It is never a bad idea to be nice.

Sure, not everybody is going to show their appreciation for such a gesture, and sometimes it feels like it takes more energy than it is worth, but ultimately, that kindness is a muscle that needs to be exercised if we want it to work properly. It is worth the practice, as the rewards extend far beyond just occasionally making somebody else feel good. Practicing niceness is also a crucial part of being better to ourselves.

Shameful as it can be to admit, this doesn’t always come naturally to all of us. Sometimes, we learn early on that we don’t seem to get back what we give out, and then we choose to shut down. While it is understandable, it is also no way to live. We need the motivation to be positive at least some of the time, if only to make our existence a bit more pleasant.

Luckily, there are some very simple things that we can be doing to help us be happier and transmit some of that happiness into our surroundings. The internet is awash with wholesome content, and its sole purpose for existing is for us to enjoy it, and hopefully spread some of that joy to those that we care about. 

If there is one thing wholesome memes can teach us, it is that even the most unexpected of topics and moments can turn out to be heartwarming. There are also a lot of the usual suspects as well, but there is no shame in that. So long as they give us the happiness that we desire, we can rest assured that they are doing exactly what they are supposed to.