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50 Wholesome Posts To Distract You From The Current Horrors Of The World (New Pics)
As the days grow shorter and the weather cooler (depending on what hemisphere you’re in), it’s pretty easy to feel melancholic or worse about the world. So, like a sweet treat or nice message in one’s DMs, it can be good to engage with something that makes you feel good.
The “Beauty Of Planet Earth” Facebook group is dedicated to sharing uplifting, wholesome and heart-warming pictures of our planet that might make you feel better about life. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section down below.
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#1
And Now We’re Smiling Too 🥰
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With so much online outrage, controversy, and doom-scrolling going on, the process of discovering really wholesome content is a profoundly satisfying experience. Perhaps it's dog reunions with their human families, neighborhood communities coming together for the good of a neighbor, or just a video of someone finally achieving a long-held ambition. Wholesome content is a kind of digital comfort food for our overstimulated minds. But why are we attracted to such cheerful moments, especially if programmatic platforms seem to exist only to get us angry and wired?
The answer starts with basic brain chemistry. Social media's addictiveness activates the reward system of the brain by releasing dopamine. That's a "feel-good chemical" linked with positive activities. Most social media content triggers dopamine through anger, controversy, or FOMO, but healthy content offers a more positive pathway to the same neurochemical reward. Instead of getting our dopamine hit from anger or fear, we're getting it through joy, hope, and togetherness.
#4
Nice Job Teacher
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 months ago
that's awesome. many folks give a shiit. they are just concerned they will be judged by the next person who doesn't but likes judging.
#5
True Meaning Of Christmas ❤
#6
The Impact Of A Teacher
Luke Branwen 2 months ago
When I was leaving elementary school, my very first teacher for the 1st grade told me: "I want a signed copy of your book once you publish something." Pretty sure she forgot, but I remember. Working on the publishing part right now.
Research shows that the type of content we consume has a direct impact on our emotional state and behavior. This applies much more widely than advertising, if we watch or read something that makes us feel better, it actually makes us feel better and look at the world in a more positive way, creating a self-reinforcing feedback loop that causes us to want to see more of the same.
#7
His Smile Says It Was Worth It!
#8
Teachers Are So Much More Than Just Educators
#9
12 Followers, But A Whole Internet Of Support
The popularity of clean content also reflects an innate need for emotional balance, especially in our current media landscape. But we can all benefit from more happiness in our life, especially now as the more insidious burn-out effects of the last few years really start to set in in creative ways in all our lives. If this form of popular content is giving us good faith and optimism because it just feels so clean and genuine, then it's serving as a counter to all the sheer negativity that fills most of our media consumption.
#10
Honouring An Old Dog's Last Wish
#11
Now That's A Real Father
#12
Iranian Teacher Drives To The Village To Teach His Only Student In There, Using His Car As A Whiteboard
There is also the psychological element of our inherent need for hope and meaning. Studies sometimes indicate that film and other forms of media are a bad influence to contain. But recent research underscores their ability to disseminate goodness on a broad level. Good content doesn't merely put us in a better mood in the moment, it can actually shape our behavior and worldview positively, reminding us that goodness is present and deserving of praise.
#14
Moms Sticking Together
arthbach 2 months ago
A two year old was totally overwhelmed in a shop, and was sobbing, then she threw herself to the floor. Her mother was making soothing noises, and trying to help. I started moving over to help the mother. Turns out two other women were doing the same thing at the same time. :o) We helped the mother, and asked her to please let the little one know she was safe, could let out the big emotions. Then we turned to the mother, and reassured her she was doing a great job.
#15
My 1.5yr Old Son And 14yr Old Cat Had A Moment This Morning
The contagious nature of family-friendly content reveals something fascinating about human psychology. Overall, research has shown that videos eliciting very strong emotional intensities (positive, such as happiness or awe, or negative, such as anger or fear) are more likely to be forwarded. Individuals tend to want to share material that makes them feel good, and this suggests that our hunger for positivity is not merely individual but socially oriented as well. We want to spread good energy to others, creating a chain of goodness.
