If You Think That The World Is Dark And Sad These Days, These 50 Wholesome Pics Might Reignite Your Optimism
The chilly and dark half of the year is getting closer and closer, so we all need a bit of extra warmth and light in our lives. Fortunately, human beings have the ability to do amazing things that lift up our spirits and make us warm and fuzzy inside. So to get you feeling like the world is a magical place full of wonder, Bored Panda has collected some of the most wholesome stories from around the globe.
Remember to upvote your fave ones, dear Pandas. Also, we know that 2020 has been a tough year so far, but we’d love it if you could let us know what positive things have happened to you in the comments. When you’re done with this awesome list, check out our latest uplifting posts here, here, and here.
Staying optimistic helps us deal with whatever storms might come our way and reduces the negative effects of stress. The New York Times puts it best when it says that optimism isn’t about ignoring negative feelings, but it’s all about being hopeful for what the future might bring. So you don’t have to smile if you don’t feel like it—all it takes is some hope. However, hope and optimism aren't the same thing, as psychologist, priest, and published author Dr. Fraser Watts told Bored Panda. Scroll down for our interview with him.
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Today Oliver Stopped Me Dead In His Tracks And Turned Back Around To See This Picture That He Spotted! He Just Stared At It In Awe
He recognized another boy like him, smiling and laughing on a display at Target. Oliver sees kids every day, but he never gets to see kids like him. This was amazing! I am so happy that other kids that pass through here with their parents, will see this! There is a lot of focus on representing diversity, but representing people with disabilities is just as important
The Good Son
Helping Out Kids Without Fathers
This pic is old, and thas a good news, pic shows 14K sub, now he have 2.5 Mil!
According to Dr. Watts, optimism and hope aren't the same thing. "First, I need to make a distinction between hope and optimism, as Terry Eagleton does in his 2015 book called 'Hope without Optimism.' Optimism is more a matter of prediction. Hope is more a matter of attitude," Dr. Watts explained the difference between the two.
"In the present situation, I don't think there are any good grounds for optimism, and to be optimistic would be a retreat into a fantasy world," he pointed out. "However, even in present circumstances, it is possible and really helpful to maintain a positive, hopeful attitude."
Unfortunately, there's is no single surefire way of keeping that hope alive when things are tough. "Practice helps. It depends on a long process of cultivating a positive mindset. It is useful to be clear that hope does not depend on believing that everything is going to be fine. It is more an act of will."
A Wholesome Flex
It’s The Little Things
Even though most people don't distinguish between hope on the one hand and optimism on the other, the internet is full of advice on how to keep your spirits up even if things seem incredibly challenging. One of the ways to stay optimistic even when times are incredibly tough is sitting down and thinking about all the things that you’re grateful for having. Gratitude journals can help out with this, even though they might sound cheesy.
There are other ways to maintain your optimism, too. For example, Select Health stresses that taking care of yourself is vital when things are hard. That means exercising, getting plenty of rest, setting time aside for your hobbies.
And, yes, that even means treating yourself from time to time: whether it’s sinking into a hot bath after a long week at work or sneaking in an hour of video gaming in between doing homework (we won’t tell if you won’t). When you do what you love without guilt or shame, suddenly the world feels brighter, doesn’t it? As long as you don't overindulge, of course.
Uncle Looks So Happy
Sadio Mane, The Liverpool Star Earning Approximately $10.2M Per Year Has Given The World A Lesson In Modesty After Some Fans Spotted Him Carrying A Cracked iPhone
His response is legendary:
“Why would I want 10 Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and 2 jet planes? What would that do for the world? I starved, I worked in the fields, I played barefoot, and I didn’t go to school. Now I can help people. I prefer to build schools and give poor people food or clothing. I have built schools & a stadium; we provide clothes, shoes, and food for people in extreme poverty. I give 70 euros per month to all people from a very poor Senegalese region in order to contribute to their family economy. I do not need to display luxury cars, luxury homes, trips, and even planes. I prefer that my people receive a little of what life has given me,” Mane said.
