Wholesome Pics That Prove Happiness Is Not That Far, It's Actually Near Us

We were taught as kids that in order to be happy, we had to get good grades, attend a top university and then get a decent paying job afterward. Finally, we could afford to purchase material items that would supposedly give us happiness. As a result, we spend our whole lives in the chase for happiness. But we failed to recognize that happiness is just a mood, not a destination.

Actually, being happy is much easier than we think. Happiness is all around us but we don't value it. It's the laughter of your family members. It's the innocent face of your pet. So it's time to stop pursuing happiness but enjoy it. If you were feeling a bit down today, you’ve come to the right place. We've gathered dozens of wholesome pics that will lift your spirit up. Scroll down to check them out.

#1. Happy Birthday to my best friend

#2. Guess. He looks happy 'cause his lettuce hat or he's interested in eating it

#3. So we used a head massager on my girlfriend's dog

#4. Such a bright smile

#5. My daughter's reaction to seeing a ballerina for the first time

#6. Awww? Super cute!!!!

#7. My nephew challenged me to spin him around as fast as I could. I put my phone in my belt to capture his reaction. He wasn't disappointed.

#8. Finally got a photo that captures how happy he is

#9. I bought my nephew a ball pit for his 1st birthday!

#10. My son REALLY enjoys bath time

#11. Set my GoPro up next to some crumbled cheese in my garden

#12. Did know if the fireworks would bother our autistic son. He didn't care for the last year. Here was his reaction

#13. My 4-year-old Daughter's reaction to the sun shining...this kid never fails to make me smile!

#14. Over the weekend my friend wore his Ghostbuster outfit and visited this kid's birthday party. He was a little excited

#15. I love ducks...just trickle some water in their pool and they're deliriously happy

#16. My 74-year-old grandpa with COPD and I were on a roller coaster. He was so excited!

#17. One day I would like to be this happy

#18. My two pups are super excited about having a sleepover with their buddies!

#19. It's really happy to have its chest hair shaved

#20. My new puppy looks stupidly happy after walks

#21. My godson think he's the Royal Prince