#17
My Daughter And Her Favorite Doll
#18
An Iranian Teacher Visits His Cancer-Stricken Student Every Day To Catch Him Up On What He Missed At School
The contrast effect is responsible, in large part, for how wholesome content is so appealing. In an environment that is saturated with conflict, crisis, and controversy, truly positive content is a beacon of light. The incessant pounding of negative news produces what psychologists refer to as "emotional exhaustion," and wholesome content reads like an oasis in a desert of outrage and worry.
#19
Every Job Is Valid!
#20
My Six Year Old Daughter Has Been Asking For Months To Have A Mohawk Like Her Daddy. I Cut It For Her Today. My Kid Is A Right Badass
#21
Brother Makes A Dinosaur Watermelon Cake For His Nephew With Food Allergies
Wholesome content also fills our need for actual human connection in the increasingly digital era. A far cry from the performative quality of so much of social media content, wholesome moments feel like the genuine article and unscripted. They remind us back to the plain human capacity for kindliness, generosity, and love, something that can feel shortchanged if we're continually being subjected to the worst of humanity's actions online.
#22
I Hope This Tradition Never Stops
#23
Working People Are My People!
From a neurologic perspective, viewing positive material does actually rewire us to be healthier mentally. The way they have social media set up is actually brilliant, because it gets us scrolling, and it gives us instant hits of dopamine. And that feels good. It's like d***s. It's like chocolate. It's like hearing your favorite song. It's that instant rush. While this explains the addictive nature of social media as a whole, wholesome content provides a more healthful form of that same hit of dopamine, one that encourages us rather than sucking us dry.
#25
What A Great Teacher
Tabitha 2 months ago
We need to appreciate and celebrate all the good teachers we’ve had in our lives. The bad ones can go f**k themselves, but the good ones should be celebrated and given full credit for all the good they do, especially a job like teaching, that not only doesn’t pay well. But can often be thankless at best and dangerous at worst.
#26
My Baby With My Dog’s Babies
#27
This Picture Makes My Heart Sing A Happy Song!
The timing of wholesome content's popularity is not an accident. After decades of political polarization, worldwide crises, and social media venom, people are suffering from what researchers term "digital fatigue" and "outrage exhaustion." Wholesome content provides relief from this perpetual state of engagement, offering the mental version of a comforting hug when we most need it.
#28
There Is No Such Thing As A Stupid Question
arthbach 2 months ago
I used to do this too. Thankfully, there was no bullying and taunts. Instead, the maths professor pulled me to one side and asked me what was going on. I explained. That's when he instituted a new policy. He's send round a note pad, and a box at the start of the tutorials, and ask the students to write down any questions they had, or requests for a a re-cap. He asked that everyone write something, even if it was 'Everything's fine. I understand.' He'd then spend the first half of the tutorial answering the questions. No one had to feel embarrassed.
#29
Our City Is In Lockdown And Someone Did This To Help The Stray Dogs
#30
These Two Ladies Built A Table Over The Gap In Their Balconies So They Could Eat Together
There is a little bit of nostalgia and safety involved in wholesome content, too. It makes us remember the good old days, childhood innocence, or fundamental human values that feel ageless and reassuring. In a world that is so fast-changing that everything feels like it's hanging in the balance, wholesome content provides a steadying influence for good old-fashioned human goodness transcending political, cultural, or generational boundaries.
#31
Forever Dancing
#32
Teacher Being A Hero
Rob D 2 months ago
Crazy but like everything American, this is a political issue. There are two parties. Guess which one thinks school lunches teach children to leech off the government and lunch debt teaches responsibility and accountability. Can't make this stuff up. Party of children, family, values???? ... republican voters can't even manage baseline decency.
#33
Protect Him At All Costs
#34
Teachers Like This
#35
He's Got A Proud Father
#36
What An Awesome Grandma
Lukas (he/him, it/its) 2 months ago
I remember when my grandma called me Lukas for the first time and how I cried. We were on the phone, and she called and said, "Hello, Lukas!" and it was completely surreal to me. At one point she said, "You go, girl!" and immediately corrected herself- and I was just crying happy because I felt so accepted. It was wonderful.
