In the vast ocean of content, it’s easy to stumble upon gloomy headlines or endless doomscrolling. And let’s be honest, sometimes it gets a little too much. That’s exactly why we need occasional reminders of all the good, kind, and heartwarming things happening around us.
So today, we’ve rounded up a bunch of wholesome content to lift your spirits. From sweet gestures to smile-inducing moments, these posts are little pockets of joy in a noisy world. Keep scrolling, your heart might just thank you for it.
#1 I'm 16, Over 300lbs, And Just Went On My First Walk In Over A Year
Image credits: Syk11k
#2 Today I Have Been Sober For One Year. Coincidentally, This Has Been The Best 365 Days Of My Life. Perhaps Even Consequently So. All I Know Is That I Feel Great
Image credits: VirginSubpoenaColada
#3 After Nearly 2 Months Of Being Unemployed, Horrible Depression, And Eating Nothing But Rice And Beans For The Past Two Weeks I Now Have 2 Jobs
I am not only very happy, but extremely grateful.
Image credits: reddit.com
While scrolling through the internet, we never really know what’s coming next. One minute it’s a funny cat flopping off a table, the next, it’s breaking news that makes your chest feel heavy. And while being informed matters, so does your peace of mind. Not everything has to weigh you down. Sometimes, it’s okay to pause, breathe, and find joy in something small. After all, your sanity deserves it.
Studies have shown that constantly consuming distressing content can ramp up anxiety and stress. Your sleep suffers, your mood takes a hit, and suddenly everything feels a bit off. That’s why good stories matter more than we think. They pull us back, soften the hard edges of the world. They remind us that goodness still exists, quiet, steady, and real. You just have to notice it.
#4 From The Time I Was 8 Years Old, I Wanted To Be An Author. I'm 56 And I Published My First Book With A Major Publisher, And It's Been Optioned For A Hallmark Movie
Image credits: reddit.com
#5 Dad Taking His Son To Places
Image credits: theonlycharlesb
#6 My Aunt Saved My Life By Being A Live Liver Donor For Me
I have an autoimmune disease called PSC. After 15 years with the disease I was at the end stages of liver failure and was placed on the transplant list as of February this year. I knew it would be years on the list and was told I might not be healthy enough to go through a live liver donor. We did some work and got my health to a place where I could handle a live liver transplant.
I didn’t ask anyone but told my family my status and my aunt immediately volunteered. She gave up so much to be able to do this for me. Went through lots of tests and appointments just to get to this point. We are two weeks post surgery and although recovery has been tough, we are both heading in the right direction. I’m so thankful for this new gift of life she so graciously has given me.
Image credits: badwolfbay10
And that’s where wholesome posts come in; they’re little antidotes to chaos. Today, we’ve got a story that’s going to feel like a cozy blanket on a bad day. It’s not flashy or dramatic, just honest and kind. Bored Panda spoke to a man who doesn’t just talk kindness, he sews it. Meet Ravi Shah, a tailor from Gujarat who stitches joy into every thread.
Known lovingly as “Mota Bhai” or Big Brother, Ravi isn’t your average tailor. He’s taken leftover fabric from his clients and turned it into something magical. Instead of tossing scraps, he uses them to make outfits for kids in need. His goal? To make every child feel seen, loved, and fashionable. And he’s doing just that.
#7 This Guy Being A True Boss
Image credits: cub3dworld
#8 8 Year Old Mia Beat Cancer And Attended Her First NFL Game
Image credits: BarneyRobinStinson7
#9 Made Me Tear Up
Image credits: jackzilla1123
Ravi remembers his first trip to a mall like it was yesterday. “It felt like walking into a dream,” he says. But that dream came with price tags too steep for many. Seeing street kids in worn-out clothes never sat right with him. The memory lingered, long after the mall lights faded. So, he decided to do something about it, with a needle and a heart full of empathy.
“Most of these kids wear hand-me-downs or whatever they find,” Ravi explained. “Some shirts drown them, others barely fit.” And he couldn’t unsee it. That discomfort, that lack of dignity, it sparked an idea. “I thought, why not use leftover cloth?” he said. “Why not make something just for them, made with care?” That’s how it began.
#10 They Made The Photo Better
Image credits: cronfile
#11 My Husband Laughing Hysterically During Our Wedding Vows. This Photos Always Makes Me Smile
Image credits: wholebunchofbees
#12 I Ran My First Race Today! It Was A 6.5km And I Did It In 44:27! I Trained For Two Months, Having Never Been A Runner Before. I’m So Dang Proud Of Myself
Image credits: toriadenofrio
“When customers leave extra fabric, I always ask if I can use it,” he shared. With those bits and pieces, he crafts everything from tiny kurtas to fun little dresses. He doesn’t ask for payment, and he never expects praise. During his quiet hours, he sews, bringing life to what others would discard.
