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  1. Embrace excellence daily! Marcus Aurelius said our actions define us. Instead of debating goodness, let’s embody it with genuine kindness and integrity. Lead by example and let your life be a testament to true character and purpose. #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange

  2. Embrace excellence daily! Marcus Aurelius said our actions define us. Instead of debating goodness, let’s embody it with genuine kindness and integrity. Lead by example and let your life be a testament to true character and purpose. #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange

  3. Embrace excellence daily! Marcus Aurelius said our actions define us. Instead of debating goodness, let’s embody it with genuine kindness and integrity. Lead by example and let your life be a testament to true character and purpose. #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange

  4. How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    In Your Own Words

    Each week, we highlight a comment from our readers. This week, my favorite comment was on a story I wrote about how pets healed us this year.

    “ My beautiful mom and greyhound died last year 3 weeks apart in the fall, both tragically and unexpectedly. This past July, I adopted a 6 month old pup from a local shelter. She returned pure joy to my broken heart. Her shelter name was Poppy. I thought about changing it then looked it up. It means “remembrance.” She is so smart, so affectionate, so playful. I like to think that my mom and grey had a hand and paw in the two of us coming into each other’s lives. – TarheelHeart – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/26/pets-healed-us- 2025/?commentID=69da2a76-3def-483b-94d9- 90793784b4e3&utm_campaign=comment-share&utm_medium=soc- share&utm_source=link-share Kynlee Rogers, 10, with her dog, Tennessee. Both Kynlee and Tennessee were born with a cleft lip. (Kimberly Rogers)

    The Optimist

    How pets healed us this year

    They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025.

    December 26, 2025, 4 min

    By Sydney Page

    If you have a pet, you know their healing properties. If you don’t, there’s well-documented science to back it up. Even just a few minutes with a dog or cat can make someone happier and less stressed.

    So with that in mind, here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives. Basically, they helped us get through 2025.

    They improved our mental health

    Norm Feigenbaum, a 93-year-old Los Angeles man, described his yellow Lab, Sunny, as his best friend. When Sunny went missing for nearly two weeks, Norm felt anxious, had sleepless nights and said he felt a profound sense of emptiness. Volunteers worked tirelessly to reunite them, and when they did, Norm’s emotional state steadied.

    “Without her, there’s nothing,” Norm said.

    Norm Feigenbaum reunites with Sunny, who was missing for 12 days. (Dog Days Search and Rescue)

    Then there’s Kynlee, a girl from Kentucky, who adopted Tennessee, a Boston terrier with a cleft lip that matched her own. Their bond lifted Kynlee’s confidence and brightened her outlook on life.

    “Tennee is just like her,” said Kynlee’s mother, Kimberly Rogers, adding that they happen to share the same birthday, June 4. “It just gives her something she can relate to. She’s not alone.”

    They gave us many laughs

    Some pets have big personalities. Ray Ray, a mischievous house cat from Pennsylvania, turned a family road trip into an adventure when he hitched a 100-mile ride on the roof of his family’s van before anyone noticed he was there. He ended up getting a New York City vacation out of it, though his family toted him around in a cat backpack and on a leash for safety.

    Ray Ray the cat in Times Square. (Courtesy of Margaret Denardo)

    Then there’s Duke, the golden retriever whose talent for “stealing” household items turned him into a social media fan favorite. Lamps, reading glasses, picture frames, purses, even plates — nothing is safe. Duke parades his treasures around proudly in his mouth, before guarding the items on his bed. He keeps his owner — and thousands of followers — amused with his mischief every day.

    Duke, an 11-year-old golden retriever, guards a teapot. (Cathy Hoyt)

    They strengthened our community

    Faygo, a friendly goldendoodle from Virginia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Knowing how much Faygo loved getting attention from people, his owners asked neighbors to stop by and give Faygo a pet. Dozens of people visited to offer Faygo comfort, treats and affection in his final days. Through Faygo, a community came together for a dog they barely knew.

    Neighbor Matt Busby brought Faygo a ball, and they played with it in the yard. (Michelle Martin)

    They saved people

    Dogs have been known to alert people to perilous situations and even detect health issues or medical emergencies. Earlier this year, a shelter dog at an adoption event alerted a man that he was about to have a seizure, prompting his wife to take her husband home and give him his meds. She said the pooch’s instinct helped her husband avoid a dangerous seizure.

