50 Absolutely Wholesome Photos To Brighten Up Your Day

Happiness is contagious.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• March 12, 2021

The past two years have been tough on all of us. The pandemic, lockdowns, and social distancing...but it also showed us how wonderful life could be when we are surrounded by kindness. it is said that war brings out the best and the worst in people, and the same can be said for any crisis. It’s when we show our true colors.

We have compiled a list with some of the most wholesome photos on the Internet, and we are sure they will make your day. Whenever you are feeling down, just go through them. There may be hope for us yet.

1. "These Neighbors Adjusted Their Fence So They Could Enjoy A Beer Together With Social Distance"

2. Best Way To End Year. My Lil Dude Is Officially My Son"

3. True

4. "My Father Said He Started Leaving Food Out Like I Do, I Visited Him Today And Saw This"

5. "My 8-Year-Old Daughter Has Been Growing Her Hair For Nearly 2 Years To Donate It To A Charity That Makes Wigs For Cancer Kids That Cannot Afford Them"

"Today was the day she had it cut."

6. "Randomly Reunited With My Sister Tonight After She Ran Away From Home In 2005"

"The story is quite long and painful, but the summary is that we were raised in an abusive home. She had an undiagnosed mental illness and ran away at 17, I was 16. She was on the streets and dealing with addiction, in and out of rehab but she's been clean for nearly a year now. It wasn't random in that we accidentally bumped into each other, but random in that I assumed I'd never see her again as she became a distant memory, but that all changed overnight. I received a call before bed yesterday from another family member that they'd made contact with her, and that she'd actually moved back to our home city 2 years ago. Less than 24 hours later and she's back in my life again. The whole thing feels very surreal and I'm still trying to wrap my head around what just happened."

7. "Villagers In India Made Giant Sweaters To Keep Rescued Elephants Warm"

Fortunately, "We all have it to some degree, and therefore we can build upon it." In order to do so, Lynn says it's crucial to not be afraid to ask for help and let people know how you feel."

The second vital aspect of our inner strength is resilience. The coach "it's the ultimate key to that inner strength, that 'bounceablility’—which is the ability to keep getting up when you get knocked down, is often what you learn in the first few years of your life and if those neural pathways are not developed, then you may find yourself less resilient as an adult."

This is a characteristic that should be nurtured from an early age, but "unfortunately, as parents, we always want to solve children's problems to cause them the least amount of pain possible." But fortunately, this is something we can work on even later in our lives.

The positivity coach also explained that on a structural level, “the brain is able to rewire itself with the correct input e.g., positive reinforcement and therapeutic treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy.”

“It is possible to rewire your brain to become more resilient, and you yourself can take steps to do this without seeking extra help with techniques you can use at home such as regular positive affirmations and mindfulness practices.”

Try finding pleasure in doing plain things like meditating, writing a diary, being active, restricting your input of bad news and social media, etc. These are all significant yet simple steps towards inner peace.

8. "Things Have Changed"

9. . "Hadn’t Seen Each Other Since Daycare Closed, Parents Arranged A Playdate. When It Was Time To Leave:"

10. You never know

11. "10-Hour Shifts 6 Days A Week In 100 Degree Florida Heat Wearing Face Masks, If We Can Do It So Can You"

12. "I Overcame My Depression And Went For A Hike. It's The Small Things"

The year 2020 has been a real roller coaster. And although things are finally picking up, people are still struggling with uncertainty about the future and lingering effects of isolation.

Lynn How, a coach and author of "Positive Young Minds," says that there is always a source of strength deep inside us which helps us get through difficult times. "Whether it's a work-life balance or combatting an issue such as addiction, a pandemic situation such as this exacerbates our difficulties to the extreme. With suicide at an all-time high and a mental health crisis on our hands, it is time we learned how to access those skills which will help us to help ourselves."

Lynn says that inner strength is something we don't even know we have until it's necessary. "It's what keeps you getting up every day when all you want to do is crawl back under the duvet and pretend the day hasn't started. It's the thing that makes you smile at your kids when you're dying inside."

13. !Guys My Dad Is No Longer Transphobic. It Was My Birthday Today And He Got Me This Gift. I Cried My Eyes Out"

"He chose me over his beliefs. This is what the shirt looks like from the front and back. I'm pre-t and got a long way to go, it's nice to know that I got support from my family."

