In a world where we are bombarded with terrible and frightening stories every time we turn on the nightly news, it’s nice to see good every once in a while. And regardless of what we see on the television, there are more wonderful and happy things in the world than there are bad.
Here are 33 photos that prove the world is a beautiful and magical place full of love, compassion, and empathy.
These photos are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten the gloomiest of days.
1) There’s nothing like a mother’s love
A mother’s bond with her child is unlike any other. And this can be said across many species on this glorious planet. You can see the love these two have for each other is immeasurable.
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2) That’s cold!
How precious is this little baby gorilla? Here they are getting their first doctor’s exam and it looks like the stethoscope might be a bit chilly!
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3) A mother will always sacrifice
Here’s another photo that proves moms will do anything for their children. This mama dog would gladly sleep on the floor if it meant her baby was comfy.
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4) Age is just a number
These two women show that no matter how old you are – you can still be strong and powerful. Playing basketball isn’t just for “young” people, that’s for sure!
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5) Kisses!
A mama cat gives her little baby kitten a sweet smooch in this precious photo. Their matching markings are just too adorable!
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6) The definition of winners
In this powerful and touching photo, a man helps his disabled brother cross the finish line during a race. This looks like a true victory right here.
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7) Animals have compassion too
If anyone needed proof that animals have feelings, this would be the photo you would show them. A horse lovingly comforts their human in a sweet embrace.
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8) Remember how lucky you are
If you’re reading this, you’re lucky enough to own a laptop or a smartphone. Which means you probably have a roof over your head, clean water to drink, and no worries about where your next meal is coming from. This man offers his sandals to a woman in need.
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9) Chickies first!
A police officer stops traffic to let a mama duck and her ducklings cross the street. Hopefully they make it to the lake or pond safely!
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10) All living things deserve compassion
After a wildfire, a firefighter gives a thirsty koala a sip of water from a water bottle. Compassion knows no species.
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11) Family is everything
In this beautiful photo you will see six generations of women in one room. To be able to live on this planet at the same time is just incredible.
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12) Best friends
This kitty cat is going to make sure the baby is safe and sound which means he’ll never leave its side. These two napping together are just too sweet.
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13) An undying bond
Even though their owner has passed, this dog just wants to be near them. Knowing that this is where they lie, the grieving dog sleeps on top of the gravesite.
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14) An emotional reunion
A military mom returns home after being deployed and she can’t contain her emotion as she hugs her daughter again. The emotion on her face is incredible powerful.
15) Man’s best friend
A loving dog sleeps near their owner who is recovering from brain surgery. What better way to heal than with the love and support from your best friend?
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16) Wet smooches
A dog gives a wet lick to a koi fish in a pond. The dog probably wanted the kiss but the fish was probably looking for a meal!
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17) Til death do us part
This beautiful pair shows us what true love really means. They’ve been together for decades and will be with each other until they take their last breath.
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18) Helping even the smallest of creatures
A child carries a small puppy inside a bowl atop their head during terrible flooding. This child knows that the puppy wouldn’t have likely survived on their own.
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19) Swings are fun no matter what age
Sometimes it just feels good to get on a swing and feel like a kid again. No matter what age you are, the wind in your hair as you swing back in forth is one of the best feelings ever.
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20) Smart little guy
This adorable little monkey keeps himself dry as they wait for the downpour to pass. The smart little guy found a leaf to use as an umbrella!
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21) Love spanning generations
In this touching photo, a 94-year-old great grandpa meets their 2-month-old great grandson for the very first time. That smile says it all.
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22) A mother adoring her children
When you have babies that are this cute, how could you not just stare at them in admiration? This mama corgi looks over her precious litter.
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23) Happiest of tears
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24) Tiniest little hedgehogs
Have you ever seen anything sweeter than this? A mother hedgehog looks over her seven little babies.
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25) Daddy’s girl
“Same shirt. Same bike. Same kid. Same loving dad.” So sweet!
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26) Put it on Barbie’s tab
“Today a little 3-year-old girl tried to pay for her family’s dinner with a Barbie credit card. I took the card and made her a little check to make it seem like she did, and she tipped me $3.”
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27) Dads aren’t always biological
These two photos show a corgi dad walking the two ducks he’s raised since they were just babies. How adorable!
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28) A very comfortable thrown
The tiniest little kitten ever sits very comfortably on a plush and soft chair. They look very content, don’t you think?
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29) A cause for celebration!
“Ringing the bell on cancer, my four-year-old daughter finished chemotherapy after two and a half years today!”
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30) Loving forethought
“My grandma died when I was 4, but before she passed, she wrote me a graduation letter and left a gift. I just got to open it after 14 years.”
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31) A furry survivor
This sweet boy survived cancer and we couldn’t be happier about it!
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32) Going above and beyond
This officer is going above and beyond his call of duty as he sits and plays with a child in the hospital. Smiles like that are absolutely priceless.
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33) A dedicated teacher
A teacher sits and gives a lesson to his student that is in the hospital. Talk about being dedicated to their work.
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We hope you these photos put a smile on your face!
H/T: Brightside
