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.
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~My instinct is to protect my children from pain. But adversity is often the thing that gives us character and backbone. It's always been a struggle for me to back off and let my children go through difficult experiences.~
Interpretation
What this quote means
Protecting children from pain can hinder their growth, as adversity builds character.
This quote by Nicole Kidman recognizes the parental instinct to shield children from suffering and hardship. However, it also emphasizes the importance of adversity in shaping one's character and resilience, suggesting that experiencing challenges is a vital part of personal development that every child needs to encounter.
Themes
AdversityCharacterGrowthParentingResilience
In practice
Example use cases
A parent might share this quote at a school meeting discussing the importance of letting children face challenges.
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