Virtual reality technology can have a far greater impact than helping us pass the time. In fact, it can help us look into the past. In the case of one mother, it provided the most powerful pathway possible—an opportunity to reunite with her deceased daughter.

Jang-Jisung lost her seven-year-old daughter, Nayeon, in 2016. Nayeon may have passed away from an incurable disease, but that hasn’t prevented her mother from finding a way to make it seem like she’s still there.

Earlier this year, the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation published a video clip on its YouTube page from a documentary called “I Met You”. Interestingly, the video shifts between the real world and the virtual reality environment. The video shows Jang standing in front of a giant green screen. Donned in a VR headset and a pair of gloves, she can be seen talking and holding hands with her daughter. The interaction even included a birthday cake with lit-up candles.

The reunion between mother and child certainly hit hard on an emotional level. While Jang can be seen crying when she first sees the virtual version of Nayeon, her other family members watch with sad expressions.

Virtual Reality has enabled a grieving mother to communicate again with her young daughter, Nayeon, who died in 2016…

I’m not crying… You are #Science #Technology #Soul

pic.twitter.com/6gohA1VfkO

— Powerful Mason Kelly (@BEASTfromEAST73) February 13, 2020

The Aju Business Daily reported that the project took about eight months to complete. Impressively, the virtual park was modeled after a real-world one that Jang and her daughter once visited. The thorough process of building this virtual world brings up the question: Is this too much?

This project serves as a stunning example of the power of virtual reality technology. At the same time, it opens up the pathway for other people to follow suit. And if there’s more of a demand for VR reunions with deceased friends and family members, that could bring about even more debates over its ethical and emotional impact.

"A South Korean TV documentary that aired on Feburary 6 depicts Jang Ji-sung, mother of four, donning a headset, haptic gloves, and meeting a virtual recreation of her daughter Nayeon died in 2016"

Do you agree with this idea?
Me .. NO pic.twitter.com/O74Sku5E7e

— My Dad's love (@Jasmin_Kamiliya) February 10, 2020

Of course, Netflix enthusiasts already are aware of the extremes of trying to recreate a loved one who’s passed away. The popular show Black Mirror has an episode in which a woman tries to build a clone of her deceased partner. Eventually, she grows frustrated over the clone’s less-than-lifelike interactions.

While some people may disagree with the premise of a virtual reality reunion, Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano takes the opposite view.

“Since you know the person is gone, you accept the virtual equivalent for what it is — a comforting vestige.

There is nothing wrong or unethical about it,” he explained.

Wherever you fall in the debate over virtual reality and its uses, the video of Jang and her daughter will definitely elicit some strong emotions. And as we know, feelings are what make us human.

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Sometimes the greatest acts of kindness are totally unexpected. And in the case of one Missouri man, his discovery turned out to be life-changing for not just his family but many, many more.

In January, architect Brian Bononi had to visit a Portrait Innovations photo studio to take measurements for a new leasing agent.

Though the location was set to close due to bankruptcy, it actually contained something quite valuable. Bononi shockingly discovered a massive pile of family portraits. Instead of disposing of them and continuing with his job, he went above and beyond the call of duty—he went about finding their rightful owners.

Bononi initially was dismayed that the photos would end up in a shredder or trash bin. Faced with a decision, he considered his options:

“I could ignore these photos and go on, not my problem…. which would have been easy to do, since no one knew I would have even thought twice about it.

And besides, I wasn’t looking to take on another project in my family’s busy schedules. Or I could do something about it.

I couldn’t escape the thought that these photos could potentially be some families’ first or last photos with/of their loved ones.

I knew if these were one of my memories, wouldn’t I want someone to do what they could to help me?”

The Missouri native decided to take matters into his own hands—with permission, of course. After getting the landlord’s blessing, the 39-year-old father of four went about loading 167 abandoned portraits into his dad van.

He and his family brought them home and began searching for their owners.

Amazingly, the pile contained photos from a wide range of events, including graduations and weddings. The family incorporated its own system of categorizing the photos by alphabetizing them and inputting data into a spreadsheet with all relevant contact information. Eventually, they started getting in contact with some of the owners and the results were inspiring.

The Bononi family has reunited more than 40 photos with their rightful owners and even created a Facebook Page called Portraits at Boardwalk. The page helps spread the message and gives people an opportunity to identify themselves in the photos.

Said Bononi,

“It’s an opportunity to extend love and hope within our community.