    Another standout pooch this year is Freyja, a certified search-and-rescue dog in New Hampshire. When a 2-year-old girl went missing in the woods, Freyja and her handler spent nearly five hours navigating the dense, cold forest. Using her keen senses, Freyja tracked down the child, who was returned to her parents. Authorities noted that without Freyja’s tracking skills, the outcome could have been very different.

    Jeremy Corson’s dog Freyja found a missing toddler who had been lost in the woods for hours. (Jeremy Corson)

    They helped us live with purpose

    Beef, an English bulldog recovering from pneumonia, helped his owner’s father, Manny Miranda, stay motivated to exercise. Their slow, short daily walks became a shared fitness journey, and beloved on social media.

    Beef stopped going on many walks after a bout of pneumonia. But it turned out he was willing to get moving if Manny, 78, was with him. (America Miranda)

    Courtney Proctor Cross transformed a struggling West Virginia animal shelter that was euthanizing most of its animals into a nationally recognized no-kill shelter.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    Tags: 2025, Animals, community, Companions, Friends, Healing, Health, Laughs, Live with Purpose, Mental Health, Pets, Saved People, Seniors, Shelters, The Washington Post
    #2025 #Animals #community #Companions #Friends #Healing #Health #Laughs #LiveWithPurpose #MentalHealth #Pets #SavedPeople #Seniors #Shelters #TheWashingtonPost
  5. How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    In Your Own Words

    Each week, we highlight a comment from our readers. This week, my favorite comment was on a story I wrote about how pets healed us this year.

    “ My beautiful mom and greyhound died last year 3 weeks apart in the fall, both tragically and unexpectedly. This past July, I adopted a 6 month old pup from a local shelter. She returned pure joy to my broken heart. Her shelter name was Poppy. I thought about changing it then looked it up. It means “remembrance.” She is so smart, so affectionate, so playful. I like to think that my mom and grey had a hand and paw in the two of us coming into each other’s lives. – TarheelHeart – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/26/pets-healed-us- 2025/?commentID=69da2a76-3def-483b-94d9- 90793784b4e3&utm_campaign=comment-share&utm_medium=soc- share&utm_source=link-share Kynlee Rogers, 10, with her dog, Tennessee. Both Kynlee and Tennessee were born with a cleft lip. (Kimberly Rogers)

    The Optimist

    How pets healed us this year

    They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025.

    December 26, 2025, 4 min

    By Sydney Page

    If you have a pet, you know their healing properties. If you don’t, there’s well-documented science to back it up. Even just a few minutes with a dog or cat can make someone happier and less stressed.

    So with that in mind, here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives. Basically, they helped us get through 2025.

    They improved our mental health

    Norm Feigenbaum, a 93-year-old Los Angeles man, described his yellow Lab, Sunny, as his best friend. When Sunny went missing for nearly two weeks, Norm felt anxious, had sleepless nights and said he felt a profound sense of emptiness. Volunteers worked tirelessly to reunite them, and when they did, Norm’s emotional state steadied.

    “Without her, there’s nothing,” Norm said.

    Norm Feigenbaum reunites with Sunny, who was missing for 12 days. (Dog Days Search and Rescue)

    Then there’s Kynlee, a girl from Kentucky, who adopted Tennessee, a Boston terrier with a cleft lip that matched her own. Their bond lifted Kynlee’s confidence and brightened her outlook on life.

    “Tennee is just like her,” said Kynlee’s mother, Kimberly Rogers, adding that they happen to share the same birthday, June 4. “It just gives her something she can relate to. She’s not alone.”

    They gave us many laughs

    Some pets have big personalities. Ray Ray, a mischievous house cat from Pennsylvania, turned a family road trip into an adventure when he hitched a 100-mile ride on the roof of his family’s van before anyone noticed he was there. He ended up getting a New York City vacation out of it, though his family toted him around in a cat backpack and on a leash for safety.

