Affection - Human Factors — YouTube from the CEC Library

Dogs and humans share significant moments of affection. I have a little dog named Yu, whom I consider elegant, intelligent, and discreet. He also has a keen awareness of his surroundings. He became the "father" of eight kittens. We found a baby kitten and placed it with Yu. The kitten took him as its father and mother. The female cat grew up, mated with another cat that already had two: one male and one female, and several kittens were born. They all nestled against Yu as though he really were their father. It is impressive to see all of them gather in Yu's doghouse, forming a large family, with the kittens biting his ears and licking him.

This expression of affection is something that we humans cannot accomplish because there are hundreds of demands among us. We express affection only when some gain is involved. Animals express affection without questioning it. We humans need to understand more about ourselves so we do not demand that others be like us. Affection is something fantastic. Hugging, saying kind things, and encouraging another person in life are very valuable actions. We should have quality feelings in our hearts that allow us to see life more broadly and overcome our difficulties.

When we express affection, joy, and good humor, the person feels and perceives the sincerity. Affection should be free of intentions of gain or exchange. Being sincere means freely expressing what one feels. When affection is expressed with an open heart, the other person perceives it. It is an emotional expression that, over time, evolves into a manifestation of the heart chakra, related to maturation and detachment from ourselves. The other person is important, and affection is important.