Love like a dog this Valentine's Day
Nineteenth-century American humorist Josh Billings once said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Perhaps this is because dogs have no sense of self, therefore making selfish behavior inconceivable. They also seem to understand the primary reasons for why they exist—to bring joy and love to the lives of others. These twin purposes are also human nature. It makes no difference whether you are a person standing upright or a four-footed creature happily chasing Frisbees in the backyard. I believe that we all emanated from a source that loves everyone. Maybe the result of spelling dog backward is no coincidence after all.