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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.
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#1
Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit, Blocks Big Oil’s Bid To Destroy Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest
One study authored by an Oxford anthropology researcher found that any and all acts of kindness, whether towards your loved ones or your community, can make not only the recipient happier, but also the giver. Hundreds of study participants all over the world, after a week of consciously striving to behave kindly, reported feeling happier than the control group (which is not to say that the people in the control group were all unkind, but apparently changing your outlook can make all the difference.)
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#2
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
Even study participants who made an effort to be kind to themselves by taking time alone to relax, meditate and listen to their favorite music experienced similar effects. What’s more, simply observing kind acts had a positive impact on the study participants, which goes to show that your good deeds could go even further than you think, and that noticing the good around you could go a long way towards feeling happier.
#3
Love Is All That Matters
Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
Oh, so sad. My Mum didn’t know who I was or able communicate. Totally heartbreaking. You were so lucky she could communicate with you.
We hope that taking a look at these stories does the same for you. This weekend, think about what a week of deliberately being kind to yourself and others could do for you. Maybe it will be the first of many!
#4
An Elementary School Bus Driver Asked Every Kid On His Bus What They Wanted For Christmas. He Bought Every Child A Gift
#5
Most Are Good
#6
Read This On One Of The FB Groups. Warmed My Heart
#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
#8
I Think Someone Has A Crush On My Christmas Light Decoration
#9
This Mare Lost Her Foal And Then, Two Days Later, This Foal Lost Its Mother. Here They Are An Hour After Meeting
#10
We're One Family
#11
This Kid
#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
#13
My Aunt's Friends Just Finalized The Adoption Of Their 2 Kids
#14
George The Jack Russell Saved 5 Children From Being Attacked By Two Pitbulls In New Zealand
Due to his severe injuries he had to be put down. Feisty, 30cm tall George got two posthumous medals
#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
#16
When I Was Younger I Had Dreams Of Being This Hardcore Gangster Rapper. I Guess Things Change
#17
Kate Yelled Out In The Store "Daddy I Have A Twin!" The World Could Learn From Kids
Kaisu 5 years ago
Kids don't see skin color and they don't see it as something other until their parents or the world teaches them and that's really sad. I remember this wonderful video where they interviewed kids of different ethnicities asking what was different between them but the kids never mentioned skin colour and instead said things like "he's good at math but I'm good at sports"
#18
Some Good News From 2018
La Petite Morte 5 years ago
It's amazing to get those moments. 16 years ago I heard my deaf daughters voice for the first time... as she sang me The Goodnight Song, and she heard me say I love you. It's one of the happiest moments of my life.
#19
Two Parents Listening To The Heart Transplanted From Their 23-Year-Old Son, Who Overdosed On Opioids
Kaisu 5 years ago
This must be so emotional for them! However, shouldn't the transplant receiver be anonymous?
Vicky Zar 5 years ago
Not necessarily. I believe the receiver can choose to stay anonymous.
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June Clavelle 5 years ago
Heart wrenching, but a beautiful moment. Hopefully, the thought that their son lives on in another gives them a small amount of solace.
Ericka Hokkanen 4 years ago
PLEASE come to the Transplant Games in America one year or the World Transplant games so you can see all of the LOVE of giving! Thank you for giving your son the power to save so many in his death!! HUGS!!!!!
Ashley Minton 4 years ago
Recipients can write to the donors family through the medical center. No names are initially shared. It is up to the donors family whether they meet the recipient.
Ashley Minton 4 years ago
My son received a kidney from a young man who left too soon. There is no way to repay this man's family for the gift of life. Bless these parents whose heart is broken.
Christine M Quigley 5 years ago
That is a decision made at the time of transplant, they are asked at the hospital if they want to meet. Some do, some don't. I think it might provide a sense of closure for some people to meet the recipient.
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
It would be somewhat healing, knowing their son saved a life !!!
Kate Johnson 5 years ago
I'm so glad that the giant was helped by their son's heart. It's always a shame when parents lose a child, but to be able to hear their child's heart going on and helping someone else? I can't imagine how that would feel. I'm glad the giant is so nice to have let them hear their son's heart, that it could help another!
Julie Miller 5 years ago
I never cry at these touching photos, never. Why should I? I don't know the people. One glance at this and I'm bawling. It's everything- happiness, grief, gratitude, love - everything.
Daniel Garcia 5 years ago
Some people die never knowing the positive impact their life has had on another person. We each have a purpose and sometimes it isn't known until after we pass away. What a beautiful celebration of the young man's life. The father's anguished face says volumes of the heaviness he carries in his own heart due to his loss.
