it is so heartbreaking how often people prioritize short-term self-interest over long-term connections, like neglecting the ‘dog’ that guards and enriches their lives with safety. Maybe the shift starts with framing care as an investment, not just kindness. For example

Shared gain: Show how helping others in terms of mentoring, fair wages and others can boosts productivity/trust, benefiting everyone.

Visible impact: Use stories/data to prove collective well-being = individual success (e.g., healthier communities = lower crime).

Small steps: Encourage reciprocal acts—even selfishly, people may realize ‘feeding the dog’ ensures their own safety.*

Love is the deepest gain, but if appeal to logic opens the door, hearts might follow."