Ravi measures each child carefully, just like any paying customer. “Depending on the fabric, I create what fits best,” he said. There’s joy in watching a tunic come together from four random prints. And when the kids try it on? The room lights up. “Their excitement makes it worth every second,” he said, smiling.
#13 That’s Just Beautiful
Image credits: eohiggins
#14 Protect This Man
Image credits: VyceVictus
#15 My Wife Draws A Picture On My Lunch Bag Every Day. This Is One Of My Favorites
Image credits: Bootziscool
Some of Ravi’s clients have caught on to his mission. “A few even bring me extra material just for this,” he said proudly. “They know I’ll put it to good use.” And he does, no scrap goes to waste in his shop. With each piece, a little more hope is stitched into the seams. Kindness really is contagious, isn’t it?
#16 Gotta Make Your Own Fun At Work
Image credits: PlayfulYetBored
#17 My Dad Is Afraid To Fly, So When I Was 5 Years Old I Made Him A Doll To Hold On The Plane. Mom Just Sent Me This Picture. He Is Packed To Come Visit Me. The Doll Is 43 Years Old
Image credits: snowglobesnowglobe
#18 Look At My Dog Mooch, Modeling At Target! It Was So Cool To See Him On Store Displays
Image credits: Alternative-Ruin-720
Ravi’s favorite part? Making clothes that don’t look secondhand. “I want them to feel like they’re wearing something new and cool,” he said. No saggy collars or outdated designs. Just bright, cheerful clothes made with love. “They should feel proud, not pitied.” And in those moments, they do.
#19 "You Have A Village Even When You Don’t Know It"
Image credits: SunCloud-777
#20 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
Image credits: Junper
#21 My Sweet Girl Is Cancer Free Today
Image credits: Postremedial
He still remembers one little girl twirling in her new birthday dress. Her mother had asked for a fairy outfit, and Ravi gave it his all. “I used every colorful scrap I had,” he laughed. The result? A rainbow-hued masterpiece that brought pure joy. “She looked like magic,” he said. And for him, that memory will always sparkle.
#22 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
Image credits: LunaSerenade
#23 I’ve Been Talking About It For Ages. Today Was Finally The Day
Image credits: peterejhamilton
#24 What An Amazing Love Story
Image credits: BrainOld9460
Despite all the praise, Ravi keeps it simple. “There’s no master plan,” he shrugged. “Just doing what I can, with what I have.” No big announcements, no fancy campaigns. Just quiet consistency and heart. “Kindness doesn’t need noise to be real,” he added as he picked up his next patch of fabric.
#25 Mom Convinced A Squirrel To Pose On Her Shoulder
Image credits: zigggz333
#26 Just Found Out My Wife Is Pregnant, After 2 Surgeries And Trying For The Past 2 Years
Image credits: True-State-4321
#27 My Dad Is Extremely Proud Of This Huge Tomato He Grew In His Garden
Image credits: romgm
So here’s your reminder: goodness exists. Sometimes in grand gestures, sometimes in stitched seams. Ravi’s story isn’t just about tailoring clothes; it’s about crafting dignity, one child at a time. Just like these heartwarming posts, his work reminds us what really matters. Which part made you smile today? Let us know in the comments.
#28 My Nephew Walks Like My Dad
Image credits: Albina-tqn
#29 Been Stuck Inside For Weeks After Major Surgery. Told My Husband That I Miss Outside, Particularly The Stars And Moon. He Later Serves Me Lunch With Cheese He Cut Into Stars And Moons
He says I know that’s not what you want but here’s a placeholder until I can get you outside. I married a good man.
Image credits: seriphae
#30 I’m 26, I Just Bought My First Car That Has AC And Under 150k Miles And I’m Pretty Proud About It
Image credits: Lexuss
#31 Hope She Knows How Much She Is Valued
Image credits: JoannaBorysiak
#32 I'm In Tears Just From Reading That
Image credits: SellersBailey
#33 He's A Real One
Image credits: s7ablatchitchi
#34 If You’re In Need Of Wholesome Content, Robert Irwin Helped Bindi’s Now Husband Practice The Proposal
Image credits: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
#35 Take A Rock - Leave A Rock
Image credits: KateRietema
#36 I Left My Best Friend At My House To Go To A Therapist Appointment During A Bad Depressive Episode. Came Back To A Clean House And Fresh Laundry And Notes Like This All Over My Room
Image credits: coIdwarkid
#37 Every Day My Wife Includes A Doodle In My Lunch, We’ve Been Together 20 Years
Image credits: Infamous-Ground9095
#38 A Girl I (30m) Have Been Talking To For Several Months Sent Flowers To My House Today. I Cried
Image credits: Alert_Attention_5905
#39 Animals Care
Image credits: EmreTuranofficial
#40 Friend's Sister Lost Her Car Key While Jogging, Someone Else Made Sure She Found It
Image credits: Majestic_Beard
#41 Me And My Dad Every Year Put Out Snacks For Delivery Drivers At Christmas, And It’s So Wholesome Seeing Their Reactions
Image credits: Kitty_Girl_1717
#42 She Is A Great Kid And I’m Lucky To Be Her Mom
Image credits: HaleyCarrots
#43 The Most Nervous I Have Ever Been Was Leaving The Hospital For The First Time With Our Baby
Image credits: Dabzilla_Darby32
#44 My Girlfriend Was In The Hospital, And The Kid She Shared A Room With Began Staring At Her For A Long Time. Then, The Kid Handed Her This And Ran Away
Image credits: athaza_1082
#45 Two Years Ago I Quit My Job In IT And Opened An Arcade. Last Week I Opened The New Location - Double The Size
Image credits: imvii
#46 My Wife Completed Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Today
I made these stickers for her to track progress on a calendar. We chose the lightening bolt for getting "zapped".