#37
Kenyan Science Teacher Crowned Best Teacher In The World
arthbach 2 months ago
This is Peter Tabichi, and he's a Franciscan friar. The Rule of Saint Francis calls for members to practice simple living and detachment from material possessions in emulation of Jesus' life and earthly ministry. Before winning the prize, he was giving away 80% of his teacher's salary. You can be sure he did not keep the $1 million, but will have used it to help the poor and struggling people in his community. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47658803
#38
Waited Forty Years For This
#39
Their Dog Hasn’t Eaten Well Since They Brought Their Baby Home
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!
#40
Anyone Can Be Tired. No Prerequisites
#41
Always Love A Good Dog Walk Story
#42
11/10 Teacher
Kelly H. Wilder 2 months ago
Lockdowns really showed how much stronger good was than selfishness. One group was louder, but the other outnumbered it and was by far stronger.
#43
A Teacher's Hope Is That Students Have The Most Options In Life
#44
I Jokingly Asked My Mom To Knit A Sweater For My Cat. She Took It Seriously, And Actually Did It
#45
Star Wars Is For Everyone
#46
My Dog Loves My Daughter. Daughter Still Unsure About Dog
#47
My Niece And Her Cat Tiger 🙂
DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago
Tiger is like "I know what you're gonna say...but I didn't have a choice either".
#48
Found Him Like This This Morning. Poor Lil Legs Are Deflated
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 2 months ago
Oh god >.< Took me a second to figure out what's going on :P
#49
Best Mom Award?
#50
Mother Who Have Nothing, But Always Gives Everything 💕
Tabitha 2 months ago (edited)
I have found that the people who are the first ones to come forward and help people in need are those who are only a fraction better off than those they help. Those with unlimited money and resources rarely step up and use their wealth and power to actually help others who are truly in need. Helping themselves? Oh hell yeah they’re right there in the blink of an eye. Real “Let them eat cake” attitude amongst the one percent, and they’re too stupid to realize how that worked out for other entitled one percenters through history.
#51
A Glimmer Of Hope
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 months ago
One thing I didn't expect was how *cold* your head gets after your hair falls out! At first I was determined to rock the bald look, but it's physically uncomfortable because you feel every breeze and bit of air moving. Finally started wearing scarves tied like a doek (dook, like the Babadook). Wore it African style (had to youTube how to tie it - type in 'how to tie a doek') and got so many compliments!
#53
My Son And His Kitten Watching TV
#54
My Close Friend Sent Me This Pic From The Hospital And Gave Me Permission To Post It
It Made Me Smile Because Despite A Life-Long Severe And Painful Disorder, A Double Amputation, And Currently Fighting A Battle With Cancer, She Never Drops Her Great Sense Of Humor And Positive Attitude
#55
A+ For This Teacher!
#56
Coolest Teacher Ever
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
I was at the supermarket dressed as a witch for Halloween and this kid was like "is that a REAL witch?" I said "yeah, I'm here to buy something for my dinner but they're all out of children! What a pain!" Kid's mother lost it.
#57
The Purest Souls Carry The Deepest Wisdom ❤️
#58
Didn’t Get Any Christmas Presents This Year Except From My Landlord. Has No Idea How Much I’m Struggling
#59
This Little Heart On My Hand Is Called A "Cuddle Button"
Since my wife died last year, my 4y/o daughter has hated being away from me. Her teacher draws this on both our hands when I drop her off at school and every time we press it, it sends a hug to the other. It helps her feel connected to me.
#60
I Think My Son Decided He Likes The Cat We Picked Up
#61
Bro I Think Your Cat Melted
#62
During Her Battle With Cancer And After She Beat It
#63
My Uncle Took His Dog Blue To Yosemite And He Lost His Tag. German Tourists Mailed It Back To Us. Completely Forgot I Had This
#64
Man Who Was Homeless For 20 Years Turns Life Around To Be Voted London's Happiest Bus Driver
#65
My Mom Celebrating After Biking 2,400 Miles Across The United States
#66
This Student Was Stopped From Walking At Graduation Because Of His Shoes. His Teacher Stepped-Up And Saved The Day
AuspiciousTree283 2 months ago
This is sweet and wholesome but, goodness, what kind of school doesn't let their student attend graduation--probably one of the biggest moments of their life--just because they wore the wrong shoes??
