This Facebook Group Shares Strange Things About The World, And Here Are 50 Of The Best Pics
Interview With Expert
The world around us is a fascinating place. However, many of us are too busy to notice a lot of interesting and peculiar details. If we were to get into the habit of slowing down and taking a look around, we might enjoy our day-to-day lives far more.
That’s where the popular ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ Facebook group comes in. The members of this online community share some of the most impressive things that they’ve come across, from wholesome images and acts of kindness to strange events that might change your perspective.
Bored Panda got in touch with Jodi Wellman, MAPP, who shed some light on why we rush so much in life and what we can do to be more present and notice our surroundings more. Wellman is a speaker, author, and leadership coach, as well as the founder of the ‘Four Thousand Mondays’ project. You’ll find the thoughts she shared with us below.
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My Brother Made These Two Quilts, And He Is Ashamed Of Being A Seamstress, So I Thought It Would Be Interesting To Post Here In The Group So That He Feels More Motivated To Continue, Because He Has A Lot Of Talent, And I Don't Want Him To Stop
No kidding. I would love to be able to do this and sew my own clothes and tailor bought clothes.
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He's a 'seamster' not a 'seamstress.' (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster)
Yes, and maybe it's the gendering, the 'feminine-therefore-embarrassing' aspect that's bringing the shame, because he's clearly superbly talented.
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He's a "seamster," not a "seamstress." (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster)
As a fellow quilter, that is amazing work, and amazing talent. Never be ashamed of being good at something 😄
Old saying 'its not a quilt until its quilted' Beautiful job!
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I sometimes think you could build furniture out of crochet, but my tension is a bit on the tight side.
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“Boc, the seamster at your service, m’lord” (currently commissioning a Boc tattoo as my first Elden Ring ink. Because he’s talented, loyal, empathetic & just needs to know he’s loved & beautiful.)
A lost talent, amazing skill he has definitely no need to be ashamed stunning work
My son is great at it, but it's hard for a man to get a full time job at it.
"Creative work is... your gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got." - Steven Pressfield, The War Of Art
Lots of men quilt, and there are groups on Facebook. Have him join and watch any shame evaporate.
Maybe stop calling him a SEAMSTRESS would help tremendously Quilt Maker works far better ...women don't even like being called that anymore
Absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of there! I would buy his quilts in a heartbeat! He could easily turn this into a professional hobby. Keepsake Quilting in NC would be an amazing source of both inspiration and materials. I travelled there (when it was in Centre Harbour NH) with two quilting enthusiasts from Australia, and was VERY impressed. Needless to say, they were both in seventh heaven! My dear friend made me a stunning quilt from fabrics I chose there. She exhibited it and won an award! Let the talent shine!
He has lots of talent! I will add that he should not be surprised if he gets offers to make more!
Wow! Wish I could do that and I’m an old lady who covets this talent.
I can sew, but this is amazing, I would love to have one of these quilts.
I love them and would proudly be a customer! Tell him he has a talent that many of us wish we had!
It's nice of you but I hope you had his permission. Also, is there a masculine form of seamstress? Might make him feel better. Also researching the history of sewing might reveal interesting things to make him feel less embarrassed. For example, as a man who enjoys knitting I sometimes point out that men invented knitting and it was a profession with trade guilds which women were not allowed to join because knitting was mens work. Personally, I believe in gender equality and breaking down stereotypes like these amd don't give a s**t what people think about me knitting [and. Anyway, a lot men do] but sometimes knowing these things helps change people's preconceived notions about what is masculine or feminine.
I would 100% commission him. I am lacking good quality quilts so please let me give him money!
Do not be ashamed! Quilting us math, sewing, and art all rolled into one! You are very good at it!
Absolutely amazing! If this is what he loves doing, then to hell with what anyone thinks and tell him he has a gift and if that gift makes him happy, dive in head first and enjoy.
Wow... it is SOOOOO beautiful. I would serious money for that. I know what it takes.... IT IS ART. Please continue... the world needs this beautiful art ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The colours, the patterns, - everything is a match...
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There are young guys on TikTok that make quilts! Tell your brother to be proud of the work that he does and his talent. I bet if you started taking orders, he'd be busy for years!
I'm a man, and I've sewn for almost four decades. It's an invaluable skill that has paid off many times. Cary in little brother.
Those are GORGEOUS and he needs to enter his work in craft shows and county fairs. Never be ashamed of the things that bring you joy!!!!!!
