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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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#1
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
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#2
The Good Son
#3
Helping Out Kids Without Fathers
Christian Isenbort 6 years ago
This pic is old, and thas a good news, pic shows 14K sub, now he have 2.5 Mil!
#5
A Wholesome Flex
#6
Itās The Little Things
#7
Uncle Looks So Happy
#8
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:
āWhy 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 didnāt 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,ā Mane said.
#9
My Dad Hasnāt Painted In Over 30 Years. Now That Heās Retired He Decided To Pick Up A Brush Again
#10
I Love You Mom
#11
Spotted In Manchester, UK
#12
I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This. My Grandma Made Me A Rainbow Sweater
#13
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
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
this is such an achievement for anyone dealing with depression. Makes my heart smile. <3
#14
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
#15
Thanks Frankieās East Aside Restaurant For Doing The Right Thing
#16
Single Dad In Thailand Wore A Dress To A Mother's Day Event For His Sons So That They Didn't Feel Left Out
#17
Hearing The Words From Love
#18
And All Of Those 12 People Are Happy For You
Sue Hazlewood 6 years ago
Well now it is a lot more than 12 who know and share your happiness. Congratulations
#19
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
#20
Dr. Mohamed Mashali Was A Well-Known Doctor Based In The Northern Egypt. He Was Awarded With The Title āDoctor Of The Poorā 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
#21
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
#22
I Live In My Van. Found This On My Windshield This Morning
#23
I Too Got Vaccinated Despite Having Anti-Vax Parents. Finally Got My Last Immunization Shot
#24
The Left One Is My Art. Found The Drawing On The Right In My Little Brother's Room One Day
Nicolas Pilot 6 years ago
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Beautiful art pieces, both of them!
#25
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
#26
Me In First Grade Pre Surgery vs. Me In 2020Ā
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
#27
Don't Forget To Appreciate Your Grannies
#28
Autism Be Damned My Boy Can Work A Grill
#29
My Son And His Best Friend, Both Told Their Survival Rate Would Be Around 2%, Walked The Stage And Graduated Tonight
#30
Well Done IKEA
#31
Role Model Mom
#32
My Little Brother Has Autism. He Turned 17 Today. I Came Home From Work To This Note
Lauren Caswell 6 years ago
That's so touching, and I love the ps ^-^ another great family relationship! BP was right this whole post is making me smile
#33
My Brother Was The First To Graduate With A Master's In My Family. My Dad Couldn't Stop Crying
#34
Kind Heart
#36
My 101-Year-Old Grandfather Threw A 100th Birthday Party For His Best Friend, Bob
#37
I Asked My Mum To Make Me A Face Mask. I Guess Even After 40 Years Iām Still Her Little Boy
#38
Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference
#39
The Docs Gave My Son A 10% Chance To Survive His CHD. He Is 6 Months Old Today And Thriving
Ms Forty Seven 6 years ago
CHD stands for Congenital Heart Defect. Such a beautiful child - way to go!
#40
Such A Wholesome Sister
#41
Love You Dad
Francis 6 years ago
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
#42
Cracking Little Builder
#43
Was Born Without An Arm So I Built Myself My Own Eletronic 3D Printed Arm. This Is Me Holding An Egg
#44
In Memory Of My Father
#45
My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together
#46
During Her Battle With Cancer And After She Beat It
#47
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
#48
Passengers Stay Seated So Dad Can Get To Daughters' Dance
#50
I Work With The Same Doctor That Delivered Me 21 Years Ago
#52
There Is Always Someone Who Cares About You
#53
Father And Son Pilots Got To Fly Together On Dad's Last Flight. He's Retiring After 41 Years With Air Canada
#54
My Nana Knitted A Blanket For A Baby Elephant Called Khanyisa In South Africa, It Arrived Yesterday From The UK After 4 Months And She Is So Happy
#55
German Circus Uses Holograms Instead Of Live Animals For A Cruelty-Free Magical Experience
Kwj 6 years ago
My (then) 7 year Old son Got to go to the circus for the first time last summer when our country finally made it illegal to have live animals in the circuses. He was soo happy and really enjoyed it and even Said that He was happy there were no animals because it would be mean to make them perform for money.
#56
Good Boy
#58
Relationship Goals
#60
Wholesome Police Officer
#62
These Teens At The Skateboard Park Treating My 5-Year-Old Like He's One Of Them
#63
Never Too Late, Never Too Old
#64
Wool Vest That My Mother Started To Make, She Never Finished It. Died At The Age Of 78 Before She Could Finish It. I Framed It As She Left It And It Will Be With Me As Long As I Live
#65
Service Dog Receives His Master's Degree In Occupational Therapy From Clarkson University After He Attends Every Class With His Owner
#66
The 'Helpmefind' Community Came Together To Reunite A Young Boy With A Stuffed Cat He Lost 3 Years Ago, Which Was Given To Him By His Deceased Father
This is him opening the box today, overcome with emotion
#67
My Brother Spent Months Digitizing Reel-To-Reel Videos Our Dad Took Of Us As Kids. Even Though Heās 90 And Now Has Dementia, Today Dad Got To Relive It All
Rabbit Carrot 6 years ago (edited)
Awwww he clearly remembers it all. Dementia patients often need such stimulation. The past is usually the last thing to go, itās why a dementia patient will cling on to a toy doll and think itās their kid. They often wonāt recognise your adult self but they remember you as a baby.
