Neither the man nor the dog in this photo could claim to be examples of physical perfection, and maybe they wouldn’t win any beauty contests, but that’s not the point, is it? The best kind of beauty comes from within, and is entirely separate from physical appearance.
I love Sid and OH dearly, because they are mine, and because I know them both well enough to see their inner beauty.
Who wants a perfectly beautiful face? Or a perfect body? Oh yes, we would all love to have them, wouldn’t we? But that type of beauty can be shallow and empty. When you love someone, their face is beautiful simply because it is theirs. Lucky indeed are those who have both a beautiful body and a beautiful soul* … but most of us have to make do with one or the other, and I know which I would rather have.
Anyway, what is more beautiful than the love and trust so clearly expressed here between members of two distinct species, who cannot ever completely communicate with each other – not fully – because of their cultural and physical differences?
And about those physical differences? Either could quite clearly kill the other, should he so wish. Sid, because as a dog he is physically superior and has a mouthful of deadly weapons, even though he is smaller and has a leg missing. OH, because he is bigger, intellectually superior and has all kinds of cunning and tricks up his sleeve.
But there they both are, totally relaxed in each other’s company, trust and love binding them in a way no kind of force or coercion ever could. And that, dear friends, is a thing of beauty.
Thanks to Claudia of Dipity Road for this weekly meme.
*That would be Johnny Depp – and no, it’s not fair, is it?
This is a great photo of the two enjoying fun together!
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Love the photo of them each smiling at the other. Who said dogs don’t smile? Thanks for sharing the beauty found in unconditional love between man and ‘beast.’
And I must ask, are yo ready for Alice in Wonderland?!
Deborah
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character that’s what I look for fun, imagination, character , integrity – not the outer shell and thank goodness people se the same in me- great post !!
Many people remarked that I did not always adopt the pretty dogs no but I got the most personality and depth and love..skwould not trade it .My dog that dies this summer was never ever pretty and I loved her so much . She was my confidence and security and I talked to her all day. I do not get the depth from these.
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Beautiful! I have a treasured pic I took of elder son laying on the floor reading, curling around our (smaller-than-greyhound) dog and with the two cats sitting on his back.
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Nothing is funner or more beautiful than any person with someone/ or creature they love.
I have to ask… have you seen Alice in Wonderland ? If so what did you think.
Or is it even out… LOL I thought you could be my expert on Johnny Depp
Hugs Claudia
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LOVE that is what beauty is really all about! Have a wonderful weekend with those you love!! Sherri@lavenderfields
Hi Jay,
Thanks again Jay.
Just me again…thanks for coming by my place. I would love it if you participated in ‘Face of the Week’ at my blog, Spacial Peepol. The meme runs from Monday 7am CST straight through until Thursday 11 pm CST. So you can post a link to it any time in between those dates! I look forward to it!
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I have 7 dogs, so this to me is Beauty. Love the fact that your on the floor with this beautiful creature.
Happy FFB
Love Claudie
ox
Wonderful post Jay and the photos tell the story too. You are lucky to have them both and they are lucky to have you. A x
Hey, I’ll take shallow over ugly any time (hehe)! Nah, just joking – sigh. Love, love, love these photo’s, it’s impossible not to look at this and smile. Sweet.
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Yes, if we look, we can see true beauty all around us.
I have, more than once, asked myself if I would have liked to be physically beautiful, and believe it or not the answer has always been no. Would I like to have been a tad more beautiful? Yes!
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Perfect.
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Great pix, Jay! But I have to say… Sid is TOO cute! And so is your DH, especially when he has that knowing grin… (PS – did I send you that pic I took in Lincoln? It’s fabulous, and includes said knowing grin!)
Awwww. Jay, this post made me a little teary eyed. They really ARE truly beautiful.
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and SO is your LOVE for them.
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You are very lucky my dear – two wonderful personalities are sharing your home with you!!!!
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