My Dad Hasn’t Painted In Over 30 Years. Now That He’s Retired He Decided To Pick Up A Brush Again
Things are always easier to bear when you’re surrounded by loved ones, Forbes points out. So even if you’re feeling down in the dumps or as blue as a Smurf, take some time to connect. Give your siblings a call or arrange to meet with a pal you haven’t seen in some time.
This whole end-of-the-world business doesn’t seem as scary when you’re laughing and having fun with awesome peeps. Meanwhile, we hope that these wholesome stories will be enough for now.
I Love You Mom
Spotted In Manchester, UK
I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This. My Grandma Made Me A Rainbow Sweater
After Almost 2 Years Of Dealing With Traumas And Depression I Finally Got The Motivation To Clean My Room Entirely
It almost took 9 hours, and 2 trash bags full with plastic bottles, pizza boxes and other trash. I'm proud of my work
this is such an achievement for anyone dealing with depression. Makes my heart smile. <3
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Thanks Frankie’s East Aside Restaurant For Doing The Right Thing
Single Dad In Thailand Wore A Dress To A Mother's Day Event For His Sons So That They Didn't Feel Left Out
Hearing The Words From Love
And All Of Those 12 People Are Happy For You
Well now it is a lot more than 12 who know and share your happiness. Congratulations
Doctors Told Us To Make Preparations For Losing Her, But After 5 Brain Surgeries My Baby Had Her First Disney Trip At 3 Years Old
Dr. Mohamed Mashali Was A Well-Known Doctor Based In The Northern Egypt. He Was Awarded With The Title “Doctor Of The Poor” For Serving His Community For Over 50 Years
Mohammed Mashali once found a child that suffered from diabetes and needed insulin shot but couldn't afford them, so he asked his mother to buy him some. Sadly his mother could not afford them either and the child passed away. After this, he moved to one of the poorest countries and began treating medical patients free of charge. He passed away on July 28, 2020. Days before his death he was still helping everyone he could
He Guarded A Bird With Broken Wing Under My Truck For Four Days Before It Could Fly Off
Had to bring them both food and water because he refused to leave its side day and night, very proud of him
I Live In My Van. Found This On My Windshield This Morning
I Too Got Vaccinated Despite Having Anti-Vax Parents. Finally Got My Last Immunization Shot
The informed one. The one that’s not willfully deluded by myths and woo.
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My cousin's child just turned 16 and she didn't want a car or her drivers license. She wanted vaccinated. She made the doctor's appointment herself and handled the whole thing. She is amazing and I am proud of her for taking the stand against her mother.
What ? her mom didn't want her to be vaccinated? why?
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Thank you for protecting not only yourself, but also those who, for health reasons, cannot be vaccinated.
It must be so difficult to have parents of that kind. Congratulations for not following their s****y example.
"Shitty"? So I take it you know them and know their reasons behind their opinions?
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I have had discussions with many anti-vaxx parents to no avail, and as you grew up with them, I am very interested to know how your process of deciding to get vaccinated went, and how your parents reacted. I hope you will post.
why is this an "uplifting" thing? he decided to get vaccinated. okay, then.
Exactly. It's because if you are the slightest sceptical to the vaccine or haven't taken it, people are eager to call you things. Without asking why the person haven't been vaccinated. And it's not even their business. I can't vaccinate since I have underlying illnesses. I see this hate propaganda everywhere. That I am an anti-vaxxer etc. etc. I am soo tired of it.
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That took amazing courage to go against your family's ignorance. Congratulations!
My wife works in a medical centre and one of the most heart-breaking questions from younger patients who come in alone is "My parents are anti-vaxxers and I want to be vaccinated, what can I do?". Unfortunately that's one of the holes in the otherwise excellent Healthcare system in Australia that needs to be plugged as not only do they have to wait until they are adults (i.e. 18) or left home (legal at 15 here) but they have to pay full price for the medications. At least for the latter part, the centre can usual make "accommodations" for them but there's nothing they can do about the age restrictions without parental consent
I'd like to see opposite ones. Where the family is super-pro-vaccines and a person who can't take the vaccine, stays their ground and says no. And gets respected for it. I have never seen that happen. We all have the right to our own choices.