    Ray Ray the cat in Times Square. (Courtesy of Margaret Denardo)

    Then there’s Duke, the golden retriever whose talent for “stealing” household items turned him into a social media fan favorite. Lamps, reading glasses, picture frames, purses, even plates — nothing is safe. Duke parades his treasures around proudly in his mouth, before guarding the items on his bed. He keeps his owner — and thousands of followers — amused with his mischief every day.

    Duke, an 11-year-old golden retriever, guards a teapot. (Cathy Hoyt)

    They strengthened our community

    Faygo, a friendly goldendoodle from Virginia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Knowing how much Faygo loved getting attention from people, his owners asked neighbors to stop by and give Faygo a pet. Dozens of people visited to offer Faygo comfort, treats and affection in his final days. Through Faygo, a community came together for a dog they barely knew.

    Neighbor Matt Busby brought Faygo a ball, and they played with it in the yard. (Michelle Martin)

    They saved people

    Dogs have been known to alert people to perilous situations and even detect health issues or medical emergencies. Earlier this year, a shelter dog at an adoption event alerted a man that he was about to have a seizure, prompting his wife to take her husband home and give him his meds. She said the pooch’s instinct helped her husband avoid a dangerous seizure.

    Another standout pooch this year is Freyja, a certified search-and-rescue dog in New Hampshire. When a 2-year-old girl went missing in the woods, Freyja and her handler spent nearly five hours navigating the dense, cold forest. Using her keen senses, Freyja tracked down the child, who was returned to her parents. Authorities noted that without Freyja’s tracking skills, the outcome could have been very different.

    Jeremy Corson’s dog Freyja found a missing toddler who had been lost in the woods for hours. (Jeremy Corson)

    They helped us live with purpose

    Beef, an English bulldog recovering from pneumonia, helped his owner’s father, Manny Miranda, stay motivated to exercise. Their slow, short daily walks became a shared fitness journey, and beloved on social media.

    Beef stopped going on many walks after a bout of pneumonia. But it turned out he was willing to get moving if Manny, 78, was with him. (America Miranda)

    Courtney Proctor Cross transformed a struggling West Virginia animal shelter that was euthanizing most of its animals into a nationally recognized no-kill shelter.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    Tags: 2025, Animals, community, Companions, Friends, Healing, Health, Laughs, Live with Purpose, Mental Health, Pets, Saved People, Seniors, Shelters, The Washington Post
    #2025 #Animals #community #Companions #Friends #Healing #Health #Laughs #LiveWithPurpose #MentalHealth #Pets #SavedPeople #Seniors #Shelters #TheWashingtonPost
  6. How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    In Your Own Words

    Each week, we highlight a comment from our readers. This week, my favorite comment was on a story I wrote about how pets healed us this year.

    “ My beautiful mom and greyhound died last year 3 weeks apart in the fall, both tragically and unexpectedly. This past July, I adopted a 6 month old pup from a local shelter. She returned pure joy to my broken heart. Her shelter name was Poppy. I thought about changing it then looked it up. It means “remembrance.” She is so smart, so affectionate, so playful. I like to think that my mom and grey had a hand and paw in the two of us coming into each other’s lives. – TarheelHeart – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/26/pets-healed-us- 2025/?commentID=69da2a76-3def-483b-94d9- 90793784b4e3&utm_campaign=comment-share&utm_medium=soc- share&utm_source=link-share Kynlee Rogers, 10, with her dog, Tennessee. Both Kynlee and Tennessee were born with a cleft lip. (Kimberly Rogers)

    The Optimist

    How pets healed us this year

    They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025.

    December 26, 2025, 4 min

    By Sydney Page

    If you have a pet, you know their healing properties. If you don’t, there’s well-documented science to back it up. Even just a few minutes with a dog or cat can make someone happier and less stressed.

    So with that in mind, here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives. Basically, they helped us get through 2025.

    They improved our mental health

    Norm Feigenbaum, a 93-year-old Los Angeles man, described his yellow Lab, Sunny, as his best friend. When Sunny went missing for nearly two weeks, Norm felt anxious, had sleepless nights and said he felt a profound sense of emptiness. Volunteers worked tirelessly to reunite them, and when they did, Norm’s emotional state steadied.

    “Without her, there’s nothing,” Norm said.

