This photo is inspirational to me, makes me think

[steve2470]

This little Austrian boy was so happy to get new shoes during World War 2. It inspires me to be happy with the very small things in life. The photo almost made me tear up.

[Arugula Latte]

1. I saw that photo when I was a kid. It was in a book called "Life (magazine) Goes to War"

It really made an impression on me. Many times over the years I have thought about this picture and how the little boy was so grateful for a thing that I always took for granted.

A similar thing was an article I read about a child who was unable to go outside due to some horrible medical condition (it might have been one of those "bubble" situations -- I forget the specifics). The quote I recall was: "His biggest ambition is to walk on grass." It really humbled me, thinking about lives such as those.

[steve2470]

2. yes very humbling

To get a tad sappy, almost life changing. Here I am, mildly kvetching about not having an icemaker in a previous Lounge thread, and this little boy is overjoyed about new shoes.

Rapidly puts things into perspective and makes you profoundly grateful. First world problems and all that.

[panader0]

3. All the pictures in that set were great. I liked this one too.

Maybe someone can provide the link.

[steve2470]

4. here it is, little boy pic #30 I think

http://www.boredpanda.com/must-see-historic-moments/