It is hard to stay positive and believe in a beautiful life when all you see in the news and on social media is destruction, petty arguing and complaining. This kind of negativity can even get to usually happy people. That's why here at Bored Panda, we like to focus on the bright side of things and spread positive vibes with stories like the ones on this list. We all need a little help in believing that life is good sometimes, and that's exactly why we are presenting you with this post full of positivity.
Below you will find a selection of short heartwarming stories that highlight the best parts of humanity. From helping animals to random acts of kindness for strangers, the good people from these tales deserve humanitarian prizes. Scroll down below to read something that is sure to brighten your day, have your faith in humanity restored and perhaps even inspire you to give a little more to your fellow people. Don't forget to upvote your favs!
#21 I Was Playing My Ukulele On My Back Patio And Later I Found This On My Door
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#22 My Son Struggles So Much With His Autism, Everything Is A Mountain. Mowing Our Lawn Gives Him Confidence And Self Worth. His Smile Is This Huge Until He Finishes
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#24 Depression. One Step At A Time! Feeling Pretty Good About Myself Right Now
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#26 A Group Of More Than 200 Japanese Pensioners Led By Yasuteru Yamada Are Volunteering To Tackle The Nuclear Crisis At The Fukushima Power Station. "Even If I Were Exposed To Radiation, Cancer Could Take 20 Or 30 Years Or Longer To Develop. I Probably Have 13 To 15 Years Left To Live"
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#27 After Being Divorced For 25+ Years, My Parents Reconnected, Moved To Texas And Bought A Farm. Today They Are Getting Married Again. This Is Their Wedding Portrait
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#28 32 Years Ago I Came To The US, A Muslim Arab, No English, I Assimilated, Obtained Citizenship In 95, Married The Most Beautiful Girl In America, Have Two Wonderful Kids, Live On Ranch In Texas, Own A Successful Business And I Have A Commercial Pilot License. I Love This Country With All My Heart
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#31 My Grandma Turned 90 Today. Every Morning She Goes To The Macdonalds For Coffee And They Had A Party For Her
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#32 Wanted To Give A Shout-Out To This Girl. No Idea Who She Is, But We Are In Wrigleyville On The Rooftop Of Old Crow Smokehouse. There Was A Blind Cubs Fan Trying To Hail A Cab For Several Minutes Until The Lady Came Up And Asked Him If He Needed Help Hailing A Cab. She Stood There With Him Until One Pulled Up. Awesome To See Such Kindness In A World That The Media Portrays So Much Hate In. Share Freely In Hopes That Her Kindness Spreads
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#34 My Grandad A Couple Weeks Ago On His 95th Birthday. He Said, "At Least Now I Can Stop Worrying About Dying Young."
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#35 This Man Volunteers Every Day At A Local Shelter For Special Needs Kitties, And Each One Of Them Gets In Their Turn For A Cuddly Cat Nap
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#36 My 4-Year-Old Has Just Started Chemo, So We Got Matching Haircuts! I Think He Is Rocking It
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#37 In Norway When They Have Too Many Apples They Make It So Others Can Enjoy It
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#40 Russians Queuing Up In The Snow To Donate Blood After A Shopping Centre Fire Kills 64, Including 11 Children
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