#68
Great What This Father Did After His Daughter's Head Was Opened For Surgery
#69
The Best Way To Get Smiles On A Motorcycle
#70
My Grandfather Is A Champ
#71
Two Years Ago, The World Watched With A Heavy Heart As A Mother Orca Carried Along Her Dead New-Born For More Than Two Weeks. Now, That Same Orca Is Pregnant Again
#72
I Got A Note From A Seller On Etsy After I Was Their First Customer. Made My Whole Heart Smile
#73
The Taxi Business, Often Gets Bad Press, But In Reality It Does Have Some Extraordinarily Kind And Generous People
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
stuff like that... means so much. I hope Michelle is doing well (& I hope karma is kind to the taxi driver too) <3
#74
Thanks To This Wonderful Dutch Ambulance Wish Foundation Which Fulfills Last Wishes. This Terminally Ill Lady Enjoyed Her Favorite Painting In The Rijksmuseum In Amsterdam
#75
This Is The Cutest Thing I've Ever Seen
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
true friendship is there, throughout all of live. Well done to you both! I wish you both only good things.
#77
My Son Asked My Dad If He Knew A Wizard Who Could Tell Him Where To Find Magic Treasure. My Dad Hid Magic Treasures Around Our Property And Took Him On A Treasure Hunt
#79
I Am 16 Months Clean From Drugs Today, For The First Time In A Long Time I Can Smile And Mean It
#80
Grandad Of The Year Award Goes To
#81
Elderly Woman Born On Feb. 29, 1920 Celebrates Her 25th Birthday
#82
After Seeing These Signs For Months, I Finally Found Some Good News On My Walk Today
#83
Made Me Smile During A Traffic Back Up
#84
Had Her For A Week, I Think He Loves Her
#85
Wholesome Model
#86
Otto Is A Little Bit Doddery And Farty, But - To Be Honest - So Is My Dad
#87
This Lady Works At Walmart, Poses With Its Products For Store's Local FB Page
#88
My Dentist Brings His Dog To Work With Him Everyday To Help With Anxious Patients
#89
Today My Oma Turns 100
#90
I Found A Secluded Spot In Colorado To Propose. Her Answer: "I've Been Waiting Since I Was 14"
#91
Gotta Take Care Of The Plants
#92
Everything Gets Better
#93
Love Never Dies
#94
My Grandfather Emails Me A Virtual "Lunch Note" Daily Because He Used To Pack My School Lunches. Iām 31 Now
#95
Guy Turned His Life Around After Quitting Drugs
#96
Fireman In My Town Saving A Kitty From A House Fire
#97
My Dad Meeting My Son For The First Time Yesterday. Iāve Never Seen My Dad So Happy. Feels Real Good, Man
#98
I Sprained My Ankle, So My Cat Decided To Elevate Her Paws In Solidarity
#99
Told My Step-Dad I Prefer The Orange Jelly Beans, This Morning I Came In To Him Sorting Them Into A Jar For Me
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
it's little things like this, that show real love.... I'll take this gesture any day, over some big cliche on marketing-sanctioned "holidays". <3
#100
He Is Passionate About His Job, As You Can Tell By These Photos
#101
My Boyfriend Is Legally Blind And Got To āSeeā The Liberty Bell Today
#102
Living The Dream
#103
My Girlfriend's Brother Is On The Spectrum. The Only Time We'd Spoken Was When We Spent 3 Hours Doing Jigsaws. After A Christmas Jigsaw, I (Right) Asked Him To Help Me Decorate The Christmas Tree
#104
Saw This Guy At Wal-Mart Buying All Of Their Remaining Santa Hats. He Said "I Do This Every Year After Christmas And Donate Them To Children's Hospitals For Next Year"
#105
My Kid Said Her One Birthday Wish Was To Wake Up To Some Balloons. The Door To Her Room Is On The Other Side, Waiting To Be Opened
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
this is awesome. <3 Can just imagine her opening the door, and being inundated with balloons.
#107
High School Club Sponsors A Free Necessities Board For Students Including School Supplies And Hygiene Items
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago
stuff like this, is invaluable for those determined to make a better life, but are currently facing challenges. Brilliant idea!!
#108
A Concerned Old Lady Left This Note
#109
A Good Samaritan Giving Away Face Masks Due To The Ashfall In The Philippines
#110
I Found A Bee Collapsed In The Sun So I Gave Him Some Of My Pancake And Some Sugar Syrup Now We Are High Fiving
Elizabeth Molloy 6 years ago
Sugar and water. I carry an empty make-up bottle full of it at all times.
#111
Most Adorable Announcement Ever
#112
Meet Lady In A Fur Coat, Or Lady For Short! DCHS Staff Member Crocheted Her A Lovely Ear Bonnet To Keep This Lady Looking Stylish
#114
Walking Down South Street In Philadelphia, This Man Was Giving Free Haircuts To The Homeless
#115
My First Day Of Kindergarten 30 Years Apart
#116
My Grandpa Mac, 92 Years Old, Just Got New Security Cameras Around His House. He Sends Us Random Messages Through The Cameras
He has my cousin, Aaron, and I on the online login (heās not too computer savvy) so we can see whatās going on.
#117
My 11-Year-Old Daughter Has Insisted On Checking The Mail The Last Couple Of Days. Today, I Checked It. This Is What I Found
#118
Dad Makes A Personal Graduation Ceremony For Daughter
#119
-20Ā° F The Other Morning In The High Rockies Of Colorado. Some Kind Soul Left These By The Bus Stop
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S. 6 years ago
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.”
IrishGirl 6 years ago
"Need" -- I could not agree more. The chuckles & tears actually feel good.
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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.”
IrishGirl 6 years ago
"Need" -- I could not agree more. The chuckles & tears actually feel good.
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