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What are things that bring you joy? (lemmy.fedioasis.cc)
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What are things that bring you joy?

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[–] 5 points 5 months ago (1 child)

The feeling that I’ve helped someone or something feel safe and loved. Usually that is cats but in any case it feels nice to know you’ve put more of those foundational good feelings into the world somehow.

There is a cat in the crook of my arm right now, and I know she feels safe and loved and in return she’s basically radiating mental health at me.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    Man I agree with this so much, almost to a fault. When my dogs were alive, I knew that every minute I wasn’t there with them was disappointing for them. It created insane feelings of guilt in me whenever I left.

    It’s healthier with my cat, since cats decide when they want something on their terms. When my cat wants love, he comes to me and I give it to him. But the idea that I’m improving the life of an innocent life form is so rewarding.

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