It doesn't take a pessimist to realize we live in a fallen world.
Bad news sells. Lies, rumors, and negativity spread like wildfire, and no matter how successful we may strive to be, there is no escaping the inevitable disappointment and heartbreak, which is deeply interwoven with every human experience.
But there's still hope.
While the world may have its flaws, there are still a lot of good things happening among many kind strangers in the world. Whether they're simple acts of kindness or heroic feats that require considerable effort, courage, and commitment, much of the good goes unseen.
If you need encouragement and inspiration on how YOU can make your world a better place, I'm going to share 50 heartwarming stories (all pulled from r/HumansBeingBros on Reddit) that prove there's still hope for humanity.
1. Kellie Harrington, the absolute champion.
Irish boxer Kellie Harrington wins gold at Tokyo Olympics, invites her opponents to share the winner's podium
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2. Not all heroes wear capes.
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things
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3. Remember his name.
This is Anthony Borges. He saved the lives of 20 of his Parkland classmates by using his body to keep the shooter from coming in to kill them. In the process, he was shot 5 times.
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4. Happiness is infectious.
This seven-year-old girl shows friends her new prosthetic leg for the first time
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5. Nice save, indeed!
6. Sometimes, the new generation can teach the old a few things.
I saw a man on the train who noticed an older man struggling to find directions on his phone. He asked if he could help and spent the next 20 minutes teaching the him how to use google maps, gps, and direction services. What a stud!
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7. A father to humanity.
This foster dad provides a loving home to children who need it the most
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8. Love is its own language.
Kids sing happy birthday in sign language for deaf custodian
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9. No teddy bear left behind!
Hotel staff sends photo updates to a boy who left his teddy bear behind
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10. The kindness of strangers.
Bristol University students donates £1500 for the very much loved cleaner so he can visit his family in Jamaica
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11. Sometimes, respect is given.
12. Hug your grandma today.
Off-duty firefighter helps old lady down the steps at a ball game, then carries her back up when she's having difficulties later
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13. “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – MLK.
14. This is the sign you've been waiting for: go mend fences.
Your fence fell down? No problem
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15. Reason 77,717,000 why we don't need wars.
North & South Korean Soldiers Shaking Hands at the Border
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16. Now let's hope Mama Bear appreciated that!
Saving a bear cub from falling from the tree
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17. They're only kids once.
18. Not even a grown man can hold back the tears.
Kids in Elementary school hold a surprise party for their beloved school custodian
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19. And get this man a promotion!
We forgot to run our bin to the road last night. This man was an absolute bro!
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20. Saving a child? No problem!
Hero climbs a building with bare hands and no security equipment to save a kid
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21. Saving a child (part 2): Where credit is due.
Appreciation and gratefulness.
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22. That's what grandmas do.
23. More cities should follow this example.
City of Fort Worth, TX provides a job for homeless people to clean litter off streets so they can display a work history to make them more employable for future jobs
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24. Core memory unlocked!
Best graduation ever.
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25. Altruism is the natural state of human beings.
Helping others is need is the greatest thing one can do
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26. These workers are building not just roads but the future.
“These workmen are awesome. This man has sat down for a few minutes to explain to our boys all about the road works”
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27. True sportsmanship.
Athlete wins gold then carries his injured opponent off the mat
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28. Fruit > Hate.
Italain street artist Cibo of Verona covering up neo-nazi graffite with fruit.
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29. A superhero origin story.
A HERO Just seconds before the train arrived, a good Samaritan jumped onto the tracks to save a man in a wheelchair
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30. The “Good Night Lights” of Providence, RI.
Hundreds of Bros and Lady-Bros show up at a Detroit hospital to shine flashlights from outside, up to the pediatric patients inside, to wish them a happier (and healthier) holiday season. Crowds of varying sizes do this every evening in December and the kids shine lights back from inside.
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31. Sad, but reassuring.
A lovely way to care for someone.
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32. A cure for all ills.
A kiss makes everything better
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33. The best Christmas ever.
Boy with a troublesome home life gets the ultimate Christmas present
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34. Have you thanked your teacher today?
400 students sing to teacher fighting cancer
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35. Work stops being work when you're surrounded by family.
One of our coworkers had his bike stolen, so all of us pooled money to get him a new one.
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36. Kindness transcends borders.
Canadians being Canadians?
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37. A cold one never hurt anybody.
Just some dudes offering a cold one to a farmer on a hot day
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38. It took a while, but this sloth family is whole again.
Baby sloth reunited with its mom
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39. We're all citizens of one planet.
I wonder how long it's been on there, poor thing
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40. Squirrels are precious.
Man spots tiny little creature on the ground and decides to try and save its life
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41. This lady who saved a family from a fiery disaster.
Doorbell camera footage captured the moment a stranger saved a couple and their eight kids.
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42. Let's thank him for his service.
44. A daughter's love is forever.
Dad finds out his anonymous kidney donor is his daughter
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45. The real MVP.
While the child entering the field is being escorted off the field by the security guards, the football players see the situation and intervene.
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46. Mangy cats deserve a fur-ever home, too.
Rescuing a cat suffering with mange
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47. Be an angel to somebody.
The opposite of r/ChoosingBeggars – my wife trying to sell her car.
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48. One act could echo across an entire lifetime.
49. Happy feet!
BBC crew rescues trapped Penguins
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50. Bosses being bros.
What's your inspiring, feel-good story that you've encountered lately?