Ashley Wright 5 years ago
The love and beauty of organ transplants. Incredible. Sad they lost their son so needlessly. Yet, happy he saved the life of another.
Janet Newburg 5 years ago
My husband had a heart transplant from a young man (25) who died. We were not allowed to know how he died or, of course, who he was. The transplant team said after a year had passed, either party could write a letter or ask to see the other. My husband's donor chose not to meet him. I think this disappointed him, but everyone grieves differently.
Em Wal 5 years ago
Judging by the quality of the photo, it's most likely a photo or scan of a printed photo (on regular paper). Not a drawing.
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#20
Somewhere In Heaven There's A Black And White Dog Taking Care Of Seven Golden Lab Puppies
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)
#21
Be So Happy You Make Others Happy
#22
I Volunteer For A Dog Rescue, We Love Seeing Updates Of The Dogs In Their New Homes. This One Made Me Smile
#23
Same Tie
#24
Graduate Takes Powerful Photo With Parents In The Fruit Field They Worked In To Give Her A Better Future
#25
This Duck Used To Come To My Porch For Food. Recently, She Brought Her Babies. I've Been Watching Them Grow Up
#26
These Young Guys Saved Their Elderly Neighbor Mr. C From A House Fire
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.
#27
A Big Brother Helps His Father Give Skin To Skin Contact To His Premature Twin Siblings
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
Hope they are doing well and growing stronger every day. What a beautiful photo.
#28
Nearly Every Day This Elderly Women Stands With This Sign Up, Facing The Traffic
Her sign says: "United not divided. Say no to racism. Be kind. We are all immigrants"
#29
How To Service Dog
#30
This Grandfather With Vitiligo Crochets Dolls For Children With The Condition
#31
5-Year-Old Girl Gently Supporting Her 4-Year-Old Brother As The Side Effects Of Chemotherapy Disrupt Their Playtime
#32
Police Officer Pulled Over A Drunk Woman Whose Baby Was Covered In Feces And Vomit In The Back Seat. The Baby Was Screaming, So The Officer Bathed Him In The Barrack's Sink
#33
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
#34
Man Reunited With His Dog After Fires In Paradise, CA
#35
A Good Father
#36
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
#37
Two Officers Stopped To Help A Young Boy Change A Bike Tire After They Noticed He Was Struggling On His Own
#38
If My ICU Patients Forget For Just A Few Minutes That They're Stuck In ICU Over Christmas, Then It Was All Worth It
Jenna Bois 5 years ago
I love this! My daughter was born on Dec 30, so we were still in hospital for NYE, at midnight one of the nurses came to the rooms with non alcoholic cider and party hats. Nurses are awesome
#39
Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Will Make A Cuppa Tea. They’ve Done This Religiously Since 2001
#40
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
#41
This Note Was Left On The Gate At The Water This Afternoon
No name or number left but whoever you are, rest assured your rose is in place in the middle of the lake
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
Oooh, I think I have a eyes problem. It's only explanation for all this water.
#42
Ashton Kutcher Y'all
#43
My Dad Went From "I Don’t Want That Dang Cat" To Carrying Her To "Her Room" For Bed Each Night
#44
Dad Took Us To Water Park. We Are 24
#45
2 Years Ago, This Intersection In My Hometown Of Charlottesville Became Known For Hate. This Morning, I Drew The Crosswalk Into A Symbol Of Unity
#46
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
#47
Sent A Text To My Grandparents, They Were So Happy They Framed It
#48
My Dad Got Me Right In The Feels Today With A Wallet
#49
One About The Love Between Sisters
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What do you think ?
Full Name 5 years ago
"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". Uh....yeah, right here on BP. There's a reason happy/funny/cute/silly stories have so many comments like "More articles like this please". Please tell me you wrote this while looking in the mirror.
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
This comment in and of itself perpetuates the very negativity you are speaking against. Appreciating things for what they are instead of complaining about fully separate articles would be more positive and logical. Like who cares. Just let things be positive in this article without bitching about some other articles.
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Elina Kuusisto 5 years ago
Every single one of these is fantastic in it's own way. Thank you for posting!
SanchaTheSeeker 5 years ago
I'm trying to hold back tears! This post is sooo uplifting and is one of my favourites
LuckyL 5 years ago
thanks, that's exactly what I'm feeling. Was so stressed at work this morning, went to boredpanda for some distraction - and now I'm sitting at my desk holding back tears.
