50 Times People Found Something Unbearably Wholesome And Shared It In This Group To Make People’s Day
Thank you for being here.
Whether it’s a dog resting it’s soft and squishy face on my lap or a child handing me a flower they found in the park, it’s always nice to say thank you for things that make your day. Maybe even smaller things solicit appreciation from you, like the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven or the way a beautiful butterfly floats around your garden. I’m all for being polite, so when it comes to expressing thanks, I tend to be extremely generous.
Thankfully, there is a whole community online that appreciates politeness just as much as they love wholesome photos. Allow me to introduce the “Thanks, I love it!” subreddit. This community with over 187k members is dedicated to sharing pics that just make people’s days, and the captions must always begin with, “Thanks, I love”. I appreciate how kind everyone is in this group, and I think you’re going to love their posts even more. Down below, you’ll find some pics from “Thanks, I love it” that we loved so much we just had to share, as well as an interview with Marie Muratalla, the woman behind Thanks Morris, where she discusses the importance of expressing gratitude. So be sure to upvote all of the photos that make you want to give thanks, and then if you’re interested in another Bored Panda list full of wholesome posts, look no further than right here.
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Thanks, I Love Her Determination
I am so sorry! As a cancer survivor, I want to give you a hug! Your mom would be so proud!
Yes. Her mom knows and absolutely is proud of her. I don’t even believe in any form of afterlife but I believe that OP’s mom knows, and is absolutely so proud of her.
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I was ok until I saw the drink on her grave. That did it.
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Wow. That just hit me like a freight train. Wonderful happy moments curtailed by tragedy.
Oh my goodness. This broke me but I love that you had the courage to post these photos. They must be so very hard to look at at times. Your Mum would be so incredibly proud of you - she looked like a lovely person. So sorry for your loss darling. x
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Load More Replies... So sad and so lovely at the same time - darn it I didn't need to cry this early in the morning!
I love this young lady. Look at her smile. I'm ugly crying right now. God bless her.
Oooow so sad, lost both my parents too young, my mum also died of cancer...🍀🍀 You made her proud!
I'm so sorry. But I am proud of you for staying strong! Keep it up!
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Aww you beautiful girl. May there be many happy memories during your grief. Your mother was a beautiful soul! May she rest in peace.
Wow, this hits close to home. When my mother was diagnosed she was given 2 years. She set a goal of seeing her first child (my older brother) graduate from high school in 5 years. She fell 4 months short. I wish I was half as tough as my mom.
My mom died pretty soon after I graduated high school. Keep smiling through the tears, I know you'll miss her always but she's with you no matter what. And she would be so so proud of you. Damn it, it's been 30 years and I still get choked up.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband took a similar photo with his dad. 😢
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences. These pictures are awesome!!!! You made it!! Congratulations
Your mom is so proud and excited to watch over all that life has in store for you. Always trust that she’s there helping you. I’ve seen it in my own life.
She looks like a strong young women with a positive attitude. I wish her a wonderful, happy life.
At first I thought "Oh, this is such a cute idea!" Then I got to the last panels and felt like I was suckerpunched. I'm happy that she can still smile and carry on this personal tradition. Much love to you and your family. Your mom is so proud.
I was already having a hard day today I didn't need to see that. Heartbreaking.
So sorry for your loss. Congratulations on getting through the insanity of high school.
This post shatters me everytime I see it.... I lost my Mommy to brain cancer when I was 17 and had been taking care of her for so long I had no hope of graduating or anything..... Life has been hell ever since... FK CANCER !!!
That’s really sad my elementary school nurse died to cancer and everyone in the school was so sad cuz she was the best but a year later we had an assembly to honor her
I didn't expect this ending. I am so so sorry for your loss. Congratulations on graduating. I am sure as a mother she is very proud of you.
I know how u feel. I lost a sister due to cancer. Go, remember ur mom. Know she was there and still is no matter what.
Oh Honey... I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that your Mom was there with you. And she still is. ❤️
I can't take this post. My heart hurts so much from this. I am sitting here, eating warm banana bread for dessert, sitting next to my 7 yr old daughter, totally expectating some "oohs" and "awesome," and "how cute," but this, this is just gut wrenching. F you cancer. To the young Lady, your mother is smiling and her heart is so full. You did do it! ❤️
I love your photos... But I am sorry for the loss of your obviously wonderful mother 💔
I cried. This could be my daughter but thankfully I survived breast cancer. I'm so sorry for your loss, I KNOW she is proud of you. My best wishes to you.
Be thankful for the memories and know that your mom is still looking over you. I pray you find peace and happiness in your life and may your mom RIP.
