When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
Bob GoffRead
Love like there's no tomorrow; live like there's no yesterday. We're forgiven; now go love people like we believe it
Interpretation
Embrace love and life fully, without being burdened by the past or fearing the future.
This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment with a heart open to love and connection. Bob Goff encourages us to let go of past regrets and anxieties about tomorrow, advocating for a joyful and forgiving approach to life and relationships. By loving others as if every moment is precious, we create deeper connections and foster a sense of community and acceptance.
In practice
This quote can be shared at a wedding to inspire couples to cherish their love.
When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
I used to think God guided us by opening and closing doors, but now I know sometimes God wants us to kick some doors down.
Being engaged is a way of doing life, a way of living and loving. It's about going to extremes and expressing the bright hope that life offers us, a hope that makes us brave and expels darkness with light. That's what I want my life to be all about - full of abandon, whimsy, and in love.
Whimsy doesn't care if you are the driver or the passenger; all that matters is that you are on your way.
Courage doesn't mean we're not afraid anymore, it just means our actions aren't controlled by our doubts.
God pursues us into whatever dark place we've landed and behind whatever locked door holds us in. He holds our unwashed and dirty hands and models how He wants us to pursue each other And He says to ordinary people like me and you that instead of closing our eyes and bowing our heads, sometimes God wants us to keep our eyes open for people in need, do something about it, and bow our whole lives to Him instead.
Well, for instance, when I left her today, she put her arms around me and felt my shoulder blades, to see if my wings were strong, she said.
Watching you walk out of my life does not make me bitter or cynical about love. But rather makes me realize that if I wanted so much to be with the wrong person, how beautiful it will be when the right person comes along.
But who, if he be called upon to face Some awful moment to which Heaven has joined Great issues, good or bad for humankind, Is happy as a lover.
When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good.
Unless this love is among us, we can kill ourselves with work and it will only be work, not love. Work without love is slavery.
Love is that splendid triggering of human vitality the supreme activity which nature affords anyone for going out of himself toward someone else.
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