    Norm Feigenbaum reunites with Sunny, who was missing for 12 days. (Dog Days Search and Rescue)

    Then there’s Kynlee, a girl from Kentucky, who adopted Tennessee, a Boston terrier with a cleft lip that matched her own. Their bond lifted Kynlee’s confidence and brightened her outlook on life.

    “Tennee is just like her,” said Kynlee’s mother, Kimberly Rogers, adding that they happen to share the same birthday, June 4. “It just gives her something she can relate to. She’s not alone.”

    They gave us many laughs

    Some pets have big personalities. Ray Ray, a mischievous house cat from Pennsylvania, turned a family road trip into an adventure when he hitched a 100-mile ride on the roof of his family’s van before anyone noticed he was there. He ended up getting a New York City vacation out of it, though his family toted him around in a cat backpack and on a leash for safety.

    Ray Ray the cat in Times Square. (Courtesy of Margaret Denardo)

    Then there’s Duke, the golden retriever whose talent for “stealing” household items turned him into a social media fan favorite. Lamps, reading glasses, picture frames, purses, even plates — nothing is safe. Duke parades his treasures around proudly in his mouth, before guarding the items on his bed. He keeps his owner — and thousands of followers — amused with his mischief every day.

    Duke, an 11-year-old golden retriever, guards a teapot. (Cathy Hoyt)

    They strengthened our community

    Faygo, a friendly goldendoodle from Virginia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Knowing how much Faygo loved getting attention from people, his owners asked neighbors to stop by and give Faygo a pet. Dozens of people visited to offer Faygo comfort, treats and affection in his final days. Through Faygo, a community came together for a dog they barely knew.

    Neighbor Matt Busby brought Faygo a ball, and they played with it in the yard. (Michelle Martin)

    They saved people

    Dogs have been known to alert people to perilous situations and even detect health issues or medical emergencies. Earlier this year, a shelter dog at an adoption event alerted a man that he was about to have a seizure, prompting his wife to take her husband home and give him his meds. She said the pooch’s instinct helped her husband avoid a dangerous seizure.

    Another standout pooch this year is Freyja, a certified search-and-rescue dog in New Hampshire. When a 2-year-old girl went missing in the woods, Freyja and her handler spent nearly five hours navigating the dense, cold forest. Using her keen senses, Freyja tracked down the child, who was returned to her parents. Authorities noted that without Freyja’s tracking skills, the outcome could have been very different.

    Jeremy Corson’s dog Freyja found a missing toddler who had been lost in the woods for hours. (Jeremy Corson)

    They helped us live with purpose

    Beef, an English bulldog recovering from pneumonia, helped his owner’s father, Manny Miranda, stay motivated to exercise. Their slow, short daily walks became a shared fitness journey, and beloved on social media.

    Beef stopped going on many walks after a bout of pneumonia. But it turned out he was willing to get moving if Manny, 78, was with him. (America Miranda)

    Courtney Proctor Cross transformed a struggling West Virginia animal shelter that was euthanizing most of its animals into a nationally recognized no-kill shelter.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    #2025 #Animals #community #Companions #Friends #Healing #Health #Laughs #LiveWithPurpose #MentalHealth #Pets #SavedPeople #Seniors #Shelters #TheWashingtonPost
  7. How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    In Your Own Words

    Each week, we highlight a comment from our readers. This week, my favorite comment was on a story I wrote about how pets healed us this year.

    “ My beautiful mom and greyhound died last year 3 weeks apart in the fall, both tragically and unexpectedly. This past July, I adopted a 6 month old pup from a local shelter. She returned pure joy to my broken heart. Her shelter name was Poppy. I thought about changing it then looked it up. It means “remembrance.” She is so smart, so affectionate, so playful. I like to think that my mom and grey had a hand and paw in the two of us coming into each other’s lives. – TarheelHeart – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/26/pets-healed-us- 2025/?commentID=69da2a76-3def-483b-94d9- 90793784b4e3&utm_campaign=comment-share&utm_medium=soc- share&utm_source=link-share Kynlee Rogers, 10, with her dog, Tennessee. Both Kynlee and Tennessee were born with a cleft lip. (Kimberly Rogers)

    The Optimist

    How pets healed us this year

    They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025.

