Don't stress: Positive possum is here to get you through the week

It's all going to be okay. Yay!
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You there. Feeling down? Depressed by the weight of the world and the state of global politics?

Then there's someone you need to meet.

Behold your new motivational life coach: Let's call him "positive possum." He's clearly the world's happiest possum to ever live.

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This unbearably upbeat little critter was spotted in the bush around Opotiki, New Zealand, by the stepdad of Reddit user "Sretlaw," who was out hunting. Thankfully, we wasn't hunting possum that day.

Which might explain the furry bundle of joy's arms in the air pose: Maybe they're just trying to deescalate the situation?

In any case, that's a cute marsupial. Understandably, the internet has fallen in love with the beautiful beast, turning it into an adorable, party-positive meme.

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Overwhelmed by that big task? Positive possum knows you can do it.

Terrified of that orange-faced dude who's about to take power? Positive possum is here to give you hope.

Just need a little pick me up? Positive possum is here for you. Positive possum is always here for you.

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