Image credits: kosieroj
#47 Love This
Image credits: gardenngather
#48 I Let My Wife Dip Me At Our Wedding
At the last moment my uncle (Minister) surprised us and told my wife she could now kiss her husband… and I loved it
Image credits: idahoisformetal
#49 Pizza Shop Owner Being A Pizza Bro
Image credits: letmegetinmyzone
#50 The Previous Reader Left A Note In My Library Book
Image credits: veryberyberry
#51 Note I Saw In The Car Next To Me In The Student Parking Lot
Image credits: Beautiful-Cress5695
#52 I Had A Rough Couple Months And Jokingly Told My Husband That Calgon Needs To Take Me Away. Apparently He Researched It The Next Day And Surprised Me With This Bath
He said I don’t know where to find Calgon but I hope this close? No, you wonderful man, this is so much better.
Image credits: seriphae
#53 I'm Staying In The Hospital With My Son, Who Is Autistic And Extremely Picky. The Cook Also Has A Picky Autistic Child And Made Sure He Got All His Favorite Things To Eat
Image credits: SWowwTittybang
#54 Best Waiter Ever
Image credits: richhomiewen
#55 What A Wholesome Couple
Image credits: The_LadyAnn
#56 Wholesome
Image credits: mattg12699
#57 Fat Little Chickens
Image credits: ryonello
#58 I Found The Perfect Chair For My Classroom Online For $30 And Then This Happened
Image credits: wildblueh
#59 The Garbage Man Gave My Daughter A LEGO Version Of His Truck Today
Image credits: HaydenScramble
#60 Couple Goals
Image credits: genvmiller
#61 Does This Happen Anywhere Else In The World?
Image credits: jamesheaton23
#62 My Dad And Sister Are Veterinarians. We Went On Vacation And Street Animals Came Right Up To Them For Love Everywhere We Went
Image credits: Sapphoinastripclub
#63 This Is Adorable
Image credits: Parkerlawyer
#64 My Son And I Made A Tiny Library And Donated It To Our Township - Installed Today
Image credits: lacinated
#65 My Mom Recently Started Playing Animal Crossing And She Knows I’m Into Nail Art
Image credits: peachnecctar
#66 My 11 Year Old Wrote Me This Poem For Mother's Day, She Definitely Made Me Feel Like I'm Doing Okay At This Mom Stuff
Image credits: ashleighbuck
#67 Bro Kept Her From Being Stranded After Fireworks
Image credits: sambones718
#68 This Duck Feeder Appeared In My Local Park By The River
For £1.50 it dispensed quite a bit of food. I fed some to the ducks and gave some to a couple of passers-by with children so they could feed them also.
Image credits: Anachronatic
#69 Probably The Most Wholesome Thing I've Seen Around Here In A While
Image credits: TrashyCure
#70 The Farewell Email I Got From My Calculus Professor
Image credits: rennyyy853
#71 A Year Ago, I Moved To The Other Side Of The World. Today, I Passed A German Exam Permitting Me To Study At University In My First Ever Second Language
Image credits: reddit.com
#72 My Birthday Gift From My Little Brother
It was my 19th birthday last week and my little brother told me that he wasn’t able to buy me anything. Instead, he made me these because I was so excited about the switch 2 reveal earlier this month.
