Quintessentially human

Stories for the soul. Portraying the best in human nature, one story at a time.

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Diversity is life.

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Contrary to popular belief, looking at a homeless person does not turn you into stone. And they will not consume your soul through eye contact either.

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"Being rich is not about how much you have; it's about how much you give."

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Bald cartoon characters to support kids fighting cancer.

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Need some inspiration? Watch the story of this one legged soccer player.

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Just a reminder that we all have a role to play in the conservation of our home planet. Please, stop looking the other way.

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What would you say to a guy handing out "Fuck the poor" pamphlets?

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Why random acts of kindness will make you a happier person.

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A little bit of pain, and no shame at all. Getting their balls waxed for the sake of testicular cancer awareness. Ouch.

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You should travel more.

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Why trust is worth it. A beautiful take on the importance of trust, illustrated by two stunning acrobats.

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If you live in a shell, then this video is for you. And if you don't then this video will help you understand those who do.

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Taking a paraplegic mom out surfing, with a bit of duct tape.

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When deaf woman is hearing for the first time, the emotion is just overwhelming. Be warned, her tears are contagious.

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A bunch of construction workers give a whole new meaning to the cat call. Too bad it's an ad for Sneakers, it would have made a lot more sense if the goal of this video had been to promote gender equality.

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Do you have a pet? Are you considering getting one? If so, think about getting a rescue pet.

"The Sidekick Series is dedicated to bringing you real stories of rescue pets and their human parents. Each YouTube episode will feature a dog or cat and his or her unique pet rescue story. Our mission is to help raise money and awareness for the rewards of adopting a pet and encourage millions more to adopt their very own sidekick!"

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"The high five. What a wonderful thing. You can give a random high five to a stranger and, more than likely, it will make them feel better. Some of my best high fives were with strangers. My most memorable one happened years ago at 2AM on a bike trail in Minneapolis. Some guy biking the other way stuck his hand out and I reciprocated. Our hands made contact underneath a bridge and the sound reverberation created the greatest sounding high five I have ever heard. Do you remember any handshakes like that? I'm going to doubt it."