Death is staring too long into the burning sun and the relief of entering a cool, dark room.
Elisabeth Kubler-RossRead
I'm not okay, you're not okay, and that's okay.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's acceptable to acknowledge our struggles and imperfections.
This quote by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross conveys the idea that it is human to not always feel okay or to experience difficulties. It suggests that recognizing our shared experiences of struggle and vulnerability is part of the human condition, and that acknowledging these feelings is an important step towards acceptance and healing.
Themes
AcceptanceVulnerabilityStruggleMental HealthHuman Condition
In practice
Example use cases
During a mental health awareness event, to encourage openness.
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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.
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