Tell your brother that he shouldn't be ashamed. He very talented. This is not a gender exclusive. Women are called Seamstresses and men are Tailor's. Keep up the awesome work.
He's a quilter, not a "seamstress", an outdated word for a woman who makes clothes.
I'm guessing male acquaintances are the reason he doesn't want the exposure. I won't call them friends of his if they are the causing him grief.
They are not only beautiful, they are warm and cosy, and given as a gift carries love and other warm feelings. You don't give that to someone you dislike. Not to say they cost nice money since its always hand made. Some quilters are using old fabrics ... Seen works made with deceased family members clothes. So you look as the square and you remember that person wearing that piece of fabric. So it also can carry memories and history. Weather it's made by man or a woman- it's an art and cherished and valued all over the world, sometimes passed as a heirloom. If you can and want- don't stop yourself. Make those Karens hide under the rocks where they come from. And if something... I've never seen one bikers theme.... Or goth theme... Or sculls or any other "hard" stuff. Only your imagination and maybe a bit of money is the limit. I can see you don't lack in patience or hard work. Explore! And make this world a bit more beautiful one square at a time.
I enver learned to sew and I'm seventy! Never be ashamed of your abilities. This is more than most of us can do.
When I read this sort of thing I wonder what country. Some countries are still much more deeply entrenched in the "man vs women" roles for doing things. Parts of the USA still have fair bits of this but some countries much more so. I also wonder about two twin beds placed so close together. In the USA - that's straight out of 50s/60s TV for a married couple because censors didn't want to show a man and wife in the same bed. ANYWAY - looks like a nice job on the quilt. I think a lot of small squares / repeating pattern can be difficult because if they are not lined up right it is easier to spot.
In my opinion, it's the tiny imperfections that make a quilt special. I don't want it to look machine made. I want a slightly off-center piece, oe a stray crooked line. It shows personality! My MIL is an avid quilter, I don't know how people do that kind of crazy stuff! It takes a serious amount of talent.
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These are awesome! Keep up the good work. He could always get a job with a fashion designer and work runways etc....
I can barely reattach buttons and this dude can make quilts???
Why would he be ashamed? Gendered jobs aren’t a thing anymore are they? Perhaps somewhere outside the US? None of my friends or family would care. I mean we have male nurses, female police, male secretaries (often called executive assistants), female firefighters, male manicurists, and female chefs, why not a male seamstress? Perhaps give him a more masculine job title instead of seamstress, like a Fabric Bonding Specialist, or a Needle Pusher.
The Rocky mountain quilt museum is currently featuring men's quilts, and they're amazing! No reason to be ashamed of your art!
There are a lot of men who are quilters, in particular. Also, being a taylor is a profession often filled by men! Quilting is an art! These are beautiful and really well made!
Wouldn't the male version of a seamstress be a seamster? Technically.
Doesn't he realize how many (most, if not all) of those mega rich male fashion designers started out by doing their own sewing?
According to Wellman, people value productivity and efficiency. This “contributes to the ‘go go go-ness’ of our days,” she told Bored Panda via email.
“But I think many of us are caught up in what’s known as an existential vacuum, which is characterized by a nagging sense of meaninglessness in life. When we’re feeling unfulfilled in life, we get pretty savvy at filling the void with manufactured busy work,” the founder of the ‘Four Thousand Mondays’ project said.
Brazilian Priest Juan Pablo Takes Abandoned Dogs Off The Streets, And Feeds And Bathes Them. Then He Introduces A Dog To Each Mass And To Find Each One A Home. Dozens Of Stray Dogs Have Families Because Of This Man. We Hope This Idea Catches On. God Bless You Father
Don't Know Why This Hasn't Received More Publicity, But This Fifty-Foot Sculpture Was Unveiled Recently In South Dakota. It's Called 'Dignity' And Was Done By Artist Dale Lamphere To Honor The Women Of The Sioux Nation
“We might want to be suspicious of the purpose task-rushing is serving for us and start connecting to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life.”
Wellman noted that, from her perspective, remembering that we’re all going to die can help us be more present in the here and now.
“We are temporary, finite, ‘limited time only!’ This ancient practice known as memento mori works because it’s only when we contemplate our mortality that we snap to attention and realize all we have in this momentary existence is This Moment,” she explained to Bored Panda.
