The choice to be used as an instrument of love, right here, right now, is a choice for personal empowerment.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
I thought I knew what love was before giving birth to my baby, but whatever I had experienced in the past paled in comparison to the utterly unconditional love I immediately felt for the little bundle I now held in my arms.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the profound and transformative experience of unconditional love that a parent feels for their child upon birth.
Linda Thompson reflects on her prior understanding of love, only to realize that the love she felt for her baby at birth was far deeper and more unconditional than any love she had previously experienced. This moment of connection highlights the unique and powerful bond between a parent and their child, emphasizing how becoming a parent can redefine one’s emotions and perceptions.
Themes
LoveParentingUnconditionalTransformationBirth
In practice
Example use cases
During a baby shower, to express the profound love a new mother feels.
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