Death is staring too long into the burning sun and the relief of entering a cool, dark room.
Elisabeth Kubler-RossRead
We bring a deeper commitment to our happiness when we fully understand, that our time left is limited and we really need to make it count.
Interpretation
Recognizing the limited nature of our time encourages us to commit to our happiness.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross highlights the importance of understanding the finite nature of our lives and the value of committing to our happiness. By acknowledging that our time is limited, we are motivated to prioritize what truly matters to us and make the most of our remaining time, thus enriching our lives and enhancing our joy.
In practice
Using this quote to inspire a friend going through a tough time to focus on what brings them joy.
Death is staring too long into the burning sun and the relief of entering a cool, dark room.
The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not "get over" the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.
The simple life on the farm was everything to me. Nothing was more relaxing after a long plane flight than to reach the winding driveway that led up to my house. The quiet of the night was more soothing than a sleeping pill.
The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well.
There is no joy without hardship. If not for death, would we appreciate life? If not for hate, would we know the ultimate goal is love? At these moments you can either hold on to negativity and look for blame, or you can choose to heal and keep on loving.
We're put here on Earth to learn our own lessons. No one can tell you what your lessons are; it is part of your personal journey to discover them. On these journeys we may be given a lot, or just a little bit, of the things we must grapple with, but never more than we can handle.
The master never seemed to have his fill of gazing at his firstborn child. "What do you want him to be when he grows up?" someone asked. "Outrageously happy," said the master.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Each human being has the right to seek out joy, joy being understood as something which makes one content - not necessarily that which makes others content.
If it makes you happy _x000D_ It can't be that bad _x000D_ If it makes you happy _x000D_ Then why the hell are you so sad
Beauty is nothing other than the promise of happiness.
The happiness of London is not to be conceived but by those who have been in it.
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