Image credits: Highkeypie
#73 My Husband Brought Me Snacks During My Bath
Image credits: momento______mori
#74 Accidentally Backed Into Her Car The Night Before
Image credits: martusameri
#75 I Love My Dad
Image credits: sneezedr424
#76 Barista Asked How I Was Doing And I Said "Honestly Not Too Great"
Image credits: mosaicsouls
#77 It Was Nice She Did That, But Sad Teachers Have To Help Students With This Sort Of Thing In The First Place
Image credits: jeffreyyaaron
#78 I Got Engaged Last Night. I'm So Happy My Cheeks Are About To Break Off
Image credits: fireball_cooper
#79 Heres A Message From My Dad, Making Me Cry
Image credits: HeWentToJared91
#80 I Love People Who Romanticize Every Little Win In Their Lives. I Want To Be Those People
Image credits: Melaninn_Alienn
#81 A Woman Sat Opposite Gave Me This Before Getting Off The Train At Gatwick, Made Me Smile. Turned Round And She Was Gone
Image credits: TJRansley
#82 My Son Loves Our Mail Lady, She Brought Him His Own Hat Today
He’s 4 and always loves waiting for her to come around. She promised him a hat and came through today, and he said “I’m gunna be you for Halloween!!!” He’s been so excited about it all day, even asked if he could wear it to school.
Image credits: Shoddy_Nectarine_441
#83 My Friend Is Now Cancer Free After Years Of Battling
Image credits: BarneyRobinStinson7
#84 My Dad Walked A Heart In The Sand Just Behind My Mom
Image credits: CaptainBlobTheSuprem
#85 Baby’s First Wave And Their Excitement
Image credits: wetthing
#86 Today Is The One-Year Anniversary Of My Wife's Passing. As I Walked Into My Shop, I Spilled My Water. She Gave Me A Reminder That Today Will Be Just Fine
Image credits: kabley
#87 First Business Trip At Almost 40! So Excited I Couldn't Sleep
Image credits: ameades
#88 I Present This Dad’s Very First Bedtime Braid. Not Perfect But A Good Start
Image credits: nonsenseofsight
#89 Sent My BF Roses For No Real Reason And He Started Crying
Image credits: that_0nepersonuwu
#90 Text Exchange With My Older Brother For My 26th Birthday
Image credits: Strong-Equivalent-51
#91 My 16yo Daughter Is So Proud Of Herself And I Can’t Stop Smiling About It
Image credits: thatpalagi
#92 In College I Worked Breakfast In The Dining Hall. Had A Regular Customer Who Always Asked For "A Big Plate Of Egg Whites" But No Specific Amount
One day I just went all in and made a giant stack and wrote "Is this enough?" on her ticket. She sent this back to me.
Image credits: CivilizedPsycho
#93 My Dad Has Vertigo, And He Always Told Us That He Went To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower. So, For His 65th Birthday, My Siblings And I Bought Him This Set, So He Could Say That He Went There
Image credits: blackmachine312
#94 My Students Got Me A Cake
Image credits: nicktomato
#95 Wholesome Mother-In-Law Moment
Image credits: made_in_cosmos
#96 Family Picture
Image credits: Kasitaytay
#97 A Kid (Now A Woman) I Used To Give Free English Lessons To Sent Me This Message Shortly After I Reactivated My Facebook Account
Image credits: amicingtotravel
#98 I Bought An Engagement Ring For My Girlfriend Today
Image credits: fgmtats
#99 Found $10 In Walmart, Bless Whoever Left It. I’m Just Getting On My Feet And Money Is Still A Little Tight So I’m Very Thankful
Image credits: yotsukitty
#100 Please Tell Me She Asked You To Be The Yee To Her Haw
Image credits: verysmallriver
#101 Work Has Been Really Rough, Wife Left This Note On My Water Bottle That Has Had Me Smiling All Day. It’s The Little Things Sometimes, I Can Do This
Image credits: SirWilliamTheEpic
#102 I Texted This Person At An Ungodly Hour
Image credits: BeastOfEden420
#103 Got My Drivers License Today, Now Im In The Middle Of Nowhere Eating Taco Bell At Midnight
Image credits: amordawaa
#104 My Girlfriend Of Only 2 Months Got Me Kitchen Confidential For My Birthday And It Made Me Tear Up
Lyrics from Beautiful One by The Cardigans written like a poem. Made a grown man cry.
Image credits: HAL-Over-9001
#105 Just Came Home After 4 Years Away In South East Asia And This Made Me Cry
Glorious blue skies. No pollution. I cried like a little baby. It’s amazing what we all take for granted. I want to just say that on balance, Australia is truly the best country on this planet.
Image credits: Ok_Willingness_9619
#106 I Donated My Hair For The First Time Today To Children With Hair Loss! 13.5 Inches
Image credits: kat10111
#107 This Is A Great Plate And Im Sure Glad They Have It
Image credits: SpriteAndCats
#108 My Dad And His Friends Have A “Board Meeting” Every Friday & He Texts The “Board Members” If They Have Anything To Put On The Agenda
Image credits: kenzianidiot
#109 I Saw This Sign In A Supermarket Somewhere On Orchard Road. Honestly The Last Place I'd Expect To Find Wholesome Signs In The Entire Country And It Really Made Me Feel Great
Image credits: kaze987
#110 Love This
Image credits: reddit.com