14. Human's Best Friends

15. "I Won Second Place For My Painting! I'm Very Excited So Hope You Guys Don't Mind My Sharing"

16. "The CEO Of My Company Doing The Dishes After Buying Everyone Lunch. This Is Why I Love My Job"

17. "I Came Out When I Was 14 (Now 35) And To Say My Parents Weren’t Thrilled Is A Complete Understatement. But Last Night, 21 Years Later, I Saw This Little Ornament On Their Tree"

"I really can’t believe how far they’ve both come as humans."

18. "2500 Mile Flight, 2 Hour Drive, 6 Hour Hike, And My Wife Is At Rest"

"We got to know each other on a backpacking trip there, and I proposed in the same mountains a year later."

19. "My 8-Year-Old Is Painting Pet Portraits To Raise Money For The Animal Shelter"

20. Photoshoot

21. "Pilot Celebrates At Her Graduation As The First Black Female Tactical Jet Pilot In US Navy History"

22. Together again

23. "The Man Standing On The Left Is The Patient's Uber Driver. He Went Inside With Him Because He Had No One Else To Keep Him Company While In The Hospital. So Kind"

24. "I’ve Hosted A Friend Since November Due To Her Depression. Today She Made Her Bed For The First Time. She’s At The Store Right Now"

25. Serenade

26. So true

27. "My 90-Year-Old Nana And Her 23-Year-Old Cat Love Sending Me Goodnight Selfies"

28. "12 Years Ago I Was Homeless. Today I'm A Homeowner"

29. "Turning A Dead Tree Into A Small Free Library That Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Fairytale"

30. "I Met This Kid At An Orphanage In Tanzania A Few Years Ago And Told Him That If He Studied Hard, I’d Pay For His School To Help Him Towards His Dream Of Becoming A Doctor"

"He just got into medical school. I don’t have kids but I’m proud like a mother hen."

31. "Dad Sleeps Downstairs On The Sofa Bed With Elderly Dog To Keep Him Company Since Dog Can’t Get Up The Stairs Anymore"

32. "This Post My Mom Made On My Birthday A Few Years Ago Still Makes Me Cry"

33. "True Love Knows No Fences"

34. "4-Year-Old In Virginia Today Went Outside To Play Then Came Back To The Front Door With A New Friend"

35. "2 Years Ago Today I Received A Bone Marrow Transplant To Cure My Second Relapse Of Leukemia. Today I'm Officially Cured"

36. "I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back"

37. "Giraffe Saying Hello To Terminally Ill Patient During “Last Wish” Event In Dutch Zoo"

38. "Stray Doggo Interrupts Street Performance In Turkey To Help The Actor Who Was Pretending To Be Hurt. What A Pure Heart"

39. "Today My Daughter Is 5 Years Cancer Free! I Took This Photo To Commemorate Washing Away 5 Years"

40. "My Friend Eating A Burger With Prosthetic Hands I Designed And Built For Him"

41. "Nike Surprises Justin Gallegos With A Contract. Justin Is Their First Professional Athlete With Cerebral Palsy"

42. "A UPS Driver Delivered Nearly 200 Packages A Day Through Lockdowns And The Holiday Season. This Week, Hundreds Of Neighbors Came Out To Give Him A Hero's Salute"

43. "My Grandmother Turned 100 Last October, This Is Her Doing The Plank For 30 Seconds"

44. "My Daughter Finished Chemotherapy Today"

45. "What Started As An Accidental Text Turned Into An Annual Tradition"

"This all started through a message sent to the wrong number about a Thanksgiving dinner. The man in the middle asked if he could come to Thanksgiving anyway even though they were complete strangers. They've been having Thanksgiving together for years now."

46. Dog feeding the baby

"Their dog hasn’t eaten well since they brought their baby home - the dog kept taking food into the living room and leaving it there. Someone suggested the dog might be worried the baby isn’t visibly eating, so is “feeding” the baby. They tried giving the baby a bowl of food at the same time. It worked."

47. "Bought Something For Our Dog On Chewy, But He Died Before It Got Here. Not Only Did They Refund Us The Money, But Also They Sent Us Flowers That Were The Color Of His Fur"

48. "I Was A Homeless Heroin Addict For 3 Years. Monday, I Begin My Career As Coordinator Of A Homeless Shelter"

49. "Someone In The Apartment Across From Mine Is About To Get Proposed To"

50. "I Put Out A Request On Facebook In November For Mail For My 19-Year-Old Son, With Autism, Who Loves Walking To The Post Office"

"He has lost over 75 lbs from keto and these walks. He has received over 3200 letters and parcels with kind words and encouragement from over 24 different countries."

Damjan