Page 12 - Bliss Planet Magazine January 2018

I have always been attracted to and had love for animals from a very young age.
The unconditional love, affection and devotion they share is priceless and they are
forgiving of the many "mistakes" I see in myself that simply do not exist for
them. People are generally hard on themselves in life, but fur babies do not care
about human failures or unrealistic expectations people often hold themselves to.
They see and feel through the eyes of excitement, gratitude and love. Every
time I come home they are always happy to see me and meet me at the door full
of enthusiasm and affection. They don't care how much I weigh, what's in my
bank account or what I accomplished that day. Human companions are their
world and they long to be close to us and be by our sides no matter what
happens. Petting animals can reduce blood pressure and release oxytocin, the
feel good hormone, and even reduce anxiety and pain. Scientific studies show
that animals help reduce stress and they can help cardiac patients, those who are

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