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Ever since people realized that blatant negativity tends to get more attention, it’s felt like one’s feeds have been overwhelmed with doom and gloom. So it’s sometimes nice to take a pause and let your brain reset with some positive memes for a change.

The “Wholesome Memes” Facebook group is dedicated to sharing posts that might make your day a little brighter. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to add your own thoughts in the comments alone.

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    Wholesome moments have a way of resonating with that deep-down yearning for safety and simplicity that exists beneath our typical busyness. When we see a child sharing a cherished toy with another child, or two older people sharing an ice cream cone on a park bench, we're reminded that human connection does not always need large gestures, sometimes it is the little, authentic gestures that move us the most. Those moments calm our inner din and prompt us to breathe a little more lightly.

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    One of the things that makes something feel wholesome is that it's real. Amidst a world full of performative selfies and rehearsed reels, seeing raw goodness or real surprise is like a breath of fresh air. A video of a soldier surprised by a puppy reunion resonates because neither of them is acting for likes; they're just having fun.

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    That unsheathed joy feels like evidence that goodness still exists outside of the algorithms. Nostalgia also claims its leading role in our sense of wholesomeness. A caricature drawing of a family dinner or a black-and-white home-movie clip of kids frolicking in sprinklers transports us back to moments simple, even though we did not actually experience that exact moment ourselves.

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    We place our own childhood memories, birthday parties, block games, time at the dark edge of bed's threshold, over those images and stories, and the resulting warmth spreads from our youth to this common moment. Empathy makes it more effective. When we witness another person pick up garbage without being asked to, or take soup to an ailing neighbor, our brains activate in the same way as if we had done the act ourselves.

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    That mirror-neuron response releases a flood of oxytocin, the "cuddle hormone," and we bond, relax, and feel satisfied. In effect, we experience the act of kindness twice, once vicariously, and again as it stimulates our own desire to care.

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    Innocently, or lovingly, acting animals are traditional wholesome perennial hits. A kitten playfully jumping onto a sleeping dog, or a baby goat running around in amazement, triggers our nurturing instincts. These experiences are not agenda-driven but link us to the reality that amazement can be simple and wordless. Watching animals feel sheer delight and happiness offers an innocent respite from human soap opera.

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    #17

    Coins and a folded dollar forming the word thanks on a wooden table, a wholesome meme for favorite people.

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    Zaach
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some restaurant workers from other places did the same for me - they covered the coins with crumpled napkins that had me cursing under my breath until the big reveal

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    Moments of triumph or resilience in the face of small adversity can also somehow comfort us. A sparrow recovering from injury and mastering flight once again, or a child fastening their shoelaces for the first time after a dozen tries, remind us that battle-won incremental steps are part of the animal and human story. These moments assure us that change doesn't need to be massive to be meaningful. Sometimes sweetest victories are the low-key ones.

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    #20

    Wholesome memes showing cute grandparents relaxing in a field of flowers, highlighting high standards and family love.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's a photo I took back on the farm, in July 2001, out in one of our pastures. This is a tree where my parents carved their initials. Dad was born in 1913, Mom was born in 1919. When this carving was made, in 1939. they would have been 26 and 20 years old, respectively. Mom-Dads-I...32dd77.jpg Mom-Dads-Initials-3-685767e32dd77.jpg

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    Contrast also promotes wholesomeness. After merely reading about war or looking at sensationalistic headlines, watching a clip of someone planting flowers in an inner city lot is like stepping outside a thunderstorm and into sunlight. That effective transition, from tension to kindness, allows a sense of renewal. Our brains crave balance, and wholesome content supplies a soothing counter to negative.

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    Finally, wholesome content incites its own ripple effect. Uploading a video of a grandmother dancing around with her grandchild or forwarding a photo of puppies piled high in a basket is a hug online that creates attachments despite distance. Wholesomeness is therefore both catalyst and content: it soothes us at the moment but inspires us to pay it forward in our own life.

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    #29

    Cat sitting peacefully in a forest surrounded by flowers, capturing the essence of wholesome memes and nature calmness.

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    Animals peacefully interacting in wholesome memes showing calm and friendly moments with different species together.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favourite viral pics is the one when someone said, "I don't know why people are so scared of chupacabras. They seem so cool to me." And posted the above pic. And the reply was, "That's a capybara." LOL.

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    #36

    Tabby cat sitting on a wooden stump in a garden, caption highlights a wholesome meme about the cat becoming the statue.