“I want everyone to count their Mondays; we get about 4,000 on average, and tuning into however many we have left can open our eyes up to what matters, what’s special right here and right now.”
This Crow Broke Her Beak 8 Years Ago In A Collision With A Car. He Has Patiently Fed Her And Loved Her Since. They Have Babies Every Year And She Is An Affectionate Mother, And The Entire Flock Protect Her. Living Proof That Compassion Is Not Limited To Humans
Easton's Mom Told Him He Could Adopt A New Pet. He Had The Choice Between A Puppy Dog Or A Cat. He Chose To Adopt Tiny, A 10-Year-Old Cat Who Had Just Lost His Home. Of All The Animals, He Chose To Adopt An Overweight, Old, Shy Cat. Love Is Blind, As It Should Be. On The Ride Home, Tiny Got Out Of His Cage And Cuddled In With His New Owner And Has Been Stuck To Him Ever Since. Great Job Easton, Tiny Is One Lucky Cat!
94 Year Old Agnes Kasparkova Turns Her Small Village Into An Art Gallery In The Czech Republic
The members of the ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ community are extremely active, so there’s a constant feed of new posts for members to look through.
The Facebook group was first created back in early November 2021. Over the next two and half years, it grew to nearly 113k members in size. The team running the group is very social and encourages everyone to invite their friends to join them to “feel the difference.” They see the community as a sort of way to make the world a better place by sharing positive and interesting content.
Our Cow Bertha Wasn't Feeling Good So Last Night, My Son Went Outside To Spend Time With Her. I Woke Up This Morning And Found This
My 84-Year-Old Grandmother Apologized For Having To Wear Her Nightgown In Front Of Us. I Said It Was No Problem And That It Actually Looked Very Comfortable, So She Immediately Offered One To Me. It's Not Like I Could Have Rejected This Generous Gift
What a wonderful grandson! He looks good in it, too.
Every Year This Mama Duck Brings Her Babies To My House And I Help Her Take Care Of Them. This Morning I Opened My Door To 13 New Peeping Fluff Balls
Telling ourselves to slow down to appreciate life more is easier said than done. However, if we make the change, we potentially avoid a lot of stress. Physician Susan Biali Haas, M.D., has a range of strategies for people to try to help them stop rushing so much and slow down. She notes that the first step is becoming aware that you’re in the habit of rushing in the first place.
“When you catch yourself doing it, ask yourself if it’s really necessary. Are the extra seconds or minutes that you might gain really worth all the tension and stress?” the physician writes on Psychology Today that, most often, it’s not worth rushing about everywhere. The next step is to slow down your pace consciously.
An 85 Year Old Lady Is Feeding A Squirrel In New York's Washington Square Park With A Puppet She Created
The Expert Chainsaw Cutter Jeffrey Michael Samudosky Used Part Of A Dead Sequoia To Create His Incredible Octopus' Sculpture. Wow!
This Man Is Recycling Old Picnic Coolers Into Shelters For Stray Cats For Winter!
The expert suggests taking a few deep breaths, relaxing your shoulders, and then focusing on whatever you need or want to. The key here is that you’re putting yourself in a state of relaxation instead of constantly being on high alert. “Let go of any magical ideas about time that keep you rushing around, perpetually late, scrambling, and feeling off-kilter,” Dr. Biali Haas suggests.
“Let go of any magical ideas about time that keep you rushing around, perpetually late, scrambling, and feeling off-kilter,” Dr. Biali Haas suggests.
5-Week-Old Hunter Snoozing Alongside His 104-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandfather Charles
This Dear Little Street Dog Is Taking Care Of Abandoned Kittens...she Has Nothing Material To Give But Gives The Greatest Gift To Bestow On Any Being...unconditional Love, Bless Her Giving Tender Soul
Sooner or later she'll have to tell her puppies they're adopted.
A Deer Walked Into A Store In Colorado. The Shop Owner Gave Her Some Cookies. After Leaving The Store, She Returned After Half An Hour With Her Entire Family
Something that saps your energy and attention is multi-tasking. Research shows that it doesn’t really work like you hope it does, and it only scatters your focus and leaves you exhausted. Whenever you can, try to focus on a single task at a time. Fully immerse yourself in it, and then move on to the next one. If you’re doing a bit of everything, you’re only unnecessarily stretching yourself thin.
French Designers Invented These Raised Gardens That Make Gardening Accessible For Seniors And People In Wheelchairs!