(: nice hopefully your parents are okay i just wish they would get the vaccine
You have my admiration. My son has become involved with a young mother with a total of seven kids, not all at home. She’s an anti-Vader,mi hope she doesn’t persuade him to think likewise
My family is the Vaccinated Type, yet till this day I'll never understand why I never got the Flu Shot while I was in High School. 4yrs in a row I got it. My own grandmother who was a Nurse never even told me about it. Since becoming 17, I get it and every shot I can find/hear about.
Noone "must" do anything except do what feels right for themselves. There are people who can't take the vaccine. They must not take it.
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It'd be funny if you got the one off vaccine in the batch and ended up with awesome web-slinging spider powers. How's thems for side effects?
Sometimes you have to advocate for yourself even when it is hard. Good for you! May you live long and prosper.
Remember, it is not the Vaccinations that Anti vaxers are so called incorrectly in name, but it is a safe Vaccine that we all want. Many too have religious values that won't allow them to take such a vaccine due to what is in them. There is a Huge Difference. Many have been injured by vaccines and they expect it so they have a system in place for those injured to be compensated for if they are injured. There are many reason for not taking a vaccine, but we were born with free will and we will answer for our free will. Our main concern should be what the creator of us thinks of the situation. That's what really needs to count. Always remember, your parents love you and they want the Best for you, as you get older they will have less control over the things you do, but always know your parents still love you and deserve your love and respect in return.
If Religious and/or political affiliations are the main reasons for not getting vaccinated, these are extremely lame excuses and in both cases, totally ignorant. If parents have their children's best interest in mind, they should become educated on the pros and cons of vaccination and follow their doctor's advice, not their pastor's
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An educated choice. Requiring actually getting educated. With facts. Kids have to deal with all the choices made for them. And parents will be having many choices made for them when they may not be capable of making them for themselves.
"Educated choice"? So you have talked to the parents about why they are against the vaccine? You have asked them about their sources? And you have also done research on which people who should not take the vaccine vs. who should? That's how you get educated. Just following media and judging others is not being educated enough.
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So rare to find someone who thinks for themselves. Good on you! This nurse is very grateful to you.
I agree. Everyone who has different opinions than the mass is thinking for themselves.
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You mean like the mass getting vaccinated without blinking?
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The Left One Is My Art. Found The Drawing On The Right In My Little Brother's Room One Day
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Beautiful art pieces, both of them!
Lost My Car Key While Jogging On The Rail Trail, Went Back Looking For It And Stumbled Upon This. I Owe My Whole Soul To Whoever Did This
Me In First Grade Pre Surgery vs. Me In 2020
Had several surgeries due to birth defects. Just completed the dental treatment (which included having my jaw wired shut for several months). Very happy with the results
Don't Forget To Appreciate Your Grannies
Autism Be Damned My Boy Can Work A Grill
My Son And His Best Friend, Both Told Their Survival Rate Would Be Around 2%, Walked The Stage And Graduated Tonight
Well Done IKEA
Role Model Mom
My Little Brother Has Autism. He Turned 17 Today. I Came Home From Work To This Note
That's so touching, and I love the ps ^-^ another great family relationship! BP was right this whole post is making me smile
My Brother Was The First To Graduate With A Master's In My Family. My Dad Couldn't Stop Crying
Kind Heart
This Kind Gesture
My 101-Year-Old Grandfather Threw A 100th Birthday Party For His Best Friend, Bob
I Asked My Mum To Make Me A Face Mask. I Guess Even After 40 Years I’m Still Her Little Boy
Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference
The Docs Gave My Son A 10% Chance To Survive His CHD. He Is 6 Months Old Today And Thriving
CHD stands for Congenital Heart Defect. Such a beautiful child - way to go!
