I'm a person that carries everything that happened to me in my past, with me into the future. I refuse to let it make me bitter. I still completely believe in love and I remain open to anything that will happen to me.
Nicole KidmanRead
I think that the most difficult thing is allowing yourself to be loved, so receiving the love and feeling like you deserve it is a pretty big struggle. I suppose that's what I've learnt recently, to allow myself to be loved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Allowing oneself to be loved can be a challenging experience that intersects with self-worth.
This quote by Nicole Kidman highlights the struggle many people face when it comes to accepting love from others. Often, individuals may question their worthiness of love, making it difficult to embrace affection fully. By acknowledging the challenge of permitting oneself to feel deserving of love, it reflects a significant emotional journey that involves self-acceptance and personal growth.
Themes
LoveSelf-AcceptanceWorthinessStruggleEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a discussion about self-love during a mental health awareness event.
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