    December 26, 2025, 4 min

    By Sydney Page

    If you have a pet, you know their healing properties. If you don’t, there’s well-documented science to back it up. Even just a few minutes with a dog or cat can make someone happier and less stressed.

    So with that in mind, here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives. Basically, they helped us get through 2025.

    They improved our mental health

    Norm Feigenbaum, a 93-year-old Los Angeles man, described his yellow Lab, Sunny, as his best friend. When Sunny went missing for nearly two weeks, Norm felt anxious, had sleepless nights and said he felt a profound sense of emptiness. Volunteers worked tirelessly to reunite them, and when they did, Norm’s emotional state steadied.

    “Without her, there’s nothing,” Norm said.

    Norm Feigenbaum reunites with Sunny, who was missing for 12 days. (Dog Days Search and Rescue)

    Then there’s Kynlee, a girl from Kentucky, who adopted Tennessee, a Boston terrier with a cleft lip that matched her own. Their bond lifted Kynlee’s confidence and brightened her outlook on life.

    “Tennee is just like her,” said Kynlee’s mother, Kimberly Rogers, adding that they happen to share the same birthday, June 4. “It just gives her something she can relate to. She’s not alone.”

    They gave us many laughs

    Some pets have big personalities. Ray Ray, a mischievous house cat from Pennsylvania, turned a family road trip into an adventure when he hitched a 100-mile ride on the roof of his family’s van before anyone noticed he was there. He ended up getting a New York City vacation out of it, though his family toted him around in a cat backpack and on a leash for safety.

    Ray Ray the cat in Times Square. (Courtesy of Margaret Denardo)

    Then there’s Duke, the golden retriever whose talent for “stealing” household items turned him into a social media fan favorite. Lamps, reading glasses, picture frames, purses, even plates — nothing is safe. Duke parades his treasures around proudly in his mouth, before guarding the items on his bed. He keeps his owner — and thousands of followers — amused with his mischief every day.

    Duke, an 11-year-old golden retriever, guards a teapot. (Cathy Hoyt)

    They strengthened our community

    Faygo, a friendly goldendoodle from Virginia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Knowing how much Faygo loved getting attention from people, his owners asked neighbors to stop by and give Faygo a pet. Dozens of people visited to offer Faygo comfort, treats and affection in his final days. Through Faygo, a community came together for a dog they barely knew.

    Neighbor Matt Busby brought Faygo a ball, and they played with it in the yard. (Michelle Martin)

    They saved people

    Dogs have been known to alert people to perilous situations and even detect health issues or medical emergencies. Earlier this year, a shelter dog at an adoption event alerted a man that he was about to have a seizure, prompting his wife to take her husband home and give him his meds. She said the pooch’s instinct helped her husband avoid a dangerous seizure.

    Another standout pooch this year is Freyja, a certified search-and-rescue dog in New Hampshire. When a 2-year-old girl went missing in the woods, Freyja and her handler spent nearly five hours navigating the dense, cold forest. Using her keen senses, Freyja tracked down the child, who was returned to her parents. Authorities noted that without Freyja’s tracking skills, the outcome could have been very different.

    Jeremy Corson’s dog Freyja found a missing toddler who had been lost in the woods for hours. (Jeremy Corson)

    They helped us live with purpose

    Beef, an English bulldog recovering from pneumonia, helped his owner’s father, Manny Miranda, stay motivated to exercise. Their slow, short daily walks became a shared fitness journey, and beloved on social media.

    Beef stopped going on many walks after a bout of pneumonia. But it turned out he was willing to get moving if Manny, 78, was with him. (America Miranda)

    Courtney Proctor Cross transformed a struggling West Virginia animal shelter that was euthanizing most of its animals into a nationally recognized no-kill shelter.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    Tags: 2025, Animals, community, Companions, Friends, Healing, Health, Laughs, Live with Purpose, Mental Health, Pets, Saved People, Seniors, Shelters, The Washington Post
    #2025 #Animals #community #Companions #Friends #Healing #Health #Laughs #LiveWithPurpose #MentalHealth #Pets #SavedPeople #Seniors #Shelters #TheWashingtonPost
  8. How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    In Your Own Words

    Each week, we highlight a comment from our readers. This week, my favorite comment was on a story I wrote about how pets healed us this year.

