Signs of the times: toilet paper quidditch⚡️a tiny meditating chef 👨‍🍳 and makeup with a message. 👄 Check out today’s story for more things that have us smiling. 😊 Videos by @jojotheragdollcat, @thetinychefshow and @kickiyangz

Patrick Cabral’s (@darkgravity) large, layered paper sculptures may be intricate, but his approach is deceptively simple.⁣ ⁣ “I just cut one hole after another,” says the Filipino artist, who uses his talent to raise awareness about endangered species, like this tiger, which took him about 200 hours to create.⁣ ⁣ “What I love about the work I do is that it’s also my form of meditation. Every time I do my work, I get into a Zen state. I have to be completely present, because I am using a sharp blade, and all I think of is cutting one hole at a time.” #ThisWeekOnInstagram⁣ ⁣ Photo by @darkgravity

Graphic designer and paper artist Jihee Lee (@edaeri11) adds materials like acrylic, felt and iron nuts and bolts into her lifelike models of everyday objects.⁣ ⁣ But all her creations — including this colorful meal — have one thing in common: their main ingredient is always paper.⁣ ⁣ “When I make food, I first imagine how the food is plated, then I decide which materials and colors work up an appetite,” she says of her intricate sculptures. “I make a sketch and then do a 3D modeling, just like I’d set up a table for dinner. I give my best effort to make the food look as delicious as possible.” #ThisWeekOnInstagram⁣ ⁣ Photo by @edaeri11

Spending a little more time at home than usual? (Same.)⁣ ⁣ Storyteller, podcaster and former monk Jay Shetty (@jayshetty) knows how to transform your space into one that’s full of good energy. 🙌✨⁣ ⁣ “I want to help people create spaces that are full of positivity, specifically in four purposes: a space for gratitude, a space for productivity, a space that you can meditate and feel calm, and lastly, a space that you can exercise and stay healthy.”⁣ ⁣ #TakeABreak with Jay, no matter where in the world you are 🌎💛, today on IGTV.

For Josie Totah (@josietotah), her mom has always shown her unconditional love – especially when she came out as transgender. ❤️ ⁣⁣ ⁣ “Of course there were road bumps, curve balls and places where we needed to stop and figure things out. But not a second went by that my mom wasn’t holding my hand,” says the 18-year-old actress and producer.⁣ ⁣ Josie offers these words of support for other people who identify as trans. “You will surge into your light. It’s only a matter of time.” 💫 ⁣⁣ ⁣ Read more stories of love from the trans community on @glaad right now. #TransDayofVisibility #TransLoveStories⁣⁣ ⁣ Photo by @josietotah

Look closely. This portrait by paper-quilling artist Yi Ye Wang (@pinkzhazha) took nearly three months to complete and is 100% constructed from rolled up paper. 🤯⁣ ⁣ “I use paper art to express the deep artistic mood of Chinese traditional ink painting, combined with modern western art techniques, to make my own unique style,” says the Paris-based Chinese artist, who also writes songs and plays bass.⁣ ⁣ “My friends are surprised that I can turn from being a crazy rock musician to a quiet artist who can work alone for long periods of time.” #ThisWeekOnInstagram⁣ ⁣ Photo by @pinkzhazha

⁣ #HelloFrom The Wedge. We’re currently dreaming of this stretch of Southern California beach known for its shore-breaking waves and their frothy foamy dances. 🌊⁣ ⁣ Photo by @ohdagyo

Time to cozy up with today’s #WeeklyFluff. ⁣ Meet Guinea pig BFFs Olive and Chestnut (@oliveandchestnut), who enjoy cuddling up and striking a pose.⁣ ⁣ Photo by @oliveandchestnut

Q: What do a kitchen climber, cute quokka and fast-hands chef have in common?⁣ A: They all had us smiling this week 😊⁣ ⁣ Check out our story for more photos and videos that brought us some much-needed moments of joy. ✨⁣ ⁣ Videos by @brookeclimbs, @hobopeeba and @cznburak

Want to know Miley Cyrus’ (@mileycyrus) recipe for joy? Mindfulness ✨ + Music 🎶 + Doggies 🐶 With the help of her furry friends, Miley is here to spread a little ☀️ while you #TakeABreak with our new series that will inspire you to slow down for a few minutes.

Mikaela Loach (@mikaelaloach) is on a mission to make climate activism and ethical and sustainable living accessible to all. 💪💕⁣ ⁣ “Social justice issues cannot and should not be divorced from talk around sustainability and the climate crisis. So, rather than just using my own privilege to be zero waste, vegan and fast-fashion free myself, it’s also about looking at the world as it is and asking myself: How can I make these lifestyle changes possible for everyone? How can I create a world that is good for all people?”⁣ ⁣ This month, @cosmopolitanuk is releasing the “Positivity Index,” a list of 25 British people — included Mikaela — who are striving to make social media, and the world, a better place.⁣ ⁣ “I’m honestly very touched that my wee contribution to the world through my activism can be something both positive and hopeful,” says Mikaela, “which are two things we all need right now!”⁣ ⁣ Learn more about the Positivity Index on @cosmopolitanuk and @cybersmilefoundation now. ⚡

Cat TV Mews? 😻⁣ 10-touch challenge with a twist? ⚽️⁣ Gratitude for everyone doing their part? ❤️⁣ ⁣ These are just a few of the things that helped us smile this week. Check out even more photos and videos on today’s story. 💫⁣ ⁣ Videos by @jvn, @juantimefreestyle; illustration by @revelatori