We teach our kids that making a difference in our world is intentional and that no matter your age or how big or small the act may be, when you see an opportunity to help, YOU do it, and this was a great example to do just that!”

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments!

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The best way to exist is to see the world as the flawed place it is and still see beauty and humor. That’s what is all around us if you look. And when you do see it, know you’re also seeing what’s inside you which is beautiful and funny too.

Just like these 15 wholesome animals!

Take a look, fam!

1. Warm your heart by gazing at his ears and feet.

My puppers Ripley! from aww

2. This kitten is so mad at his mousey-mouse.

Cat playing with toy mouse from aww

3. And I thought missing socks went to a parallel universe.

And with the melting snow, the case of the missing socks was solved from aww

4. Lucy is a lover, not a fighter.

this is Lucy, she likes to pet the other dogs at daycare from aww

5. This squirrel is nuts about this guy.

Took a week but made a friend during quarantine! from aww

6. Oh, mama.

Dalmatian Momma with her pups from aww

7. Guinea pig to the rescue.

I saw someone’s cat tank and wanted to show you all my guinea pig tank. He’s here to fight your sadness during quarantine. from aww

8. Squirrel!

Indian palm squirrel in my Indian palm from aww

9. Smiling dogs are always appreciated.

can we take a moment to appreciate this dog’s teef from aww

10. He was probably pretending to be too tired to walk home a moment ago.

Look how happy he is! from aww

11. Best buds.

Pure love from aww

12. But he wants to howl so badly.

My deaf pup can’t howl right from aww

13. Aren’t you loving all these squirrels?

Good news: isolation has got us building picnic tables for squirrels from aww

14. It’s hard to imagine how big this little one will be soon.

A little tiger cub hugging the paw of its mother from aww

15. It’s a great big, beautiful, funny world out there.

We just moved from a basement apartment so this is his first time experiencing real windows – he is just so happy it makes me happy! from aww

Don’t you feel better now? See, all you need are pictures of cute animals (and maybe some chocolate). Paying your warm and fuzzy feelings forward is awesome and makes you a helper at the same time. So, share this story with a friend and lighten their load too.

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Sometimes, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have anyone to love or anything to share.

But you are not alone! Sometimes, all you need to do is to reach out with a phone call to a friend or family member.

And if you don’t feel like doing that, then these 14 picture of animals will tell you, “When we have each other, we have everything.”

1. This kitten is trying to eat her own tail. That is silly.

Silly kitty, that’s not edible! from aww

2. Sometimes you only need to read the signs.

The cat in the window: A story from aww

3. Isn’t he just the wooliest little calf you’ve ever seen?

Look at him.. from aww

3. She can still run fast in her best dreams.

This is my 13 year old girl. She can’t chase birdies like when she was younger, so I like to think that’s what she’s doing when she’s dreaming. from aww

4. What we will catch today?

Trying to catch fish for dinner from aww

5. What a mess, but oh what fun.

Fill a mini piñata with cat treats for a fun quarantine activity from aww

6. Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl.

My 12 year old Lola from aww

7. The judges give it 5 style points.

Graceful landing from aww

8. Double the pleasure.

Newly adopted rotties from aww

9. He looks like a woodland fairy creature.

A goat munching on hydrangeas from aww

10. Toddler and puppy games.

One way to play fetch and while keeping your toddler contained from aww

11. Max is a big bro now.

Max gets a new brother. from aww

12. Whee!

I can do that too from aww

13. Happy birthday!

My little fellow turned 1 year old today! from aww

14. That mug says it all–both of them.

Morning coffee with my deskmate from aww

These cute cats and adorable dogs are all about the love.

They give lots of love themselves and receive ours unconditionally.

And, we should never stop fighting for it because we’re worth it.

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Did you know that Bob Ross had a little squirrel named Peapod and he would put Peapod in his pocket to watch him paint?

Who can be in a bad mood knowing this was something that happened?

But if you need more wholesome goodness to turn your week around, take a look at these 19 pictures and videos of animals.

