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Your news channel and social media feed are probably working overtime to convince you that the world is a terrible, hopeless mess. Don’t buy it. Sure, life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows—but there’s plenty of good out there if you know where to look.
We found plenty of it over on r/wholesomepics, a community that never runs out of posts to brighten your day. Here are some of the most uplifting ones. Scroll down and upvote your favorites!
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#1
Whooooolsoooooome
Sara Frazer 2 days ago
Her name is Theresa Kachindamoto, and she just passed away November last year. 😞🕊️a wonderful human who did great things and deserves to have her name recognized
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#2
Senior Kitties Need Love Too
#3
Saw This On Fb
If you’re anything like me, even just one or two wholesome posts is enough to make you feel a little better about everything. A whole collection of them is even more welcome.
And it doesn’t really matter what they’re about either. Whether it’s a photo of a cute dog just living its best life or a heartwarming news story, it all counts. We could all use a little more positivity in our lives.
#5
Loved This Old Post On /R/Thiswaspleasant
#6
This Teacher Took Teaching To A Whole Other Level
Sara Frazer 2 days ago
Well dang it's been 6 years now, why is this the first time I'm hearing about this?? This woman is a hero and a wonderful person
Of course, cute things have a particular power all of their own. A chubby-cheeked baby or a sleepy, purring cat can cure just about any kind of sadness. One “awww” and that’s all you need.
And there’s actually a good reason for that. According to Verywell Mind, humans are naturally drawn to things we find adorable, whether that’s animals, people, objects, or even certain sounds.
“The visual appeal of cuteness often triggers positive emotions, making us feel relaxed and happy,” says neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez. “Psychologically, these cute features often lead to feelings of affection and a desire to engage with them in a playful way.”
#7
Garbage Men Taking Some Time Off Work
#8
Made Me Feel, Especially As A Lower Income Parent
#9
They Couldn't Tell The Difference
Researchers argue that our love of cute things has an evolutionary explanation. Dr. Michael Valdez, medical director at Detox California, points out that features we tend to find cute, like larger eyes and rounder faces, are signals that trigger our caregiving instincts, which ultimately help ensure the survival of the species.
Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz has a similar take, suggesting that most things we find cute share qualities with human babies, and that our enjoyment of them is really just our natural nurturing drive doing its thing.
#10
Perfect Match
#11
In Turkey They Build These Stray Houses So That Stray Cats Don't Get Cold At Night
April Pickett 2 days ago
Turkey has a thing for stray cats. They care for them and respect them.
#12
Sadly It Got Deleted From R/Wholesome Memes
Sara Frazer 2 days ago
This makes me wonder, do reptiles also like soft surfaces?? It seems like they're always only offered sticks, rocks, gravel, etc ....
What’s happening in our brains during all of this is pretty fascinating. Dr. Hafeez explains that seeing something cute activates the reward and emotion centers of the brain, specifically the ventral striatum and the nucleus accumbens.
This triggers a release of dopamine, which is the neurotransmitter behind those warm, fuzzy feelings we get when we stumble across a particularly good photo of a puppy.
#13
He Held Up A Sign For The Health Care Workers
#14
🥺🥺
April Pickett 2 days ago
Sharing, but at a distance. The white dog has no chance of getting that teddy, so the pitbull can show it off safely.
#15
"Took My Kids To The Zoo.."
cecilia kilian 1 day ago
I went with my childhood best friend to the laundromat to hang out while she did her family's washing. We had a great time. When I had to move my mom to assisted living and clear out her place, my closest cousin came over to help me. It was hard, but we ended up laughing and sharing memories. It was a great time.
Well, some people might argue that surrounding ourselves with positivity is naive. That a healthy dose of cynicism is just the sensible way to get through life.
But research actually disagrees. Professor Denise Baden found that positive news stories have a surprisingly powerful impact on us.
#16
No More Excuses. If They Can Do It, So Can You
#17
Wholesome Content
#18
Hugs For Demons
She ran a study exposing students to both positive and negative versions of news stories, and the results were pretty clear. Students who read positive stories were more motivated to take action in their own lives, like adopting better environmental habits.
The more anxious the negative stories made people feel, the less motivated they were to do anything at all. What we consume matters more than we think, and it turns out positivity doesn’t just make us feel good, it makes us better people too.
#19
10-Year-Old Asked To Meet President Jimmy Carter After He Beat Cancer
#20
Look Down
#21
A Japanese Couple Taking A Selfie Together, 1920s
And when we go ahead and do good things, it has a measurable effect on how we feel. According to PBS News, acts of kindness raise the oxytocin levels in your body, and that’s not a small thing.
Whether you’re helping a stranger or paying something forward to a friend, your body responds with a genuine wave of warmth and happiness. Science says so.
#23
Got Her For Free When She Was 8 Coz Nobody Wanted An Old Dog With A Limp. Jokes On Them, She's Been A Wonderful Companion For Years!
#24
Mama Like Son
UCLA scientist Naomi Eisenberger, who studies brain activity during acts of kindness, found that even during the height of COVID, two or three acts of kindness a week significantly reduced levels of depression and anxiety.
When someone helps another person, the reward-related regions of the brain light up, the same regions activated by cute animals and good news. Turns out being kind feels good because, biologically speaking, it is good.
#25
A Moment Before Happiness (1955)
Sara Frazer 2 days ago (edited)
This is so wholesome and always makes me so happy, especially because the dad is showing so much joy on his face. He's happy about the happiness he's about to bring the lil guy, and the happiness the puppy is about to feel meeting his family and home. It's just so cute.
