Receiving love sounds simple enough, but it's actually kind of awkward. When someone gives us something― whether it be food, presents, or love― accepting might compel us to give back quickly or to at least write our obligatory seasonal gratitude list. But what if receiving, without obligation or quick reciprocation, actually makes us better givers?

As mentioned in the episode:

• “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” -Zora Neale Hurston