And he knows how to ask for love and how to accept it. When he rolls over to be petted, he simply lies there and enjoys it. He accepts love at the moment and doesn't hesitate to come back and ask for more when he wants more love and attention later. Many times when I'm working, he'll walk up beside me or stand quietly. If I'm busy and don't notice him, he'll simply walk away- respecting someone else's space. At other times, he'll bring in his toys one at a time, and when I break my concentration on what I'm doing, I'll notice that I'm surrounded by his toys- a silent invitation to come and play. He reminds me that there is always time to play and the opportunities are always there. He reminds me that I need to take short breaks during the day- just to get up and stretch, to go say hello to the person in the next room, to take a drink of water, or just to say "hey, I'm here if you need me."