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    Annabelle
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That face says, What were you even thinking, putting anything else on a pedestal??

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    #38

    Tweet text showing a wholesome meme about a kindergartner's confusing feelings, perfect for sharing wholesome memes.

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    Colleen Glim
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get used to it little dude. It ain’t getting better any time soon

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    #39

    Happy dog surrounded by other dogs at work, illustrating wholesome memes about favorite people and joyful moments with pets.

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    Day Andie
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, where does this person work that they have sooo many doggos?

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    #43

    Snake dressed as Uber Eats delivery driver wearing helmet and box, a wholesome meme to share with favorite people.

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    Moira
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Larry is stealing jobs, Larry would be found by the angry tangerine and deported. Please like to help Larry!

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    #46

    Orange cat hugging a person's leg outdoors, illustrating a wholesome meme about the special honor of being chosen by a cat.

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    Colleen Glim
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Stevie chose me. There was an adoption weekend happening at my local pet store. I only went in for some new fish. Rubbed his little nose in that cage and he started purring

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    #48

    Kitten sitting on paper next to open book with caption about studying, a wholesome meme to share with favorite people.

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    Bookworm
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You are doing life wrong my friend. Let me show you the purrfect way to life." Cat's brain cell.

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    #50

    Couple wearing matching tropical outfits at a security checkpoint, capturing a wholesome meme to share with favorite people.

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    Cara Vinson
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hilo Hattie’s for the Win! Every time we go to a luau we dress the same. YOLO

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    #54

    Text meme about a blind boy whose girlfriend describes the world beautifully, showing a wholesome moment from wholesome memes.

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    #55

    Cute baby goat sitting in a field at sunset, part of wholesome memes to send to your favorite people.

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    Damned_Cat
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's a lamb (baby sheep). Funny, because there was another post on this same list that identified some goats as donkeys.

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    #56

    Stained glass windows with sun and moon designs casting colorful light, perfect wholesome memes inspiration for favorite people.

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    Alex Schneider
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have cheap selfadhesive foil bubbles that spread the sunlight into colored spots on my walls and floors at a certain time of day...I am 50 and each day I am happy about this like a child

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    #59

    Three family members napping together on a couch showing wholesome moments and memes to share with favorite people.

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    Annabelle
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to put little blankets on all of them, especially her feet, they look cold. Maybe leave a little bit of foot uncovered, in case her feet being covered makes her too warm. This is too cute.

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    #63

    Two birds wrapped in blankets near fake candles, illustrating warmth and love in wholesome memes to share with favorite people.

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    Rali Meyer
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    best thing to sit in a chair, remote in hand, and switch on candles. And OFF when you fade away

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    #64

    Goat wearing a sweater standing on a capybara's head, illustrating wholesome memes about acceptance among friends outdoors.

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    Moira
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Capybaras are so sweet, so understanding and so chill with the world that even Hitler... would be slapped by a capybara because what a POS, capybaras know better.

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    #65

    Hand-drawn mouse sketch in a notebook left by exterminator, a wholesome meme to send to your favorite people.

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    Olive Moon
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An exterminator with the heart of an artist. That’s just crazy enough to work...

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    #66

    Social media post about a calendar invite titled quick chat, showcasing wholesome memes to share with favorite people.

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    #70

    Twitter meme by Jonny Sun showing a conversation with a houseplant growing emojis, a wholesome meme example.

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    Savahax
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My tomatoes are going like a m**********r and I sit in the backyard and just stare at them, lovingly. My father has wine grapes the bästard. He made 38 bottles last year and shared 0. I'm not kidding

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    A dad reacting as a cat reaches to take a muffin, capturing a wholesome moment from wholesome memes.

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    R1MV4Superleggera
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Sigh* yeap! Been there with our Supreme Ruler, it feels utterly awful 😪

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    #76

    Text message conversation about feeding a cat chocolate chip pancakes, paired with a kitten eating tiny pancakes wholesome memes.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this one many, many times, and never once have I seen anyone comment "NO! Chocolate is *bad* for Cats!"

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    #77

    Meme showing a cartoon character enjoying rediscovered songs with a wholesome memes theme for favorite people.

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    Annabelle
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been doing this recently with a lot of 90s tunes I haven't regularly listened to in a long time.

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    Open kitchen refrigerator filled with groceries and a cat inside, a wholesome meme for favorite people.

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    Whatshername
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's about the cat, but can't help saying it should be all those plastic bags. Come on people, make an effort please!

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