I have a poem pinned up at home (well it is poetry to me) from a book by Suzanne Clothier. Hope you don't mind but I find myself wanting to share it with you. A💚:

“Take one lifetime with animals. Grind it hard against mistakes and misunderstanding. Season heavily with the desire to get it right, and layer generously with the forgiveness of every animal who passed through your hands. Stew for years, being sure that gifted teachers (animal or human) stir the mess from time to time as needed so it keeps cooking. Serve when it begins to get clear. Yield: a few precious drops worth having”