I am so proud of you and for sure Mom is too. So sorry, lost my son to cancer so understand the heart break.
That's simultaneously wonderful and heartbreaking and I'm ugly crying right now because it made me think about my mom who died of cancer 6 years ago.
Accomplished and brave. Heartbreaking and inspirational. Got to get a tissue now.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It appears you had a wonderful relationship with her. She would be proud of you and the woman you've become
We started bad! I've been reading for two minutes and the onion chopping ninjas have already attacked me and very hard!
She always believed in you, and she knew you could do it! I am so sorry you lost her! Hugs and prayers for future successes!
awww so sorry. But good on you to keep it together. ANd yes, your mom would be so proud.
Omg. I am so sorry you lost your mom I lost my mother at the age of 21 it was very sad she was only 40. I'm so sorry
My dad had a stroke last year that had him paralyzed, so he’s bedridden, would go see him and spend as much time as I could with him, he recently passed in February, but I had to spend time with him, talked to him, ask him questions, for the last year we had together, I treasure
I am sorry for your loss but she is so proud of you, I just know it
Whooo, that hit hard. Congratulations sweet girl! Life will be amazing for you! Continue enjoying all the small things!..they are what's important.
Oh... this was so heartbreaking to scroll through because I didn't expect it. I bet your mother is super proud up there though. <3
Oh goodness. Hugs Sweetie. I lost my mom my Senior year in high school. I know how hard it is.
“Thanks, I love it!”, or TILI, is full of the sweetest posts, from animals doing cute things to silly photos that just make viewers smile. It’s a wholesome corner of the internet that has something for everyone, and the only rule is that the title of each post must begin with “Thanks, I love”. The group combines two things that are often too scarce on the internet nowadays, uplifting content and good manners. In fact, politeness can be a challenge to find in the real world as well. But with the constant appreciation for cute photos, sweet stories and funny artwork on TILI, members can get their daily dose of good vibes every time they visit.
I’ve always been taught that a “thank you” can go a long way, from reaching out after a job interview to waving to the car behind you who let you squeeze into rush hour traffic. You just never know who has had a long, hard day, and it costs absolutely nothing to be kind to them. These two small words, or in the case of TILI one small word, can remind someone that you see them and you appreciate them. Perhaps you’re the first person who has made them feel like that all day.
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We reached out to Marie Muratalla, creator of the blog Thanks Morris, to hear why she thinks saying thank you is important. "Saying thank you for what you have, what you experience, who you are connected with, etc. allows you to bring yourself to the present moment. It allows you to live in an abundance mindset rather than a scarcity or fear based mindset," Marie says. "Gratitude has proven benefits of reducing stress/anxiety through its power to bring you to the present moment and allow you to reflect on the good. Making this a habit turned practice in your life allows you to “live gratefully” and find more happiness in your everyday life/routines."
We also wanted to know what benefits Marie has seen personally from intentionally expressing gratitude. "I have seen amazing benefits in my own life over the past 4 years of consistently practicing gratitude through the method of journaling and active reflection," she told us. "The biggest transformation I have seen is that I am less fearful of change. Because gratitude is now so ingrained in my thinking and decision making, I am more likely to see change or things that are out of my control as opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to my plans."
Thanks, I Love Uncles David
This is too pure, I need daily updates on their health and well-being
Next, we asked Marie if she had any tips for people who want to practice more gratitude but just don't know where to start. "If you are looking to incorporate gratitude practices into your routines, my best tips are to make sure its consistent and DOABLE. Start building the 'habit of gratitude' through daily journaling or expression. Make it a part of your morning or evening routine. Start by setting out to list just 5 things everyday that you are grateful for. Or by spending 2-5 minutes a day journaling about what you are grateful for. Before you know it, you’ll be writing more and/or finding yourself reflecting on what you’re grateful for in other moments of your day."
Thanks I Love Seeing The Determination
Lasty, Marie explained that, "It’s a common misconception that you can only be grateful if you are happy. It’s actually the other way around. Grateful living leads to happiness. If you’d like more resources on gratitude and abundance mindset check out my free prompts at Thanks Morris. The Say Thanks More gratitude journal is also available in my online shop. These are great journals to use when starting out your daily gratitude practice as they are filled with a variety of daily prompts to help you stay inspired and consistent. I also have a free questionnaire that contains a list of articles/cited research on these topics."
