The King of Dreams

chapter 34

Gilbert observed Rose intently as he shared his intriguing perspective on humanity. "What truly fascinates me about people," he began, "is how so many of them seem to seek reasons to be unhappy. Curiously, it's often when they find themselves entangled in their self-made misery that they appear to discover a peculiar sense of contentment."

Concerned that his musings might be uninteresting to Rose, Gilbert paused and asked with a hint of uncertainty, "I hope I'm not boring you?"

"Not at all," Rose waved her hand.

Gilbert continued driving, his thoughts flowing like a river. "Ah, I'm glad you're okay with paradoxes; Chesterton loved them too. Let's consider charity, for instance," he mused, keeping his eyes on the road. "Charity often involves either forgiving an unpardonable act or embracing an unlovable person. And then there's love, a real gem. To love is easy when it's directed at the lovable, but true love arises when we can forgive the unforgivable. Faith demands believing the unb