In my pursuit to answer the question what is genuine human connection, I’ve also asked what is ‘disconnection’ and what is ‘disingenuous.’  Today, I explore genuine connection that is ‘not human.’  

Man’s best friend.  

We all know what I am talking about.  

I am not talking about honoring thy mother and thy father, nor am I talking about brotherly love. Because Man’s best friend isn’t even another human being. The being we identify with as filling the void of our loneliness so completely isn’t even of our own species.

SOURCES
Angela Garvin, This Morning, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wuflBb4sfg

Susan Little, The Human-Animal Bond, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjxAewIBYJk

Crystal Dilworth, Do We Love Dogs As Much As Babies?, DNews, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k5H76KTnQ8

Julian Huguet, Why We Love Dogs More Than Humans, DNews, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZxsm6EwLc

Clive Wynne, ASU KEDtalk: Why are dogs special?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbKlFjvbb4Y

Chris Ulmer, Living with Williams Syndrome (A Condition that Makes You Friendly), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxZ7aZMFHPE

Scientific Magazine, What Makes Dogs so Friendly? Study finds genetic link to super out-going people, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5CIBg3qDDM

Kim Brophey, The Problem with Treating a Dog Like a Pet, Kim Brophey, TEDxUNCAsheville, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ND3suK1y8

Amrat Hiranya, Train the Owner, Not the Dog, Amrut Dog Guru Hiranya, TEDxDSCE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh4SzcWcRRY

Mark Twain Quote by Scott Leffler, scottleffler.com

MUSIC
Freedom Trail Studio, “Dwarf Star”
Aakash Gandhi, “Invisible Beauty”
Wagner, “Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin,” London Symphony Orchestra
Cat Stevens, “I Love My Dog”