Thanks, I Love This Couple
Everybody appreciates a wholesome post, and everybody appreciates, well, being appreciated! I remember writing countless thank you notes after every birthday and holiday season as a kid, feeling annoyed that my mother demanded I sit down and pour my feelings into a card when I just wanted to be outside jumping on the trampoline. But she was right to instill the habit of expressing gratitude into me. I throw out thank yous left and right now, and it’s a quality I’m proud of. Each one is genuine and honest, but there is no need to be stingy with them. When someone goes out of their way to make you feel seen or does something nice for you, even if it’s just opening a door, it’s nice to say thank you. And I don’t mean to scare you, but gratitude tends to be contagious, so you might pass it along to whoever you thank next.
Thanks, I Love Wombats
I thought that wombats were sort of badger sized, not Rottweiler sized!
I’m sure you don’t need a selfish reason to start expressing gratitude, but if you do, your secret’s safe with me. According to Harvard Medical School, being thankful might actually make you happier and healthier. One study conducted by Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of The University of Miami asked one group of participants to write a few sentences each week about things they were grateful for, another group to write about things that irritated them, and a third group to write about general events that affected them. After 10 weeks, the participants who had been asked to write about things they were thankful for were found to be more physically active and reported less visits to doctors offices than participants who wrote about things that annoyed them. Taking time to express gratitude might be the newest method to try in getting healthier!
Thanks, I Love Mr Meepmeep
Thanks, I Love This Person's Approach To Winter
Thanks, I Love Teaching Assistants
Another study conducted by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, included testing the impacts of various “positive psychology interventions” on a group of 411 people. One week, the participants were directed to write and hand deliver a thank you note to someone who they had never properly expressed gratitude to for their kindness in the past. The results of this exercise were huge increases in the participants’ happiness scores, more so than any other activity, and the benefits even lasted for a month after the exercise was performed. So if you’re looking for an easy way to boost your happiness, think about someone that you might owe a thank you to. Whether it’s a parent who made great sacrifices for you or a friend who was there for you during a difficult time, I’m sure they would love to hear how much they mean to you through a sincere letter.
Thanks, I Love Corgi’s Eating Jam
Thanks I Love You Akilah
Thanks, I Love Angry Jeep
"You said you were going to get a garage Bill! Where's the garage Bill?"
A “thank you” can even go a long way in the workplace. Researchers at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania ran an experiment on two groups of fundraisers who made phone calls to alumni asking for donations to the university. The first group conducted business as usual, but the second group received a pep talk from the director of annual giving where she thanked them for their work before beginning their fundraising efforts. The group who was thanked before starting their day made 50% more calls than the previous group. Knowing that you are appreciated can be incredibly motivating. When a supervisor takes two minutes to let their employees know how appreciated they are, they might be shocked to see how productive they become.
Thanks, I Love Baby Sheep Sleeping On Its Morher
Thanks, I Love My Wireless Doorbells
Thanks I Love Animal Kisses
Harvard Medical School even provides some recommendations of easy ways we can practice gratitude in our daily lives. For traditionalists, a handwritten thank you note is always a great option. When that’s not a possibility, even a heartfelt email or text message will do; receiving a thank you out of nowhere can really mean a lot to someone. Other options are thanking someone mentally, if you don’t have any means of contacting them. Even taking a moment to appreciate them in your head can make a difference because it can impact your behavior in the future. You can remember how they made you feel and strive to do the same for someone else. Keeping a journal is another great way to be intentional about practicing gratitude. Don’t think you have something new to be thankful for every day? Challenge yourself to write those things down, and I promise, you will find them.
Thanks, I Love It.
Thanks I Love This
Reminds me of an observation I made some years ago. My husband and I spend our childhoods in poverty. He and I remember many times our parents and we gave a part of the little we had to people more in need. No matter how tight you were, if someone you know was struggling more, you'd help - even if it was just a warm meal. Now that we've worked ourselves up to middle class with most people around us stemming from those, I realize that many of them would never even think about that (apart from that one donation before Christmas maybe). Instead there's a lot of, "Well, they could get a job"-phrases coming up. My husband once interrupted a colleague saying stuff like that and the only reaction was a confused look. Sometimes I find this quite disturbing
Thanks, I Love How Swans Hug
Another recommendation from Harvard for practicing gratitude in our day to day lives is by counting our blessings. “Pick a time every week to sit down and write about your blessings — reflecting on what went right or what you are grateful for. Sometimes it helps to pick a number — such as three to five things — that you will identify each week. As you write, be specific and think about the sensations you felt when something good happened to you.” On a similar note, praying and practicing meditation can be other options. Taking a moment each day to sit in peace and quiet with your thoughts and acknowledge what you are thankful for can be a very healthy practice.
