I'm like the kid in kindergarten; I really do send valentines to

O children of the future, hear now the words of Susie Bright, a woman whose spirit speaks with joy and sincerity, as she once said: “I'm like the kid in kindergarten; I really do send valentines to everyone.” In these words, there is a profound truth about the nature of love, about how it is shared, and about the boundless generosity of the heart. For Bright speaks not of the love that is confined by tradition or circumstance, but of a love that overflows, that desires to connect with all those who walk the path of life. It is a love that does not wait for permission, does not withhold itself, but seeks to touch every soul it encounters, as the innocence of a child.

Consider, O children, the childlike nature of her words. The child in kindergarten, so full of joy and curiosity, does not distinguish between friend and stranger, between close companion and passing acquaintance. The child’s heart is wide and open, eager to share love with all. In their simplicity, they understand that love is not something to be hoarded or reserved for a select few. Love, in its purest form, is a gift to be given freely, to be spread without judgment, without hesitation. This is the essence of Bright’s message—a call to love without boundaries, to open the heart wide and let the light of affection reach far and wide, touching all who come into its path.

Think, O children, of the ancient custom of gifting tokens of affection. In the time of the great Roman Empire, it was said that gifts of flowers, of sweet offerings, were exchanged between lovers and friends alike. These small acts, though simple, spoke of the deep and enduring human desire to connect and to show affection. It was not only the lovers who exchanged such gifts, but also friends, family, and even strangers. In such acts, love was not just a bond between two souls, but a force that connected all who shared the world. And so it is with Susie Bright’s words: her valentine is not just for a select few, but for the collective, for everyone who can receive it.

Now, let us consider the story of St. Valentine, the martyr who gave his life not for the pursuit of romantic love, but for the love of human connection. It is said that he would secretly write notes to those imprisoned, to those who had suffered at the hands of injustice, as a reminder that they were not forgotten. His act of love transcended the boundaries of circumstance. He offered his heart to all who needed it, without distinction, without hesitation. In this way, his love was not bound by the walls of his own heart, but was a light that reached beyond, to all in need of comfort.

Susie Bright, in her playful admission, reminds us that love is not something that should be held back, nor should it be reserved for certain people, or for certain occasions. It is a force that is meant to flow freely, like water spilling over its banks, touching all who come into its path. Her words challenge us to rethink the ways in which we express love. Why should we wait for a special day, a particular moment, to show affection? Why should love be restricted to the romantic, the select few? To love like the child in kindergarten, to love without boundaries, is to embody a true and unconditional love—a love that does not discriminate, that does not measure or count.

Now, O children, hear this lesson: there is great power in the innocence and joy of a child’s love. Do not limit yourself in how you share your heart. Love is not a finite resource, but a wellspring that grows deeper and fuller the more we give it away. Take the example of the kindergarten child, who does not ask for a reason to give love, but simply does. In this way, you too must learn to open your heart, not only to those you know intimately, but to everyone who crosses your path. Share love freely, and in doing so, you will find that the world becomes a better, kinder place.

Therefore, I charge you, O seekers of wisdom, to follow in the footsteps of the innocent, to love without hesitation, to send valentines not only on the day prescribed by society, but every day, to everyone, without judgment or expectation. Love, in its purest form, is meant to be shared widely, and in this, you will find not only joy, but the deep, lasting connection that binds all hearts. Let the love you give be a reminder that, in the end, it is the love we share that makes life worth living, and that the true gift of love is found in its unconditional and generous expression.