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You'd be forgiven for wanting to cry yourself to sleep lately after reading about all the bad things that have been happening. Destruction, wars, and floods. It's enough to make us weep for humanity. But we are here to assure you that among the negativity is glimmering hope that all is not lost in this world we live in. In fact, there's still a lot of good.

If you've been struggling to find it, look no further than a Facebook page called "Beauty Of Planet Earth." It's a corner of the internet filled with wholesome and uplifting posts. Some showcase kindness; others are just plain cute. But all have a common thread of positivity.

Bored Panda has selected the best for you to smile at instead of another dreary day of doomscrolling. Whether you just need a break from the news, or you want to cleanse your aura altogether, this list has been carefully compiled to leave you smiling by the time you're done with it. So take a few deep breaths, get cozy, and start reading. Don't forget to upvote the ones that left you with all the feels.

We also explain why you feel sad when you see other people suffering. And it's not necessarily a bad thing. You'll find that info between the pics.

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#1

Perseverance Is Key

Perseverance Is Key

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    This Made Smile And Then Go Pet My 15 Year Old Cat

    This Made Smile And Then Go Pet My 15 Year Old Cat

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    #3

    The First Number On My Scale Has Been A ’2’ For The Past 21 Years, But Not Today

    The First Number On My Scale Has Been A ’2’ For The Past 21 Years, But Not Today

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    #4

    Jamie, Who Has Cerebral Palsy, Is The Janitor Greenwood High School Football Team

    Jamie, Who Has Cerebral Palsy, Is The Janitor Greenwood High School Football Team

    He always wanted to play sports growing up, but he couldn't, so their state championship winning football program rewarded him with a championship ring.

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    #5

    Go Grandpa

    Go Grandpa

    "My dad, a racist hillbilly, told me he didn't want anything to do with my biracial daughter when I was pregnant. Here he is painting her toenails on her 3rd birthday. Proof people can change."

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    #6

    Just Saw This On My Timeline, Rocky Is Headed Home

    Just Saw This On My Timeline, Rocky Is Headed Home

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    #7

    You Are Never Too Old To Learn

    You Are Never Too Old To Learn

    My uncle didn't go to school so I am teaching him how to write and he wrote the names of his grandkids for the first time

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    #8

    Man Makes Sure Elderly Neighbor Is Not Alone In Her Last Days!

    Man Makes Sure Elderly Neighbor Is Not Alone In Her Last Days!

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    #9

    Winning Isn’t Everything

    Winning Isn’t Everything

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    #10

    4 Years Of Sobriety! My Coworkers Got Me “Clean” Stuff

    4 Years Of Sobriety! My Coworkers Got Me “Clean” Stuff

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    #11

    Dad Went Out In The Snow To Feed The Birds, And Made A New Friend! It's Official, He's A Disney Princess Now

    Dad Went Out In The Snow To Feed The Birds, And Made A New Friend! It's Official, He's A Disney Princess Now

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    #12

    This Is Like Four Different Levels Of Adorable

    This Is Like Four Different Levels Of Adorable

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    The Most Wholesome Thing

    The Most Wholesome Thing

    My neighbor's black cat had kittens and they found a baby possum on their deck that must have fallen off of its mom. The mama cat took it in as one of her kittens, but she doesn't understand why this little funny kitten hangs on her all the time

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    #14

    That’s So Cute

    That’s So Cute

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    #15

    After You Do So Much Good The Past Can Be Fixed

    After You Do So Much Good The Past Can Be Fixed

    Stephen Knight lost everything to m**h: Job, family, home, almost his life. HIV positive and living out of his car, he felt hopeless.
    Now clean, he's helped foster 1,200 dogs for recovering d**g addicts-he's the most recent recipient of the HERO award.

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    #16

    Blessed Husky Birth

    Blessed Husky Birth

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    #17

    The Love Of Grandma

    The Love Of Grandma

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    #18

    Nurse Discovers Her New Coworker Was The Premature Baby She Cared For Years Back

    Nurse Discovers Her New Coworker Was The Premature Baby She Cared For Years Back

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    #19

    I Asked My Coworkers To Not Do Huge Decorations On My Desk

    I Asked My Coworkers To Not Do Huge Decorations On My Desk

    My work place is the kind to bubble wrap your whole desk and fill the cubicle with balloons for your birthday. I asked them to keep it low key. The picture is a shelf of my desk.