    “ My beautiful mom and greyhound died last year 3 weeks apart in the fall, both tragically and unexpectedly. This past July, I adopted a 6 month old pup from a local shelter. She returned pure joy to my broken heart. Her shelter name was Poppy. I thought about changing it then looked it up. It means “remembrance.” She is so smart, so affectionate, so playful. I like to think that my mom and grey had a hand and paw in the two of us coming into each other’s lives. – TarheelHeart – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/26/pets-healed-us- 2025/?commentID=69da2a76-3def-483b-94d9- 90793784b4e3&utm_campaign=comment-share&utm_medium=soc- share&utm_source=link-share Kynlee Rogers, 10, with her dog, Tennessee. Both Kynlee and Tennessee were born with a cleft lip. (Kimberly Rogers)

    The Optimist

    How pets healed us this year

    They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025.

    December 26, 2025, 4 min

    By Sydney Page

    If you have a pet, you know their healing properties. If you don’t, there’s well-documented science to back it up. Even just a few minutes with a dog or cat can make someone happier and less stressed.

    So with that in mind, here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives. Basically, they helped us get through 2025.

    They improved our mental health

    Norm Feigenbaum, a 93-year-old Los Angeles man, described his yellow Lab, Sunny, as his best friend. When Sunny went missing for nearly two weeks, Norm felt anxious, had sleepless nights and said he felt a profound sense of emptiness. Volunteers worked tirelessly to reunite them, and when they did, Norm’s emotional state steadied.

    “Without her, there’s nothing,” Norm said.

    Norm Feigenbaum reunites with Sunny, who was missing for 12 days. (Dog Days Search and Rescue)

    Then there’s Kynlee, a girl from Kentucky, who adopted Tennessee, a Boston terrier with a cleft lip that matched her own. Their bond lifted Kynlee’s confidence and brightened her outlook on life.

    “Tennee is just like her,” said Kynlee’s mother, Kimberly Rogers, adding that they happen to share the same birthday, June 4. “It just gives her something she can relate to. She’s not alone.”

    They gave us many laughs

    Some pets have big personalities. Ray Ray, a mischievous house cat from Pennsylvania, turned a family road trip into an adventure when he hitched a 100-mile ride on the roof of his family’s van before anyone noticed he was there. He ended up getting a New York City vacation out of it, though his family toted him around in a cat backpack and on a leash for safety.

    Ray Ray the cat in Times Square. (Courtesy of Margaret Denardo)

    Then there’s Duke, the golden retriever whose talent for “stealing” household items turned him into a social media fan favorite. Lamps, reading glasses, picture frames, purses, even plates — nothing is safe. Duke parades his treasures around proudly in his mouth, before guarding the items on his bed. He keeps his owner — and thousands of followers — amused with his mischief every day.

    Duke, an 11-year-old golden retriever, guards a teapot. (Cathy Hoyt)

    They strengthened our community

    Faygo, a friendly goldendoodle from Virginia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Knowing how much Faygo loved getting attention from people, his owners asked neighbors to stop by and give Faygo a pet. Dozens of people visited to offer Faygo comfort, treats and affection in his final days. Through Faygo, a community came together for a dog they barely knew.

    Neighbor Matt Busby brought Faygo a ball, and they played with it in the yard. (Michelle Martin)

    They saved people

    Dogs have been known to alert people to perilous situations and even detect health issues or medical emergencies. Earlier this year, a shelter dog at an adoption event alerted a man that he was about to have a seizure, prompting his wife to take her husband home and give him his meds. She said the pooch’s instinct helped her husband avoid a dangerous seizure.

    Another standout pooch this year is Freyja, a certified search-and-rescue dog in New Hampshire. When a 2-year-old girl went missing in the woods, Freyja and her handler spent nearly five hours navigating the dense, cold forest. Using her keen senses, Freyja tracked down the child, who was returned to her parents. Authorities noted that without Freyja’s tracking skills, the outcome could have been very different.

    Jeremy Corson’s dog Freyja found a missing toddler who had been lost in the woods for hours. (Jeremy Corson)

    They helped us live with purpose

    Beef, an English bulldog recovering from pneumonia, helped his owner’s father, Manny Miranda, stay motivated to exercise. Their slow, short daily walks became a shared fitness journey, and beloved on social media.

