40 Positive And Heartwarming Things That’ll Remind You The World Isn’t So Bad After All
Life can sometimes feel like tripping over nothing in public — awkward, confusing, and witnessed by at least three strangers. But every now and then, something happens that quietly restores your faith in humanity. Maybe it’s a kid giving their last cookie to a friend, or a stranger returning a dropped wallet with a note that says, “You got this.”
This collection of 40 positive and heartwarming things is exactly what your soul needs right now. It’s the emotional version of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket fresh out of the dryer. These moments aren’t always loud or dramatic — most of the time, they’re simple, small, and exactly what makes life worth living.
So take a deep breath, forget your to-do list for a moment, and scroll through 40 reminders that joy, kindness, and unexpected goodness still exist — often in the places you least expect.
#1. Couple moves out of the way for a photo
Source: cronfile
#2. Where there is a will there is a way
Source: f__h
#3. San Angelo Texas Roadhouse hires deaf server. What a great way to accommodate those with disabilities. Go support Mario if you’re in the area!
Source: DetectiveBennett
#4. The way this was handled
Source: Fatsodaisy29
#5. Change the way you look at things
Source: Reddit User
#6. Two years ago today I survived an extremely risky surgery that every doctor thought would kill me. I was 93lbs, today I am 193lbs. I’ve come a very long way, I am thankful for life every day I wake up.
Source: Sgtoreoz1
#7. Find you someone that looks at you the same way she looks at George
Source: Master1718
#8. The way this man described a Canadian goose
Source: inkbun
#9. This is the way
Source: kevinowdziej
#10. I never thought about it that way…
Source: pizza2610
#11. About a week ago a little girl left behind her teddy bear at our hotel. We made sure Auggie had an amazing adventure before being sent back home 💕
Source: LunaSerenade
#12. Flava Flav is a true patriot
Source: jonclarkX1
#13. Kind of sucks that things are the way they are, but it is made bearable by people like them
Source: Ill_Earth8585
#14. Compassion always wins
Source: thebelsnickle1991
#15. Dutch supermarket for the win!
Source: Unable-Development47
#16. This is the way!
Source: Mint_Waves
#17. John Mayer for the win
Source: peacelovehap
#18. Letting the pets win
Source: ExpertAccident
#19. When I was college, the voices started in my head. I lost my 20’s with 3 psych lock ups and the loss of 4 jobs. But I was lucky enough to find an good psychiatrist, who with the right meds saved my life. I’m 56 now. Have a great job…a wonderful family. FU mental illness. You didn’t win this time.
Source: charliepuppers
#20. It has been amazing to see how aids has been controlled, definitely a win for humanity
Source: Master1718
#21. a bit of kindness goes a long way
Source: Reddit User
#22. Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit, Blocks Big Oil’s Bid To Destroy Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest
Source: DrJacoby12
#23. My wife draws a picture on my lunch bag every day. This is one of my favorites!
Source: Bootziscool
#24. My husband laughing hysterically during our wedding vows. This photos always makes me smile.
Source: wholebunchofbees
#25. A parenting win
Source: thebelsnickle1991
#26. Yesterday a woman came through our stand upset, we hooked her up with her drink on us. Today, we received this.
Source: goldenboy2191
#27. I suffer from severe depression. Traveled more than 6000 Miles (9800 kms) for a solo vacation to L.A. I never been this happy in years.
Source: Junper
#28. The flutist himself
Source: My_Memes_Will_Cure_U
#29. May the cat guide your path
Source: Aneriox
#30. A dog always find his way back home.
Source: Niyazali_Haneef
#31. This Is Adorable
Source: Parkerlawyer
#32. This is the right way to use the front camera!
Source: Sukkuuuu
#33. Best way to raise a kid
Source: Informal-Ride9351
#34. Mom convinced squirrel to pose on her shoulder
Source: zigggz333
#35. 3 years ago I helped a girl at a festival that was too high, today I got this. Kindness and looking out for each other goes a long ways!
Source: OPSentinel
#36. The world is so beautiful this way
Source: colorfulsoul_
#37. The proper way of being vigilant
Source: myself_diff
#38. Just found out my wife is pregnant, after 2 surgeries and trying for the past 2 years!
Source: True-State-4321
#39. My 7 yr old texting
Source: ch25stam25
#40. The perfect boyfriend dosent exis….
Source: UnHolySir
There you have it — 40 little rays of sunshine in a world that often feels like it forgot how to smile. Whether it was a puppy in a backpack, a grandpa learning TikTok, or a neighbor leaving soup on someone’s doorstep, these heartwarming things are proof that we’re all just trying to make life a little better for one another. If even one of these made you grin, tear up, or want to call your mom — mission accomplished.
Now it’s your turn: what’s the most unexpectedly positive or touching moment you’ve experienced lately? Share it in the comments and help keep the good vibes going. Because when we notice the small, kind things… the world doesn’t feel quite so overwhelming. Let’s make “more of this, please” a collective goal.
