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12 Heartwarming Photos That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Pictures and stories that show the beauty of human kindness. It’s impossible not to be touched, especially for the top 5 pictures.
It is so easy to lose faith in the good that resides with everyone. Especially when we hear of events like the ongoing refugee situation in Syria, wars and civil unrest, petty thefts and crimes committed because of desperation and poverty. But kindness is inherently a human trait. And sometimes it takes for us to be at our darkest hours and toughest times, to see the light of kindness in others, or to actually become that light that others may look up to.
Below are some of the most heartwarming pictures and backstories that will truly restore your faith in humanity.
#12. Australian Firefighter Gives Water to Thirsty Koala
Humans as the superior species on the planet, have the duty to protect all animals below us no matter how big or small. That is what this firefighter did amidst the raging forest fire in Australia.
#11. Man Returned $1300 Found in a Box of Chicken Wings to Domino’s Pizza
Honesty is the best policy, we have always been told. And this man is living proof of that adage. The guy found money instead of chicken wings in his order, and immediately returned it to the Domino’s branch. Domino’s firstly intended to deposit the money to the bank. For his honesty, the man was rewarded free pizza orders for an entire year.
#10. Local Crossing Guard Leaves School Supplies for Children Who Can’t Afford Them
Charity is not only an effort made by rich philanthropists. Sometimes great acts of kindness even come from people with the simplest lives and meager salaries. A traffic guard stationed at an intersection leaves notebooks, pens and other school materials to be used by the children in the area who cannot afford to buy them.
#9. Inmate Offers to be the Bone Marrow Donor of the Judge Who Sentenced Him to Imprisonment
An inmate proved that faith holds no grudges. In a twist of fate, the judged who sentenced him for 25 years fell ill and is in need of bone marrow transplant. Upon hearing the news, sentenced inmate Charles Alston, volunteered to be the donor as expressed in his letter below.
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#8. Selfless Waitress Pays for Firefighters’ Breakfast, Receives Gratitude Too
Kindness is truly infectious. Two firefighters who had a rough day doing their job went for breakfast in a diner in New Jersey. Upon receiving their bill, they found out it was paid for by their kind waitress Liz Woodward. The firefighters looked for a way to repay the girl’s kindness, and what followed suit was a fund-raising for Liz’s quadriplegic father who suffered from brain aneurysm.
#7. Hungarian Residents Leave Shoes in Budapest Station for Arriving Syrian Refugees
The picture says it all, how much people wanted to help our fellowmen. From children to elderly, there is a willingness to extend help for our less fortunate brothers.
#6. Christian Brothers and Sisters Say Sorry to the LGBTQ Community
The LGBTQ community and the sexual categories within it have long since suffered from discrimination and judgment. While some religious groups have been tolerant, tolerance does not mean acceptance. This rare moment of a church group apologizing to members of the LGBTQ community has been very touching for the latter.
#5. Soldiers Pray Amidst War
Not only does this restore faith in humanity, but faith in God as well. In the possibility of facing death, these soldiers deployed in Iraq entrust their safety, their lives, everything they have and even what they might possibly leave behind.
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#4. Civil Protesters Make Peace to Celebrate a General’s Birthday
In the heat of protests in Brazil, a General pleaded to the civil protesters to have no violence for it was his birthday. The general was surprised moments later, that the protesters gave him cake and sang him happy birthday. Kindness, respect and love for one another is truly more powerful than violence.
#3. A McDonald’s Employee Took Time Off His Duties to Feed an Elderly Customer
No matter whether they are just minimum wage earners or temporary employees, but some people truly go well beyond their assigned duties for their fellowmen. This exemplary employee, heeded the request of the elderly customer suffering from paralysis who needed help cutting his food and feeding it to him. This kindness to a total complete stranger truly restores our faith in humanity.
#2. Dying Man Wanted His Dog by His Side on His Last Moments
Humans have very strong ties with our pets, we love them like family. Indeed, this picture exemplifies the humanity, the delicateness of human emotions and love.
#1. Tourist Gave His Sandals to a Very Grateful Girl in a Third World Country
Poverty is very difficult. Some of us may be fortunate enough to never have been exposed to it. But it takes a lot of humanity to empathize and make actions to alleviate even just a little the sufferings of our fellowmen. This very simple act of kindness from a stranger, giving her sandals amidst the baking desert sand, moved the girl to tears.
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