    Beef stopped going on many walks after a bout of pneumonia. But it turned out he was willing to get moving if Manny, 78, was with him. (America Miranda)

    Courtney Proctor Cross transformed a struggling West Virginia animal shelter that was euthanizing most of its animals into a nationally recognized no-kill shelter.

    Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: How pets healed us this year – The Washington Post

    Tags: 2025, Animals, community, Companions, Friends, Healing, Health, Laughs, Live with Purpose, Mental Health, Pets, Saved People, Seniors, Shelters, The Washington Post
    #2025 #Animals #community #Companions #Friends #Healing #Health #Laughs #LiveWithPurpose #MentalHealth #Pets #SavedPeople #Seniors #Shelters #TheWashingtonPost
  9. "What will you do to serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide? That's all you have to figure out. I can tell you from experience that the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." ~ Jim Carrey

    youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZrkBCnfxw

    #ServeTheWorld #PurposeDrivenLife #InspireChange #MakeADifference #ImpactOverIncome #JimCarreyQuote #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange #PositiveImpact #LifeWisdom

  10. "What will you do to serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide? That's all you have to figure out. I can tell you from experience that the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." ~ Jim Carrey

    youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZrkBCnfxw

    #ServeTheWorld #PurposeDrivenLife #InspireChange #MakeADifference #ImpactOverIncome #JimCarreyQuote #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange #PositiveImpact #LifeWisdom

  11. "What will you do to serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide? That's all you have to figure out. I can tell you from experience that the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." ~ Jim Carrey

    youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZrkBCnfxw

    #ServeTheWorld #PurposeDrivenLife #InspireChange #MakeADifference #ImpactOverIncome #JimCarreyQuote #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange #PositiveImpact #LifeWisdom

  12. "What will you do to serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide? That's all you have to figure out. I can tell you from experience that the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." ~ Jim Carrey

    youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZrkBCnfxw

    #ServeTheWorld #PurposeDrivenLife #InspireChange #MakeADifference #ImpactOverIncome #JimCarreyQuote #LiveWithPurpose #BeTheChange #PositiveImpact #LifeWisdom

  13. The only Way to Live a Life of Vigour and Vitality – Take Charge of your Lifestyle Habits, making living a life of Optimal Health, Happiness and Vitality a “Natural” way of Life. Discover now How to Unlock your Power within. 👉buff.ly/nj5nL0V
    #LivewithVitality #LivewithPurpose #AchieveBalance #Happiness #EmpoweringLifestyleHabits

  14. Stop waiting for life to feel “just right.”

    Growth starts when you choose to act — not when everything is perfect.
    Take this moment. Make it count. ✨

    Explore resources to heal, grow, and thrive → healthcarecourse.net

    #MakeItPerfect #LiveWithPurpose #HealingJourney #MindsetMatters #SelfGrowth #DailyInspiration #EmotionalWellbeing #TakeActionToday #motivation #HealthCareCourse

  15. 🙏 What if on your first day in heaven, Christ said:
    “I love you… but look at what you could’ve done.”
    Not afraid of dying—just afraid I lived only a fraction of what I was truly called to do.

    📖 Reflect on that: bluewaterhealthyliving.com/sho

    #Faith #KingdomWork #LiveWithPurpose #EternalPerspective #Jesus

  16. The True Purpose of Life: Create Happiness for Yourself & Others

     

    Happiness: the one thing that truly matters

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    The true purpose of life: What if the real goal of life was not success, money, or fame, but happiness? Not just for ourselves, but for others too. In a world that often feels chaotic and competitive, it is easy to lose sight of what really matters. But when we strip everything back, we find that happiness is the point of everything.

    Whether we are chasing career milestones or building relationships, the true purpose of life, and the underlying motivation is usually the same, we want to feel good, safe, loved, and fulfilled. We want those around us to feel the same. That is because making happiness for us and others is the true engine of a meaningful life.

    The true purpose of life and why Happiness Matters

    Happiness is not just an emotion; it is a state of well-being that affects every part of our existence. Research shows that people who prioritize happiness tend to live longer, form deeper relationships, and achieve more meaningful goals. When we focus on joy, and making people feel safe and secure, we build trust, connection, and purpose.

