When you give of yourself while expecting nothing in return, it changes you. It definitely gives a deeper sense of happiness, gratitude, and fulfillment.
He noticed the utter dilapidation of her home. Even though she couldn't afford the repairs, he decided to gather pros to fix her home--and change her life.
We may feel like the main character in our own lives--so does everyone else. We have a choice in how we choose to "play our roles" in the lives of others.
I have always believed that love occurred between 2 people when the conditions are right. While you can't make a spark where one isn't, you can certainly work on those conditions.
In addition to pandemics & political strife, many are facing personal heartache or struggles. One of the most powerful balms to soothe many wounds? Kindness.
To me, loving animals is not just only about how they make us feel. It's an act of seeing them with as much compassion and clarity that we can at the time.