one thing I didn't expect that helped me gain more perspective on my life was to pay close attention to my dog during walks and other activities. Dogs are ALWAYS living in the moment, and as long as they are cared for, they are ALWAYS happy. During a walk, they are enveloped by their surroundings and nature...smelling everything, glancing at everything they pass by. So different than humans, who are always looking at a screen. Dogs show unconditional love. I heard someone say one time, as an example, "lock a person in a trunk and a dog in a trunk, and drive around a windy road for an hour. open the trunk and only one of them will be smiling at you when they see you."

Anyways, this is what I thought of when I read your plea for suggestions. Maybe get a dog? Or sit for a dog for a friend who is on vacation. If you want a side hustle to stack more sats (as I am doing) download the Rover app and start sitting for dogs professionally. It is so much fun and quite lucrative. Best of luck!