#67
Sometimes All It Takes Is A Little Kindness To Brighten Someone’s World
#68
Amazing Act Of Kindness From This Driver
Kelly H. Wilder 2 months ago
Another example of trying times bringing out the best in people. Who he was never changed, but without lockdown he would not have had this opportunity to shine so brightly. I do not want to trivialize COVID or how difficult those times were; I do want to honor the light that was there. The same light that is always there, though too often goes unseen.
#69
A Testament To How Powerful Love Is
Binny Tutera 2 months ago
My mom said exactly this to my daughter. It was the last time they saw each other.
#70
I Got A Drivers License After I Adopted My Dog To Take Him Hiking!
Today His Hiking Pack Arrived. We Did A Quick Fitting Today After His Bedtime Walk, And He Was So Excited For His New Hiking Outfit! (I Know He Looks Sad But That's All The Ghosts Trapped In His Eyes) It's Like His Tail Could Tell That It Was For All Our New Adventures
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
Some dogs just naturally look like they've had a premonition of somebody's death.
#71
Taking Care Of Every Little Patient
Lori R (LAJR81) 2 months ago
I have always said unless you love people you should not be in medicine. Some people go into the medical field because they go oh it's a way to make a decent amount of money -those type of people need to stay far away from the medical field, only those with a good heart should stay.
#72
A Chain Of Kindness 🤝🏻 ❤️
MalayDragon 2 months ago
I had this exact situation happen, only I was the one who politely woke up a fellow passenger, when she got on the bus she looked super tired and drained like she'd been awake all night. Poor girl slept the entire bus ride to the interchange where we would both usually get off to then catch a different bus. Started off as just strangers, ended up becoming friends because of one little interaction, making sure she didn't miss her next bus.
#73
That’s So Cute
#74
This Is So Heart Touching
#75
“He’s A Little Confused, But He’s Got The Spirit!”
#76
My Sister Thought My Leg Could Use More Holiday Spirit
#77
Kindness Starts Young. 💛 An 8-Year-Old Sharing Lunch Made All The Difference
#78
An Elderly Neighbor Of Mine Is Throwing A Birthday Party For His Dog
#79
My 2 Year Old's Insurance Won't Be Happy About This
#80
A Very Caring Teacher
Tabitha 2 months ago
A word to the downvoters and negative commenters: Not every person, child or adult, is just like everyone else. They’re to all jaded, wisecracking smart asses like the kids on TV sitcoms, ffs. Some are more trusting, and will take that chance on, someone who meets the criteria, checks all the boxes, for being a kind and trustworthy person. As to the other kid’s consent, come on. They’re kids. All the crush has to do is say no—-and hopefully do it kindly and still be a friend. In which case, the kids teacher will make the necessary adjustments. Like any guardian angel would do.
#81
Wholesome Teachers!!
#82
93 Yr Old Toy Maker Makes 300 Wooden Trucks For Kids At Christmas
#83
How I Found My Cat This Morning
#84
We Call That A Parenting Win 💪🏻
Lost Panda 2 months ago
I've caught my son (12) watching YouTube after lights out. I can't get mad though, because it's always space and science related. (I hear it before he sees me and he always tries to hide it when he does see me) I just act like I see/hear nothing.
#86
This Person Stopped Just To Say Happy Holidays So Kind
#87
Forever Dancing
Lori R (LAJR81) 2 months ago
@KeysWalletPh0ne be sure to Save a screenshot so you have it with you always
#88
A Wholesome Interaction Between A Student And A Teacher
ILoveMySon 2 months ago
I keep in touch with many of my educators via social media. I was fortunate to have them in my life then and now.