    It is not about being happy all the time; that is unrealistic. It is about consciously creating moments that contribute to your well-being and that of others’. When you support a friend, smile at a stranger, or take time for self-care, you are building a world rooted in emotional security and joy.

    Making Happiness for Others

    Sometimes the fastest way to elevate your own mood is by helping someone else. Small gestures—listening without judgment, offering encouragement, or simply showing up, can have a profound impact. When people feel safe and supported, happiness naturally follows.

    Creating happiness for others does not require grand gestures. It is about being present, being kind, and being consistent. And as you make the world better for others, you will often find your own sense of happiness deepening as well.

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    Making Happiness for Yourself

    Do not forget: your happiness matters just as much. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Prioritize your own mental and emotional well-being through mindfulness, meaningful goals, and healthy relationships. Doing things that bring you peace, satisfaction, and joy will help you radiate that energy to others.

    Start asking yourself: What makes me feel alive? What gives me peace? What brings me joy? Then do more of it without guilt.

    The Ripple Effect

    When we lead with happiness, we create a ripple effect. A kind word can turn someone’s day around. A loving action can heal a heart. A peaceful presence can calm an anxious mind. These are significant things, but they are the very fabric of a better world.

    The true purpose of life:

    Start with one choice today, choose joy. Choose to make happiness your mission for yourself and for the people you meet. Because at the end of the day, happiness is the point of everything, and you have the power to create it.

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  17. “If you want to change the future, start living as if you’re already there.”
    ~ Lynn Conway (via James Clear)

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  18. 🔥 5 to Take Control of Life 🔥

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  19. 💬 "Honesty is the cornerstone of a life well-lived."
    Dive into the power of truthfulness through a Stoic lens. Learn how honesty frees you, why self-deception is dangerous, and how living aligned with the truth transforms your purpose. Watch this one-minute video and embrace the virtue of integrity today!
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  20. What if passion is the key to discovering your purpose? 🔑🔥
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    "If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose." 🌟 Follow what excites you, and watch your purpose unfold. 💫

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    "If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose." 🌟 Follow what excites you, and watch your purpose unfold. 💫

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  22. 3 Things to Stop Doing for More Happiness 🌟

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  27. Death is not just a distant event, it's happening now. Every moment spent is time lost forever. As we kill time, time kills us. Live intentionally—each second matters. #MementoMori #TimeIsPrecious #LiveWithPurpose

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  29. Andreas Gerhard Hyperius, a Reformed/Lutheran theologian, comments on the 8th C. He condemns the sound-of-limb beggar. For spoiling the “poor indeed”.

    Of course. But is this today’s mindset? He says it truly matters that the poor have needs met. The poor are entitled to a revenue stream from the well-off. Many can be mad at welfare queens without believing either of these. Just an excuse

    How can you find new way to give today?

    #christian #inspireddaily #livewithpurpose #antiwoke #godlywisdom

  30. Andreas Gerhard Hyperius, a Reformed/Lutheran theologian, comments on the 8th C. He condemns the sound-of-limb beggar. For spoiling the “poor indeed”.

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    How can you find new way to give today?

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  31. Andreas Gerhard Hyperius, a Reformed/Lutheran theologian, comments on the 8th C. He condemns the sound-of-limb beggar. For spoiling the “poor indeed”.

    Of course. But is this today’s mindset? He says it truly matters that the poor have needs met. The poor are entitled to a revenue stream from the well-off. Many can be mad at welfare queens without believing either of these. Just an excuse

    How can you find new way to give today?

    #christian #inspireddaily #livewithpurpose #antiwoke #godlywisdom

  32. Andreas Gerhard Hyperius, a Reformed/Lutheran theologian, comments on the 8th C. He condemns the sound-of-limb beggar. For spoiling the “poor indeed”.

    Of course. But is this today’s mindset? He says it truly matters that the poor have needs met. The poor are entitled to a revenue stream from the well-off. Many can be mad at welfare queens without believing either of these. Just an excuse

    How can you find new way to give today?

    #christian #inspireddaily #livewithpurpose #antiwoke #godlywisdom