Such A Wholesome Sister
Love You Dad
i didn't speak until i was almost 5. my mum was worried that something might be wrong with me. i got tested... I WAS JUST TO LAZY TO SPEAK. there was no need for me to talk at home but at the dotors appointment i talked in quite complex sentences for my age :D my mum now loves this story
Cracking Little Builder
Was Born Without An Arm So I Built Myself My Own Eletronic 3D Printed Arm. This Is Me Holding An Egg
In Memory Of My Father
My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together
During Her Battle With Cancer And After She Beat It
As A Teenager She Had A Domestic Accident Which Left Her Chest, Neck And Arms Severely Burned. Today, 10 Years Later, She Managed To Heal In A Way She Never Imagined
Passengers Stay Seated So Dad Can Get To Daughters' Dance
I Work With The Same Doctor That Delivered Me 21 Years Ago
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Lately, for a while, I haven't been feeling well. I've had my ups and downs, but I remained worried, demotivated, and feeling lost thoroughly. I'm logging into BoredPanda for the first time in a few months to say, thank you so much for this article. It's the news I didn't know I needed so badly. I cried, I smiled, I felt gratitude and hope and a renewed sense of love and joy for all around me. Even if I have my ups and downs, I still have a lot of reasons to persevere and be happy, and this article opened my eyes to that. I wish the best for everybody, to quote Dr. Seuss, “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.”
"Need" -- I could not agree more. The chuckles & tears actually feel good.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't it be great if non of these things were special but just how life is?! Just those happy little moments...
I so needed this! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I needed a lifeline in these scary times.
The apocalypse will end, and everything will be better and happier. I quote myself; “Darkness brings despair but the sun will always rise.”
This page is actually saved in my Browser Bookmarks.... Not having much work, I just read it for the Nth time... Damn you... You guys make me sob every time !!!
who ever is chopping those onions needs to quit it, i cant see the posts
It isn't very often that I laugh and cry at the same gallery. These are great. Please keep them coming
Those were so sweet and caring. In this time it's so nice to hear, read, see anything that is kind and loving.
ATTENTION ALL DISLIKE TROLLS: want to dislike one of these posts? flip ur screen upside down, turn off color, and smash that dislike button.
AWWWW THE WATERWORKS! So wholesome and cute! Faith in humanity RESTORED
Thank you so much for these, each one so special in it's own way. But what sticks in mind is the man that cared because he's a Christian, and people got so hung up about it. There are different reasons folk go out of their way to help others, his was because he follows Jesus Christ. Some people follow other religions and some no religion but still show they care. Obviously we're all different, and some do their caring in ways that don't hit the headlines. I don't know what the argument is about. Let's all do whatever we can, whenever we can, to help the humans and animals we see around us.
So wonderful to see a page of just positivity, love, respect and celebration. My heart is full.
This thread has really helped me feel a little better today. I've been in a deep depression and unable to focus on positive things. Everything going on around me has been negative. This was needed.
My 6 year old and 9 year old daughters have asked for one present each for Christmas and want to use that money to buy presents for the homeless. I couldn’t be more impressed and humbled by them!!
After the first 50, I had to upload the complete article--I need this right now. I guess we all do. Such lovely comments on all of them too. Thank you Bored Panda, for being a community of people wishing each other well. xoxo
I’m 60 years old and just discovered BoredPanda. I will love this for the rest of my life. It is so very refreshing and encouraging to see and read about people’s kindness and love! This is the kind of drama the world should see more of. Thank you, everyone!
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I love these sort of posts but, Bored Panda, please don't head it with "New Pics" when they aren't. I've seen at least 20 of these before, here on Bored Panda.
