Life can be hard, Pandas. We understand that. We all might need a pick-me-up once in a while. Something that can show us that people can be good and kind. We’re big proponents of positive content here at Bored Panda, and today, we have the perfect antidote to a stressful day.
That’s why we’re featuring the “wait a second this is wholesome content” Facebook group. A community of like-minded people who like sharing “the most wholesome things out there.” Their mission is as simple as that – to keep the world more wholesome. So scroll down and get some dopamine from our selection of pics from this group!
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my parents always had pets of all kind - up to 7 dogs at one time - not to mention rescued birds, fish... you name it. as they (parents) got older they decided not to take in any more until one day they were all gone. then mom passed on. they live next door to me & it was hard to see dad rattle around the house like a bb in a boxcar. suggested that he get a dog & he resisted. two yrs ago i told him i would get him any dog he wanted for xmas. they always had little dogs. he decided on a doberman pup - ruby rose. at first he thought he made a mistake but he has admitted that she adds so much to his life. also gives him things to do like make her sweet potato chips, dog jerky, etc. he even bought an oversized love seat to replace his recliner so they can cuddle. dogs are miracle workers when it comes to making a person's life better.
I don't know that I'm gonna be able to read the rest of this thread at work, I'm already a mess.
I have wanted to start a non-profit that matches seniors with shelter cats and dogs. There is so much to be gained by the companionship, the feeling of being needed and having someone else to take care of (not to mention the benefits to the humans LOL). Its a shame more long term care centers don't have pets in their facilities because seniors really benefit so much!
I'm crying but also am in love with the fact that they named one pet Jennifer and the others Oreo and Smokey.
Pets make an astounding difference in quality of life for people who live alone and don't have much social interaction. I'm disabled with chronic illness, and having a cat is essential to my mental health. Dogs are great at getting you out of the house and socialising with other humans, but if you're not up to the regular walks, and you're frequently in bed a lot of the day, then a cat is excellent company.
I remember how I felt like ending it after my kitty passed away back in 2018..... Its an emptiness never to be filled.... And the worst is people around who say stuff like "oh come-on it was just a cat".... Oh my heart!!! My poor poor kitty.... If i dont see her first thing when I really do cross over, I am gonna want to speak to the manager over there...
I truly wish that I could upvote many more times! This made my heart so happy. I'm so happy that he thought about his life going forward and needed to give love and in turn receive love, even if they were non human but loving just the same. I believe you changed this lonely but loving man, whole again. Thank you <3
This is sweet, don't get me wrong, and I love the outcome, but asking an elderly neighbor to sit for three (what sounds like somewhat rambunctious) dogs for two whole weeks is asking a lot. I hope they compensated him. From his wording, it sounds like this was the first time he pet-sat them, and all are lucky it worked out so well.
I love it!! Just goes to show that dogs can really be man's best friend
As much as the elderly person deserves props. Why are we posting this online for absolute nunceness? There was zero reason to post the actual letter other than "look at how good I am". Smfh, yEaH eVeRyOnE gOt To SeE iT". Let's promote people without having to have actual proof of it.
Wholesome content is kind of on the rise right now. It seems that now, more than ever, we need some feel-good stories. I mean, even we here at Bored Panda cover all kinds of wholesome content regularly: wholesome memes, wholesome stories, wholesome pics, and many others.
Let's face it – most of us spend too much time online. Sometimes, we might seek emotional support in the form of positive content. In fact, a survey by the Richmond Foundation asked people ages 13 and 25 if they are likely to turn to social media to deal with their emotions. 24.3% of the respondents said they were more than likely to do that, and 9.2% said it would be very likely.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The World Health Organization urged people to actively seek wholesome content. "Find opportunities to amplify positive and hopeful stories," they wrote in 2020. Granted, the pandemic was an especially difficult time emotionally for many people. But that doesn't mean we don't crave positivity online even now.
In 2022, Dr. Michèle Lamont, a sociology professor at Harvard, conducted a study where she interviewed 80 undergraduate students. She found that they greatly valued optimism and being active towards social change. Whereas the older generations expect hardships, the younger gen focuses on positivity to move on from them.
Chinese. That's interesting. A variant of the old Zoroastrian gold (riches), frankincense (saintliness) and myrrh (health). The child to pick one of them.
As much as we'd like to see only positive things online, we actually might be contributing to negativity online, even if unconsciously. Karolina Lempert, Ph.D., writes for Psychology Today about the negativity bias of bad news and headlines. According to her, studies have proven that people pay more attention to negative news than to good news.