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Full Name 5 years ago
There's such consistency in the early stages of this article. There are 210 posts right now and they almost all have the same number of upvotes. I think the other people did what I did and upvoted them all. Great timing on this article. I needed this right about now.
Anne 5 years ago
I think we all try to get BP to notice we LOVE this type the most of all and we all upvote the cr@p out of it for that :)
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
They've reduced it to fifty-ish but the rest are still accessible via the link at bottom.
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5 years ago
This made me cry so hard! I needed this so much, This has got to be one of my favorite posts, I really hope they don't cut the list back.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
That's all-right Iggy. Some of the photographs dealt with some very heavy subjects (homelessness, terminal illness, death, child illness, mental health, etc.) that can bring up a lot of very hard emotions for some people. I really loved this thread, but do admit that I had to skip over some of the photos. I did really love some of the animal and family related ones!
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Gabrielle Daylano 5 years ago
I would like to add one thing to the list. In the Netherlands you can get an one time pay out from the government if you are a victim of violet crimes, rape or if you are relative from someone who died because of murder. It is pretty high, it can be from €1000 to €30.000. Just to give you some recognition of what happend. The only thing is that you have serious problems like ptss thanks to it. But still, I think it pretty nice of the government.
KombatBunni 5 years ago
Reading these articles makes me wish I was a better person..I mean I'm not exactly c**p either..but still..I'd love to rescue animals, or pay for someone's coffee or hand out food to the homeless..just some way of making the world a much better place, one kind act at a time.
Kaisu 5 years ago
It's never too late to start! If you have money, donate to animal shelters or homeless shelters. If you don't have money, there still always little things you can do to help someone or improve their day. I have an elderly neighbour and I regularly shovel the snow in front of his door because I know he's unable to do it himself
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Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
They shorten them so it’s easier to load I think. You can click the link at the bottom to see the rest of the available photos.
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Karla Jaldin Otero 5 years ago
I stopped having faith in humanity long time ago...but seeing this makes want to have a little bit of hope
Anna Harris 5 years ago
These are so beautiful, they’re so sweet, yet I feel like crying because of them.
Andrea Bernier Hall 5 years ago
I've seriously been bawling for most of this article. It's beautiful. Well done, Akvile. Thank you.
Nancy Massi 5 years ago
One of the best from Bored Panda. I cried over each one. God bless those who do good in this world.
Jennie-Lind Normand 5 years ago
I so needed that post today. Now my tears are happy ones. I have 4 kids asking me what's wrong, and I'm trying to explain happy tears
deanna woods 5 years ago
These photos were so heartwarming. With all the bad going on in the world, I am glad to see these images of good.
Jaguarundi 5 years ago
I have to stop reading these at work. I can't speak clearly nor see my keyboard. Darn invisible onion-slicing ninjas are back again!
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
This post began, some time before the virus, and our lives, being drastically changed, that has been enough to deal with, however, a white police officer, took the life, of an innocent , black man in handcuffs, George Floyd, lost his life, now with violent,burning, looting, etc; I never imagined, to see this in my life, on the news !!!
Amrita Maclean 5 years ago
Thank you so much for the tears and laughter. Lovely. X You are doing a great job.
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Thank you B.P. this post was excellent, going to bed, with a smile !!!
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
A terrific post, our world does have much horror and grief, therefore, we look forward to checking B.P. as most often there will be some joy, heartwarming stories, well done !!!
Myla Farmer 5 years ago
I just wanted to comment something so I don't know why you are reading this. Why are you still reading my comment? Why? Just stop it!!!! It doesn't even say anything, important at least. STOP READING THIS COMMENT NOOOOOOOOWWW!!!!!
Rikke Hackner 5 years ago
If having tears stream down my face is meant to make my day, then job well done!
Jackie Wacky 5 years ago
These are such beautiful stories. I love the things on BP generally, but I was actually moved to (happy) tears by the time I read about the sweet service dog bringing his mummy two potatoes when she was crying. There is love in the world, and it’s nice to be reminded of it.
Full Name 5 years ago
"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". Uh....yeah, right here on BP. There's a reason happy/funny/cute/silly stories have so many comments like "More articles like this please". Please tell me you wrote this while looking in the mirror.
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
This comment in and of itself perpetuates the very negativity you are speaking against. Appreciating things for what they are instead of complaining about fully separate articles would be more positive and logical. Like who cares. Just let things be positive in this article without bitching about some other articles.
