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    24 Times Our Faith In Humanity Was Restored

    Let's face it, peopld do stupid things. A LOT. Jerks cut you off in traffic, the cashier at the grocery store takes forever to count your change, and your teacher just assigned you a 5-page paper — it's enough to get you frustrated. Sometimes it seems that just one day can be enough to drain the last dregs of your faith in this hopeless thing we call the human race. But then again, humanity surprises us sometimes. And sometimes it's when we least expect it.

    1. Sometimes humanity surprises us by treating total strangers.

    a guy came through drive thru gave me a hundred dollar bill and told me to pay for every order behind him #faithinhumanityrestored

    2. Surprising someone with food.

    Someone just door bell ditched me a pizza!!! #FaithInHumanityRestored #ThankYouRandomCitizen #BestDayEver

    3. Or school supplies for a well-deserving teacher.

    People are awesome! A random person from Baltimore sent me these supplies for my classroom! #faithinhumanityrestored

    4. Or a note.

    After a 13 hour day my night could have been a lot worse and a whole lot longer without this #FaithInHumanityRestored

    5. Or neatly folded laundry.

    Guy folded random persons laundry *note* "from dryer 11, good luck on finals" #OnlyatRIT #faithinhumanityrestored

    6. Sometimes, our faith is restored when people return lost or stolen things.

    Shout out to the dude who found my stolen laptop #FaithInHumanityRestored #ThankYouGod

    7. Without seeking personal reward.

    A complete stranger just did this. #thankyou #faithinhumanityrestored #theworldgoesroundonthekindnessofstrangers

    8. Or taking anything for themselves.

    I lost my wallet at brad paisley and someone mailed it to me with everything in it #comeup #faithinhumanityrestored

    9. Sometimes, people help others get out of a tight spot.

    10. Even if it takes some effort.

    11. Faith in humanity skyrockets when someone has a great idea.

    This genius machine feeds stray dogs in exchange for recycled bottles #faithinhumanityrestored

    12. Or sees a need.

    13. And decides it's more important than their own.

    This photograph of a man giving his shoes to a homeless girl in Rio de Janeiro.#FaithInHumanityRestored

    14. We restore our faith in humanity when a dad helps his daughter walk.

    This dad designed special shoes to give his paralyzed daughter the sensation of walking❤️ #FaithInHumanityRestored

    15. Or when someone builds a pig-wheelchair.

    This has made my day. #chrispbacon #FaithInHumanityRestored

    16. When someone makes sure you're ok.

    wiped out on my longboard and a lady got out of her car to make sure I was ok #faithinhumanityrestored

    17. Or takes your worst moments and turns them for the better.

    18. When people change their plans for somebody else.

    19. When kids think of others who live far away.

    They're selling lemonade to raise funds for Yolanda victims. #faithinhumanityrestored

    20. Or close to home.

    Respect to these guys. #faithinhumanityrestored

    21. When considerate scientists go the extra mile.

    22. And when young men show nuptial support for people they don't know.

    23. When humanity looks out for those smaller than themselves.

    24. Or those caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

    Sara Bezdjian is a writer, bibliophile, and lover of travel. When she isn't reading or playing roller derby, you can find her eating ice cream. If you'd like to reach her, send a message in a bottle from your nearest shoreline.

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