1. When you see someone without a smile, give them one of your own, like this dog.

Aww it’s smile from aww

2. She likes to show off her toys. How sweet is that?

My girl always greets people with her stuffed animals from aww

3. Dog hugs are the best.

My boy giving me a hug from aww

4. Crocheting is love.

My girlfriend has spent quarantine crocheting. What do we think of our dogs new sweater? from aww

5. Napa and I would get along just fine.

Napa demonstrates the laziest game of fetch from aww

6. Wowza.

My dog loves balls, but she’s never seen one like this before. from aww

7. Question. How did this cute corgi back that thing in there?

Special Delivery! from aww

8. Herding by Zoom?

A border collie working from home from aww

9. Even reptiles can bring the warm fuzzies.

He’s actually real! Almost stepped on him while hiking yesterday. from aww

10. Dogs that purr? Be still my heart.

Woofer purr from aww

11. Bet she won’t let that stop her.

Ray, 7months old, born without eyes. So much love. from aww

12. She’s gorgeous!

Maggie the Wonder Dog spreading love as usual from aww

13. Your mama won’t let you fall before you’re ready.

Parent of the year from aww

14. What a wonderful surprise.

With little to no people out and about more and more critters are in areas you wouldn’t normally see them! This large road runner ran right up to me in a parking lot it was awesome! from aww

15. This dog’s no dummy.

Not today homie!!! from aww

16. Precious mommy and child moment.

Mommy cat with her kitten. from aww

17. New best buds forever.

Cows are among the most gentle creatures. This allows them to befriend All kinds. from aww

18. He’s so soulful.

Picked up our new isolation buddy! from aww

19. Dreaming of tuna.

A sleepy kitten getting the dream licks from aww

These cute animals can give lessons on sweetness because they have it to spare.

Whether they look perfect or not, or missing a few parts here or there, they aren’t afraid of showing what they can do which is to make us laugh and fill us with hope and joy no matter how our week is going.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

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Forget about the news for a few minutes. Forget about the crazy chain e-mails from your Aunt Maggie. Forget about everything.

It’s time to focus on some positivity and some wholesomeness.

And what better way to do that than through funny and cute animals?

I really think we’re all going to enjoy this quite a bit…

1. She’s doing just fine.

there's a thunderstorm but the good news is my headphones fit Bella perfectly pic.twitter.com/6pISwlvRWR

— (@oscarewilde) August 18, 2017

2. Awwwww. That’s sweet.

The world is awful and Twitter is weird but I was with my 2.5-year-old niece at the museum today and when we saw the “wounded” dinosaur model illustrating predation she insisted on hugging it to make it feel better pic.twitter.com/M3I3QXk97d

— Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) August 6, 2019

3. Just too friendly.

Doggy school dropout: police dog fired for being too friendly https://t.co/to32OP0k3T pic.twitter.com/1XK4JlWoSu

— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) June 8, 2017

4. This is beautiful.

5. A good man.

6. They’re family now.

7. Here’s the proof.

8. Old friend.

9. Good work!

10. Best party of all time.

11. Sneak attack.

12. Yes, it is.

13. Moved to tears.

14. And we’ll end on this note.

cute old couple got on cnn because they found a duck shaped tomato in their garden pic.twitter.com/2Ftszowa2j

— jackie stem (@jackiestem) September 20, 2015

That’s the good stuff! I’m telling you!

Let’s keep this thread of positivity and wholesomeness moving right along. In the comments, please share a photo of your pet and introduce us to them!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Feeling kind of down these days? None of these animals want you to feel that way…ever.

Let these guys lighten your load with their sweet pictures, videos and stories.

Here are 11 critters sending you light and love.

1. Max wants to give you his undivided attention.

Max my rescue dog trying to understand sounds! from aww

2. My, what big eyes you have.

This one makes my day from aww

3. She’ll bring you whatever you need to be successful.

My girl brought me a pencil while I was drawing. Looking super cute while doing it too from aww

4. Especially dabbed with barbecue sauce.

I love chickens from aww

5. Kitten for the win!

Kitten vs. fingers from aww

6. Friends through the years.

A dog’s best friend from aww

7. He’s got those small branches under control.

My foster pupper is overjoyed to announce his promotion to small branch manager. from aww

8. No, dear, the bed part goes on the bottom.

I don’t think she understood the concept of bed from aww

9. The sun must be out for the first time in a long time.

When a Picture Says More Than Just a Thousand Words from aww

10. These dogs with toys that look like them are too cute!

from aww

11. Lily, your new sweater looks amazing and cozy.

I crochet sweaters for dogs and it makes me really happy. I hope seeing my friend’s dog Lily in her sweater makes you happy on this lonely Tuesday. from aww

So, if you need a day of light, love and postive thoughts, hopefully this post blessed you.

Remember, a circle of light and peace surround you and you can always send the same to others.

And on the days where you’re not feeling it, a cute kitty or puppy can remind you happiness isn’t far off because tomorrow is another day.

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