Captain Suzy Garrett And Her First-Officer Daughter, Donna, Are The First Mother-Daughter Pair In History To Pilot A Commercial Skywest Airlines Flight Together
A Swan Embracing A Vet Which Saved His Life. If This Is Not Beautiful, I Don't Know What Is
Dr. Biali Haas also urges people to focus on being present, wherever they might be and whatever they’re doing. For instance, if you’re speaking to someone, be fully engaged in the conversation. Don’t keep picking up your phone to check for emails or messages. Similarly, if you’re out for a walk, bring your attention to your surroundings instead of worrying about work and family problems.
In A Children’s Hospital Of Italy – Therapeutic Dogs Are Impatiently Waiting To See Their Respective Children
The Owner Of This Car Is From Denmark. He Didn't Start His Car For A Month Until This Dove Hatched Its Eggs. He Said: "As Long As She Chose My Car To Build Her Nest, I'll Match Her Spirit."
He Is Homeless Man But Everyday He Hands Out Flowers Left Over From The Markets Just To Make People Happy And Smile
In the meantime, it’s up to us to be on the lookout for opportunities to help others and be kind and generous. As we’ve recently written on Bored Panda, it’s through consistent action, not just our words, that we can spread kindness. Not only that, but we should all strive to lead by example. It’s one thing to tell someone they should be kinder. It’s another to embody our own values and inspire others with our actions.
Donkey Nannies In Italy. Each Year In Italy, Grazing Animals Are Moved From High Pastures Down To The Plains. Newborn Lambs Are Unable To Make This Journey On Their Own. Instead, They Ride In The Pouches Of A Specially Made Saddle On The Back Of A Donkey Or A Mule Nanny. They Are Taken Down At Rest Stops And Returned To Their Mothers For A Bite To Eat And A Bit Of Nuzzling
The Akhal-Teke Is Probably The Most Beautiful Horse Breed In Existence. Apart From Their Breathtaking Metallic Sheen (Lending Them Their Nickname "The Golden Horse"), They Are Also Known For Their Speed And Intelligence. There Are About 6,600 Of Them On Earth. Dna Research Found The Akhal-Teke To Be One Of The Oldest Horse Breeds Alive Today
Imagine Walking Through A Museum And Discovering A 100-Year-Old Painting Of Yourself From Another Life
Being kind and compassionate doesn’t mean that we have to move metaphorical mountains. If you’re not used to being altruistic, you should focus on tiny acts of kindness, instead of trying to do something that’s overwhelming and exhausting. For instance, smiling at someone, saying ‘hello,’ thanking them, and helping them with their luggage are all ways that you can spread kindness. If you’re ever in doubt, you can simply walk up to someone who seems to be struggling and gently ask them if they’d like a hand.
This Farmer Had A Calf Born In A Snow Storm And Had To Raise Its Body Temperature
All School Cafeterias Should Do This!! “Students Who Buy Lunches May Place Unwanted And Unopened Food On This Ice Tray. If Other Students Are Still Hungry After They Finish Their Own Lunches, They May Choose One Item From The Share Bin. This Simple Process Reduces Waste And Makes Tummies Full.”
Incredible Shot
At the same time, we cannot forget to look after ourselves. We can and should be kind and generous, but we ought to prioritize our welfare first. When we’re full of energy, we’re in the best possible position to help others. That means looking after your physical and mental health by getting enough exercise and sleep, eating well, drinking plenty of water, having an active and positive social life, and finding meaning in your work.
This Beauty Is A Sorrel Peacock Leopard Appaloosa, Owned By Gws Appaloosas. His Ancestors Were Owned By Nez Perce Indians
The Mud Maid Is A Living Sculpture By Sue Hill At The Lost Gardens Of Heligan, Cornwall, UK. Depending On The Season, The Mud Maid’s ‘Hair’ And ‘Clothes’ Change When The Seasonal Plants And Moss Grow Over The Sculpture
Here Is 100 Year Old Rhododendron And The Woman Who Planted It
Well, unfortunately, that is not who planted this amazing Rhododendron. It's almost 130 years old and was planted by some old Victorian explorer. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4391750/Rhododendron-planted-120-years-ago-Britain-s-biggest.html
Which of the pics in this list, as shared by the members of the ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ Facebook group, resonated the most with you, dear Pandas? What do you do to slow down so you can notice what’s going on around you? Do you go out of your way to be kind to others? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
This Sculpture Of A Loving Pair Of Life-Sized Lions Was Created Entirely Out Of Cardboard With The Exception Of A Bit Of Wood In The Base For Stability
Sleeping With Your Best Buddies – What Could Go Wrong? Jim Kowalczik, The Founder Of This Bear Orphanage, Takes Care Of The Rescued Bears Day By Day. He Feeds Them, Bathes Them, Plays With Them, And Sometimes They Even Take A Nap Together, As You Can See
I've heard of sleeping with the fishes, but not the bears.