Load More Replies... Elina Kuusisto 5 years ago
Every single one of these is fantastic in it's own way. Thank you for posting!
SanchaTheSeeker 5 years ago
I'm trying to hold back tears! This post is sooo uplifting and is one of my favourites
LuckyL 5 years ago
thanks, that's exactly what I'm feeling. Was so stressed at work this morning, went to boredpanda for some distraction - and now I'm sitting at my desk holding back tears.
Load More Replies... Full Name 5 years ago
There's such consistency in the early stages of this article. There are 210 posts right now and they almost all have the same number of upvotes. I think the other people did what I did and upvoted them all. Great timing on this article. I needed this right about now.
Anne 5 years ago
I think we all try to get BP to notice we LOVE this type the most of all and we all upvote the cr@p out of it for that :)
Load More Replies... Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
They've reduced it to fifty-ish but the rest are still accessible via the link at bottom.
Load More Replies... 5 years ago
This made me cry so hard! I needed this so much, This has got to be one of my favorite posts, I really hope they don't cut the list back.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
That's all-right Iggy. Some of the photographs dealt with some very heavy subjects (homelessness, terminal illness, death, child illness, mental health, etc.) that can bring up a lot of very hard emotions for some people. I really loved this thread, but do admit that I had to skip over some of the photos. I did really love some of the animal and family related ones!
Load More Replies... Gabrielle Daylano 5 years ago
I would like to add one thing to the list. In the Netherlands you can get an one time pay out from the government if you are a victim of violet crimes, rape or if you are relative from someone who died because of murder. It is pretty high, it can be from €1000 to €30.000. Just to give you some recognition of what happend. The only thing is that you have serious problems like ptss thanks to it. But still, I think it pretty nice of the government.
KombatBunni 5 years ago
Reading these articles makes me wish I was a better person..I mean I'm not exactly c**p either..but still..I'd love to rescue animals, or pay for someone's coffee or hand out food to the homeless..just some way of making the world a much better place, one kind act at a time.
Kaisu 5 years ago
It's never too late to start! If you have money, donate to animal shelters or homeless shelters. If you don't have money, there still always little things you can do to help someone or improve their day. I have an elderly neighbour and I regularly shovel the snow in front of his door because I know he's unable to do it himself
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
They shorten them so it’s easier to load I think. You can click the link at the bottom to see the rest of the available photos.
Load More Replies... Karla Jaldin Otero 5 years ago
I stopped having faith in humanity long time ago...but seeing this makes want to have a little bit of hope
Anna Harris 5 years ago
These are so beautiful, they’re so sweet, yet I feel like crying because of them.
Andrea Bernier Hall 5 years ago
I've seriously been bawling for most of this article. It's beautiful. Well done, Akvile. Thank you.
Nancy Massi 5 years ago
One of the best from Bored Panda. I cried over each one. God bless those who do good in this world.
Jennie-Lind Normand 5 years ago
I so needed that post today. Now my tears are happy ones. I have 4 kids asking me what's wrong, and I'm trying to explain happy tears
deanna woods 5 years ago
These photos were so heartwarming. With all the bad going on in the world, I am glad to see these images of good.
Jaguarundi 5 years ago
I have to stop reading these at work. I can't speak clearly nor see my keyboard. Darn invisible onion-slicing ninjas are back again!
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
This post began, some time before the virus, and our lives, being drastically changed, that has been enough to deal with, however, a white police officer, took the life, of an innocent , black man in handcuffs, George Floyd, lost his life, now with violent,burning, looting, etc; I never imagined, to see this in my life, on the news !!!
Amrita Maclean 5 years ago
Thank you so much for the tears and laughter. Lovely. X You are doing a great job.
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Thank you B.P. this post was excellent, going to bed, with a smile !!!
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
A terrific post, our world does have much horror and grief, therefore, we look forward to checking B.P. as most often there will be some joy, heartwarming stories, well done !!!
Myla Farmer 5 years ago
I just wanted to comment something so I don't know why you are reading this. Why are you still reading my comment? Why? Just stop it!!!! It doesn't even say anything, important at least. STOP READING THIS COMMENT NOOOOOOOOWWW!!!!!
Rikke Hackner 5 years ago
If having tears stream down my face is meant to make my day, then job well done!
Jackie Wacky 5 years ago
These are such beautiful stories. I love the things on BP generally, but I was actually moved to (happy) tears by the time I read about the sweet service dog bringing his mummy two potatoes when she was crying. There is love in the world, and it’s nice to be reminded of it.
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