I always thought the two steps were a cigarette, and a cup of coffee in the morning. (It does take more than two steps to get to the kettle.)
One of the things that removal of the Ego allows, as the thoughts to become less egocentric, the ability is learned to share the happiness of others.Happiness becomes a team effort. The happiness of others is reflected in ourselves. A kind of empathetic feedback.
Killing two or more birds with one stone. (I don't suppose the birds are happy)
The idea of treating others as we would hope to be treated.