Discovering that human beings are good is like finding fresh water when you’re lost in the desert.
Some days I feel like I’m adrift in a vast expanse of arseholery which will eventually crush my soul with the weight of how horrible and selfish people are.
People who drive like they’re the only person on the road. People who see you walking to a counter and start walking faster so they can get there first. People who barge into a lift like your attempt to exit is an inconvenience to them. People who tweet hideous things at random strangers for sport. People who take joy in putting you down, just because they’re small, bitter, lonely people. Ugh… why bother with the list? You know exactly what I mean. A lot of the time, people are just dicks.
I know this weight bears down on you too. I know this because of the joy and profound relief that unites us whenever we hear a Good Samaritan story.
I tweeted this link today: 24 pictures that will restore your faith in humanity. Take a look at 7 of them below
To see more of these images go to Buzzfeed
The response was emotional. There were lots of tears (many blamed on PMS, dust and onions) but there were also a lot of tweeted thank yous.
It was the thank yous that made me realise how much we need this. We really really need to know that people aren’t all dicks. We really really need to know that some people are decent, kind, compassionate, generous people. Some people do nice things even though no one is watching. They do nice things without any expectation of praise or gratitude. That’s what restores my faith in humanity.
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Thank you so much for this post. I severly lost faith in humanity mainly because of DISCRIMINATION and today I hit rock bottom. I typed in google "I lost my faith in humanity" and came cross your post. And my lady I'm telling you: you restored it. Im from Saudi Arabia and I experience discrimination for different reasons. Sometimes because of my colour, other times for my race, nationality or/and religion. I will never forget the old Australian lady who stood up for me last year in front of 4 drunk racists. I consider my self a very tough man who been through alot but I tear up like a baby when I see a human helping his brother/sister human. And I think you got it right, sister. It is those who help others and not wait or look for gratitude. They do it because they are HUMAN.
Thank you soooooo much
This post has made me teary.
Thanks for sharing.