The pure and unqualified love of a young child or a pet is such a joy and blessing. There are no conditions attached to their love; it is innate. I imagine that’s how it is in Heaven, Nirvana, Paradise, or wherever your idyllic world may be.

How wonderful if everyone always felt like that! What a shame that angelic essence leaves as we age. The love we feel today has added dimensions, and comes with responsibility. Yet the reward for that responsibility is joy. . .  and that is our greatest reward.