2018, I had 2 "small" strokes that cause blindness in my right peripheral vision & I recovered. Was unconscious for about a day and I remember being i. beautiful blue green water and being able to breathe, it was magical. Then in 2019, I has a grand mal seizure followed by another seizure no label this time but both put me in the ICU. The first seizure I had a visit from a childlike entity who communicated with me by playing music thru the slits in it's skin. The conversation was about me finding the adult that the entity belonged with. Eventually they were able to reunite. I remember that the entity told me it didn't mean to hurt me. I was confused and the adult entity told me the the young one was attracted to my energy but when it reach out to communicate with me it blew my circuits! Literally! The adult said that my frequency did not match the young ones frequency and short circuited me. That was the 1st seizure the 2 seizure was blank. hathseconthe
Lately, for a while, I haven't been feeling well. I've had my ups and downs, but I remained worried, demotivated, and feeling lost thoroughly. I'm logging into BoredPanda for the first time in a few months to say, thank you so much for this article. It's the news I didn't know I needed so badly. I cried, I smiled, I felt gratitude and hope and a renewed sense of love and joy for all around me. Even if I have my ups and downs, I still have a lot of reasons to persevere and be happy, and this article opened my eyes to that. I wish the best for everybody, to quote Dr. Seuss, “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.”
"Need" -- I could not agree more. The chuckles & tears actually feel good.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't it be great if non of these things were special but just how life is?! Just those happy little moments...
I so needed this! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I needed a lifeline in these scary times.
The apocalypse will end, and everything will be better and happier. I quote myself; “Darkness brings despair but the sun will always rise.”
This page is actually saved in my Browser Bookmarks.... Not having much work, I just read it for the Nth time... Damn you... You guys make me sob every time !!!
who ever is chopping those onions needs to quit it, i cant see the posts
It isn't very often that I laugh and cry at the same gallery. These are great. Please keep them coming
Those were so sweet and caring. In this time it's so nice to hear, read, see anything that is kind and loving.
ATTENTION ALL DISLIKE TROLLS: want to dislike one of these posts? flip ur screen upside down, turn off color, and smash that dislike button.
AWWWW THE WATERWORKS! So wholesome and cute! Faith in humanity RESTORED
Thank you so much for these, each one so special in it's own way. But what sticks in mind is the man that cared because he's a Christian, and people got so hung up about it. There are different reasons folk go out of their way to help others, his was because he follows Jesus Christ. Some people follow other religions and some no religion but still show they care. Obviously we're all different, and some do their caring in ways that don't hit the headlines. I don't know what the argument is about. Let's all do whatever we can, whenever we can, to help the humans and animals we see around us.
So wonderful to see a page of just positivity, love, respect and celebration. My heart is full.
This thread has really helped me feel a little better today. I've been in a deep depression and unable to focus on positive things. Everything going on around me has been negative. This was needed.
My 6 year old and 9 year old daughters have asked for one present each for Christmas and want to use that money to buy presents for the homeless. I couldn’t be more impressed and humbled by them!!
After the first 50, I had to upload the complete article--I need this right now. I guess we all do. Such lovely comments on all of them too. Thank you Bored Panda, for being a community of people wishing each other well. xoxo
I’m 60 years old and just discovered BoredPanda. I will love this for the rest of my life. It is so very refreshing and encouraging to see and read about people’s kindness and love! This is the kind of drama the world should see more of. Thank you, everyone!
Load More Replies... I love these sort of posts but, Bored Panda, please don't head it with "New Pics" when they aren't. I've seen at least 20 of these before, here on Bored Panda.
2018, I had 2 "small" strokes that cause blindness in my right peripheral vision & I recovered. Was unconscious for about a day and I remember being i. beautiful blue green water and being able to breathe, it was magical. Then in 2019, I has a grand mal seizure followed by another seizure no label this time but both put me in the ICU. The first seizure I had a visit from a childlike entity who communicated with me by playing music thru the slits in it's skin. The conversation was about me finding the adult that the entity belonged with. Eventually they were able to reunite. I remember that the entity told me it didn't mean to hurt me. I was confused and the adult entity told me the the young one was attracted to my energy but when it reach out to communicate with me it blew my circuits! Literally! The adult said that my frequency did not match the young ones frequency and short circuited me. That was the 1st seizure the 2 seizure was blank. hathseconthe
