10 things that made us smile this week

[10 things that made us smile this week]( There seems to be a fairly broad consensus that the world is a bit of a dumpster fire at the moment, but that perspective doesn't account for the countless examples of beauty, goodness, and hope we see all around us when we look for them. If you're looking for reasons to smile, here are ten from this week that'll give you a dose of joy and boost your faith in humanity. [Read the Story]( [A male mechanic told his female coworker she 'don't belong here.' She proved him dead wrong.]( Female auto mechanics are few and far between. According to Data USA, 97.7% of automotive service technicians and mechanics are male. Jessica E. Cardoso, an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) qualified automotive technician from Florida, is changing perceptions of women in the mechanic world by posting videos on TikTok that prove they definitely belong. She exposed the challenges she faces with male colleagues by posting a video where one has no problem telling her she shouldn't be working in a garage. [Read the Story]( [Dolphins alert rescue crew and help save swimmer lost and stranded at sea for 12 hours]( Dolphins are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. They are also very empathetic creatures capable of experiencing complex emotions. They also have a great affinity for humans and because of their playful nature, they are often referred to as the dogs of the sea. The extent of their intelligence and critical thinking is often underestimated. Instances of dolphins helping humans at sea are not uncommon. But in an extraordinary feat, a pod of dolphins has apparently played a huge role in helping a person lost at sea get rescued. [Read the Story]( [Americans' push to help Afghan refugees is refreshing. Let's apply that energy to all refugees.]( When a spotlight is shone on a tragedy, it's natural for people of goodwill to respond. Images and individual stories in the media are powerful reminders that our humanity connects us all, prompting our desire to save our fellow human beings from suffering to well up within us. That impulse has led to a widespread outcry to help Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban after U.S. forces started pulling out of the country. The sudden wave of proactive compassion is heartening. The calls to raise the refugee ceiling, the people offering to open their homes, the donations to support evacuation and resettlement efforts—all of it is great, truly. [Read the Story]( [Anti-vaxxer Candace Owens was denied a COVID test, highlighting a big debate in medical ethics]( The COVID-19 era was officially dubbed the "pandemic of the unvaccinated" by CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD last July and she wasn't kidding. Unvaccinated people are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who got the jab and studies show they now account for 99% of deaths from the virus. It's terrible that people are dying of symptoms that are nearly 100% preventable. But it's also fair to criticize those who are unvaccinated because for nearly all of them it's a selfish decision. There are of course exceptions, primarily those who cannot get vaccinated because of overriding medical conditions. But those are relatively few and far between. Unvaccinated people are three times more likely to spread COVID-19 and on rare occasions, they can infect someone who did the right thing and got the shot. [Read the Story]( Let's be social! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2021 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.