Turtle, Waking Up From Hibernation
Ice Hummingbird Created By Nature
A Newborn Turtle Touches The Sea For The First Time
Amazing
This Guy Holding An Umbrella Over A Soldier Standing By The Seat And Plaque Dedicated To The 92,000+ Unaccounted For American Soldiers Since Wwi
Ice Tree In Canada
Bowerbirds Create Elaborate Structures To Attract Potential Mates By Placing Different Bright Objects They Collect In And Around A Bower, Spending Many Hours Meticulously Arranging The Collection
Sad that it's decorated with plastic, we as humans really need to get our act together to stop the damage we are doing to the world's fragile ecosystems.
You Pull Into The Driveway And See This…
Fun Fact: Pufferfish Release A Toxin When They Puff Out That Is Meant To Impair The Attacker, So They Can Safely Escape. Ironically, This Doesn’t Work On Dolphins In The Same Way.. It Actually Gets Them High. So They Purposely Inflate Them And Pass Them Around To Their Dolphin Friends For Fun
We Had A Surprise This Morning When We Assisted One Of Our Pure Lleyn Ewes Give Birth - We Were Expecting 5 Lambs (Not Overly Uncommon For Our Flock) But She Was Actually Carrying 7, A Septuplet! A First For Us Anyway!
4 Types Of Tigers In The Same Photo: Golden Tiger, Snow White Tiger, Bengal Tiger And White Tiger
The Sumela Monastery In Turkey!
A Chimpanzee Who Suffers From Alopecia Shows How Muscular These Primates Actually Are Underneath Their Usual Coat Of Hair
"Giant African Land Snails" Are The Largest Living Snail Species In The World
Nature Is Truly Amazing! These Are Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong
The Oldest House In France. It's Found In Aveyron, It's 700 Years Old, It Was Built In The 13th Century And Belonged To A Jeanne. The Ground Floor Is A Little Smaller Than The Upstairs Because In Those Times You Only Paid Taxes On Occupied Land, So Everyone Built Like This, ′′ Cheating "! The House Tells Us Jeanne Was Relatively Rich, Because She's Built From Stone. It's Currently Under Restoration
The house after restoration.
https://www.neozone.org/societe/la-maison-de-jeanne-la-plus-vieille-maison-de-france-est-situee-en-aveyron/ plus-vieil...ccf066.jpg 
Identical Twin Brothers Josh And Jeremy Married Identical Twin Sisters Brittany And Briana. Both Couples Gave Birth To Male Babies At The Same Time. Although Technically They Are Cousins, Children Are Genetically Brothers. It Gets Weirder: Both Families Live Together In The Same House
This...seems unhealthy. Can't quite put my finger on it, but something about the lack of individuality and boundaries is alarming. I'm a twin who married a twin (our siblings didn't marry each other and we're all fraternal) and I can honestly say, if my sister and I lived together, it'd be like stepping into the Octagon.
The Size Of A Grizzly Bear Paw
Could have done without the dead bear. People who kill for sport are sick in the head. Perhaps being able to kill animals keeps them from killing people.
I have no problem with well-managed hunting for sustenance where every part of the animal is used, nothing wasted. I have a HUGE problem with trophy hunters though.
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I counted at least 15 different pictures here on this PB list that I seen before. Maybe a few more. Most of you BP that looked at this post never seen these ones before. Sorry if I am sounding like I am complaining. They still are all wonderful.
Could have done without the dead bear. People who kill for sport are sick in the head. Perhaps being able to kill animals keeps them from killing people.
I have no problem with well-managed hunting for sustenance where every part of the animal is used, nothing wasted. I have a HUGE problem with trophy hunters though.
Load More Replies... I counted at least 15 different pictures here on this PB list that I seen before. Maybe a few more. Most of you BP that looked at this post never seen these ones before. Sorry if I am sounding like I am complaining. They still are all wonderful.