The psychology behind this is that people tend to dislike losses more than they like gains. For example, if an egg falls on the ground and breaks, we're more likely to focus on that than the fact that there are still nine more eggs we were lucky enough to get at the store. Bad things, in general, elicit a stronger emotional reaction from us. Bad impressions and stereotypes, for one, form quicker than positive ones.
Back to article headlines – research by Claire Robertson and colleagues revealed that people click on headlines with negative words such as 'hate' and 'worst' more than with words like 'love' and 'best.' Previous research also showed that people share content more if it makes them angry.
That raises a question: "Why share something if it makes you feel bad?" Negativity in the comments section also works in a similar way. That's why some people might dump their frustrations on others.
Comments sections are often anonymous, so people rarely feel the consequences of their words in real life. There's also the online disinhibition effect: some things that are acceptable online would hardly be acceptable in real life – there are rarely any checks and balances.
So, how can we avoid falling into this pit of negative news and comments? Arlin Cuncic, MA, recommends starting with the platforms we choose. She suggests choosing outlets that focus on positive news and don't have the anonymity element in the comments.
Cuncic also says that educating yourself outside of the comments section can be helpful. "Read trusted sources of information and form your own opinion rather than relying on what you learn from the comment sections of news sites or social media pages," she writes.
I adore puffins. I first heard about/fell in love with them while my brother was stationed in Iceland with the US Air Force. He had given me a stuffed puffin toy and I just had to read everything I could about them.
Distancing yourself from the negativity can also help. There's nothing wrong with blocking, unfriending, or unfollowing the pages and people that cause you to have negative reactions. Instead, Cuncic encourages people to contribute to the positivity online. Share wholesome stories with others and leave positive comments – be that little part of change.
My 83-year-old nan has completed the LEGO Disney Castle. She is very proud for doing most of it on her own!
Sometimes, we need to tell our lizard brain not to engage in activities that give us instant gratification. That includes looking at the comments section. If you know yourself to be one to fall into the rabbit hole of negative comments under a news article, just don't do it. "You might decide that you will only spend five minutes reading comments on social media, and avoid comments on news outlets websites altogether," Cuncic suggests.
Lastly, taking a break from all devices is always an option, too. Cuncic recommends not using your smartphone at least 45 minutes before bed. Similarly, designate short periods of time during the day when you're device-free. "Go and do something like go for a walk in nature, do some meditation, write in a journal, or call a friend," she adds.
this reminds me of Rob Kenny, a man who created the youtube channel “Dad, How Do I?” to help kids who grow Up fatherless like he did (pitty there was no youtube when I had questions about shaving) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLt2hopxXhUHJ0h0RPtlwnIB8Kq1rM3g
Oh come on people. Annabel Wood was just trying to be funny. Not very successfully I agree, but can we please upvote her again? So she gets over -9. Thank you!
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Why do wholesome posts always make me cry? I always think they will cheer me up. But I guess crying does more for healing than laughing does.
Better than getting all steamed up at those "beggars who were choosers" awful posts
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I actually have one so once in 5th grade I did not get my art project done so I had to go to the art room and finish it. While I was working on it someone strangely familiar walked in. A few minutes after glancing over at each other he asked me my name and I said “my name is Bryson” then he said “Wait did you go to (school name)” then I said yes and turns out he was my best friend from my old old school (I’m currently at my 3rd school because I was bullied at my 2nd one) and to this day we are best friends and play squads in Fortnite with our two friends and eat lunch together. I am so happy that we found out that we knew each other. When 6th grade came around we had all but one class together and always sat by each other hiding our AirPods in our ears and listening to music
We are currently in 7th grade and have almost known each other for 9 years
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Why do wholesome posts always make me cry? I always think they will cheer me up. But I guess crying does more for healing than laughing does.
Better than getting all steamed up at those "beggars who were choosers" awful posts
Load More Replies... I actually have one so once in 5th grade I did not get my art project done so I had to go to the art room and finish it. While I was working on it someone strangely familiar walked in. A few minutes after glancing over at each other he asked me my name and I said “my name is Bryson” then he said “Wait did you go to (school name)” then I said yes and turns out he was my best friend from my old old school (I’m currently at my 3rd school because I was bullied at my 2nd one) and to this day we are best friends and play squads in Fortnite with our two friends and eat lunch together. I am so happy that we found out that we knew each other. When 6th grade came around we had all but one class together and always sat by each other hiding our AirPods in our ears and listening to music
We are currently in 7th grade and have almost known each other for 9 years
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