40 Things That Made People Smile, Shared By The Bored Panda Community

That's so funny that I should see a post that mentions fireflies. We call them lightning bugs here in the South. So I'm 63 and just today I thought that I might go outside tonight and catch some lightning bugs. I haven't done this in years. It's catch and release. They say 60 is the 30. But tonight I'm shooting for 10.

That means there's something dead in your yard/nearby but so long as you're enjoying them (from a respectable distance) awesome.

Very true

You are so lucky to have all of that nature so close by. Enjoy!

We have multitudes of songbirds, possums, raccoons and squirrels living on our property in the middle of the city. A joy every day 🤗🥰

As someone who works with non-verbal adults, I applaud you for taking the time to try to listen and interpret what she was asking you. I'm sure you and your dog made her week!

A little patience and compassion goes a long way.

Oh I've had that. Teen girl who couldn't speak and was getting frustrated that I didn't understand what she was wanting to say and I gave her my phone and told her to press or write what she wanted to say. She pressed the cat emoticon and I asked if she wanted to pet my cat. My cat was looking out through the window and I was in the front yard. She nodded vigorously and was really excited when I brought my cat out for her to pet.

It made you smile, but for the girl, it was probably a momentous occasion. She was able to find someone patient enough to help her communicate what she wanted, and she got to pay a dog (always a cause for celebration!)

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In response to all your lovely comments: this is what I always tell people. Be kind. It doesn’t cost anything. It doesn’t hurt to be nice. You don’t know what someone is going through in their lives. Putting a smile on a sad face is worth so much more. If we could all get along, the world will be a better place.

Thank you for helping her. She will ALWAYS remember this, and go out of her way to help you in the future....

I know this too. Good for you for helping her out.

My coworkers noticed I had been losing weight and thought it was because I couldn't afford food, knowing I was a single mom who was also in university at the time. Some were upset that I took longer lunch breaks, but didn't notice I never took 15 minute breaks during my work day like they did. They all conspired to buy me lunch every day I was at work, thinking they were helping me, and often I often declined or had to choke down the lunch they brought me. And I appreciated their kindness. What they didn't know was that I had cancer, and that I was spending my lunch hour getting chemo treatments in the same building as our offices. I was greatful for the acts of kindness on my behalf, but jeez, I had to eat then puke their kindness.

It is wonderful to help others, it makes you feel good, and it makes this world that much better. The second you decide to tell others of your good deed is the second your good deed turns into self adulation and an act of ego.

That is no flower.

🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

wait, so they don't carry pollen in the devices as shown in Bee Movie? 😕😕😕 those are cool

Cool pic, but clearly not the one described...

Bees are amazing

I am envious. My cat wakes me up each morning by punching me in the nose.

I had someone's cat actually hug me at a party. It stretched up and put its paws around my neck and leaned in. I was tipsy which only amplified my joy; I was half-crying while hugging this random cat.

Reminds me of my friend, happened to them today too. And they're also non binary. Did a bee land on u today by chance loll

Cats are very deliberate with their actions. Many don't dole out affection freely (mine do), but when they do, they really mean it. It's a sign they really do love you.

AWW 😻💖

I wrote this a few months ago on BP but it's still raw. Maisy my cat of 20 plus years took the rainbow road to the sky. But before she did she killed this massive fukin snake, went to the neighbours cat and kicked the f*k out of it and then went to the others neighbours cat and kicked the f*k out of it too, she then came inside and sat in front of the fire and took that road we will all go to. Seems she had stuff unfinished to deal with. RIP maisy

I love your old boi !💋

Sweet angel!

Yes, sometimes, we all get to the point of being Sgt. Murtaugh'ed hehe

AWW 😻💖

During lock down there was a man from the salvation army, who used to walk around our area playing the trumpet, about once a week. It always made me happy to hear him. We would go out the front door and thank him for bringing joy in hard times.

Churches usually have great acoustics! I'll bet it sounded divine

Prayer takes many forms. How wonderful for you and this man.

So, where's the cat?

Anyone else think this man met god?

Yay! Kitty just realized the world is a big cat toy box☺️

Get one of those cat toys for him that is like a toy at the end of a fishing pole. They love those, and it's a good way for you to interact with him.

Love the puffy triangle kitten tails.

Our cat, Spot, used to visit me in the kitchen hen I was preparing food and she would clearly say "Meep!" It meant, "Food"! She has died now, but our new cat still gets asked if she needs "Meep".

My kitty squeaks when she's picked up. It's totally adorable.