There is never a bad time to be reminded of all the good and nice things that, despite everything, manage to persist in the world. These reminders matter regardless of our mood, because they direct us towards happiness—something which is easy to overlook when life feels overwhelming. When we take a moment to notice these sweet moments, it helps us remember that they are not a rarity. In fact, they are an ingrained part of everyday life.

Wholesomeness is everywhere for those who are open to finding it. It shows up everywhere, whether enjoying spending time with a loved one or experiencing a random act of kindness from a stranger. One of the great advantages of living in the internet age is that we don’t always have to wait for events to happen in our everyday life to find these moments. When we know where to look, we can find endless content that exposes the brighter side of humanity.

The internet may be notorious for being dominated by negativity, but there is also plenty of positive stuff that puts up an admirable defense against doomscrolling. The examples that can be found below are all part of that fight.