dogs In Their New Homes. This One Made Me Smile

    Child and dog in matching green dinosaur costumes on a wooden floor, showcasing a wholesome moment.

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    #23

    Same Tie

    Father wearing a handmade Pikachu tie from son's childhood at his graduation; a wholesome moment.

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    #24

    Graduate Takes Powerful Photo With Parents In The Fruit Field They Worked In To Give Her A Better Future

    A wholesome family photo in a strawberry field, featuring a graduate in cap and gown with proud parents.

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    #25

    This Duck Used To Come To My Porch For Food. Recently, She Brought Her Babies. I've Been Watching Them Grow Up

    Mother duck with a group of ducklings on a wooden deck, showcasing a wholesome scene.

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    #26

    These Young Guys Saved Their Elderly Neighbor Mr. C From A House Fire

    Group of friends smiling outdoors, conveying a wholesome moment.

    This is Bridgeton. Mr. ‘C’ has lived here for nearly 50 years, and is well known in his neighborhood. Yesterday, unknown to him while he was watching television, this group saw smoke coming from the roof of his house. Rather than ignore it, they were concerned for their neighbor and alerted him. They got Mr. C out of his house while a neighbor climbed out the window with a fire extinguisher and slowed down a burning exhaust fan that was on fire.

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    #27

    Nearly Every Day This Elderly Women Stands With This Sign Up, Facing The Traffic

    Person holding a sign promoting unity, kindness, and anti-racism on a sunny street corner.

    Her sign says: "United not divided. Say no to racism. Be kind. We are all immigrants"

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    #28

    How To Service Dog

    Wholesome pic of a gray dog named Zeus presenting a potato as a gift.

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    #29

    This Grandfather With Vitiligo Crochets Dolls For Children With The Condition

    Man smiling warmly holding handmade crochet dolls, spreading wholesome vibes.

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    #30

    Police Officer Pictured Distracting A Little Girl After Her Dad Died In Car Accident Says He Began Singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' To Comfort Her

    A police officer holding a child and pointing, with an overturned vehicle and rescuers in the background. Wholesome scene.

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    #31

    Man Reunited With His Dog After Fires In Paradise, CA

    Man embracing a large dog, showcasing a wholesome moment of affection indoors.

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    #32

    A Good Father

    Wholesome father and flight attendant daughter together on a plane, sharing a heartwarming holiday moment.

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    #33

    This Man Left His 40-Year Long Career In Another Airline To Join AirAsia And Fly As A Junior Just So He Could Fly With His Two Pilot Daughters

    Two smiling pilots in uniform inside an airplane cockpit, conveying a wholesome moment.

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    #34

    Two Officers Stopped To Help A Young Boy Change A Bike Tire After They Noticed He Was Struggling On His Own

    Two officers helping a child fix their bike on a sunny day, creating a wholesome moment.

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    #35

    If My ICU Patients Forget For Just A Few Minutes That They're Stuck In ICU Over Christmas, Then It Was All Worth It

    Person wearing scrubs with a Christmas tree hairstyle, featuring ornaments and lights. Wholesome and festive look.

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    #36

    Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Will Make A Cuppa Tea. They’ve Done This Religiously Since 2001

    Two people playing video games in a cozy living room, creating a wholesome moment.

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    #37

    My Wife Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At 7-Months Pregnant, Started Chemo 7 Weeks Ago And Gave Birth To A Healthy Baby Boy Early This Morning

    A person in a hospital bed cuddling a newborn, sharing a wholesome moment.

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    #38

    This Note Was Left On The Gate At The Water This Afternoon

    Wholesome image of a handwritten note with a rose by a lake, fulfilling a heartfelt request.

    No name or number left but whoever you are, rest assured your rose is in place in the middle of the lake

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    #39

    Ashton Kutcher Y'all

    Wholesome moment: Person speaking at a formal event, highlighting achievements in humanitarian efforts.

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    #40

    My Dad Went From "I Don’t Want That Dang Cat" To Carrying Her To "Her Room" For Bed Each Night

    Elderly man holding a cat indoors, creating a wholesome moment of joy.

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    #41

    Dad Took Us To Water Park. We Are 24

    People enjoying a thrilling water slide ride on a sunny day, creating wholesome moments.

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    #42

    Here Is My Wife Thinking She Is Surprising Me, Scraping Snow Off My Car, After A 12-Hour Night Shift At The Hospital. I'm A Lucky Fella

    Person brushing snow off a car during heavy snowfall, creating a wholesome moment.

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    #43

    Sent A Text To My Grandparents, They Were So Happy They Framed It

    Framed note expressing love to grandma, part of wholesome pics collection.

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    #44

    My Dad Got Me Right In The Feels Today With A Wallet

    Wholesome message from a dad to his son engraved on a leather wallet.

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    #45

    One About The Love Between Sisters

    Sisters share a heartwarming hug at school, capturing a wholesome moment of love and joy.

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    #46

    Neighbours Called The Cops

    People and police playing video games together in a living room, creating a wholesome moment.

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