Though bad things certainly do and will continue to happen, life isn’t as bad as you might see on the news. The world is full of beauty, kindness, talent, and awesomeness—you just need to be willing to look for it. Sometimes, a small reminder is all that it takes for us to do that. 6park.com
The r/awesome subreddit does exactly what it says on the tin. Its 1.2 million members share “everything that is awesome,” from examples of human generosity and gorgeous art to powerful photos of nature and wildlife. We’ve curated some of their most inspiring posts to share with all of you. Scroll down for a boost of optimism and hope.

#1 Great Friend     
  

#2 He Fell A Long Time Ago, But He Never Gave Up
  

#3 Duomo Di Milano Door, Graphite On Paper, 16x16 Inches , By Me
  

#4 This Parrot Got A Second Chance At Life After Getting New Prosthetic Beak
  

#5 An Unspoken Hero
  

#6 This Rare, Vibrant Heirloom Corn Is The Work Of A Dust Bowl Farmer With Cherokee Roots
  

#7 Decided To Surprise My Neighbours For Their Friendship With A Portrait Of Their Cat
  

#8 The Value Of A Single Tree
  

#9 My Sobriety So Far
  

#10 Alice In Wonderland Cake. Credit: Pedro Sequera
  

#11 The Tree Decided To Start A New Life
  

#12 Me With A Few Of My Paintings!
  

#13 My Step Dad Took This Pic And I Think It’s Awesome
  

#14 Mountain Casting A Shadow!
  

#15 Cold Front Seen From Above
  

#16 A Train Carved From The Tip Of A Pencil. (Artist: Cindy Chinn)
  

#17 Izzy The Dog Stuck In A Flock Of Sheep
  

#18 One Of 1,100 Patents Of Artur Fischer
  

#19 Beautiful Tree
  

#20 A Snow Leopard In Its Natural Habitat At Spiti Valley, India Appears Flawlessly Camouflaged, Effortlessly Blending Into The Surrounding Environment
  

#21 My Neighbor's Maple Trees - No Filter
  

#22 Time-Lapse Of Some Lightning
  

#23 Overgrown Center City, Philadelphia
  

#24 Haunting Driftwood Sculptures By Japanese Artist Nagato Iwasaki
  

#25 Autumn In New York - Central Park As Seen From High Above
  

#26 Biomechanical Tattoo
  

#27 Peaceful Food
  

#28 My Completed Charcoal Drawing Featuring 5 Iconic Jokers! It Took Me A Month To Create!
  

#29 My Mom Took This Photo And I Think It's Awesome
  

#30 Victorian Steampunk Swing Set
  

#31 This Axlotl
  

#32 Whimsical Stairway
  

#33 Luck And Lightning At The Grand Canyon
  

#34 (Oc) Alpaca Made With 40 Hours Of Dots
  

#35 Nautilus, A Very Ancient Crustacean
  

#36 An Aerial View Of Centuripe Town In Sicily, Italy
  

#37 One Of My Gaming Friends, Who I Have Never Met In Person, Sent Me A New Xbox. Who Says Gaming Friends Aren’t Real Friends!!!
  

#38 Lava Flowing Across The Snow In Iceland, While A Crowd Of People Warms Themselves Near It While Watching
  

#39 Pier, Acrylic , 42x42 Cm, 2019