Thanks, I Love This Soft Cow
Thanks, I Love Owls Sitting
Thanks, I Love New Australian Spiders
According to Professor R. Emmons, author of the book The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a life of happiness and wellbeing by giving thanks, “Gratitude is the ultimate performance-enhancing substance at work.” And he’s right. A study from Glassdoor found that, “80% of employees would be willing to work harder for an appreciative boss, and 70% said they’d feel better about themselves and their efforts if their boss thanked them more regularly.” Feedback at work is very important to know where you stand, but positive feedback is particularly vital to maintaining company morale. Another study of workers in the UK found that 40% of them would feel less motivated to work hard if their employers made no effort to thank them or make them feel appreciated. It's amazing how simple it is to boost employee motivation, just takes two little words.
Thanks, I Love Projectile Sneks
Thanks I Love This Darling Father-Daughter Combo. My Heart Is Glowing
When businesses say thank you, they’re not only benefiting their employees, but they might be benefiting their own profits in the long run. According to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, when a company spends even 1% of their payroll budget on showing appreciation to their employees, they are “more likely to perceive greater impacts on retention and financial outcomes”. Seems like a small price to pay for years of increased profits and a host of loyal employees and customers. So get to it business owners, start giving out those bonuses and thank you notes now before your staff starts feeling underappreciated.
Thanks, I Love 80’s Chickens
Let's put on our leg warmers and do some aerobics to the sound of I Need A Hero.
The Funniest Alien Art I've Seen So Far
Thanks I Love Dandylions
Thank you for reading this far. We hope you're enjoying this list of the best "Thanks, I love it" posts that you might want to say thank you for as well. Please upvote all of your favorite pics, and then let us know in the comments which ones you appreciate the most. Remember how far expressing a little gratitude can go in your daily life, and if you're interested in checking out more "Thanks, I love it" content, you can find the subreddit right here. Thanks again!
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Thanks, I Love Spongebob
Thanks, I Love Monorail Cat
Thanks, I Love The Ban Of Plastic Bags
Thanks, I Love The Human Body
I've tried doing "ANYTHING", epic fail. I can do some things, pretty averagely. But I'm kind to people and animals, so that's ok.
Thanks, I Love A Kitten In A Sock
Thanks, I Love This Message Stamped On The Squeaker Inside A Stuffed Animal For Dogs
Thanks, I Love Spiders Paying Rent
Thanks, I Love Cat Named Dog!
Thanks, I Love This Pretty Moth
I bet some people saw these gorgeous guys and thought they had seen fairies.
Thanks, I Love Earth Bird
Thanks, I Love Lizard Pretending To Fly
Thanks, I Love Gecko Onesie!
Thanks, I Love Ghost Bats
Thanks, I Love Student Loan Pets
Extra credit if it's a foster fail. Which I would most likely be, even without the incentive. That's why I don't foster or volunteer, I'd try to keep them all.
Thanks I Love Friar Doggo
Thanks, I Love Mulan
Thanks, I Love Cat Cactus Planter
Thanks, I Love This New LEGO Waffle Maker
Thanks, I Love Minecraft Birthday
Thanks, I Love Muscle Cat
Thanks, I Love Maid Roomba
Note: this post originally had 130 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I work with “children with behavioral problems” and their families. I’ve been working with this family for nearly a year and yesterday the mom, who would routinely cuss her 5yo (my client) out, said “Thank you sir. You did a good job.” to him. These are my exact words multiple times a day every day. I was so proud of Mom’s change I could cry.
🥹🧡🧡 good job helping her learn to change! That’s amazing
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Yes it is, as long as it is not recycled all over as this post
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I am happy to report that I am bleeding from many tiny little holes, and there is someone either landing on my face or purring in my ear every time I try to sleep. I'm a mom again! 😺
We need some fresh "wholesome" in here. Where's the sleuths? XD
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I work with “children with behavioral problems” and their families. I’ve been working with this family for nearly a year and yesterday the mom, who would routinely cuss her 5yo (my client) out, said “Thank you sir. You did a good job.” to him. These are my exact words multiple times a day every day. I was so proud of Mom’s change I could cry.
🥹🧡🧡 good job helping her learn to change! That’s amazing
Load More Replies... So much nicer than the 'bash America' posts - this is what we come to BP for!
Yes it is, as long as it is not recycled all over as this post
Load More Replies... I am happy to report that I am bleeding from many tiny little holes, and there is someone either landing on my face or purring in my ear every time I try to sleep. I'm a mom again! 😺
We need some fresh "wholesome" in here. Where's the sleuths? XD
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