#89
Kid At My Daughter’s School Lost Their Lost Tooth, And I Imagine They Were Very Sad That The Tooth Fairy Wouldn’t Come…so The Teacher Wrote An Official Letter To Excuse Them!!! So Wholesome
#90
Be The Good In The World ❤️
#93
“Medical Alert Wiener Dog” Is The Best Combination Of Words I’ve Seen Today
#94
Mr. Rogers ❤️❤️❤️
#95
Wholesome Teacher
#96
Adopted Our First Family Puppy Today. Found My 2 Year Old And Puppy Like This Day 1 - I Think We Found A Winner ☺️
#97
This Always Happens
#98
Students Giving Back To Their Amazing Gyms Teacher
#99
Ty Driver
#101
These Two Bus Drivers
Kelly H. Wilder 2 months ago
Could I ask what difference the drivers wearing shorts would make? Legs forward underneath the steering column...who is going to care if they are wearing shorts or long pants?
#102
Those Are The Teachers That We Will Always Remember
Tabitha 2 months ago
Please don’t immediately jump on the mom and accuse her of neglect. She may not be neglectful at all, and maybe she just doesn’t have, or simply doesn’t know about, a lot of resources to rely on to help her. Maybe she doesn’t make enough to afford daycare, or doesn’t have the transportation to get her child to a good, safe daycare center. I’m sure if this is the case, she calls and checks up on him a lot until she gets home, and has shown him how to be safe, and what to do in case of emergency. Life can be a struggle for a lot of people, and all they can do is the best they can.
#103
For Almost 2 Years I’ve Been Battling With My Teeth Rotting Away Due To The Type Of Cancer Treatments I Had Back When I Was A Kid
And Last Week I Got Full Implants! The Swelling Went Down Just Enough So I Could Smile And I’m So Damn Happy. I Love My New Smile. (Sorry About The Quarantine Hair)
#105
Tis The Season For Giving ❤️
#106
An 8 Year Old’s To Do List
#107
Son’s Drawing Of “Safe”
#108
I Live Alone And Have Been Suffering From Intense Depression. I’ve Been Struggling To Cook For Myself So My Mum Has Made Me A Variety Of Frozen Meals Equipped With Wholesome Notes 🥺
#109
A Parent’s Secret Support Is The Sweetest Thing
#113
It Doesn’t Take Much To Make Someone’s Day!
#114
Author Successfully Predicts What Technology Will Be Like In The Future
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 2 months ago
David Gerrold! Wrote the script for the original Star Trek episode, ''The Trouble With Tribbles''. All us Trekkies know him. Kirk_surro...90729e.jpg 
#115
Good Parenting
#118
A Funny Coincidence
#119
Sometimes Love Arrives Before We Even Know We Need It
#121
He’s Raising A Good One ❤️
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 months ago
In South Africa they are not allowed to turn off the water, though they can cut off the electricity (and when they do that, people wire their houses into the streetlights). Sickening that WATER, a basic human need (yes, I said it, frak you, Nestle), can be withheld over money.
#123
A Girl Teaching Her Cat How To Write
#125
From Noise Complaints To Cookies And Kindness
#126
My Brother Just Travelled Half Way Round The World And We're Wearing The Same F**king Clothes
#127
Mom Shares Picture Of Her Son’s First Day Of Starting School
#131
A Note Hanging From This Taxi Driver's Steering Wheel
#133
My Little Sister Just Woke Up From Surgery And She Tried To Give Eme A Hopefull Smile Ps. That's My Mum In The Photi
#134
Even After He’s Gone, He’s Still Taking Care Of Her
#135
The UPS Driver Assigned To My Building Always Leaves Two Treats For My Dog, Who They’ve Never Met. Never Fails. Today She Got Lucky With A Giant One! Always Makes Me Smile When I See It
#136
My Doctor Said: "You Kinda Look Like That Guy On The Wall Over There!"
#138
My 94 Year Old Grandpa Always Sends My Sons A $2 Bill And A Sketch For Holidays
#139
After Being A Stay At Home Dad For 6 Years I, 35m, Started College Alongside My Son Who Just Started Kindergarten. We Got This!
#142
My Uber Driver Was A Slimmer, Cooler, Mustached Version Of Myself
#144
My Dad's Index Tip Was Cut Off When He Was 10, My Index Is Shorter Than My Pinky
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