Puppy Love

Here I Come to Give You Some Love
Sophia: Love often arrives in the simplest forms, unannounced and pure. Have you noticed how it transforms even the heaviest hearts?
Bernard Williams: Absolutely. Nothing restores perspective like a creature’s simple affection. A puppy’s lick, a tail wag, a presence that asks nothing in return—it reminds us of joy and trust.
Sophia: It is in these small gestures that we see the essence of care. Love need not be grandiose; it is most potent when immediate, tangible, and sincere.
Bernard Williams: And yet, we often overlook it, searching for complexity or prestige. True healing lies in openness to simple acts of connection.
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
— Bernard Williams (1929-2003)
Sophia: To give love, then, is to offer presence without expectation. To receive it is to allow our hearts to soften, even when the world seems heavy.
Bernard Williams: The beauty is that it works both ways. A single moment of affection, freely given, can uplift both the giver and the receiver, restoring balance and reminding us of our shared humanity.
Sophia: So let us approach life like a puppy, unguarded and eager to share warmth. In doing so, we discover that love is not something distant or rare—it is always here, waiting for us to recognize it.

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