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    Happy Retirement To My Coworker That Always Brought Us Candy. Thanks For Always Being Awesome, Mark!

    Happy Retirement To My Coworker That Always Brought Us Candy. Thanks For Always Being Awesome, Mark!

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    #21

    My Grandparents Recreated Their Wedding Photos 70 Years Later

    My Grandparents Recreated Their Wedding Photos 70 Years Later

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    #22

    Blessed Buddies

    Blessed Buddies

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    #23

    Blessed Owl

    Blessed Owl

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    #24

    Wholesome Neighbor

    Wholesome Neighbor

    You howl all you want Charleston, honey

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    #25

    A Mom Was Wondering Where Her Son Had Gone - She Found Out That He Had Seen An Elderly Neighbor Walking In The Rainstorm Without An Umbrella. He Walked The Neighbor All The Way Home

    A Mom Was Wondering Where Her Son Had Gone - She Found Out That He Had Seen An Elderly Neighbor Walking In The Rainstorm Without An Umbrella. He Walked The Neighbor All The Way Home

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    #26

    Such A Sweetheart

    Such A Sweetheart

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    #27

    A Co-Worker Of Mine With Down Syndrome Makes Me A Card Every Christmas

    A Co-Worker Of Mine With Down Syndrome Makes Me A Card Every Christmas

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    #28

    I Live Abroad. My Grandparents Called Me To Urgently Check The Security Web Cams Of My House Back Home. Turns Out They Called So I Could See Them Standing With A Heart And Waving At Me

    I Live Abroad. My Grandparents Called Me To Urgently Check The Security Web Cams Of My House Back Home. Turns Out They Called So I Could See Them Standing With A Heart And Waving At Me

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    #29

    What's Up With Capybaras Chilling With Other Animals

    What's Up With Capybaras Chilling With Other Animals

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    #30

    Someone Stole A Kid's Razor Scooter In Our Neighborhood. An Anonymous Neighbor Decided To Restore Some Joy Back For The Kid

    Someone Stole A Kid's Razor Scooter In Our Neighborhood. An Anonymous Neighbor Decided To Restore Some Joy Back For The Kid

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    #31

    When Your 80-Year Old Neighbor Clears Three Feet Of Snow, So Your Husband Can Go To His Chemo Appointment

    When Your 80-Year Old Neighbor Clears Three Feet Of Snow, So Your Husband Can Go To His Chemo Appointment

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    #32

    Some Things Never Change

    Some Things Never Change

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    A 76 Yr Old Retired Air Force Colonel Is No Match For His 4 Year Old Granddaughter

    A 76 Yr Old Retired Air Force Colonel Is No Match For His 4 Year Old Granddaughter

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    #34

    A Mother Goat Gave Birth On The Icy Mountain, And To Save Them, A Village Girl (Shepherd) Carried The Mother In Her Back , Her Dog Helped By Carrying The Newborn Goat

    A Mother Goat Gave Birth On The Icy Mountain, And To Save Them, A Village Girl (Shepherd) Carried The Mother In Her Back , Her Dog Helped By Carrying The Newborn Goat

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    #35

    Nice Grandpa

    Nice Grandpa

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    #36

    My Coworkers All Came Together And Gave Me The Money To Finally Change My Name Legally For My Birthday

    My Coworkers All Came Together And Gave Me The Money To Finally Change My Name Legally For My Birthday

    I am transgender and currently work full time for Starbucks. I have savings but it’s never been enough to justify paying to get my name legally changed, but for my birthday this year my coworkers all came together and pooled money to give to me to get it changed! This is literally the nicest thing anyone has done for me and it certainly made me smile.

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    #37

    Grandma With The Drip

    Grandma With The Drip

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    #38

    My Grandpa Just Turned 64 Today. He Grew Up Poor And Had Never Had A Birthday Party. Today He Had His First One And You Can See The Happiness In His Smile

    My Grandpa Just Turned 64 Today. He Grew Up Poor And Had Never Had A Birthday Party. Today He Had His First One And You Can See The Happiness In His Smile

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    #39

    Gaming Grandpa

    Gaming Grandpa

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    #40

    I Found Out That My 85 Year Old Grandma Puts These Little People In Seashells And Then Hides Them On The Beach For Kids To Find

    I Found Out That My 85 Year Old Grandma Puts These Little People In Seashells And Then Hides Them On The Beach For Kids To Find

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