#26
Dad Making Their Day, If Not Days
Verity Stewart 1 day ago
I can relate to this. When I was diagnosed with autism my mum cut me off over 5 years ago she called me a disease and I have been doing well on my own it was the best thing that happened to me! Never going back
#27
The Wholesomest Mittens
Hopefully this little compilation brought some genuine warmth into your day. But don’t forget to take that energy with you when you close the tab.
Do something kind for someone else, or even just for yourself. That way you become the source of positivity you’re always looking for out there. Keep it going.
#30
The Kid Is Proud And His Friends Knows It
#31
I Love This
#32
Don't Think This Has Been Posted Already
#33
Leafy Nap
Sara Frazer 2 days ago
Awwww I just want to scoop them up, stuff them in my hoodie and take them home 🥲
#34
Like Mother, Like Daughter. And Granddaughter
#35
Elephants Are Soo Cute And Adorable
#36
This Is Luna And He Is A Year Old
#37
Spend Time With Yourself And Realize You're Enough
GenuineJen 2 days ago
I've found that I'm so complete and so interesting that I'm all I spend time with now. Oops.
#38
It’s Not What You’ve Got, It’s Who You’ve Got
#39
Spotted At Local Cex
#40
My Dad Found A Cat At His Job Site
#41
Quokkas Are Known As The Happiest Animals On Earth!
#42
My Spanish Class Teacher Gave Me His Ukulele A Week Before Graduation. He’s Helped Me Go Through My Darkest, Cope With A Break Up, And Taught Me How To Play On This Ukulele
#43
Someone Carved This Cardboard For The Resident Cat Outside My Workplace
#44
Wholesome Bathroom Graffiti
#47
This Adorable Cheetah Cub ( Courtesy To The Smithsonian’s National Zoo )
#48
Found In A Library Book Today ❤
GenuineJen 2 days ago
A book on Egypt checked out by a 10-year-old? That checks out. I went through an Egypt phase from 10-12. I couldn't get enough... I read so much fiction and non-fiction about historical and modern day Egypt. The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder still holds a special place in my heart.
#49
Wholesome Clothing
#50
Goes By Tony Hops
#51
A Handful Of Cuteness
#52
Enjoy This Picture Of A Hedgehog With Socks
#53
This Man Has Been Posting Videos Of Himself Playing Songs For 13 Years And Still Posts Every Week
#54
A Recreation Of Our Favorite Cousins Pic, 10 Years Later ☺️
#55
He Got A Lil Cold
#56
Kindness And Compassion Strikes Again
Elladine DesIsles 2 days ago
This is so much better than the version from my childhood, the creepy balding uncle who kept threatening to chop off my long ponytail to make himself a toupee. He was my aunt's second husband, after previous divorces for both, in a Catholic family, and I want to believe he was just using humour to try to fit in. But he made me so very uncomfortable as a little girl!
#57
My Baby Guinea Pigs Like To Watch Children's Cartoons
#58
This Couch I Made Out Of A Bathtub
#59
Someone Put Couches And A Bookshelf On This Bus Stop In Norway!
I am not you 1 day ago
A small library and armchairs to make the waiting time more pleasant. The stop is located at Hov gård (farm) in Orkanger.Trøndelag.
#60
Just A Man Trying To Save His Mothers Life, Im Hoping To Spread The Word For Him In Hopes Of Finding A Match For This Family
#63
Tucker's First Birthday
#64
Maybe They Won't See Me
#65
Dino-Chairs, We Need Dino-Chairs
#66
Wholesome Cards Against Humanity
#67
Love, Care, And Protect
#68
Being Nice To Trees In Thailand
embi miller 1 day ago
All they seem to do in my community is cut down the full grown trees. No more shade, birds, squirrels. (I'm in the Chicago area)
#69
I Tried To Lighten Up The Kitchen On A Student Budget
#70
When Mom Died I Laminated A Picture Of Her At My Age. Have Carried It In My Wallet Every Day For 35 Years Now
#71
A Family Painting
#72
Over A Decade Later And My Dad Is Still One Of My Best Friends :)
#73
A Friend In Low Places
#75
My Friend Had A Photoshoot For Her Dog And Gave Him A Tie To Wear :)
#76
We’re Pregnant!
#77
Someone Tell Me Where It Is
Liliana Spiro 1 day ago
There are three permanent Kirby Cafés. One in Tokyo, one in Hakata, and one in Osaka
#78
Got New Pants, This Was Beneath The Size Label - Wholesome Pants
#79
Incredibly Photogenic German Police And Protester
#81
If This Isn't Wholesome,then Idk What Is
#82
Cutest Cat I Have Ever Seen
#84
We Become One
Lily from England 1 day ago
This is me and my fiancé, although we will maintain our separate football teams. 😂
#85
Wholesome Moth
#86
My Grandmas Dog All Wrapped Up In A Blanky. His Name Is Jake
#87
This Is My Dog With Her Favorite Toy That Looks Just Like Her, With Some Added Filters Of Course
#88
Someone Knitted A Scarf With Cute Little Hearts On It In My Town
#89
Gheko Be Looking Fire
#90
Wholesome Drunk Roommate
Doug Moyer 1 day ago
Back when I drank a lot of sodas (none now) I would save all the cans and leave the full bag in the alley for the homeless so they could collect the CRV (California Redemption Value).
#92
Wholesome Watch
#93
My Dad Completed A Popsicle Puzzle, And Celebrated By Having A Popsicle
#94
Our Classmate Was Asleep, So We Messed With Him A Little Bit!
#95
Catching My Dog At 1 Am
#96
My Uncle And Step-Dad Watching The Planes Fly Down To Logan Airport Here In Boston, MA
#97
Just Some Happy Wood
#98
Felt Like You Guys Would Like To See This
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